This was originally edited for my Cruising Off Duty channel but since it is a gear review, it belongs here as well. After years of filming with the Panasonic GH4 and GH5 and investing in the Panasonic Lenses, I have finally decided to switch to Sony. I just bought the Sony A7iii and that means investing in an entirely new line of lenses. It is not cheap! The reason? WEll, I just couldn't put up with Panasonic's unreliable Autofocus anymore. To get smooth shots you often want to put your camera on a gimbal but then you are swinging the camera around and not manually focussing and that means you have to trust that your autofocus will stay in focus and nut "hunt" for focus and ruining your shots. Sony is known for amazing autofocus but that does not mean that my GH5 is going in the garbage or going to collect dust. Far from it. There are still a lot of things that the Panasonic GH5 does better than the Sonys. Watch this episode to find out more, especially if you are looking to get into DSLR style cameras for photo and video. Here are the Amazon links to the various cameras I film with: Sony A7iii (My newest Cinematic Camara that has amazing autofocus so this is the camera to put on a gimbal) Amazon.ca https://amzn.to/2VNDGei Amazon.com https://amzn.to/2NQEf4n Sony 16-35mm f4 lens (this is the lens that I will primarily use for wide angle landscape shots and for when I Vlog) Amazon.ca https://amzn.to/2SWt5vE Amazon.com https://amzn.to/2EOWfIh Panasonic GH5 (Main Cinematic Camera) Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2qvEsNC Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2rgzeJ0 Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2rgFiBp Panasonic GH4 (Back-up cinematic camera) Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2sUqxSY Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2sfo2wL Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2s3gZFq Canon G7X mark ii: (My Vlog and low light camera) Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2qvbmy8 Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2rgAGLv Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2ry99pF

In this episode, we take our yearly road trip to the Annapolis Sailboat Show to check out and review all the Catamarans and this your I took my Mavic 2 Pro drone along to get footage along the way and at the show. I will show you what settings I use and the ND filters I use to get the best 4K cinematic footage. Hopefully, you enjoyed this episode. If so, give it a thumbs up, share the link with friends that might enjoy this content and subscribe to the Average Tech Fan channel if you are just interested in Technology or to Cruising Off Duty if you enjoy seeing technology like this put to use to help give me cinematic footage of the sailing and travelling that we do. If you are interested in buying the Mavic 2 Pro, Mavic 2 Zoom, Mavic Pro or the Fly More Package the latest prices can be seen by clicking the links below. You will get free shipping and pay no taxes. You can support the channel by buying through these affiliate link. Thanks for any support. It helps fund the channel to keep up with the cost of new gear and drones to use and review. Mavic 2 Pro or Mavic 2 Zoom can be found at this link: https://click.dji.com/AHRjfW8G5l30w-iqoNWcKQ?pm=link Mavic Pro can be found at this link: https://click.dji.com/AC4ncMF_0BiPD11QnOWu?pm=link The Fly More Package (saves over $200) can be found at this link: https://click.dji.com/ACLscwmqcgmYRkQ-9LkZhQ?pm=custom ND filters shown in this episode come from Freewell Gear: Amazon.ca https://amzn.to/2yB7TEd Amazon.com https://amzn.to/2q8mMt9 Camera gear that I use to film my channels: Panasonic GH5 (Main Cinematic Camera) Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2qvEsNC Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2rgzeJ0 Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2rgFiBp Panasonic GH4 (Back-up cinematic camera) Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2sUqxSY Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2sfo2wL Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2s3gZFq Canon G7X mark ii: (My Vlog and low light camera) Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2qvbmy8 Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2rgAGLv Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2ry99pF GoPro Hero6 and Hero5 Black (used in rough or wet conditions) Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2sUiC86 Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2tdv9Tz Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2td2QEL Azden SMX-30 Shotgun (Mono/Stereo) Mic Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2s2UeBd Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2tdsn0C Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2s2VeoX Mavic Pro Drone Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2DRAj1s Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2E6Lxi4 Zhiyun Crane and Crane M Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/2F0YFBt Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2vvLfOw DJI Osmo Mobile 2 Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/2qJ27Mb Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2EZDuQn Knock Off Action Cameras Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/2HiKCxm Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2Jf5YYG

