STACK #194 Dec 2020

LIFE TECH FEATURE

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Buying tips

The Creator Content creation is the new buzzword and there‘s never been a better time to get involved. So whether it‘s streaming games or making videos for YouTube, there are plenty of gift ideas for the budding content creator at JB.

1 If you‘re just starting out, think basic – you don‘t need a whiz-bang set up to begin creating. 2 A content creation kit is a great idea for someone who is looking at dipping their toes into the medium. 3 Drones provide excellent aerial camera footage once reserved for helicopters.

What is it? Influencer Vlog Portable Video Kit What‘s the crack? A cost effective and highly portable kit, everything you need to get started is included in this pack. A tripod and mount will hold your smartphone in position, while the battery powered LED light can be adjusted for the right brightness. It also includes a microphone that can be connected to either the light or a camera. Who would it suit? An ideal starter kit for anyone interested in beginning a vlogging journey.

What is it? Sony ZV-1 4K Vlog Camera What‘s the crack? Designed specifically with vlogging in mind, the Sony ZV-1 is small enough to slip in the pocket and features an LCD screen, excellent lens and autofocus. Image stabilisation is perfect for vloggers on the move and it shoots in 4K to boot! It‘s super comfortable to use and comes with a decent mic out of the box if you‘re yet to invest in a separate one. Who would it suit? This is the perfect camera for vloggers stepping up and getting serious and would also suit the traveller – when that‘s a thing again.

Christmas Cracker: How old do you think Christmas tinsel is? 100 years? 200? Try 400. Invented in Germany in 1610, it was originally made from spun silver. Festive bling indeed!

Stocking Filler Here, size does matter – not in the volume but in the number of 8-bit games that come with this cool little Retro Arcade Games Machine from Flea Market. 300. Yep, 300 games onboard. What a deal and what a gift!

What is it? Zero X Pro Ascend Full HD What‘s the crack? The Pro Ascend will enable the capture of 1080p HD video and photos and uses a remote gimbal for smoother control. An improved battery life (18 minutes flight time), foldable design, a 600-metre range and advanced GPS tracking are also thrown into the mix at a price your bank manager won‘t rant at you for. Who would it suit? A cost effective solution for amateur content creators to capture 1080p aerial video.

What is it? DJI Mavic 2 Pro What‘s the crack?

This is what generations of Hollywood directors could only ever dream of. An incredible cinematic camera from Hasselblad includes an optical zoom lens, time lapse, 20MP aerial photos and 4K video, giving users all the professional filmmakers tricks in the palm of their hand. A foldable design, 31 minutes of flight time, and editing capabilities directly from your smartphone rounds it all out nicely. Who would it suit? If you‘re looking for an edge with your aerial photography/ videography, you‘ve found it.

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