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5 Reasons You Need a Handheld Gimbal like the AFI D3

Last updated May 24, 2019

My Videography has changed dramatically since I’ve added a gimbal to my arsenal of tools.

In this video, I share 5 Reasons You Need A Handheld Gimbal like the AFI D3.

You can pick one up here: https://www.epiclightsource.com/products/afi-phoenix-d3-3-axis-handheld-gimbal-for-dslr

Other gimbals that are just as good are the DJI Ronin-S, Zhiyun Crane 3 Lab, Zhiyun Crane 2, Zhiyun Crane Plus, Zhiyun Crane V2, Zhiyun Crane-M, and many more.

DJI Ronin-S: https://amzn.to/2pdVb9c

Zhiyun Crane 2: https://amzn.to/2PH0cT5

Zhiyun Crane Plus: https://amzn.to/2NPrR6X

Zhiyun Crane V2: https://amzn.to/2QyQcwm

Zhiyun Crane M: https://amzn.to/2D4HALi

The reasons why you NEED a handheld gimbal
  1. Walking/Running (Selfie)
  2. Walking/Running (Following)
  3. Following Around Your Talent
  4. Capturing Smooth B-Roll
  5. Stabilizing In Moving Vehicle

Hope you guys enjoy the video!

BladeLight Review: 15 Reasons to Buy this Unique, Powerful & Useful Video Light!

Link to buy: https://www.epiclightsource.com/pages/blade?collection=all&sort_by=sales_amount&page=1&rb_snize_facet1=Blade

Coupon Code: RAZORSHARP (discount value is a surprise!)

I’ve used lights of many different form factors.

The Bladelight is a form factor that offers many unique features that can certainly enhance your creativity.

In this video, I discuss the reasons why I love this light, and the reasons why I suggest you consider getting one as well!

BladeLight Review: 15 Reasons to Buy this Unique, Powerful & Useful Video Light!
  1. Powerful Surface Mounted LEDs
  2. Razor Sharp Light Control
  3. Focusable: 120° 60° 20°
  4. Diffusion and Filter Options
  5. Edgy or Soft Wrap-Around Light
  6. High CRI (96 to 98)
  7. Great Flood Light
  8. Durable Aluminum Body
  9. Passively Cooled = No Active Fan!
  10. Basically Shock Proof Durability
  11. Detached Dimmer Switch
  12. Modular Design = Upgradable!
  13. Built-in Stacking & Extending!
  14. Can Output Nearly 13,000 Lux!
  15. Includes A Double Ball Mount

The Best On-Camera Video Light in 2019!

Last updated March 20, 2019

These ikan Onyx OYB120 lights are compact, lightweight, and produces lots of high quality light for under $80! If you get two of these, you’ll have a perfect Portable YouTube Video Light Setup!

12 reasons the OYB120 ONYX is a great portable video light!

This thing is perfect for anyone making videos, doing live videos streams, or taking photos.

As a wedding photographer, this is a light that I’ve dreamed off. Let me tell you my top reasons why I absolutely love this light.

These are reasons why I love this light:
  1. Solid Build Quality: The body is made with Graphite Aircraft grade Aluminum. So it’s very sturdy.
  2. It’s Bright!
  3. High CRI, this light produces a CRI of 90+. And it looks great!
  4. Easy to Operate with Battery Level Indicator: The M button switches between “Color” and “Dimmer”. If you are in Color mode, the +/- button changes the color, and if you are in dimmer mode, the +/- changes the brightness.
  5. Versatile: Being Bi-Color, means you can change the color temperature from 3200K up to 6500K to match whatever lighting/mood you’re looking for.
  6. Quiet: No Active Fan, The Aluminum body also functions as a heatsink to keep the light cool without a noisy fan.
  7. Compact: Even with the battery, it can easily slip this into a jacket pocket.
  8. Has buttons instead of dials: This is personal preference, I like buttons because it’s compact and my settings don’t get changed when the light is off. And I don’t have to worry about the dials breaking off!
  9. Price: for under $80, you get the light along with the battery and charger.
  10. The included NP-F Battery can be upgraded! The included battery gives about 1.4 hours at full power: (Comes with a 2900mAh @ 7.4V battery, which works out to: 21Wh. Since the light draws 15watt. This battery will last 21Wh/15W = 1.4 hours. You can get larger NP-F batteries that can last 4-5 hours at full brightness!  https://www.epiclightsource.com/products/ikan-onyx-120-bi-color-aluminum-on-camera-led-light-sku-oyb120
  11. It has the option to be powered by AC, NOTE: The AC Adapter is NOT included. You can get the AC Adapter here: https://www.epiclightsource.com/products/ac-15v-1a-typea
  12. It’s perfect for a simple YouTube Video Setup

Here’s a bonus for you!