In this episode, I meet with another Ottawa Youtuber, Captain Drone, and we compare the Mavic 2 Pro to the Phantom 4 Pro. We discuss what we like and what we wish was improved in future firmware updates of the new Mavic 2 Pro. You can find Captain Drone's channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0rmRuPifODAiW8zSLXs2A Hopefully, you enjoyed this episode. If so, give it a thumbs up, share the link with friends that might enjoy this content and subscribe to the Average Tech Fan channel if you are just interested in Technology or to Cruising Off Duty if you enjoy seeing technology like this put to use to help give me cinematic footage of the sailing and travelling that we do. If you are interested in buying the Mavic 2 Pro, Mavic 2 Zoom, Mavic Pro or the Fly More Package the latest prices can be seen by clicking the links below. You will get free shipping and pay no taxes. You can support the channel by buying through these affiliate link. Thanks for any support. It helps fund the channel to keep up with the cost of new gear and drones to use and review. Mavic 2 Pro or Mavic 2 Zoom can be found at this link: https://click.dji.com/AHRjfW8G5l30w-iqoNWcKQ?pm=link Mavic Pro can be found at this link: https://click.dji.com/AC4ncMF_0BiPD11QnOWu?pm=link The Fly More Package (saves over $200) can be found at this link: https://click.dji.com/ACLscwmqcgmYRkQ-9LkZhQ?pm=custom AVERAGE TECH FAN Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8zvrEHaTF3LO7EoJdo3-g Camera gear that I use to film my channels: Panasonic GH5 (Main Cinematic Camera) Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2qvEsNC Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2rgzeJ0 Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2rgFiBp Panasonic GH4 (Back-up cinematic camera) Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2sUqxSY Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2sfo2wL Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2s3gZFq Canon G7X mark ii: (My Vlog and low light camera) Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2qvbmy8 Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2rgAGLv Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2ry99pF GoPro Hero6 and Hero5 Black (used in rough or wet conditions) Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2sUiC86 Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2tdv9Tz Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2td2QEL Azden SMX-30 Shotgun (Mono/Stereo) Mic Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2s2UeBd Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2tdsn0C Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2s2VeoX Mavic Pro Drone Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2DRAj1s Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2E6Lxi4 Zhiyun Crane and Crane M Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/2F0YFBt Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2vvLfOw DJI Osmo Mobile 2 Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/2qJ27Mb Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2EZDuQn Knock Off Action Cameras Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/2HiKCxm Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2Jf5YYG

I had my Mavic 2 Pro drone object track and attempt to follow me while walking through a dense forest path. It did well at first but did crash. So from this, I can tell you want the Mavic 2 Pro can see and avoid and what it can not. Hopefully, you enjoyed this episode. If so give it a thumbs up, share the link with friends that might enjoy this content and subscribe to the Average Tech Fan channel if you are just interested in Technology or to Cruising Off Duty if you enjoy seeing technology like this put to use to help give me cinematic footage of the sailing and travelling that we do. If you are interested in buying the Mavic 2 Pro, Mavic 2 Zoom, Mavic Pro or the Fly More Package the latest prices can be seen by clicking the links below. You will get free shipping and pay no taxes. You can support the channel by buying through these affiliate link. Thanks for any support. It helps fund the channel to keep up with the cost of new gear and drones. Mavic 2 Pro or Mavic 2 Zoom can be found at this link: https://click.dji.com/AHRjfW8G5l30w-iqoNWcKQ?pm=link Mavic Pro can be found at this link: https://click.dji.com/AC4ncMF_0BiPD11QnOWu?pm=link The Fly More Package (saves over $200) can be found at this link: https://click.dji.com/ACLscwmqcgmYRkQ-9LkZhQ?pm=custom AVERAGE TECH FAN Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8zvrEHaTF3LO7EoJdo3-g Camera gear that I use to film my channels: Panasonic GH5 (Main Cinematic Camera) Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2qvEsNC Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2rgzeJ0 Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2rgFiBp Panasonic GH4 (Back-up cinematic camera) Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2sUqxSY Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2sfo2wL Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2s3gZFq Canon G7X mark ii: (My Vlog and low light camera) Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2qvbmy8 Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2rgAGLv Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2ry99pF GoPro Hero6 and Hero5 Black (used in rough or wet conditions) Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2sUiC86 Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2tdv9Tz Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2td2QEL Azden SMX-30 Shotgun (Mono/Stereo) Mic Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2s2UeBd Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2tdsn0C Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2s2VeoX Mavic Pro Drone Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2DRAj1s Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2E6Lxi4 Zhiyun Crane and Crane M Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/2F0YFBt Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2vvLfOw DJI Osmo Mobile 2 Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/2qJ27Mb Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2EZDuQn Knock Off Action Cameras Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/2HiKCxm Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2Jf5YYG

