Weather Underground Political Group

Had to make some political commercials this past election cycle and was looking for something portable and quick to deploy. I can get the three lights up on their stands and ready to go in about 10 minutes. I got one battery, (which are not cheap, ~$299, so I could move one light around (usually a background or kicker) independently of an output. The lights are simple, robust, and easy to use. The tripods they come with are solid as well. They have somewhat odd tops though, they arent screw in they are solid plastic nubs. This is fine but if you use them for other purposes you might not get the best fit if you throw a regular flash clamp system down on this thing. Otherwise these are pretty fantastic.

I took a gamble on trying out this microphone. I wasn't able to find any reviews or sound sampling. Well, I must say, this mic does what it is suppose to do. Now the only things I have done with this mic are video interviews and ad promo for a political candidate but this mic has worked above my expectations. The only Con that I could think of is that the fact that there is no battery life indicator. So, besides the lack of a battery indicator, I think that this mic is WELL worth the money. My videos have been compared to the professional political company with very expensive equipment ($1,000+) and to just be in that conversation speaks volumes. Look up my examples on YouTube Keyword OnTheHillMedia and hear the mic quality for yourself.

I purchased this printer to use for the first time at a political event where I provide 5x7 prints to dinner attendees before the dinner ends (i.e. About 150 people to photograph and print in the space of an hour or so). The catch tray that ships with the printer shoots 5x7s in the floor. With this volume I needed something to print and stack and this item worked perfectly. It is made from metal and is quite heavy. Only downside is transporting it with the printer without damaging the printer in the case.

I use these speakers for political and corporate events, very high end, high stake events. If something goes wrong with sound, we lose a client. These Mackies put out great sound, they are durable, light weight and inexpensive. What else could you ask for?

Great vest. I'm using it in an underground coal mine. It's like having an extra pair of hands. It distributes weight evenly. I use it for batteries, flashes, all sorts of accessories. There are no pockets for big lenses, but that's O.K. It would make the vest too heavy and cumbersome. It's pretty good at repelling lime and coal dust and water and is not likely to tear easily. Pockets are lined with soft material, which is easy on lenses. These vests are a little pricey, but worth it. They're professional gear and are made for rugged use.

Solid takes abuse perfect for poking the gopro into strange places underwater and underground.

So far so good! Using as a backup power supply for an underground dog fence and so far is working great.

We mostly use it to protect our lens for our camera at work, being as we drag the camera through steam tunnels, in mud trenches, inside underground vaults, and through all sorts of other environments. The filter screws on firmly to the end of the lens and protects the lens from scratches, dirt, dust, etc. without distorting any of the pictures.

I use 50+ of these routinely for delicate electronic sensors that are buried underground in very wet Florida environments for over 6 months at a time. I love the color-changing pattern on the exterior of the pack that let's me now when it's due for replacement or refreshing in a microwave. I used to use the metal type that needed to be baked for 3 hours, but those too long to replenish and were small in comparison.

This arm is exactly what I needed. I made an oversized copy stand to photograph old city maps and drawings of the underground utilities. I'm using the arm on top of a ProMaster Super Heavy Duty SLR II Tripod. Had to put a couple of weights on the tripod just to make sure it wouldn't tip over with the arm fully extended.