Product Review

Manfrotto 577 Video Adapter Plate (501PL) & Vello V-Rig Bracket Reviews

December 31, 2015 by MikesMultiMedia Leave a Comment

Manfrotto 577 Adapter (501PL) & Vello V-Rig Bracket Reviews

1. Manfrotto 577 rapid connect adapter with sliding mounting plate (501):

In this video the Manfrotto 577 Video Adapter Plate is reviewed highlighting two issues regarding the 577’s glitchy safety catch and dysfunctional lever.

2. Vello Tripple Shoe Bracket (V-Rig):

The Vello V-Rig Tripple Shoe Brackets is also discussed which comes in 4.1, 5 and 6.5 inch sizes.

The V-Rig provides three additional shoe mounts and is attached to a camera’s existing shoe mount.

The V-Rig has a 1/4″-20 mount as well at its base. It also has built-in backstops for secure mounting and is made of machined aluminum-alloy construction.

An issue I felt could be a problem with the V-Rig is the restricted use of the center shoe.

Because it is in the middle portion of the “Y” of the bracket, the space can tight when trying to fit a device on this middle shoe.

A Video Mic just fit when mounted on the middle shoe. In addition, after mouting a device on the middle shoe, this completely takes up the inside space a device can use when mounted on the lower outer shoe.

Another issue related to the middle shoe there is no sideways space inward from the lower outside shoe. This means only outward facing devices can be used.

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Filed Under: Brands, Manfrotto, Vello Tagged With: Manfrotto, Manfrotto 501PL, Manfrotto 577, PID20151227_2030, Product Review, review, Shoe mount, Vello, Vello V-Rig

Otterbox Defender Case iPad Air vs iPad Air 2 Review

August 11, 2015 by MikesMultiMedia Leave a Comment

The Otterbox made a stark change to their Otterbox Defender Case series for the iPad Air 2 as compared with their previous version of the same case for the previous iPad model, the iPad Air.

This review takes a look at the flawed design change which reduced the ability of the Otterbox Defender Case for the iPad Air 2 to perform as well as Otterbox’s previous model of the same case for the iPad Air.

Prospective customers should be made aware of Otterbox’s modification to their case before buying the case for the iPad Air 2.

More Info:
http://www.mikesmultimedia.com/store/Otterbox Defender Case

VID: 20150811_1615MXV v4

Filed Under: Apple, Defender Case Series, iPad, iPad Air, iPad Air 2, Otterbox, Video Tagged With: design change, iPad Air, iPad Air 2, iPad air vs iPad Air 2, MikesMultiMedia, Otterbox, Otterbox Defender Case, Product Review, review

Apple Magic Trackpad Plug-n-Play Setup by MikesMultiMedia.com

May 1, 2013 by MikesMultiMedia 1 Comment

Links:
Apple Magic Trackpad:
http://www.mikesmultimedia.com/store/Apple_Magic_Trackpad

MacBookPro 15.4:
http://www.mikesmultimedia.com/store/Apple_MacBook_Pro_15_4

Description:
This video basically shows how easy it is to install/setup or plug-n-play an Apple Magic Trackpad to a MacBook Pro 15.4 notebook.

Quick Review:

The Apple Magic Trackpad is very slick and smooth.

The batteries are included in the box, and all you have to do is activate the search for discoverable Bluetooth devices button and turn on the trackpad and it gets discovered by the Mac computer.

Not all the features will work if your running Windows under Parallels or Bootcamp, though some will. The pinch to zoom, etc,Â doesn’t work in Windows either. Also the performance is a bit clunky as compare to when the trackpad is used under the Mac OSx environment.

Please use the links in this description to purchase, or get more details on the products used in the video to help support my efforts to make these reviews.

