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    alrobles got a reaction from AngryPandaPC in What should I review next?   
    Video Recording equipment that does not include the camera. More like tripods, microphones, stabilizers, monopods, tripod heads, sliders, amplifiers etc.  I do video work myself and just curious what you guys use. I record on a Canon 5DMk3 with a Samson wireless lav mic and a Audio Technica shotgun mic hooked up to a Juicedlink Riggy-micro then to the camera and use Audio Technica M50x headphones to monitor. Then I usually switch between tripod and monopod depending on what im shooting.
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    alrobles got a reaction from JeroenM in What should I review next?   
    Video Recording equipment that does not include the camera. More like tripods, microphones, stabilizers, monopods, tripod heads, sliders, amplifiers etc.  I do video work myself and just curious what you guys use. I record on a Canon 5DMk3 with a Samson wireless lav mic and a Audio Technica shotgun mic hooked up to a Juicedlink Riggy-micro then to the camera and use Audio Technica M50x headphones to monitor. Then I usually switch between tripod and monopod depending on what im shooting.
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    alrobles got a reaction from WelshDdraig in Portal Wearable Smartphone   
    Portal Wearable Smartphone
     
    An indiegogo campaign to fund a wearable smartphone with a flexible display.
     
    Seems like a cool idea and something I imagined would happen someday but with new wearable smart watches, I feel this probably wont gain any traction.  It claims to be "Android Based OS with Portal OS Customizable User Interface". 
     
    The flexibility of the device seems like it could have some application in regular phones but ultimately for this device I feel its adoption is going to narrow down to whether people want to wear something so big on their arms. I for one would not want to.  Just seems impractical. By the looks of it to make a phone call you would need to have a bluetooth (or wired I'd imagine) headset. Otherwise you have to remove it from your arm to use like a normal handheld phone. 
     
    A cool idea but ultimately heading in the wrong direction of the market.
     
     
     

     

     
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    alrobles got a reaction from TopWargamer in Portal Wearable Smartphone   
    Portal Wearable Smartphone
     
    An indiegogo campaign to fund a wearable smartphone with a flexible display.
     
    Seems like a cool idea and something I imagined would happen someday but with new wearable smart watches, I feel this probably wont gain any traction.  It claims to be "Android Based OS with Portal OS Customizable User Interface". 
     
    The flexibility of the device seems like it could have some application in regular phones but ultimately for this device I feel its adoption is going to narrow down to whether people want to wear something so big on their arms. I for one would not want to.  Just seems impractical. By the looks of it to make a phone call you would need to have a bluetooth (or wired I'd imagine) headset. Otherwise you have to remove it from your arm to use like a normal handheld phone. 
     
    A cool idea but ultimately heading in the wrong direction of the market.
     
     
     

     

     
    *edit : Added another image
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    alrobles got a reaction from NJM1112 in Portal Wearable Smartphone   
    Portal Wearable Smartphone
     
    An indiegogo campaign to fund a wearable smartphone with a flexible display.
     
    Seems like a cool idea and something I imagined would happen someday but with new wearable smart watches, I feel this probably wont gain any traction.  It claims to be "Android Based OS with Portal OS Customizable User Interface". 
     
    The flexibility of the device seems like it could have some application in regular phones but ultimately for this device I feel its adoption is going to narrow down to whether people want to wear something so big on their arms. I for one would not want to.  Just seems impractical. By the looks of it to make a phone call you would need to have a bluetooth (or wired I'd imagine) headset. Otherwise you have to remove it from your arm to use like a normal handheld phone. 
     
    A cool idea but ultimately heading in the wrong direction of the market.
     
     
     

     

     
    *edit : Added another image
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    alrobles got a reaction from TheSLSAMG in Portal Wearable Smartphone   
    Portal Wearable Smartphone
     
    An indiegogo campaign to fund a wearable smartphone with a flexible display.
     
    Seems like a cool idea and something I imagined would happen someday but with new wearable smart watches, I feel this probably wont gain any traction.  It claims to be "Android Based OS with Portal OS Customizable User Interface". 
     
    The flexibility of the device seems like it could have some application in regular phones but ultimately for this device I feel its adoption is going to narrow down to whether people want to wear something so big on their arms. I for one would not want to.  Just seems impractical. By the looks of it to make a phone call you would need to have a bluetooth (or wired I'd imagine) headset. Otherwise you have to remove it from your arm to use like a normal handheld phone. 
     
    A cool idea but ultimately heading in the wrong direction of the market.
     
     
     

     

     
    *edit : Added another image
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    alrobles got a reaction from Ruostunut kokis in Camera Reviewing sites   
    digitalrev.com has some good video reviews. They're usually pretty funny too.  They're at least more entertaining then most reviewers that will just talk about specs and that it. Check out their youtube channel.
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    alrobles got a reaction from Nineshadow in Camera Reviewing sites   
    digitalrev.com has some good video reviews. They're usually pretty funny too.  They're at least more entertaining then most reviewers that will just talk about specs and that it. Check out their youtube channel.
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    alrobles got a reaction from six_paths_of_pain in need some sticker design help and tips   
    Adobe Illustrator is great for creating logos.  It is vector based so you can make it once and you will be capable of resizing to be really tiny or even as big as a billboard. Youtube is your friend in terms of tutorials.  For a basic design you can probably learn enough on youtube.
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    alrobles got a reaction from Ruostunut kokis in Can you help a guy who wants to get into photography?   
    I work selling cameras at an electronics store in the US and work a little on the side as a photographer/videographer (just starting out) so here goes.
     
