I’ve been watching a lot of movies at home over the last year, and popcorn is my healthy, low fat snack of choice. I used to buy microwaveable popcorn bags from the supermarket. However, I’ve learned they’re incredibly unhealthy due to the presence of perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) – which turn into perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) – and diacetyl. It’s much healthier,…
Leave a CommentDuring the summer holidays, British kids are home from school for 6 weeks or more! The challenge all parents have is keeping them entertained. Luckily, many different funfair operators set up around Birmingham during July and August. We went to the Robert Wilkinson Family Funfair at Pype Hayes Park instead of Digbeth Funfair as it was supposed to be a…
Leave a CommentSummer is here again, and once more the UK is in the middle of a heatwave. I bought an air conditioner, hoping that a low temperature would discourage creepy crawlies from coming into my home. That didn’t work at all!! So I went on the offensive and bought myself some flypaper and a bugzapper (UV Insect Lamp). I chose a…
Comments closedThe Canon EF-M cameras have a very limited range of decent lenses available for the system. So what are the options for people wanting to upgrade from the kit lens? I tested out the highly-regarded 22mm F2 Pancake lens and compared it to the kit lens, for both video and photography. I also got myself an adapter that lets me…
Comments closedIt’s one day before the festival of Eid al-Adha (aka “big Eid”) – which is the most important celebration of the Islamic year. In preparation, most Muslims will go out shopping for clothes, jewellery, food, and presents for loved ones. And, just like for Christmas, there are plenty of last-minute shoppers rushing to the stores. Alum Rock Road in Birmingham…
Leave a CommentIn my last video I tested several wired Vlogging microphones. The results were surprising. The cheap mics were as good as the expensive ones. However, things turned out very differently when I tested three wireless mic systems for their suitability when Vlogging. I picked the top of the range Rode Wireless Go, a mid-range system called the Moman C1, and…
Leave a CommentIf you want good audio while Vlogging, then you could try and find a camera with excellent internal mics. However, the only guaranteed way to get great audio for your Vlogs is to use an external microphone. There are a lot of choices from budget mics to expensive professional options. I decided to check out whether a cheap Vlogging microphone…
Leave a CommentLet’s talk about how I’ve done on YouTube in my first year. What I’ve learned. And what I plan to do over the next twelve months! (I recorded this video four times!! For once, nothing to do with my perfectionism. The camera kept corrupting the video file. So I swapped out the memory card for a new one and it…
Leave a CommentIf you’re looking for a rugged, waterproof action camera in 2021 then the three best choices are GoPro Hero 9, DJI Osmo Action and Insta360 Go 2 – and potentially the forthcoming DJI Action 2. Following a viewer request, I explain which of these is the best option overall by comparing them for video quality, audio quality and stabilization –…
Leave a CommentThe Hero 9 Black is the latest model from GoPro and, on paper, it’s the most impressive camera they’ve ever made when it comes to video, audio, stabilization and usability. They’ve specifically designed it to appeal to Vloggers, as can be seen by the inclusion of a front-facing screen. But many Vloggers are still using the five-year-old Sony X3000 and…
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