Using a Zoom H4n as an On-Camera DSLR Mic Part 2

This post explains why you should use a Sescom cable with a monitor output on an HDSLR camera.

An Easy Rechargeable Battery Kit for the HDV-Z96 LED Light

Sam Mallery explains exactly what batteries and charger to get to power the HDV-Z96 LED video light. Check out this story and more at sam-mallery.com

How Recording Music is Similar to Lighting a Film

Is recording sound similar to lighting a scene in video production? Find out at www.sam-mallery.com.

Shooting HDSLR Video as a One Man Band

Sam Mallery shares his thoughts and tips on shooting HD video with a DSLR as a one-man band. This story and more at sam-mallery.com.

How Good is a $250 HD Camera with 24p?

Sam Mallery taks a look st the Canon Vixia HF R100 and assess its quality. This story and more at sam-mallery.com

Gifts for Video Nerds (Obsessive DSLR Dork Edition)

Video nerds are a special breed. Photography geeks can inhabit a false sense of glamour. They can imagine that they’ll eventually be shooting supermodels for the cover of a glossy. Audio nerds can cling to a similar shred of unrealistic hope. Right now they may be shoving a beltpack transmitter into a fat, sweaty pastry chef’s underwear, …

Using a Zoom H4n as an On-Camera DSLR Mic

A how-to tutorial that show you how to use a Zoom H4n as an on-camera mic or as an XLR adapter for your camera by using a Sescom cable.

Thoughts on the Z96 On-Camera (and Off-Camera) LED Light

A hands-on review of the Z96 HDV LED video light. Find this review and more at www.sam-mallery.com.

More thoughts on the Sennheiser MKE 400

After testing out seven different on-camera mics, I’m still not sure which one to suggest to people.

How to Choose an HD Video-Enabled DSLR in 2010

Sam Mallery explains the ins and outs of choosing an HD video-enabled DSLR camera in 2010. Check out this story and more at sam-mallery.com