    First I would not recommend the Nikon 1 series of cameras. Often referred to as compact system cameras. The Nikon 1 series have the smallest sensors for that type of camera.  The Sony NEX (3,5, or 6) cameras would be a better recommendation (APS-C size sensor, bigger sensor)  as others have suggested. There is an ok selection of lenses at least enough for what most people who are buying that type of camera are looking for.  Their is no optical viewfinder on them but some do have a digital one. I personally prefer optical but digital has its advantages (what you see through a digital viewfinder is what you get).
     
    As to the full size DLSRs the two main ones you will probably see are Canon and Nikon.  There is also Panasonic and Sony (Sony's all use digital viewfinders). In terms of image quality, once you step up to a DSLR you really wont be disappointed in the quality of photo/video you get.  For the most part, many will say Nikon is better for photos (all their new current line up of cameras are 24+MP) and canon better for video.  Honestly it can be hard to see much of a difference with either photo or video between the two until you start blowing stuff up.  In other words don't get too tied up over which has more megapixels or better video cuz most can't tell the difference.  Instead look at the other features.  Low light performance, build quality, ease of menus, continuous shooting rate in case you need it. At the store I work at we've rarely had someone return a DSLR because of the image quality but we've had several get return because the menus were hard to navigate. Check out the grip size to see what feels more comfortable to you. The entry level ones will have a smaller grip vs the mid range ones like the 60d.  The mid range camera will often give you more dials and buttons that make manual control easier since you will have more dedicated buttons/dials vs them having to share functions.  Canon often does better at higher ISO/low light situations because they don't have as high a MP count. Nikon can compensate for the small amount of zoom on DSLRs by allowing you to crop in closer without loosing too much image quality.  As someone mentioned a few of the new canon Entry level (rebel series) have a touch screen and though yes they will get finger prints, they are a lot more useful than I would have thought at first.  My initial reaction was that it was pointless to have but it actually helps making settings changes a lot quicker and intuitive.  Its also great when reviewing photos since you can swipe left/right to switch between photos and pinch to zoom as well. 
     
    As someone else had suggested, getting canon can be a good idea since you may be able to borrow your cousin's lenses to try out before decided to buy one.  If you go the canon route the 100d (SL1 in the states) is a great little camera to start out with. Very small and light and gives you almost all the feature of the 700D (T5i). Their latest entry level is the 1200D (T5) that is replacing their 1100D (T3). I would not recommend this one as much since it is essentially a re-branded 550d (t2i) from a few years ago with minor improvements.  The 100D though more expensive would be a better value. The 60D that you have used is pretty much on the way out as its been replaced by the 70D so you may be able to get good deals on them now.  The 70D really improves the auto focus when shooting throught the display (vs the viewfinder which I would suggest you shoot through mostly since it will be the fastest and most accurate). I'm assuming you are a dude so you might prefer the size of the ##D (i.e. 60D/70D) series of camera since it will have a bigger grip. They often come with a larger lens configuration that can be a good all purpose lens at least when starting out. The 100D would be the cheapest from what I would recommend but it also has the smallest grip.  For me its too small. Just not comfortable to hold. I use a Canon 5Dm3 which has a nice beefy grip that I'm used to to.  Next level up from the 100D would be the 700D which you can get with the same lens configuration as the 70D.  The 100D/700D/70D all come with the new STM lenses that are supper quite too which is nice. 
     
    On the Nikon side they offer better specs at a cheaper price compared to Canon. 24 megapixels on all their current cameras vs the 18MP (20mp on the 70D) that canon has had for the last 4/5 years (don't quote me on this time frame).  They have more auto-focus points than canon so theoretically they should focus better. I haven't tested them out enough to really notice much of a difference really. They will both focus pretty great.  Their entry level ones will be the D3200/D3300 and the D5200/5300.  The higher number is replacing the smaller number camera.  The D5xxx series have the swivel display (for canon that would be the 700D) and have a better auto-focus.  The D7100 would be the closest equivalent to the 60D/70D from Canon (i.e. bigger grip, faster, more buttons/dials).
     
    In my experience selling cameras, though more expensive, Canon seems to sell better. That does not necessarily mean they are better for you. I would recommend going to your local camera store and checking them out for yourself so you can actually get a feel for them. I would also recommend taking two memory cards (they both take SDHC, high speed class 10) with you so you can shoot with both and then compare the photos later on your computer.  The reason for two is just in case the camera wants you to format the card  going from canon to nikon or vise-versa. 
     
    In my opinion if you really want to get into the photography aspect of it don't go with the Compact system cameas (mirror-less cameras, not sure what they are called in the UK) like the Nikon 1 series or Sony NEX.  Those are great if you want DSLR type of point and shoot. Yes they have lens options but they were primarily made to be small and by getting bigger lenses you will pretty much get to the size and weight of a DSLR so why not just start with the DSLR. Plus many settings are going to be menu bases though you can reconfigure the button functions a bit.
     
    Also last thing though you may already know, DSLR don't have a lot of zoom. At least not right out the gate. That's where the bigger/more expensive lenses come in to play.  The Ultra zoom point and shoots will pretty much always beat a DSLR in terms of zoom. 
     
    Hope this helps let me know if you have more questions. Hope that wasn't too long lol.
     
    TL:DR: It's up to you really, most DSLR are really good anyway.
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