The burning question. With the Omnidirectional sensors on every side, can the Mavic 2 Pro use its object tracking capabilities and it AI to fly autonomously inside your house? This video will answer that. If you are interested in buying the Mavic 2 Pro, Mavic 2 Zoom, Mavic Pro or the Fly More Package the latest prices can be seen by clicking the links below. You will get free shipping and pay no taxes. You can support the channel by buying through these affiliate link. Thanks for any support. It helps fund the channel to keep up with the cost of new gear and drones. Mavic 2 Pro or Mavic 2 Zoom can be found at this link: https://click.dji.com/AHRjfW8G5l30w-iqoNWcKQ?pm=link Mavic Pro can be found at this link: https://click.dji.com/AC4ncMF_0BiPD11QnOWu?pm=link The Fly More Package (saves over $200) can be found at this link: https://click.dji.com/ACLscwmqcgmYRkQ-9LkZhQ?pm=custom AVERAGE TECH FAN Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8zvrEHaTF3LO7EoJdo3-g If you are interested in the Camera Gear I use to film my channels, here are the links. You can check out the latest prices and reviews by clicking on them. Panasonic GH5 (Main Cinematic Camera) Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2qvEsNC Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2rgzeJ0 Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2rgFiBp Panasonic GH4 (Back-up cinematic camera) Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2sUqxSY Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2sfo2wL Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2s3gZFq Canon G7X mark ii: (My Vlog and low light camera) Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2qvbmy8 Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2rgAGLv Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2ry99pF GoPro Hero6 or Hero5 Black (used in rough or wet conditions) Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2sUiC86 Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2tdv9Tz Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2td2QEL Azden SMX-30 Shotgun (Mono/Stereo) Mic Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2s2UeBd Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2tdsn0C Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2s2VeoX Mavic Pro Drone Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2DRAj1s Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2E6Lxi4 Zhiyun Crane and Crane M Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/2F0YFBt Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2vvLfOw DJI Osmo Mobile 2 Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/2qJ27Mb Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2EZDuQn Knock Off Action Cameras Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/2HiKCxm Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2Jf5YYG

I bought a new drone, the DJI Mavic 2 Pro, to replace my Mavic Pro in hopes of getting even more stunning 4K footage. The 3 big selling features on this new Mavic 2 Pro is the Hasselblad Camera with a 1" sensor and the Omnidirectional obstacle avoidance sensors and advanced artificial Intelligence for better autonomous flight and object tracking. The better camera with the 1" sensor should allow me to get much better photos and video in low light situations. The camera takes 20 MP stills vs 12 MP on the original Mavic Pro. The new camera can shoot in10 bit colour which should also allow for more, true to life video with its ability to capture 1 billion colours. DJI claims this new drone had an advanced AI that can track moving objects even when they pass behind other objects as it predicts where the tracked object will come out on the other side and can keep tracking it. The drone will fly autonomously to keep the object in the center of the frame and with its 6 sided omnidirectional sensors, should allow it to fly in places with a lot of trees and other obstructions and can alter it's flight path automatically to avoid each obstacle. It should be a big improvement over the older Mavic Pro and in this video, I will compare them. I will show you some 4K comparison footage from the 2 cameras and some object tracking. If you are interested in buying the Mavic 2 Pro, Mavic 2 Zoom, Mavic Pro or the Fly More Package the latest prices can be seen by clicking the links below . You will get free shipping and pay no taxes. You can support the channel by buying through these affiliate link. Thanks for any support. It help fund the channel to keep up with the cost of new gear and drones. Mavic 2 Pro or Mavic 2 Zoom can be found at this link: https://click.dji.com/AHRjfW8G5l30w-iqoNWcKQ?pm=link Mavic Pro can be found at this link: https://click.dji.com/AC4ncMF_0BiPD11QnOWu?pm=link The Fly More Package (saves over $200) can be found at this link: https://click.dji.com/ACLscwmqcgmYRkQ-9LkZhQ?pm=custom