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VID: 20130501 1030
Posted: 05/30/2013 23:46

Filed Under: Apple, How To . . . Tagged With: Apple, How To, Magic Trackpad, Product Review, setup

VisibleDust Sensor Clean Bundle No. 40513421 Open Box v1 Bundle Overview by MikesMultiMedia.com

January 30, 2012 by MikesMultiMedia Leave a Comment

VisibleDust Sensor Cleaning Bundle details:

The visibleDust DSLR Sensor Cleaning Bundle No. 40513421 contains:

1. Quasar Loupe 7x Magnification with LED
2. Arctic Butterfly 724 battery operated Sensor Brush
3. Sensor Swabs 1.0x
4. Focusing Screen Swabs
5. Sensor Clean Fluid 8ml
6. vDust Fluid 8ml

This video has multiple parts, see channel for rest of production.

[VID: 10C_COMBO_20120130_0630]

Filed Under: Photography, Product Review, Video, Visible Dust Tagged With: Photography, Product Review, Sensor cleaner, VisibleDust

Sony DSC HX5v Solo Video Test Part 8 Piedmont Park Toms Power Kite [1080P]

April 19, 2010 by MikesMultiMedia Leave a Comment

More Info:
http://www.mikesmultimedia.com/store/Panasonic_Cam
http://www.mikesmultimedia.com/store/Sony_Cam

Donations (Support my work):
http://www.mikesmultimedia.com/donate

This is the stand alone version of the above referenced clip, used in the Side by Side video comparison clips located in my channel.

Here, the clip is shown in its full frame, as apposed to side by side split screen for the comparison videos.

Settings on the camera were at full automatic, Intelligent Mode.

No post production was applied to the clip other than the titles and production information.

Bit rate calculations:

The 11.5 Bit rate was determined by MediaInfo bit rate calculation software on the source clips before rendering.

For information, Sony advertises the following information regarding recording formats for the HX5v.

â€¢Movie Mode(s) :
AVCHD:
1920 x 1080 (59.94i, Interlace) (Approx.17Mbps) /
1440 x 1080 (59.94i, Interlace) (Approx.9Mbps)

MP4:
1440 x 1080 (29.97fps, Progressive) (Approx.12Mbps) /
1280×720 (29.97fps, Progressive) (Approx.6Mbps) /
VGA (640 x 480) (29.97fps, Progressive) (Approx.3Mbps)

[VID: V8_20100419_0100A_B1_1440x1080x11.5Mbps]

Filed Under: Product Review, Sony Tagged With: DSC HX5v, Piedmont Park, Product Review, Sony, video quality

Panasonic DMC TZ10 ZS7 Solo Video Test Part 8 Piedmont Park Toms Power Kite [720P]

April 18, 2010 by MikesMultiMedia Leave a Comment

Recording Format: MOV @ 1280x720p 31.0 Mbps]
Render Format: [MP4/AVC @ 1280x720p 31.0 Mbps]

This is the stand alone version of the above referenced clip, used in the Side by Side video comparison clips located in my channel.

Here, the clip is shown in its full frame, as apposed to side by side split screen for the other comparison videos in my channel.

Settings on the camera were at full automatic, Intelligent Mode.

No post production was applied to the clip other than the titles and production information.

More Info:
http://www.mikesmultimedia.com/store/Panasonic_Cam
http://www.mikesmultimedia.com/store/Sony_Cam

Donations (Support my work):
http://www.mikesmultimedia.com/donate

V8_20100418_2330A_1280x720x31.0CMbps.mp4

Filed Under: Panasonic Tagged With: DMC TZ10, Panasonic, Product Review, review, ZS7

Sony DSC HX5v Solo Video Test Part 7 Piedmont Park A Typical Day [1080P]

April 18, 2010 by MikesMultiMedia Leave a Comment

More Info:
http://www.mikesmultimedia.com/store/Panasonic_Cam
http://www.mikesmultimedia.com/store/Sony_Cam

Recording Format: [AVCHD @ 1440×1080 11.5 Mbps]
Render Format: [MP4/AVC @ 1440x1080p 11.5Mbps]

This is the stand alone version of the above referenced clip, used in the Side by Side video comparison clips located in my channel.

