This video shows and explains all the gear I brought on the Hawaii Photo Fusion trip.
Everything was selected specifically for low-budget shooting. I was confident that even with the entry-level gear I was bringing that I’d be able to do everything I wanted to do as a professional.
Below is a list of all the items I describe in the video… with links where they can be purchased. The ones through Amazon will use my affiliate link and if you purchase I get like 4% (that’s my disclaimer).
Gear List
- Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
- Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens
- Zoom H2 Handy Portable Stereo Recorder
- Joby GP3 Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Tripod with BH1 Ball Head with Bubble Level for Digital SLR Cameras
- Interfit Photographic Umbrella Holder with Hotshoe Adapter
- Savage 40″ Translucent Shoot Through Umbrella.
- TR-C Timer Remote Control for Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT, XTi, XSi, XS, T1i & Canon Powershot G10 Digital SLR cameras
- Manfrotto 785 Modo Maxi Photo Video Grip Head Tripod
- JTL 500, 3 Section Light Stand with Black Legs & Chrome Risers, 62″ Maximum Height.
- Ewa-marine U-A Housing f/ AF SLR Cameras w/ a built in Flash – E131
- Cactus 4-Channel Wireless Flash Trigger Set V2s
This post is part of the Hawaii Fusion Trip 2009.
I like the idea of using the gorillapod for stabilizing the camera when shooting hand held video. Will have to give that a try…
Yeah it is actually pretty cool. We first tried the technique with the D90s we bought last year and it was great for simple stabilization.
Hey Vu,
Thanks to you and Tracie again for a great workshop!
I was the guy with the old, rickety Minolta A1, and you mentioned to me that you thought a flash adapter was available. I was browsing Gadget Universe, and came across this one:
http://gadgetinfinity.com/product.php?productid=16892&cat=275&page=1
Was this what you were talking about?
Also, are there any DSLRs on the market that take good video AND have good audio (Panasonic GH1? Canon 7d?)
Thanks again!
Regards,
Neal
Hi Neal! You’re very welcome!
That flash adapter does look like the right one, and should allow you to use any standard flash or hot shoe accessory (like wireless triggers). Enjoy!
Good audio comes from a combination of a good microphone, close proximity to the source, and a high signal to noise ratio (your source vs. background noise). With any DSLR you’re starting with a low-quality mic already… but both cameras you mentioned have the ability to capture an external source through a standard 1/8″ mini-plug. The only problem is that they use auto-gain-control that keeps the audio from fluctuating too much and from clipping when too loud. This can be problematic at times depending on what you are recording.
The short answer is that it just depends on what you are shooting and where it is going to end up. Web interviews that will be partially masked by music are totally fine… heck even without the music. Something with higher production value… not so much. I would recommend at minimum picking up a good mic that you can plug into the camera. My favorite is the Rode VideoMic – Rode VideoMic Directional Shotgun Mic w/Mount
It’s really an awesome microphone and hooks right up to your camera.
Take care man!
Love the “gear bag walkthru” and all the links. Will probably be picking up a few items via your links.
The one item I came looking for is attached to the camera… The little fuzzy windscreen that you attached during the shoot at the Pali Lookout.
Who makes that?
Thanks Shane! :)
Ah, totally forgot about the fuzzy… it came from thewindcutter.com. The small stick-on ones are made to order… just specify the size and they send you what you need!
Looks like super-awesome fun time man. Have a blast! :-D Nice collection of gear too. :)
Yeah it was great! Lots of video and photos from the trip coming soon!