WHAT I LIKE:
Of the dozens of backpacks I have owned this thing is by far the one I like most ! It’s a funny thing.. If the backpack is too big, it can become uninspiring to lug ALL the stuff it’s capable of holding.. If it’s too small it can be very irritating to manage space like a pack rat on speed. This is where this backpack rules.. It’s like one of those small cars you get in and are like… “whoa !”, where did all this room come from ? In mine at all times ?.. Canon 5D2 with 85mm attached, 50,35,20 & 70-300 Zoom + Zoom H4n ( or other hand held recorder ), Five 4X4 Schneider optics glass filters, Lee filter holder, an intervalometer, and a bunch of other misc accessories.. Take my word, you will love this backpack..
WHAT I DON’T LIKE:
That it’s hard to sleep with..
WHAT I LIKE:
Price and Performance strike a perfect balance. Mine have yet to experience any problems to date.
WHAT I DON’T LIKE:
nothing so far…
WHAT I LIKE:
I’ve had mine since 2000 and they’re still going strong ! Industry standard for a good reason. This is the last place you want to skimp on quality : )
WHAT I DON’T LIKE:
nothing so far…
WHAT I LIKE
Price. It’s $1000 less than the 5D2. If you don’t absolutely need 21mp and can “settle” for 18, this cam is an incredible bargain.
24p. I don’t mind that as of this writing the Canon 5D Mark II only offers 30p but you might.. If you are a 24p junkie, this is the cam for you : )
WHAT I DON’T LIKE:
That I don’t own one.
WHAT I LIKE
Size & Power it’s small, it’s super functional, records in mp3 as well as the higher quality WAV file up to 24bit 96k, all for $300 : ) provides fantom power if you choose to use a separate mic via XLR. Just a must have companion to your DSLR !
WHAT I DON’T LIKE
No timecode. Not a big deal for the short clips I’ve created on this site but could be a bit more difficult to manage with a short or feature film.
Levels dial. Wish they would have included one that could be quickly adjusted on the fly.. You could always add a field mixer for this functionality. I’d recommend adding one either way if you are planning on connecting a shotgun or hypercardiod mic.