Here, the clip is shown in its full frame, as apposed to side by side split screen for the comparison videos.

Settings on the camera were at full automatic, Intelligent Mode.

No post production was applied to the clip other than the titles and production information.

Bit rate calculations:

The 11.5 Bit rate was determined by MediaInfo bit rate calculation software on the source clips before rendering.

For information, Sony advertises the following information regarding recording formats for the HX5v.

â€¢Movie Mode(s) :
AVCHD:
1920 x 1080 (59.94i, Interlace) (Approx.17Mbps) /
1440 x 1080 (59.94i, Interlace) (Approx.9Mbps)

MP4:
1440 x 1080 (29.97fps, Progressive) (Approx.12Mbps) /
1280×720 (29.97fps, Progressive) (Approx.6Mbps) /
VGA (640 x 480) (29.97fps, Progressive) (Approx.3Mbps)

Donations (Support my work):
http://www.mikesmultimedia.com/donate

[VID: V8_20100418_2230A_1440x1180x11.5_B1]

Filed Under: Product Review, Sony Tagged With: DSC HX5v, Product Review

Panasonic DMC TZ10 ZS7 Solo Video Test Part 7 Piedmont Park A Typical Day [720P]

April 18, 2010 by MikesMultiMedia Leave a Comment

More Info:
http://www.mikesmultimedia.com/store/Panasonic_Cam
http://www.mikesmultimedia.com/store/Sony_Cam

Donations (Support my work):
http://www.mikesmultimedia.com/donate

Recording Format: MOV @ 1280x720p 31.0 Mbps]
Render Format: [MP4/AVC @ 1280x720p 31.0 Mbps]

This is the stand alone version of the above referenced clip, used in the Side by Side video comparison clips located in my channel.

Here, the clip is shown in its full frame, as apposed to side by side split screen for the other comparison videos in my channel.

Settings on the camera were at full automatic, Intelligent Mode.

No post production was applied to the clip other than the titles and production information.

[VID: V8 20100418 1830A B3 1280x720x31 0Mbps]

Filed Under: Panasonic, Product Review Tagged With: DMC TZ10, Panasonic, Product Review, review

Sony DSC HX5v Solo Video Test Part 6 Atlanta Station Overpass [1080P]

April 17, 2010 by MikesMultiMedia Leave a Comment

More Info:
http://www.mikesmultimedia.com/store/Panasonic_Cam
http://www.mikesmultimedia.com/store/Sony_Cam

Donations (Support my work):
http://www.mikesmultimedia.com/donate

Recording Format: [AVCHD @ 1440×1080 11.5 Mbps]
Render Format: [MP4/AVC @ 1440x1080p 11.5Mbps]

This is the stand alone version of the above referenced clip, used in the Side by Side video comparison clips located in my channel.

Here, the clip is shown in its full frame, as apposed to side by side split screen for the comparison videos.

Settings on the camera were at full automatic, Intelligent Mode.

No post production was applied to the clip other than the titles and production information.

Bit rate calculations:

The 11.5 Bit rate was determined by MediaInfo bit rate calculation software on the source clips before rendering.

For information, Sony advertises the following information regarding recording formats for the HX5v.

â€¢Movie Mode(s) :
AVCHD:
1920 x 1080 (59.94i, Interlace) (Approx.17Mbps) /
1440 x 1080 (59.94i, Interlace) (Approx.9Mbps)

MP4:
1440 x 1080 (29.97fps, Progressive) (Approx.12Mbps) /
1280×720 (29.97fps, Progressive) (Approx.6Mbps) /
VGA (640 x 480) (29.97fps, Progressive) (Approx.3Mbps)

[VID: V9_20100417_0545A]

Filed Under: Sony Tagged With: DSC HX5v, Product Review, Sony