Olympus SP-800UZ

Pros: 2GB of built-in storage; one-touch movie recording; full, searchable user manual stored in camera. It is very accurate if you have a tripod and it records in HD VIDEO. Good lens, very user friendly. Very good price-tag for what it gives to the user.

Cons: Soft, noisy photos above ISO 200; long shutter lag; ineffective image stabilization; no electronic viewfinder; poor battery life.

Conclusion: If you care more about having a long lens at a low price than photo quality or manual controls, the Olympus SP-800UZ is an option. All and all, it’s a great piece of kit, and I have been using it to make youtube videos. (youtube.com/rvgilder)

    

Canon Rebel T3i Test Images/Videos - 3 Weeks Later

After using the Canon Rebel T3i (600D) for about three weeks, here are my thoughts on photo and video quality. Overall, I love this camera and can't wait to experience expandability as I build a lens collection. Included are some test images and 1080p HD test footage.



Thanks for watching as always! If you have any specific questions regarding this camera or its quality, feel free to create some discussion in the comments and I will get back to you!

Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS Color Correction Demo

The 1080p video footage from the Canon PowerShot ELPH 300HS is beautiful. But can it stand up to Final Cut Pro X's three-way color correction? In this video, I demonstrate how professional the 300 HS footage can look when color graded.



I was happy to find that the color correction in this video added a very interesting "film look" in some of the shots. As you can see in the final shot, the Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS even shoots wonderfully in low light situations. All in all, if you know how to use your editing program, you can easily get professional looking color grading from the Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS's 1080p video footage.

Unboxing: Canon PowerShot ELPH 300HS / IXUS 220HS

For about a year, I have been enjoying the ability to upload YouTube videos in high definition. Granted, I was recording in 720p, I was impressed with the quality of my Flip MinoHD. Alas, the time has come for me to desire more in a camera. My knowledge in photography/videography is constantly growing thanks to my major in Broadcasting and the Flip began to feel limiting.

Enter the Canon PowerShot ELPH 300HS (aka the IXUS 220HS in UK/EU). This small yet powerful point-and-shoot packs full 1080p HD video as well as manual ISO, white balance and 5x optical zoom controls in video mode. This camera also offers autofocusing while shooting in high def. With this impressive feature set at the consumer price of $249.99, this will be the perfect camera for many YouTubers. This is my unboxing and some test footage of this little gem!



For my first test photos with this camera, visit Flickr.

Kroo Case Review

This is a video review on the Kroo Case/Pouch done by one of my closest friends and tech fanatics, Dezzy. The Kroo Case has many features that set it apart from most cases/pouches. It starts off by offering room and space for multiple gadgets at one time. It then has a front zipper pouch that is quite roomy and allows for extra storage and carrying of items such as spare batteries, HDMI, or usb. You will also notice that the Kroo Pouch has a side lanyard that is attached for more structured support and easier carrying. It is great for storing your tech gadgets and devices, and we recommend it.