Godox TT685II-O - Extern Flash
The Godox TT685II-O Flash is specifically compatible with Panasonic and Olympos cameras.
Product parameters: Model: TT685II
- Flash duration: 1/300s-1/20000s
- Multi Flash: Provided (up to 100 times, 199 Hz)
- Exposure control system: E-TTL ll automatic flash and manual flash
- FElock：Using (FEL) button or (*) button
- Channel groups: A, B, C, D
- Controllable receiver groups: A, B, C, D, E (E group can be controlled by X series triggers)
- ID: 01-99 Channels: 32 (1~32)
- Modeling Flash: Triggered with the camera's depth-of-field preview button
- Wireless flash function: transmitter, receiver, off Transmission distance (approx.): 100 m
- Full power flashes: about 330 times Recharge time: 0.1-2.6s (Ni-MH rechargeable battery)
- Sync Triggering Mode: Hotshoe, 2.5mm sync line
- WxHxD: 64*76*190mm Weight with battery: 489g
- The guide number is 60
The size of the Godox TT685II-O is similar to a Canon Flash 580 and so it is ideal for me to combine the flash with the Better Beamer Flash Extender. All the required functions are compatible with the Panasonic DC-S1R and DC-S1. For flash and Better Beamer, see my update on flash in bird photography.
Rode VideoMic Pro
Rode VIDEOMICPRO - Camera Microphone
The RODE VideoMic Pro is a true shotgun microphone designed for use with camcorders, DSLR cameras and portable audio recorders as a source of primary and reference audio. At the heart of the VideoMic Pro is an all-new 1/2" condenser capsule that provides broadcast-quality audio via a 3.5mm minijack connector (outputting the mono signal to both left and right channels) with an incredibly low self-noise of just 14db. A super-cardioid polar pattern ensures that surrounding audio is minimised, and your recording is focused on the subject in front of the camera.
The integrated Rycote Lyre based shock mounting system separates the VideoMic Pro capsule and electronics from its mount, providing isolation from external physical factors that may cause unwanted rumble and vibrations in the microphone. Constructed from a single piece of hard-wearing thermoplastic, the Lyre provides superior acoustic suspension to traditional elastic solutions, and will never wear out, sag or snap. Easily accessible on the rear face of the microphone are the power, filter and level controls. In addition to the microphone's native 40Hz-20kHz response a selectable high-pass filter at 80Hz is available, which will prevent low end noise such as air conditioners and traffic from being recorded. Below these controls are the level settings, which attenuate or boost the recorded level as required. The -10dB level attenuation (or PAD) is ideal for recording loud sound sources, such as live music, motorsport, or interviews where the subject is very close to the camera. The +20dB level boost is designed for use with DSLR cameras, allowing the user to reduce the camera's preamp level (or mic-input level), effectively reducing the amount of noise generated by the camera's comparatively low quality audio circuitry.
Audio - Zoom Handy Recorder H1
Excellent quality of sound, especially for panning and spacial awareness. The battery life can seem to go quite fast at around 10 hours with a single AA battery
You can record in MP3 or WAV formats at the simple switch of a button, and can similarly alter other recording settings:
-MP3: 48kbps up to 320kbps
-WAV: 44kHz/16bit, all the way up to 96kHz/24Bit. Overall, a brilliant recording device at a great price. The accessory kit could be better, but for this cheap price it works perfectly as a
starter kit.
The accessory kit is great for a starting kit, but it would have been a lovely bonus if a larger bag was given to store all of the equipment in. The case for the recorder itself fits it perfectly, but only after you remove the windscreen first (which is a hassle to fit on at first, but eventually becomes easier). The tripod is small, but gets the job done.