In this episode I will explain what I dislike about the Apple AirPods and why I went out and got the Jabra Elite 65t to replace them. Both are True Wireless Earbuds with charging cases. The Jabra 65t looks better, has more functions and sounds better. Links below are to the 2 products showcased today as well as the Camera Gear I use to film this channel and my other youtube channel, Cruising Off Duty. Apple AirPods: Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/2KqoFJB Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2L6XBR0 Jabra Elite 65t Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/2IoaaW9 Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2rL8gZn Panasonic GH5. Main Camera Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2qvEsNC Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2rgzeJ0 Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2rgFiBp Panasonic GH4. Back-up or B-Roll Camera. Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2sUqxSY Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2sfo2wL Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2s3gZFq Canon G7X mark ii: Best Vlog Camera. Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2qvbmy8 Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2rgAGLv Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2ry99pF GoPro Hero5 Black. For underwater or Action shots. Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2sUiC86 Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2tdv9Tz Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2td2QEL Azden SMX-30 Shotgun (Mono/Stereo) Mic Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2s2UeBd Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2tdsn0C Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2s2VeoX Mavic Pro Drone Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2DRAj1s Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2E6Lxi4 Zhiyun Crane 2 and Crane M Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/2F0YFBt Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2vvLfOw DJI Osmo Mobile 2 Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/2qJ27Mb Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2EZDuQn "Knock Off" Action Cameras Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/2HiKCxm Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2Jf5YYG

We are amazed how the Hobby Drone technology has changed in just a little over 2 years. When I started my Cruising Off Duty channel I was filming with the Yuneec Q500 4K, which was a good drone but was big. My friend Terry then got the Phantom 3 Pro which is a bit smaller. Then I got my new drone, the ground breaking, foldable, Mavic Pro. The Phantom 4 Pro then came along and had more sensors for safety and had a better camera than the previous drones. Then the Mavic Air came out and was an even smaller version of the Mavic Pro. Now DJI has come out with an amazingly small drone, the Tello, that is only $99 (taxes and shipping included!). It is a very stable and fun drone but it will not stand up to a windy day and comes with included prop guards, so it seems to be designed more for fun indoor flying. It is clearly not a videographer's tool, with a static mounted 720p camera, but it sure is a lot of fun to fly. Hopefully you enjoyed this episode. If so, do the channel a solid and give the video a thumbs up. It helps promote the video and the channel to other viewers. And, of course subscribe to the channel to get more great content in the future. Cheers! Craig Here is the Link to the video referred to about the Mavic flight distance test: https://youtu.be/Q7oG11Pb6ls If you are interested in the cameras and gear I regularly use to film this ATF channel and the Cruising Off Duty channel, you can go to the following links to get other customer reviews and up to date prices: Panasonic GH5 Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2qvEsNC Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2rgzeJ0 Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2rgFiBp Panasonic GH4 Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2sUqxSY Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2sfo2wL Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2s3gZFq Canon G7X mark ii: Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2qvbmy8 Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2rgAGLv Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2ry99pF GoPro Hero5 Black Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2sUiC86 Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2tdv9Tz Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2td2QEL Azden SMX-30 Shotgun (Mono/Stereo) Mic Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2s2UeBd Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2tdsn0C Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2s2VeoX Mavic Pro Drone Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2DRAj1s Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2E6Lxi4 Zhiyun Crane 2 and Crane M Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/2F0YFBt Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2vvLfOw DJI Osmo Mobile 2 Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/2qJ27Mb Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2EZDuQn "Knock Off" Action Cameras Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/2HiKCxm Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2Jf5YYG If you enjoy the channel and want to help keep the episodes coming, you can help by clicking one of these links before you buy ANYTHING on Amazon (even if you buy something slightly different while there) It costs you nothing and the channel gets a few shekels that Amazon would normally just keep for themselves. Thanks so much for supporting the channel and watching the videos.