COUPON Code = OYB_PROMO (limited to the first 10 users, the discount value is a surprise!)

ikan OYB120: https://www.epiclightsource.com/products/ikan-onyx-120-bi-color-aluminum-on-camera-led-light-sku-oyb120

ikan OYB240: https://www.epiclightsource.com/products/ikan-onyx-240-bi-color-aluminumn-on-camera-led-light-sku-oyb240

ikan OYB240 2-Light Kit: https://www.epiclightsource.com/products/ikan-onyx-series-oynx-240-bi-color-2-point-led-light-kit-sku-oyb240-2pt-kit

ikan OYB240 3-Light Kit: https://www.epiclightsource.com/products/ikan-onyx-series-oynx-240-bi-color-3-point-led-light-kit-sku-oyb240-3pt-kit

WhiteStone Dome Glass Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus Unboxing, Review & GIVEAWAY!!

Last updated April 12, 2018

I LOVE my Whitestone Dome Glass, I just got one for my Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus! Unboxed & Review!

Compatible phones: http://amzn.to/2tdCmrR

Here’s an Unboxing, Review and GIVEAWAY!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtS_8o625z4

 

Yes, I’m giving away 5 of them!

And you can select the one for your particular phone!

If you can’t wait for the giveaway to end (March 13, 2018), you can get one here: http://amzn.to/2tdCmrR

Please watch the video for details on how to enter the giveaway:

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I’m excited! I’m finally getting my VERY first Android device! I’m getting the Samsung Galaxy S9+. I also bought some cases and a screen protector for the S9+.

The screen Protector that I got is no other than the WhiteStone Dome Glass Screen Protector.

Let’s unbox this and see what we get.

Inside the box, You Get:

1) Installation Instructions

2) UV LED Light

3) USB Cable

4) Three Alcohol Swabs

5) Dust Removal Stickers

6) Installation Pin

7) Two Absorption Pads

8) Three Cleaning Cloths

9) The Tempered Glass Screen Protector. You can see that it is curved at the edges

10) Tape to mask the speaker during installation

11) Bottom Installation Tray

12) Top Installation Tray

13) Position Bridge For the Adhesive

14) And two bottles of adhesive

15) That’s it!

These guys make the BEST screen protectors, PERIOD.

There is no better screen protector on the market.

Especially for the phones like the Samsung Galaxy S9+, where the screen is curved.

The Dome Glass is actually curved to provide full cover!

And touch sensitivity is perfect, even on the edges!

The Whitestone Dome glass is a very high quality tempered glass. You don’t get the dot matrix pattern you find on other typical screen protectors. I’ve been using one for my iPhone X for several months now, and I can not tell that it is even there. It looks and feels and response like the native glass on the actual phone.

The installation does take a bit of time, especially if it is your first time doing it, but the process allows for a perfectly aligned installation with no air bubbles. It is possible to mess up during the installation” that is why WhiteStone proves two bottles of adhesive; so if you messed up once, you can reapply!

The one big downside is the price! These screen protectors are EXPENSIVE.

The good news is that I will be giving away 5 WhiteStone Dome Glass Screen Protectors!

This giveaway is for US Residents ONLY, sorry my international friends!

If you WIN, You can select ANY WhiteStone Dome Glass Screen Protector. They make them for the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, Samsung Galaxy Note 8,, S8, S8+, S9, S9+, LG V30, Iphone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus.

I will be picking the 5 winners on March 13, 2018.

1) Make sure you are subscribed to UTECHPIA.

2) Follow me on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook

3) Leave a comment on the YouTube Video: telling me which Phone you’d like the Dome Glass Screen Protector for.

Good luck with the giveaway!

 

Aputure COB 120t & 120d BROKEN won’t stay on; turns off; SOLUTION FOUND!

Last updated April 12, 2018

My trust Aputure COB 120t stopped working today.  It keeps turning off after about 8 seconds.  Watch the video to see the solution that fixed it for me:

It keeps turning itself off after about 8 seconds. Doesn’t matter if i’m at 10% or 100% power, it would keep turning off. It was working fine before and this suddenly happened.

Now, every time I power it on, it shuts itself down within 8 seconds.

I found the SOLUTION! The fan was stuck so I used a small screw driver (a thin pen also works), to spin the fan and nudge it so that it will start turning as I turned on the light.

This FIXED the problem! I LOVE this light a lot, I like the power of the light, the color of the light, the versatility…

…it’s also quiet and compact.

If it continues to work well, I will buy more! I hope Aputure’s customer service will take care of me.

 

UPDATE: Customer service has responded!