QANTAS, JetStar and Virgin are reportedly set to ban power banks on their aircraft, which is a serious blow to users of cameras and drones as well as other accessory / smartphone users.
New range of Verbatim SD and microSD memory cards
Available in three ranges, Premium, Pro, and Pro+, the SD and microSD memory cards Verbatim says are designed to deliver reliable, high-performance storage for a wide variety of devices, from cameras and drones to gaming consoles and mobile devices.
Review: RØDE Powered USB Hub
Whereas both the Verbatim and Belkin hubs have 2 USB-C ports, the RØDE model has no less than six
Review: Verbatim CMH-14 Multiport Hub
Today I received the latest and greatest from Verbatim, their CMH-14 model which as the name suggests transform a single USB-C port into fourteen ports.
Use a 1TB SD Card? Not on your life mate!
Anyway, we got the footage we wanted, brought the drone back to the boat and just as we removed the card for safety, a large pod of whales surfaced all around his boat.
Tesla, Edison and …Verbatim. A Tale of Electri-Cities
To buy 4 separate chargers with same specs will set you back more than the asking price of $115 (seen at Officeworks) and of course is a damn sight more convenient.
USB Chargers – Verbatim versus Belkin. Are they good value? Which is best?
Both Belkin and Verbatim offer USB chargers with multiple connections, but there, the similarities end.
Still Have Blank DVD / Blu-ray Discs? Here’s a Thought …
Over the last few days Jacqui and I have been having a massive cleanup. After deciding we liked the house we are in and didn’t want to move but needed more room, we agreed the place to start was to get rid of things we didn’t need or use that...
Initial Look: RØDECaster Duo Audio Mixing Console
RØDE, like its counterpart in the broadcast camera and switching gear etc field, Blackmagic Design, is an Australian phenomenon; a small business that has grown into a global audio superstar but remains truly Australian based. It’s been clever too and broadened its scope beyond microphones into the podcasting market where...
What Size SD Card to Use? And Other SD Card Issues.
One of the most common questions I get asked is which size SD card to use in a drone / GoPro / camera / camcorder. And which card to use. I wrote a detailed story on this back in February (which you can read here) but to reiterate a few...
What cameras and gadgets do YOU take on holidays?
For the first time in around 5 years, I am taking a short holiday for my birthday and going to one of my favourite places, Vanuatu. The last time I was there was around 1998 so hope it hasn’t changed too much. (I have also been to Fiji a few...
CreateMate High-Speed Card Reader Case
PGYTECH has announced its CreateMate high-speed multi-card reader, made using premium aluminum-alloy, and comes with a ruggedized rubber, IP54-rated card-carrying case. This accessory is an ideal everyday companion for photographers, action camera users, drone operators, or smartphone enthusiasts, offering an easy-to-use design that’s safe and secure, supporting several popular card...
Review: Verbatim 13-in-1 Docking Station
Not that many years ago, if it was suggested I would need more than 4 USB ports on a PC, I’d be thinking you were a little bit bonkers. What for? A mouse and a printer were all you needed to connect via USB. What would the rest be for?...
The Perfect Hardware Combo of Gear? My Choices. For Now Anyway…
I am luckier than most in that I get to play with a lot of gear, ranging from cameras to camcorders and action cams to gimbals, drones, microphones of all types and even tripods. There are some “off-beat” gadgets too like the MSM for astrophotography and the brilliant little Pluto...
Which SD Cards? There Is More Than Meets The Eye.
Hands up all those that know their SDHC from their UHS-I.Anyone? No? OK, in that case I’ll continue and try and explain what this means and why, as a GoPro (or other camera or drone) user it’s important you understand. These two terms relate to what are generically called SD...
Do YOU Backup your smartphone photos? No, thought not …
Image: The sub $200 Telstra OrbicTAB tablet with the Verbatim 128GB USB-C Go Drive Sometimes the smallest things can solve a huge problem. Let me ask you a question. How many photos do you have stored on your smartphone right now? A couple of dozen? A couple of hundred? Thousands?...
Trouble Accessing Your GoPro files? This Might Be The Solution.
Unless I am missing something obvious, there seems to be a major issue with GoPros across the board that people do not understand. There are regular posts from folk saying that their GoPro has died, the screen no longer operates, they cannot transfer footage to their phone and so on....