BeachTek has something exciting up their sleeves for BMPCC users...

...and it's called the DXA-Pocket.

It also works on the EOS-M too, in addition to virtually any other camera with a mic input jack and no AGC:

And yes, you can mount it on a hot shoe too, if you prefer. It's unbelievably versatile and simple, not to mention that it works really well with a light camera such as the EOS-M outfitted with a small lens. Everything you need in a pint-sized package.

The unit shown is a prototype, but the final product won't differ much from what you see here.

More on the DXA-Pocket soon...

-Kurt
"Man with the 5D...and BMCC...and a few others"

The DXA-POCKET shown here was supplied to me by BeachTek. No monetary compensation was provided for this review. The comments above were not screened by BeachTek prior to publication and reflect the actual views of the author's experience with the product.

Man with the 5D is now the Man With the BMCC

Face it: James Bond is cool, but nobody would have cared without a camera to film him with.

Let the 13 stops of dynamic range fun begin - and look out for an upcoming review of the latest Bond camera gadgetry from Q-Branch BeachTek.

-Kurt
"Man with the 5D...and BMCC"

Repairing a Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS - DIY Disassembly & Rebuild

I know many have been waiting for this video - and yes, it has been far too long in the works - but it's finally here - a how-to DIY repair guide for taking apart (and rebuilding) the Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS (both the IS v1 and II) to fix the stripped focus ring gear issue.

Stripped focus ring gears are all too common on these lenses, and costs no more than $10 out of your wallet and 15 minutes of time to fix:

WARNING: By viewing and/or following this guide, you accept full responsibility for any malfunctions or damage that may be caused to your lens in the course of any service you may attempt to perform on it. Following this guide will void your warranty.

Enjoy!

-Kurt "Man with the 5D"

You like videos...now, do you like Mustangs?

Just finished this video for a Mustang contest. It was shot in two days, so it was a bit rushed, but it is nevertheless a decent effort:

That said, if you want to learn all about the lenses and equipment used behind-the-scenes, click "LOVE IT" at the bottom of this page to help me win. If I win, I'll post the how-to video along with a blog entry:

http://bet.votigo.com/fbcontests/showentry/Ford-Contest-1/137096