Pocket 3 wide-angle adapters comparison – DJI, Generic, and StartRC

April 21st, 2024

After my previous tests found that the DJI wide-angle adapter (for the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 camera) was not compatible with filters, I decided to purchase another couple of wide-angle adapters to see if they were any better. In short, they are different but not really 'better'. But read on for more information on the differences and how they compare.

Video version of this blog post is available here, if you prefer: DJI Pocket 3 Wide angle lens comparison - DJI, StartRC, Generic.

Pocket 3 wide-angle adapters comparison - DJI, Generic, and StartRC

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DJI Osmo Pocket 3 filters comparison – June Star JSR, K&F Concept, StartRC

March 22nd, 2024

In this post I'll compare a few different filters I bought for the DJI Pocket 3 camera. The ones I'll be looking at are the Black Mist filters from K&F and JSR, the NDPL filters from K&F and JSR, the NDs and CPL from StartRC, and the vari-NDs from K&F.

DJI Osmo Pocket 3 filters comparison - June Star JSR, K&F Concept, StartRC

Video version of this comparison if you prefer: DJI Pocket 3 filters - StartRC, K&F, JSR.

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SmallRig 4148 Rotatable Horizontal-to-Vertical Mount Plate Kit mini review

April 7th, 2023

SmallRig 4148 Rotatable Horizontal-to-Vertical Mount Plate Kit mini review

I recently purchased a SmallRig 4148, or as it is named on the box SmallRig Rotatable Horizontal-to-Vertical Mount Plate Kit for Sony Alpha 7RV / Alpha 7 IV / Alpha 7S III / Alpha 7R IV. I haven't actually used it much, but I thought I'd put out a quick review in case it helps anyone else decide if this will work for them or not.

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SLR Magic Image Enhancer Pro UVIR cut filter review

March 11th, 2019

The SLR Magic Image Enhancer Pro filter is an ultraviolet to infrared control filter that is useful for digital cinematography as well as stills photography. Well, that's what the filter's box states anyway. I wanted to see how well it would work for cutting UV and IR when used with my full spectrum converted camera, to be able to capture 'normal' (visible light) images.

SLR Magic Image Enhancer Pro UVIR cut filter review

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What’s in my bag? (Nov 2018)

November 16th, 2018

A look at the shoulder bag I use and what gear I carry in it (and why) for general photography. [...]


Adding an aperture to an irisless lens

August 18th, 2018

Comparison images showing the difference between mounting an iris in front of a lens, behind the lens, and why really the iris should be inside the lens. [...]


Canon 55-250mm STM on A7R II

July 30th, 2018

Review with comparison images of the Canon 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens used on a Sony A7R2 camera body with and without a 1.5x teleconverter. [...]


LowePro FastPack 350 camera bag review

June 30th, 2018

Review of the Lowepro Fastpack 350 backpack designed for carrying camera equipment and accessories, based on several years of usage. [...]


Lens test for UV photography 27mm – 58mm

June 9th, 2018

Testing a selection of lenses with focal lengths between 27mm and 58mm to see how suitable they are for ultraviolet photography, in terms of the amount of UV light they pass. [...]


Hoya U360 & U340 UV pass filter comparison

April 29th, 2018

A comparison of the Hoya U360 and U340 filters against the Baader U and Schott UG11 filters for reflected ultraviolet photography. [...]