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Panasonic G85 Firmware IBIS Comparison

Posted by Fir Works on December 13, 2016
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I managed to get my hands on a second Panasonic G85 with the original firmware on it (Thanks Suneel!). I knew I had a perfect opportunity to compare the IBIS improvements made by the new firmware and so I set to building a small rig. I mounted both cameras on my video tripod and took a series of pans, tilts and diagonal shots at both 12mm and 60mm on the 12-60mm kit lens that comes with the G85.

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Make a Cheap DIY Photo Backdrop Setup

Posted by Fir Works on November 7, 2016
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After a bad experience with a photo backdrop we purchased on Amazon, we decided to make something ourselves.

With around 25$ in supplies, we were able to increase the quality of our product shots and gain a versatile new tool for photo and video work.

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Panasonic G7 Problems

Posted by Fir Works on August 29, 2016
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This is expected to be a two-parter. When I get the camera back from Panasonic I’ll post a followup with the experience.

I bought the Panasonic G7 in I think October of last year. Could have been middle of September but I think I really started using it a lot in October when I started the Firworks YouTube channel. Since then it has generally been a good little camera. It shoots 4K and could not be simpler to use. The settings for video are very intuitive and you can adjust pretty much anything even while filming. Things are not all sunbows and rainshine in G7 land however. I’ve run into a few problems, some minor and one very serious. In this video I show an example of three problems I am facing with the camera.

How to Fix a Floppy Flex-head Ratchet (Harbor Freight Pittsburgh Pro)

Posted by Fir Works on July 10, 2016
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After some dutiful service, my Pittsburgh Pro Flex-Head Ratchet isn’t as tight as it used to be. It still works but you have to hold the head while lining it up on a fastener or else it will flop all over the place. I took it apart to investigate and got an idea for a really quick and easy fix for floppy ratchets. This should work for any flex-head ratchet without detents.

How Wobbly are the Drawers on the Harbor Freight US General 44″ Tool Box?

Posted by Fir Works on June 6, 2016
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Someone on Garage Journal made a post asking how wobbly the drawers were on the Harbor Freight US General Pro Tool Boxes. I thought I’d run out to the garage and give it a quick… wait for it…

SHAKEDOWN

Replacing MKV Jetta Rear Coil Springs

Posted by Fir Works on May 31, 2016
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It’s time for another repair on my TDI that I’m desperately trying to hold together until the Volkswagen announcement.

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Fastcap Bowtie Clamp Review

Posted by Fir Works on May 4, 2016
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I just got these new FastCap BowTie Clamps. Join me as I try to show you how they work!

If you’re watching this video before May 5th, you can get a free set of these FastCap BowTie clamps!
http://www.fastcap.com/estore/pc/viewprd.asp?idproduct=56513
Add a set to your cart, and use code “Bowtie16” to get them for just the cost of shipping. For me it was about 3$.

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Updating Firmware on SJCAM M10+ 2K

Posted by Fir Works on April 23, 2016
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I just got this little SJCAM M10+ 2K action cam the other day, and I noticed that there was new firmware for it available on the SJCAM website. Once I started looking into the update process, and watched the official SJCAM video, I got the idea that I should document the update process myself. I saw some people had a bit of confusion from the SJCAM video and hopefully this procedure is a bit clearer.

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Updating the Firmware on Siglent SDS1000X (SDS1102X) Oscilloscope

Posted by Fir Works on March 28, 2016
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I just bought this Siglent SDS1102X oscilloscope this week. It arrived with old firmware on it. Or at least, not the newest firmware available on the Siglent website. While reading about the scope I saw a few people asking questions about the upgrade process, so I thought I’d video it as a reference for future updaters. Also I believe the update process should be identical for the SDS1202X oscilloscope as the only difference is the bandwidth.

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Milwaukee M12 Blinking Lights Problem Fix

Posted by Fir Works on March 18, 2016
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Is your M12 tool blinking a Christmas light pattern at you sometimes when you try to use it? I may just have the solution for you.

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