Me like.. That's all I need to say about this video. A small bag that can hold a 70-200mm F/2.8 and secure with it's flipside design. Me like...There are different size Flipside backpacks available starting as low as $47.00 dollars free shipping. You can find the LowePro Flipside Back Pack for sale by clicking here.
Silicone Skins for your Body
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Keep that darn thing covered!!! It's what mamma used to say to me back when I was in High School. Funny thing, I didn't own a camera back then. Still don't quite get it...
Anyways, it's good advice for those of you throw your cameras in the trunk of your car without any regret to possible scratches and damage. This Silicone DSLR body cover might be a good thing to have for a 550D / T2i since they aren't very weather-proof or have a Magnesium Alloy frame like the bigger brothers. Also available for Nikon the less fortunate.. (OK just kidding!!! No hate mail!! Sheesh take a joke guys..hahaha).You can find the Silicone DSLR Camera Body Case Covers by clicking here.
Creative Lenses on the Cheap
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Fisheyes, Tilt-Shift, Macros, Wide angles, and other creative lenses normally run big bucks that only professionals can afford. Lensbabies lenses are a great fun way to add some creative footage to your photography (and now videography with HD DSLR's). They've been around for many many years and have really refined their products as well as come out with more creative ways to shape an image through their flexible lenses. You can find a variety of LensBabies lenses for different types of images by clicking here.
Borrow Lenses – Mail Order Camera Equipment
The 85mm F/1.2 is a beast and rated as one of the best Portrait lenses that Canon has to offer. It's also a very expensive lens that's not super versatile. You can't shoot macro, in fact the minimum focal distance is a few miles away (i'm joking). So unless Portraits are all you ever do in life, most people won't invest into that type of gear.
I've been following a company called Borrow Lenses for quite some time but never had the nerve to test out the service. Basically you place an order on line and they ship you the gear. Don't let the name fool you. It's not all Lenses. They've got RedRock Micro shoulder rigs, follow focus systems, full camera bodies, light meters, tripods, filters, Memory Cards, Lighting. Brands include Canon, Sony, Nikon, and more. The above video was shot by someone in New York! These guys get around in renting professional equipment for both Photography and Video.
I've had the chance to work with many professionals in the field lately and they all seem to be doing business with Borrow Lenses with absolutely no problems. Located in San Mateo you can even drop by their office for pickup and drop off. They even have a YELP review page. So the next time i'm thinking of dropping 2K on a lens, maybe i'll think about just renting it for about $34 dollars for a weekend. Click here to check out Borrow Lenses.
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Steadicam + Glidecam Hybrid – Good Idea?
Looks like many others are picking up on the idea of using the Steadicam Merlin/Pilot vest + Glidecam. I've received comments of other people already using the setup, but here's another DIY adapter video that was submitted to me today. This hybrid setup not only gives you professional results, it also saves you money using this combination. Just FYI, there's already a CAD design for a future adapter that is being made for this. The adapter will be available soon, sold exclusively from a company (keep comng back for that information. I'll post it soon).
Exploded View of new Adapter
Calumet Sale on PortaCubes
I posted about my product Photography cocoon not too long ago, but these cubes are much more portable than a cocoon design. In fact, they fold flat so traveling with them is a breeze. If you're not on the Calumet mailing list, I just got this in my email. PortaCubes are now on sale with savings of up to $21.00 dollars off normal retail price (or 30%). Three different versions of the PortaCube is based on size, starting as little as $22.00 dollars for the 16 x 16 version. These are an exclusive item from Calumet, but you can grab them through Amazon below. Have fun with those product shots.
White Balance – Flow Stopper
Sometimes you just get in the zone and the whole shoot is just going going going. Then you switch up the scene and the flow just comes to a halt waiting for everyone to set that custom white balance. It sucks, we've all been there, but it's a much needed process for getting the cleanest colors in your video footage.
There are several different tools to get faster white balance by using special White balance lens caps or White Balance filters. I've heard mixed things about the white opaque type caps, and better feedback on the clear type White balance filters such as the Vivicap. Check out the video above for an example of how these caps work. You can find the Vivicap for purchase at the following link.
Puchase the Vivicap for faster White Balancing on your Video DSLR cameras.
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Or from Amazon.com
Canon 5D Mark II upgrade
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Ok, it's not an upgrade for the Canon 5D Mark II, but it sure is a head turner if you 'upgrade' that Canon EOS 550D / T2i. These Canon 5D Mark II straps will make your friends do a double take on your gear. Who knows, it might even be cool to turn them into a friendship bracelet, a headband at the gym, or a fashion belt for the lady...hahah. The auction says only 4 available. Now's the time to enhance that 550D T2i. Click Here for Auction Details.
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Click here for the Canon 7D version for sale too. Says 5 available.
32GB SDHC for 550D / T2i Amazing Deal?
Ebay reports this is one of the top sellers for the Camera category as of today. This eBay seller with over 48,000 feedbacks and 100% user feedback on sales. This 32 GB SDHC card 'Class 6' (yes Class 6), perfect for the T2i or 550D seems to be too good to be true for just $85 bucks. But as an eBay seller with that track record, it might be worth a buy for those long gigs that go on for hours and hours and hours.....
Check out this 32GB SDHC card for the 550D or T2i. Too Good to be True?