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(Rolling reviews are updated in descending date order.  This is to make it easier to revisit and always see the latest content.  Start from the bottom, and read up if this is your first visit) 7/25/2024 - Day 3 update 1:30 PM Today we finally got the Rode Wireless Pro issues lined out.  As the GH7 does not recognize USB as an audio source, we had to use the standard Rode mic cable.  And since we could not get the camera to capture the audio feed from the receiver, we had to do some experiment and think we have captured...

(Rolling reviews are updated in descending date order.  This is to make it easier to revisit and always see the latest content.  Start from the bottom, and read up if this is your first visit) 5/16/2024 Apple products are not something we generally use or test.  Realizing that people tend to get caught up in the cult following of either Android or Apple, I think it is important to explain why we feel the way we do about Apple.  Yes, I’m an “Android Guy”.  That means I have mostly Android devices and am embedded deep into the Google ecosystem.  And...

(Rolling reviews are updated in descending date order.  This is to make it easier to revisit and always see the latest content.  Start from the bottom, and read up if this is your first visit) 5/27/2024 (Lumix 45-175 Lens) We picked up the Lumix 45-175 to get some deep outfield shots.  At this point, the results are pretty impressive on the reach for such a physically small lens.  As with most lenses we have tried with the Core, "auto focus" can be tricky.  It generally requires a couple attempts and when it hunts really badly.  So, especially at the long...

Device Type: Portable Battery Manufacture: Jackery Model: Power Station Explorer 160 Specifications: Capacity: 167 Wh (11600 mAh) Power Output: 100W (150W Surge) Ports USB-C UAB-A x 2 110 VAC (200W) 12 VDC Size: 7.4" x 4.5" x 6.7" Weight: 3.97lb Pros: High power output can power large devices. AC power to feed trusted "wall wart" chargers Airplane travel friendly. Powers all modern GoPro cameras via USB-C and USB-A power Cons: Small capacity for the price Bulky/Heavy Not airplane friendly Notes/Details: A USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 cable is required to power the GoPro HERO 11. Really odd issue with HERO11 Black (most likely Mini as...

Device Type: Portable Battery Manufacture: Anker Model: PowerCore Slim 10000 PD Specifications: Capacity: 10,000 mAh Power Output: 18W Ports USB-C UAB-A Size: 6.1" x 5.24" x 0.69" Weight: 0.47lb Pros: Small and light Airplane travel friendly. Cons: Limited port count Smaller capacity Notes/Details: Due to the power limitation, USB-A will not power a GoPro HERO11 without the internal battery.  The USB-C port will.