I’ve been using the Campark V40 for about six months and it’s clearly the best 4K action camera under £100 / $100. So I decided to create a beginner’s guide for new users, and explain the many features that make the V40 so much better than every other cheap action camera on the market, starting with its Vlogging capabilities. 15…
Leave a CommentI love professional boxing. But there’s no doubt it’s been in decline for quite a while. Popularity is waning and the biggest boxing events seem to involve social media celebrities in exhibition matches. However, the root of the problem lies with the greedy sanctioning bodies, and their blatant money-grubbing schemes, that have devalued the very Championships they were supposed to…
Leave a CommentI’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 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 –…
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