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That is on the videomic pro. The standard videomic doesn't have a +20db, and when I've used it on my D800, i've been less than impressed with the amount of noise from the cameras preamps.

The hiss comes from your cameras preamps more than from the mic. If you use a low setting on the cameras audio controls and enable the +20db boost on the mic, you should be able to get nice clear audio.

A bit above your budget, but the Rode Videomic pro is a great option, as it has built in preamps. This means you can then set the amps on your camera very low and eliminate that awful hiss.

I bought a CTO gel, among others at a great price from this seller on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/phoenixltd2013/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=

AF on most DSLRs for video is really pretty useless. I use MF exclusively when filming with my D800/24-70. Shutter speed should be twice your framerate, so for 60fps it should be around 1/120

Most camcorders (in my experience anyway) will do just that. I used to use a Canon HV30 which could - a very good little camera and can be had pretty cheaply these days

You can be + or - 1 degree. Black and white is dev'd at 20° C so not too far off room temp. Certainly not hot enough to need a kettle. I just use tap water and add a little warm from the tap if I'm a bit too cold, but i usually find if i leave it long enough it gets near enough to temperature.

Just started using film as part of my AS Photography course, and the college wants £4.50 a roll for B&W film, which seems a bit pricey. Where is the cheapest place these days to get film? (colour and B&W) Also, I am planning on nicking my dads old darkroom kit from the 80s, and would also...

Try JAlbum. It's free, and can be set up with many different skins to add to your site. It can be quickly and easily set up so that customers can buy photos from the page they are displayed on and the money goes straight into your paypal.

Hi, I have just invested in a new set of Pocketwizards, 1 Mini TT1 and 2 Flex TT5s. The instructions that came with them are useless, and there's not a lot else available online. Upon plugging the flashgun into the Flex, I noticed it is always in FP mode regardless of what shutter speed I use...

Just found this, thought id share it http://www.overclockers.com.au/wiki/Fake_Memory_Cards

I saw it the other day and would say it is probably 12a for a reason. Obviously it depends on the 8 year old but there is a lot of death and a fair bit of blood and violence.

This is why big drives are bad. All your eggs in one, rather unstable basket!

I had this on my 300. I asked nikon about it and they said that it is physical damage and any warranty is invalidated. Couldnt glue it back on as it stretched loads. I'll try and find the thread I made about it. Edit: here is the thread...