Episodes
Sunday Dec 23, 2018
Fotobug - Episode 224 - Mavic 2 Zoom review
Sunday Dec 23, 2018
Sunday Dec 23, 2018
Jim and Fred are eager to review the new Mavic Phantom 2 Zoom, but first, recent photo news!
The Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board is now asking visitors not to geotag specific locations when visiting Wyoming's National Parks to keep everyone from going to the same spots. The Colorado Tripod Company has released the first titanium tripod system. The hollow ball and tripod are now on Kickstarter for a support price of $399. GoPro has announced it may be bringing its production back the the United States due to the tariff concerns. A drone may have struck a 737 and damaged the nose of the plane. In addition, a number of drones flying near an England airport caused the airport to be shut down. At least two people have been arrested. DJI has also announced a new Mavic Enterprise drone with twin cameras - one is an Infrared camera - release price is $2699, For these stories and more, tune in to the podcast!
DJI is now the leading manufacturer of drones for consumers. Jim and Fred review the latest version of the Mavic 2, which comes in two models - The Zoom and the Pro. This review covers the Zoom model. Both drones are identical except for the cameras. The Zoom features a 1/2.3" sensor but the camera is fitted with a 2x optical zoom. The Pro model has a Hasselblad branded camera with a 1" sensor and a variable aperture, but no zoom. Both models features 360 Obstacle avoidance in some flight modes, 31 minute flight time, low-noise props, 44 mph in sport mode, and Occusync 2.0 Wifi for sending HD video to the transmitter from up to 5 miles away. The Mavic 2 Zoom has a MSRP of $1249 and the Mavic 2 Pro is listed at $1499.
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Sunday Dec 09, 2018
Fotobug - Episode 223 - Stocking Stuffers for Photographers
Sunday Dec 09, 2018
Sunday Dec 09, 2018
Jim and Fred have some suggestions for holiday shoppers for photographers, but first, the news!
The FAA has granted Vantage Robotic's 4K camera drone Snap a certification to allow it to be flown over crowds of people for commercial and non-commercial purpose. Underwater camera housing manufacturer Nauticam has released a housing for the Nikon mirrorless camera. DJI has released a new Osmo gimbal called the Osmo Pocket. Tumblr has announced all adult content will be removed from the site by December 17th. Photokina 2019 has been cancelled and will become an annual event beginning 2020.
The Holidays are right around the corner, and the Fotobug guys have some suggestions for the photographer in your life (or maybe even for yourself!). Links to many of the suggestions in the podcast are listed below. If you have suggestions or comments, please leave them below and we wish you all the best of the Season!
Coming up: a review of the DJI Ronin-S and the new Mavic Zoom drone.
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Product links mentioned in Podcast:
Drone Tablet Stent - https://goo.gl/nZv31S
Neewer ND Filters - Mavic - https://goo.gl/ToHE7k
PolarPro ND Filters - Mavic - https://goo.gl/6Dt4Mn
USB Card Reader - https://goo.gl/WPjeLt
Carson LED Sensor Loupe - https://goo.gl/EXxduF
Lens Pen - https://goo.gl/wJVj5W
AA Battery Caddy - https://goo.gl/5CCF5n
Camera Rain Sleeve - https://goo.gl/JrezuT
BlackRapid Camera Strap - single - https://goo.gl/sKvf5r
BlackRapid Camera Strap - double - https://goo.gl/4pqMqR
Rogue Safari Popup Flash extender - https://goo.gl/23Y24c
Hoodman Loupe - https://goo.gl/rNeaGP
Redhead Glomitt Gloves - Cabelas or Bass Pro Shops - $19.95