Author: Jean
Jean
Started my journey into photography/video over 15 years ago and have worked independently with various styles/companies. I'm a big tech enthusiast and enjoy working with the latest gear.
The Sony A7C II and Sony A6700 are nearly identical cameras, at least on the outside. Both were released in 2023 and offer a ton of new features in a small, compact body. The A7C II is a full frame camera, whereas the A6700 is the most advanced APS-C model so far. You’ll see which one is better in every category, as well as a few key points at the bottom to help you decide (it’s not an easy choice, unless you already have plenty of lenses). 1. Image Quality Sensor: Sony A7C II: Full frame sensor with 33 megapixels…
The Sony A6700 is an amazing camera and I’ve had it since day one, but you need a couple of accessories to make your photography/video life easier. For traveling and long photo sessions, I seriously recommend at least the neck strap, cleaning kit and an extra battery. 7 Best Accessories: Camera Strap – Peak Design Slide Lite Charger – Neewer Dual USB Charger Battery – Sony NP-FZ100 Memory Card – Kingston Canvas SDXC Cleaning – Altura APS-C Kit Microphone – Sony ECM-B10 Gimbal – DJI RS3 If the Sony A6700 is your first camera, I highly suggest the first 5 items.…
The new Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN is the smallest and most compact wide angle zoom for APS-C cameras. It will be available for Sony E, Fujifilm X and L-mount, with an equivalent view of 15-24mm (compared to a full frame sensor). Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Specifications: f/2.8 constant aperture 9.2 oz (260g) Minimum focus distance 4.5″ (11.6cm) If you bought an APS-C camera to carry the lightest gear possible, the 10-18mm f/2.8 is an ideal combination. It also pairs nicely with Sigma’s 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN, giving you a full frame equivalent of 15-80mm, with both lenses weighing…
Now that the A6700 and A7c versions have been announced, the next most likely upgrade will be the Sony A9 III. SAR posted that Sony registered a new camera in early September, which means we are 3-4 months away from an official release. The A7C and A7R have just started shipping out, so I assume the spotlight will be on these two until at least early December. While the A7s III is 3 years old, it’s more likely that we will get the A9 first. Rumored A9 III specifications: 44MP stacked sensor 8K at 60p (No crop) 4K at 120p…
The Nvidia RTX 4060 and 4060 Ti are both excellent cards for budget 4K gaming, but what about the power requirements along with your other components? How Many Watts for Nvidia RTX 4060? The RTX 4060 8GB version at its peak consumes around ~120 Watts. That’s why your power supply needs to have a minimum of 240 Watts, which is more than double the peak. How Many Watts for Nvidia 4060 Ti? The RTX 4060 16GB Ti at its peak consumes around ~160 Watts. That’s why your power supply needs to have a minimum of 320 Watts, which is more…
The new DJI Mini 4 Pro replaces the relatively new Mini 3 Pro and brings a lot of exciting new features. Sub-249g 10-bit videos (D-Log and HLG) Omnidirectional Sensors 4K@60 or 4K@100fps Vertical video Improved battery life (up to 34min) Dual native ISO Waypoints The Mini 4 Pro’s biggest improvement is most certainly the omnidirectional sensors, with 4 wideangle and a pair of downward sensors helping you in every direction. Recording near trees is going to be much easier. There’s also APAS 5.0 (automatic braking) so if you get in a crash, you’re more likely to blame yourself than the…
Do Laptops Run Better When Plugged In? Yes, because your laptop’s priority is to ensure that the battery lasts as long as it can, without wasting more power than what is currently needed. You may have noticed that as soon as you plug your charger into the laptop, the screen gets brighter, and whatver application you are running just works smoother. Why? Every computer/laptop has a lot of components that work together to ensure everything works well. All of these are powered by the main power supply found in every computer. Because laptops are portable, your power supply is optimized…
Competing directly with Nvidia’s 3070, let’s see how it performs in terms of power usage. How Many Watts for AMD 6700 XT? The AMD 6700 XT at its peak consumes around ~230 Watts. This means you need at least 470W to run it, so your total power supply should be at least 650W. Why 650W+? First of all, your power supply has to have enough watts to power all of your components, not just the GPU. That includes the CPU, disks and any extra fans or cooling you decide to add. If you overclock any of those components, it means…
Before going through the process of figuring if another charger will fit, you need understand that this can often result in either immediately damaging the battery/laptop, or slowly destroying its potential. The more expensive/powerful your laptop, the less recommended it is to try this. In this post, we’re not going to go through USB-C charging, which is getting more and more popular as described in this HP’s charging guide, as that’s a lot more universal. Are All Laptop Chargers Universal? There are probably over 10 different cable sizes, voltages, wattage etc. Even 2 laptops from the same company could have…
If you’re looking to upgrade your old graphics card to one of the new RTX 3 series GPU’s, the 3060 is easily one of the best choices for your money. How Many Watts for RTX 3060? The RTX 3060 at its peak consumes around ~170 Watts. That’s why your power supply needs to have a minimum of 340 watts, which is more than double the peak. How Many Watts for RTX 3060 Ti? The RTX 3060 Ti at its peak consumes around ~200 Watts. That’s why your power supply needs to have a minimum of 400 watts, which is more…