DV Shop FAQ: What's With The Candy?

If you've ever shopped at our store or received a mail order from us, you might have noticed something a little extra. 

Candy. 

Putting out free candy in the store and enclosing little packets of candy in our mail orders is a DV Shop tradition that dates back to the very beginning of our business.

In the bad old days when we first opened, there were times when we wondered if we were going to make it through that first year. 

One day, when we were feeling a little blue, one of our suppliers put a bunch of root beer candies in an order. 

As we sat there, munching on those sugary treats, the world felt just a teeny bit brighter. We thought it was a fun idea and we started putting candy in our mail orders too. 

Then one day, a customer asked us why we only treated the mail order customers to free candy. So we started putting the candy out in the store too.

And that's what's up with the candy.

Pro Slating Tips

Slates are one of the oldest pieces of filmmaking equipment still being used today.

The Canon 5Ds lands at the DV Shop!

Our initial shipment of the Canon 5Ds Bodies have arrived here at the DV Shop.

The Megapixel war is far from over!

Most Asked About Product Line On The Planet: DJI Phantom

Virtually every customer we've talked to is dying to get their hands on one of these babies. Humber College in Toronto has even started offering drone flying courses.

Learn more about this product line here.

G-Speed Studio XL: Eight Bay Thunderbolt 2 Storage

The G-Speed Studio XL holds up to eight removable enterprise-class 7,200 RPM hard drives, offering colossal capacity and performance of up to 1,350 megabytes per second (MB/sec) performance for the most demanding digital content creation applications.

Featuring the sleek design and reliability of G-Technology’s Studio line, the G-SPEED Studio XL eight-bay Thunderbolt 2 storage solution comes in a high-quality, black enclosure with integrated cooling technology, ideal for any high-performance computer or workstation. It also supports 4k workflows with user-configurable RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 and 60, and impressive transfer rates of up to 1,350MB/sec in RAID 0. Like other products in the Studio line, the G-SPEED Studio XL can be daisy-chained via dual Thunderbolt 2 ports to boost storage speeds and effortlessly support demanding multi-stream HD, 2K and compressed 4K workflows.

Features:

• 64TB Total Storage Capacity
• 8 x 8TB Hard Drives
• 2 x Thunderbolt 2 Ports
• Pre-Configured in RAID 5 Mode
• Selectable RAID Modes
• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60
• RAID 0 Transfer Rates up to 1350 MB/s
• Power Cord & Thunderbolt Cable Included 

Learn more here.

E-Image EG03A2 Tripod Kit

The E-Image EG03A2 Two Stage Aluminum Tripod kit has professional features, a rugged build quality and is ideal for shooters on the move. Two stage tripod legs are effortless to set up, adjust, and collapse. The Mono-Lock feature allows leg adjustments with a single twist for both stages moving quickly from height ranges 26” up to  61”. 

The GH03 Head employs a Variable Tilt drag system that supports up to 11 lb cameras/rigs. The counterbalance provides confident counterforce for smaller cameras DSLR’s and different cameras and rigs. Machined on the left side of the head a ¼”-20 socket allows you to mount monitors, drives, and accessories off of the camera. The adjustable mid-level spreader provides stability while the rubber feet can be removed to provide spikes for working in a variety of terrains. The telescoping Pan Tilt handle can be oriented 360 degrees on both sides of the head. The sliding base plate has a spring activated registration pin to prevent camera twist. You may secure the camera plate to the head two ways : Slide the camera plate from the rear of head or use the Easy-Lock Baseplate System by simply snapping in the plate from the top. Kit includes carrying bag. 

Learn more here.

G-Technology's New Hard Drives Can Take a Beating

Whether it’s the professional photographer on a shoot in Peru, the established executive traveling across the globe with important company files or the young student running across campus to print out their term paper, everyone can use a sturdy and high-functioning portable hard drive. G-Technology’s new rugged series is designed to withstand daily wear and tear and even more serious conditions as well, with features like a watertight drive compartment, which floats when dropped in water, and drop-resistance so they hold up to adventures, or accidents, big and small. Like all G-Technology external drives, the new rugged storage solutions come with a three-year limited warranty for even more peace of mind.

G-Drive ev RAW

The G-Drive ev RaW is a rugged and lightweight portable hard drive that’s small enough to fit in a backpack, briefcase or purse, and strong enough to withstand a 1.5-meter drop, protecting up to 1TB of data. This durable, lightweight drive—35 percent lighter than the original G-Drive ev—is USB 3.0 bus-powered and designed to go anywhere, providing on-the-go access to photos, videos, music and more. The G-Drive ev RaW comes with a USB 3.0 cable, and can be used as a standalone device, or used with the Evolutions Series’ G-Dock ev® with Thunderbolt or the new ev all-terrain case for ultra-fast transfers and editing. The drive is formatted for Mac® and can be easily reformatted for Windows®.
G-DRIVE ev ATC with Thunderbolt and the G-DRIVE ev ATC with USB 3.0  

These travel-tough external storage solutions feature an all-terrain case (ATC) with a tethered Thunderbolt or USB 3.0 cable that shields a high-quality, lightweight removable G-Drive ev RaW USB hard drive. Featuring a watertight drive compartment (tested via 1 foot submersion for 30 seconds), which floats when dropped in water, and the ability to withstand a two meter drop (tested on a carpeted concrete floor), data is protected from pressure, shock, water and dust. For added flexibility, the removable case is compatible with the Evolution Series, easily fitting the G-Drive ev or G-Drive ev SSD. Perfect for in-the-field-backup, edit, transfer and storage, this durable enclosure leverages a 7,200 RPM-based external hard drive to maximize transfer speed using Thunderbolt or USB 3.0. Formatted for Mac, the external drive can be easily reformatted for Windows. 

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Blacks Says Good-Bye

Telus announced today the closure of Blacks Stores across Canada. Blacks was a fixture in Canadian malls for many years and apparently began as an appliance store in the 1930s. The Toronto Star has an in-depth article on the history and demise of a once mighty retail giant.

G-Raid Studio

G-RAID Studio is a high-performance Thunderbolt 2 storage system with hardware RAID. Configurable in RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD, G-RAID Studio features Thunderbolt 2 technology for ultimate speed. G-RAID Studio ships with two removable 7200RPM Enterprise-class hard drives for total capacities up to 12TB, complete in a solid black enclosure with an easy access opening in the top.

With transfer rates up to 360MB/s, G-RAID Studio easily supports 2K and compressed 4K video workflows for an ideal storage solution designed to save you time with demanding video and photo editing.

Learn more here.

Joby GripTight Smartphone Mount

No more jittery smartphone videos. With a Joby GripTight mount, you can attach your phone to any video grip, monopod or tripod with a 1/4 thread mount. Learn more here.

G-Drive Mini Portable Drives with 7200 RPM Speed, USB 3.0 and FireWire 800

Learn more about the G-Drive Mini and other portable storage options from G-Technology here.

Cinevate Small Camera Grip: Great Gift Idea For Shooting Video On A Budget

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