In this episode of Average Tech Fan, we cover two of the smaller and cheaper Powered Gimbals. A powered gimbal will help stabilize your footage if you plan to be filming while moving. Let's face it, if you are a Vlogger, all you seem to do is Run and Gun and film on the Go all the time, so a good Gimbal is a must. Otherwise your footage will look like crap as it will be all bouncy and jittery and no one want's to feel motion sickness while watching your channel. In this episode we cover the Osmo Mobile 2, which is designed to help stabilize the footage you get from a cell phone camera and the Zhiyun Crane-M which is designed to stabile smaller cameras. Although I do have a smaller Vlog Camera, the Canon G7X Mark 2, I have been able to use my full sized mirrorless camera, the Panasonic GH4, on the Crane-M. In this episode Janice and I take the two gimbals our for a walk in the forest and show the difference between the footage on the 2 gimbals and without. The difference is night and day. My favourite and best Camera setup is the Panasonic GH5 with the Metabones Speed Booster and the Sigma 18-35mm Lens with a Azden SMX30 shotgun Microphone. Just the Body alone of the GH5 is too bight for the Crane-M so clearly I needed a bigger Gimbal for that setup. So, I just bought and received the Zhiyun Crane 2 which can handle huge cameras setups up to 7lbs. That Beast will be covered in a future episode very soon, but, it is far larger than what most people who just are starting out or who only plan to Vlog will need and most can certainly have their needs met with these 2 smaller and cheaper gimbals. Hopefully you enjoyed this episode. If so, give it a thumbs up and share the video link with your friends. If you would like to see more of Janice and I together, you can go over to our Sailing and Travel Vlog channel called Cruising Off Duty at: www.Youtube.com/CruisingOffDuty If you are interested in the cameras and gear I regularly use to film this ATF channel and the Cruising Off Duty channel, you can go to the following links to get other customer reviews and up to date prices: Panasonic GH5 Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2qvEsNC Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2rgzeJ0 Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2rgFiBp Panasonic GH4 Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2sUqxSY Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2sfo2wL Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2s3gZFq Canon G7X mark ii: Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2qvbmy8 Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2rgAGLv Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2ry99pF GoPro Hero5 Black Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2sUiC86 Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2tdv9Tz Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2td2QEL Azden SMX-30 Shotgun (Mono/Stereo) Mic Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2s2UeBd Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2tdsn0C Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2s2VeoX Mavic Pro Drone Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2DRAj1s Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2E6Lxi4 Zhiyun Crane 2 and Crane M Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/2F0YFBt Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2vvLfOw DJI Osmo Mobile 2 Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/2qJ27Mb Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2EZDuQn "Knock Off" Action Cameras Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/2HiKCxm Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2Jf5YYG If you enjoy the channel and want to help keep the episodes coming, you can help by clicking one of these links before you buy ANYTHING on Amazon (even if you buy something slightly different while there) It costs you nothing and the channel gets a few shekels that Amazon would normally just keep for themselves. Thanks so much for supporting the channel and watching the videos. "I do love me some tech" Craig

