Synology DS1815+ unboxing and installation, memory & HDD upgrade
Synology DS1815+
Specification:
Quad-core CPU for blazing-fast performance
DS1815+ is powered by a quad-core CPU running at 2.4 GHz. Combined with 2GB of DDR3 RAM (expandable to 6GB), it delivers blazing-fast performance over 450 MB/s reading and 412 MB/s writing.1 That much power makes it easy for DS1815+ to multitask and provide consistently high throughput to all connected clients.
Fast encrypted data transmission with AES-NI
Quad LAN ports for failover and Link Aggregation support
Robust scalability up to 108TB
Easy installation, hassle-free maintenance
USB 3.0 and eSATA ensure speedy transfers to external storage
Award winning OS – DiskStation Manager
Seamless storage solution for virtualization environments
Fit into business environments easily
Optimize storage management
Synology CMS (Central Management System)
Effective backup solution
ATOMOS NINJA 2 HDMI RECORDER for DSLR
One of the things that most of DSLR on the market that does videos are having a very large limitation of amount time can be recorded, regardless memory size, most of them only can do 15 minutes, or 30 minutes of recording. Some said it’s due to category for camera vs camcorder, for tax or import reasons, but some other people said it’s because it’s cache issue. No matter what, if people would prefer to record using a DSLR to record a video because a DSLR will have better dynamic color or more detail, or manual control are better, but unable to continues record for more then 15 or 30 minutes, then they would need to get a external recorder.
Professional in the industry been using a external reorder for a while now, not only for recording, but more for monitering the record itself, and playback on the larger screen than default 2-3 inch screen on the back of DSLR or small camcorders. There are several manufacture come out for such devices, but Atomos are getting the acknowledgement for doing great job on their recorder / monitor units. Just happen to pick a lowest priced one for Ninja 2 with 4.3 inch screen, and removable hard drive with HDMI & Audio In/Out. Which works perfect with Canon 5D Mark 3. Here is the stats from the manufacture website
Find this to be very useful, so got one from B&H Photo Video, and here is unboxing. Highly recommended by the users, and there are many professional reviews on youtube regarding to this unit.
Canon EOS 5D Mark 3 BHphoto Bundle
Sold my old Canon 6D camera because it’s been 2 years. It was a wonderful camera for general use, but now I am getting into Video, not just taking photo of houses, I will need something that take better video. B & H has the Canon 5 D Mark 3 Bundle for sale (include Canon Pro-100 Printer, photo paper, additional Generic Battery, Memory, and a Bag) for low price, so I decide to take up the offer and brought it.
I don’t need all the additional items, so I sold them on eBay.com. The item I sold are Canon EOS 6D, Canon PIXMA Pro-100 printer, photo paper, Bag, which most of them are new, but I just don’t need them, so some other lucky people can get them.
I had Canon 6D for a while, but I didn’t use for too long, even though it comes out same time as 5D mark 3, but auto focus, speed, functionality, and difference of $1800 dollars just too much of difference to get 5 D mark 3 that time. Now the 5D mark 4 is almost come out soon, so mark 3 is in excellent price level.
I also had the Canon Pixma Pro-100 printer before, which first few prints are superb, but after not using the printer for a month, the nozzle jam up, so either need new cartridge or need full clean, or other things need to done to it to make it work, which I decide I am not going to do that or spend $100 just on cartridge, so i just let the printer go (drop off at BestBuy for recycle). The printer I got for this bundle, I just sold it on Ebay.com with the photo paper.
The bag is new, but I have the amazon backpack, so I don’t need a small bag. Its a rugged commando 36, seems in good shape, so I didn’t even open it and sold it on Ebay.com also.
Very happy with the purchase, I am not a pro photographer, so I don’t do review of the Canon 5D mark 3, which you can read thousands of review online, youtube.com and a bunch other places, so I just going to take some photo of open box. But the camera is great.
Canon 40mm STM F/2.8 – Refurbish
Need a lens that’s wide, but quiet for Video Recording. Canon has a summer sale for refurbish version of 40mm STM F/2.8 pancake lens. It’s fairly fast for STM since it’s fairly quiet due to it’s design for Video recording, which classic lens is mechanical version, so will have loud sound when turning, and this won’t that issue. 40mm is not to wide, but just okay, it’s in middle of 35mm for wide and 50mm human view. It may not be as wide as my 16-35mm F4, but with prime, it’s nice size, and compact. Simply put, to put on a small camera, it doesn’t even look like there is a lens on it. There are several website that do professional camera & lens review, which will have a lot of information on the lens reviews.
Here is what I got from Canon Website:
A unique and indispensable addition to Canon’s series of EF lenses, the new EF 40mm f/2.8 STM offers an ultra-slim and lightweight design. Incredibly compact in size, the EF 40mm f/2.8 STM delivers high image quality from the center to the periphery thanks to its advanced lens configuration including an aspherical element, a bright 2.8 aperture, and optimized coatings that minimize ghosting and flare while providing exceptional color balance. The EF 40mm f/2.8 STM’s unobtrusive design helps the photographer avoid overwhelming their subjects with a large lens and to remain discreet in sensitive shooting situations with no compromise in performance. Its diminutive design is complemented by features such as a newly developed stepping motor for smooth and quiet continuous AF while capturing video with the Canon EOS Rebel T4i DSLR, a circular aperture (7 blades) for beautiful soft-focus backgrounds, and a short minimum focusing distance of only 0.98 ft./0.30 m.
Focal Length & Maximum Aperture
40mm, 1:2.8
Lens Construction
6 elements in 4 groups
Diagonal Angle of View
57°30′
Focus Adjustment
STM with Full Lens Extension System
Closest Focusing Distance
0.98 ft./0.3m
Filter Size
52mm
Max. Diameter x Length, Weight
2.7 x 0.9 inch, 4.6 oz. / 68.2 x 22.8mm, 130g
Since I got a refurbish version, it’s slightly cheaper then standard price, but still carry 1 yr warranty, plus this is STM (STepping Motor) is nice and fairly quieter then previous standard mechanical Motor.
