Dinesh Chauhan

I still remember my first attempt at photographing a sunrise over the ocean. The sky was ablaze with oranges and pinks, but my photos told a different story. The foreground was nearly black, or the sky was completely blown out. I could never get both exposed correctly in a single shot. That frustration led me … Read more

Finding the best memory cards for RED Komodo can make or break your shoot. I learned this the hard way during a commercial project last summer when an inferior card dropped frames at the worst possible moment. The RED Komodo 6K and Komodo-X are professional cinema cameras that demand specific media formats for reliable 6K … Read more

Choosing the best memory cards for DJI Mavic 3 Pro is one of those decisions that seems simple until you start digging into the technical details. I learned this the hard way after my first drone shoot when I discovered that not all microSD cards can handle the Mavic 3 Pro’s demanding 200Mbps bitrate for … Read more

The GoPro Hero 12 Black is a powerhouse action camera capable of recording stunning 5.3K video at 60fps and buttery smooth 4K at 120fps. But here is the thing: all that high-resolution footage comes with a serious demand for storage speed. When I first tested the Hero 12 Black during a mountain biking trip last … Read more

I have tested dozens of memory cards in the Canon EOS R3 over the past year, and I can tell you that choosing the right card makes a massive difference in your shooting experience. The Canon EOS R3 is a powerhouse camera capable of shooting 30 frames per second with its 24.1-megapixel sensor. However, this … Read more

I’ve spent the last decade shooting both photos and video, and one question keeps coming up from fellow photographers: should I use H.264 or H.265 for my video work? After testing both codecs across multiple cameras and platforms, I’ve compiled everything you need to know about H.264 vs H.265 video codecs in . This guide … Read more

Running out of storage space is every photographer’s nightmare. I learned this the hard way when my external drive failed during a wedding shoot backup, taking three years of client photos with it. That painful lesson pushed me to explore network attached storage solutions specifically designed for photographers like us. After testing 15 different NAS … Read more

Last year, a photographer friend lost 12 years of client work when his laptop died unexpectedly. He had been meaning to get a backup drive but kept putting it off. That story haunts me because it is so common. Data loss happens to everyone eventually, and the only question is whether you will be prepared … Read more

After spending over 300 hours editing podcasts across three different studio setups, I have learned that your choice of headphones can make or break your editing workflow. The wrong pair will hide audio problems that become glaringly obvious to your listeners. The right pair becomes an extension of your ears, revealing every detail you need … Read more

Nothing ruins a beautifully shot video faster than bad audio. After 12 years of filming weddings, documentaries, and corporate videos, I have learned that viewers forgive shaky footage but will click away immediately from harsh, clipped, or poorly recorded sound. That is why choosing the best tascam audio recorders for video shoots has become one … Read more