In this episode of Average Tech Fan we use our drone (Mavic Pro) to help with our outdoor chores. We needed to inspect damage we suspected we had on our roof. We didn't have a ladder long enough and Instead of going up on the roof, what better use could a drone have then to take detailed 4K video of every inch of our roof or anything high off the ground, without us ever needing to risk your own neck. This could be used for way more uses than just inspecting your shingles. For example, let say you are afraid of heights but want to inspect the top of your mast to see if the instruments have been damaged? What better tool than a Drone to give you that HD birds eye view? If you can only afford to spend a small amount, there are very basic drones that you can buy that have cameras that record at 720p for under $100, such as the DJI Tello. So now there is no reason not to own a drone for all those chores that would regularly require you to go up high. Hopefully you enjoyed this episode. If so give it a thumbs up. If you would like to see more of Janice and I together, you can go over to our Sailing and Travel Vlog channel called Cruising Off Duty at: www.Youtube.com/CruisingOffDuty If you are interested in the cameras and gear I regularly use to film this and the Cruising Off Duty channel, you can go to the following links to Amazon to get other customer reviews and up to date prices: Panasonic GH5 Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2qvEsNC Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2rgzeJ0 Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2rgFiBp Panasonic GH4 Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2sUqxSY Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2sfo2wL Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2s3gZFq Canon G7X mark ii: Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2qvbmy8 Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2rgAGLv Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2ry99pF GoPro Hero5 Black Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2sUiC86 Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2tdv9Tz Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2td2QEL Azden SMX-30 Shotgun (Mono/Stereo) Mic Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2s2UeBd Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2tdsn0C Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2s2VeoX Mavic Pro Drone Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2DRAj1s Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2E6Lxi4 Zhiyun Crane and Crane M Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/2F0YFBt Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2vvLfOw DJI Osmo Mobile 2 Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/2qJ27Mb Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2EZDuQn "Knock Off" Action Cameras Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/2HiKCxm Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2Jf5YYG If you enjoy the channel and want to help keep the episodes coming, you can help by clicking one of these links before you buy ANYTHING on Amazon (even if you buy something slightly different while there) It costs you nothing and the channel gets a few shekels that Amazon would normally just keep for themselves. Thanks so much for supporting the channel and watching the videos. "I do love me some tech" Craig

The last episode of Average Tech Fan, I went through all the cameras I use to film my Cruising Off Duty youtube channel (www.Youtube.com/CruisingOffDuty). I ranked each camera as to their value and usefulness to my production. My favourite camera is the Panasonic GH5 follow by my previous best camera, the Panasonic GH4. This video will break down all the differences between these 2 cameras. But, looking at the latest prices on Amazon.com you can pick up a GH4 for about $1,000 and you have to pay $2,000 for the GH5. Is the GH5's extra features worth twice the money? Well, it depends on if you plan to use those extra feature regularly in your video production. Most will not, so for most videographers and Youtubers that are on a budget, I think the GH4, at half the price, is the better deal and will suit their needs. This video will explain the differences between these 2 highly reviewed video cameras. The Cameras I use in my productions and their links to Amazon to get other customer reviews and up to date prices are as follows: Panasonic GH5 Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2qvEsNC Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2rgzeJ0 Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2rgFiBp Panasonic GH4 Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2sUqxSY Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2sfo2wL Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2s3gZFq Canon G7X mark ii: Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2qvbmy8 Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2rgAGLv Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2ry99pF GoPro Hero5 Black Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2sUiC86 Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2tdv9Tz Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2td2QEL Azden SMX-30 Shotgun (Mono/Stereo) Mic Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2s2UeBd Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2tdsn0C Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2s2VeoX Mavic Pro Drone Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2DRAj1s Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2E6Lxi4 Zhiyun Crane and Crane M Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/2F0YFBt Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2vvLfOw DJI Osmo Mobile 2 Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/2qJ27Mb Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2EZDuQn "Knock Off" Action Cameras Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/2HiKCxm Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2Jf5YYG If you enjoy the channel and want to help keep the episodes coming, you can help by clicking one of these links before you buy ANYTHING on Amazon (even if you buy something slightly different while there) It costs you nothing and the channel gets a little something that Amazon would normally just keep for themselves. Thanks so much for supporting the channel and watching the videos. "I do love me some tech" Craig

