Old GoPro and DJI Action Cameras Are Still Good Enough
My HERO8 shot Captain Colin Buffalo, and I still use two original DJI Osmo Actions. Great footage matters more than owning the latest camera.
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Photography And Video Posts
Published Colin Michaels blog posts in the Photography And Video category.
DJI Osmo Nano for FPV: Is 52 Grams Light Enough?
Could DJI’s 52-gram Osmo Nano work as an FPV recorder? Here is the honest test plan for weight, mounting, vibration, heat, handling, and footage.
HOVERAir VERSA vs DJI Pocket 3: Is It Worth It?
HOVERAir VERSA adds removable wings to a pocket gimbal camera. See how its camera, full-kit value, and real usefulness compare with DJI and Insta360.
2,500 Drones and One FPV Pilot Celebrate America 250
Sky Elements’ 2,500-drone America 250 show and Brian Woodward’s FPV collaboration turned a Texas celebration into an immersive viral spectacle.
GOAT Guns, Retro Commercials, and My Creative Pipeline
I discovered GOAT Guns in a Roman Atwood vlog, then turned the obsession into a retro commercial and a real test of my AI-assisted video pipeline.
Some Memories Never Stop Playing | Buckeye Lake 1993
A YouTube concert video took me back to Buckeye Lake in 1993, a maroon VW bus, my cousin, and the strange way music keeps our deepest memories alive.
Meet Beni, the Personal Camera Robot That Follows You
Meet Beni, Mondo Robotics' all-terrain camera robot built to follow, film in 4K, and help solo creators capture hands-free video.
HOVERAir AQUA Beginner Guide: Worth $1,299?
A concise HOVERAir AQUA pre-buy guide covering the $1,299 bundle, water-launch checks, official setup video, maintenance, and who should wait.
Godox C100: A See-Through Camera With a Real Use
The Godox C100 uses a transparent viewfinder, skips instant playback, and doubles as a film-camera light meter. Clever gadget or useful tool?