Category Archives: Reviews

Center Pinch Lens Caps

Posted on April 17, 2017 by thedavelam.com

I just ordered a few of these and thought I’d share – you never know who might be interested, even if it seems like an insignificant thing.  I’m buying these to replace the lens caps on the lenses I brought … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Camtree E-slider

Posted on March 20, 2014 by thedavelam.com

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/350859407484?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 I offered them $550 USD and shipping was $56 USD. PROS Affordable Robust Supports up to 15lbs CAT5 cable is cheap to replace Takes Sony Batteries CONS Only has 1/4-20 threads for under mount not smooth on manual use … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Rokinon Cine Lenses

Posted on March 6, 2014 by thedavelam.com

I purchased these Rokinon Cine lenses not too long ago, and had a chance to compare them to Canon L series Primes.  I’ll share some thoughts on what I think.  Shot on my Canon 5D mark 3 – so take the … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Canon EOS-M Mirrorless Camera

Posted on October 1, 2013 by thedavelam.com

I bought one of these a while ago, and have been meaning to make a review.  So without further delay, here it is. I originally bought this to use on vacations and to keep on my person at almost all … Continue reading →

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RAMBLES/Review: The Right Tripod for the Job.

Posted on July 11, 2013 by thedavelam.com

I recently dove in and purchased a Cartoni Delta Tripod Kit. And I’m pretty excited about it. In my profession, I’ve purchased five tripods, this Cartoni being the latest one; I must say, I should have just purchased this one to start. … Continue reading →

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Affordable USB 3.0 Card readers

Posted on July 7, 2013 by thedavelam.com

I have much experience buying card readers, but at quality?  The ones I always seem to get (from eBay or cheaply made ones), the pins break or they don’t read properly. About a year ago, I got this Transcend USB … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Chinese As Arri Fresnels

Posted on July 6, 2013 by thedavelam.com

Back in 2010, I purchased these knockoff arri fresnels off eBay.  I got: 2x 650w, 2x 1000w and 1x 300w fresnels.  These all came with barndoors and the bulbs too.   It’s now 2013 and the I’m having problems with … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Tilta Hand Held Grips

Posted on July 3, 2013 by thedavelam.com

I’ve been looking for a set of handheld grips are customizable and are suitable for both my heavier cameras and my lighter cameras – to be more specific: DSLR shooting and Alexa/Red shooting (even though my DSLR rig is becoming … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Otterbox Armour vs lifeproof case for iPhone 5

Posted on June 27, 2013 by thedavelam.com

I’ve had my otterbox armour for about a month now, and it is a pretty impressive case to say the least. I used to have a iPhone 4s with a mophie juice pack, but recently upgraded to the iPhone 5. … Continue reading →

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