Unboxing: GoPro Hero 2 Motorsports Edition

I've been teasing this video for a while so without further adue, here is the unboxing of the GoPro Hero 2 Motorsports Edition.

To hear about my first 24 hours with this camera, read my blog post: http://foreverg5.com/post/24541819814/1-day-with-the-gopro-hero-2-motorsports-edition

As mentioned, I will be doing many more videos regarding this portable, waterproof camera. I am actually going to be recording a vlog entirely with the GoPro for testing purposes to be uploaded on this channel. Be sure to subscribe to get that video in the near future!



Thank you so much for the continued support! Leave your questions below and I will address them in my first impressions video for the GoPro HD Hero 2!

Three Features I Would Like to See on the Canon Rebel T4i

As you all know, the Canon Rebel T4i/650D is rumored to be announced any day, now. So, in this article, I am going to cover of some of the new features I would like to see on the new mid-range DSLR. 

1. A larger sensor. - Dont get me wrong, the current 18 megapixel CMOS sensor found on the current Canon Rebel T3i/600D is fantastic. After using the T3i for an extensive amount of time, I was amazed with the detail I seen from the photos. With that said, I would greatly appreciate possibly a new 20 megapixel sensor on the T4i. Personally, I think that 20 megapixels fits well in between beginner DSLR sensor sizes (usually 12 megapixels), and Prosumer DSLR sensor sizes (usually 23 megapixels).

 2. A Larger LCD Display. - At the moment, we have a 3 Inch LCD Display on the Canon Rebel T3i. This could still be to small for people, though. I think upgrading the display to a 3.5 Inch display on the Rebel T4i could really help people who's eyesight is not as good as some others. 

3. One Name for All. - If you don't already know, there are three different names for the Canon Rebel T3i. For the UK, the Canon DSLR is called the "EOS 600D," in China, it is called the "Kiss X5," and last but not least, the "Rebel T3i" for the US. This can be very complicated for beginner photographers, looking to purchase a Canon DSLR. Having 1 name for all would be so much more efficent. 

Well, that is what I would like to see from the Canon Rebel T4i. What would you like to see from it? Please explaing by leaving a comment down below. 

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Canon EOS 5D Mark III Experiencing "Light Leak" Issue

Just after the beastly Canon EOS 5D Mark III (3) was announced, consumers have been reporting that the Mark III’s top-mounted LCD display would leak light into the camera’s body, reach the Auto Exposure sensor, and affect auto-exposure settings. Canon has indeed confirmed that there is a problem with the hardware. Once a solution is found, more information will be posted on its Website, Canon went on to say. The multi-billion Dollar company said in their own words: 

In extremely dark environments, if the LCD panel illuminates, the displayed exposure value may change as a result of the AE sensor’s detection of light from the LCD panel.

At the moment, there is no word on how wide-spread the problem is. 

PetaPixel also reports that some folks have experienced the phenomenon when ambient light beams down on the panel as well.

The $3,500 Canon EOS Mark III (3) is a 22.3 megapixel machine equipped with a full-frame CMOS sensor, a max ISO of 102,400 and the ability to record up to 29 minutes and 59 seconds consecutively. Signs point to this being a pretty significant hardware oversight. If that’s the case, Canon sure has a PR nightmare on its hands.

Do you have a Mark III experiencing this problem? Please explain by leaving a comment down below. 

[Via TechnoBuffalo, Engadget, PetaPixel]

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Review: Joby GorillaPod

The Joby GorillaPod is certainly a great tripod if you don't mind the size. It is very sturdy, flexable and most of all, fun! This tripod isn't ment to be used for serious photography as it is very lightweight, but for taking the odd photo or video, this is a great little accessory. There are many colours available for the Joby GorillaPod, these include the following:

• White (as shown on video)
• Yellow
• Red
• Green
• Pink
• Blue 
• Orange

The advantages to this mini tripod is that you can wrap it round more or less everything with it's bendy legs. In the video shown above, I had the tripod wrapped around my monitor (Acer S243HL), lampshade and also my guitar! It is seriously amazing. I also like how cheap the GorillaPod is, on Amazon UK , you can buy this tripod for just £11.70! This is a bargain. The third thing I like about this tripod is the large variety of colours, they look great.

The disadvanteges to the Joby GorillaPod is that it is literally tiny! Also, when you bend the legs, it tends to nip your skin, which is very annoying! But other than that, I can't complain!

Over all, I give this tripod a 9 out of 10!

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Canon EOS Rebel T2i Test Footage

In this video I show you a little bit of test footage from the Canon Rebel T2i. All of the clips are raw. This video is to demonstrate how the T2i performs while taking video of different colors, contrasts, and moving things. Hopefully this is a good resource for people who are looking into buying a T2i.

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