Hello fellow Tech Fans! This episode covers all the different cameras I user to film my Cruising Off Duty Youtube Channel (www.Youtube.com/CruisingOffDuty) and I rate each one and tell you if it was a camera worth buying. The only "Cameras" that I don't mention here are my Drones but Drones will be covered in a separate episode. The Cameras covered and their links to Amazon to get other customer reviews and up to date prices are as follows: Panasonic GH5 Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2qvEsNC Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2rgzeJ0 Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2rgFiBp Panasonic GH4 Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2sUqxSY Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2sfo2wL Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2s3gZFq Canon G7X mark ii: Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2qvbmy8 Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2rgAGLv Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2ry99pF GoPro Hero5 Black Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2sUiC86 Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2tdv9Tz Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2td2QEL Azden SMX-30 Shotgun (Mono/Stereo) Mic Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2s2UeBd Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2tdsn0C Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2s2VeoX Mavic Pro Drone Amazon.ca http://amzn.to/2DRAj1s Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2E6Lxi4 Zhiyun Crane and Crane M Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/2F0YFBt Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2vvLfOw DJI Osmo Mobile 2 Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/2qJ27Mb Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2EZDuQn "Knock Off" Action Cameras Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/2HiKCxm Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2Jf5YYG If you enjoy the channel and want to help keep the episodes coming, you can help by clicking one of these links before you buy ANYTHING on Amazon (even if you buy something slightly different while there) It costs you nothing and the channel gets a little something that Amazon would normally just keep for themselves. Thanks so much for supporting the channel and watching the videos. "I do love me some tech" Craig

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This is the first Episode of the Tech Review offshoot channel of Cruising Off Duty. I bought a Camera Slider so that I could get those silky smooth product shots. I figured that was a must for my planned first episode where I had intended to review the different cameras I use to film Cruising Off Duty. But, I tried to go cheap and it cost me. The NEEWER 47" Camera slider I got arrived with one of the 4 legs broken off. It didn't happen in shipping because it came in a very padded package. So that mean the slider left the factory with one busted leg which is not something that screams "Top Quality Product" and good "Quality Control". Needless to say I am sending it back. Luckily I bought through Amazon so returns are not a problem. Since one of the things I said I was going to do on this channel is to review tech products and give you my honest opinion of what is worth buy and what you should avoid so that you can avoid spending your hard earned money on stuff you won't like or wont use. To prove that is the case, I am going to start off not talking about Camera but showcase this product and proving the old adage "You get what you pay for". The next planned episode will be going over the cameras I use, but I now need to wait for my new 32" carbon fiber slider (hopefully in good shape this time). After that episodes will cover: Various lenses I use, powered gimbals, drones, home automation technology, smart phones and tablets and more. Hopefully you enjoy this episode. If so give it a thumbs up and subscribe for many many more tech review episodes in the near future. Cheers! Craig If you would like to read the review or check the latest prices, here are the Amazon links to the Slider I returned, the new one I ordered and the Cameras I use regularly to film my episodes. Reviewed (Returned) Slider: Neewer 47" Aluminum Follow Focus slider (returned): https://amzn.to/2qsB8UV Slider I ordered: Fomito 32" Carbon FIber, Follow Focus Camera Slider: https://amzn.to/2qsB8UV Cameras used in this episode: Panasonic GH4: https://amzn.to/2Hly5sa Panasonic GH5: https://amzn.to/2HuRu7s

Hi, I'm Craig Bowman and you may know me from my Sailing and Travel (Vlog Style) Channel called Cruising Off Duty. In the last 18 months that I have been filming that channel, I have bought A LOT of Cameras, Gimbals, Drones, Computers and all sorts of other technology to help make that channel the very best quality that it can be. I am sure I will buy a lot more tech in the future. In the past when I bought a new camera or piece of technology, I would often make an episode on my Cruising Off Duty channel showing off the new item and how it was going to be used to make that channel even better. I realized that channel should only be about Sailing and Travel Lifestyle videos and I would create this new channel, Average Tech Fan, to showcase the Tech I have bought and the tech I plan to buy in the future. Some of the tech I have bought in the recent past I can tell you if after 3 months, 6 months etc, if it has stood the test of time and if I would suggest buying it or suggest avoiding it. When there is new Cameras, Drones or other technology coming out in the future, I will research it and tell you if it is something that I think will be something worth buying or not. When I do get new Tech, I will review it as quickly as I can on this channel. Hopefully if you are a tech fan, like I am, you will subscribe to this channel for episodes on all things Tech. New full episodes, coming up soon. See you soon, Craig