Yesterday, I pondered whether Blackmagic could steal the NAB Show three years in a row. The new URSA 4K production camera is proof positive that they can. [Read more…]
Zacuto Z-Finder for Canon C300 & C500 Available Soon
Zacuto has released a new Z-Finder optical viewfinder for the Canon C300 and C500 cinema cameras. The Z-Finder delivers 1.8x magnification of the LCD screen.
It attaches by using a foam padded sleeve that slides over the LCD screen of either the C300 or C500. The sleeve is secured into place with a bar clamp. It also includes a unique monitor lock clip to keep the LCD screen from moving forward when the Z-Finder is pressed against your eye.
The Z-Finder for the Canon C300 and C500 retails for $485 and is expected to ship mid-March. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
You can see the new Z-Finder and other Zacuto C300 and C500 accessories in the video below. [Read more…]
Canon C100 Gets Dual Pixel AF Upgrade
Canon is making an upgrade to the EOS C100 cinema camera that will support the awesome Dual Pixel AF feature that was introduced in the Canon 70D. The upgrade should be available in February 2014 for $500, and requires sending your EOS C100 to a Canon service center.
You can find out more about this upgrade here on Canon’s website.
Sony Releases New Workflow Guides for Working with RAW and XAVC 4K Footage
Sony has released version 2 of its RAW, XAVC, and HDCAM SR File workflow guide for Sony CineAlta cameras. The workflow guide addresses every stage of production, including on-stage look management, footage transfer and backup, dailies, edit and color grading. The workflow guide looks at just about every popular third-party solution and doesn’t just stick with Sony’s own. [Read more…]
Canon EOS 1D C Firmware Update 1.3.x Coming Mid-October
Canon has announced an upcoming firmware update for the EOS 1D C 4K cinema camera. The update addresses lens aberration correction with EF Cinema lenses and includes additional audio recording support via the external mic input.
The firmware update must be performed at a Canon Factory Service center. Complete details on the firmware update from Canon below. [Read more…]
Sony NEX-FS700R Cinema Camera Leaks Out
Current Sony NEX-FS700
Sony has registered a new cinema camera with the Korean Radio Research Agency prior to its official launch. The NEX-FS700R is expected to launch in the coming days or weeks and will presumably be based around the NEX-FS700 – either a successor product or a sibling product. [Read more…]
Blackmagic Cinema Camera Supplies are Picking Up
The Blackmagic Cinema Camera was plagued throughout its initial launch window with a sensor manufacturing problem that was well documented and openly addressed by Blackmagic Design. It was the a rather tragic issue for the company’s first camera launch.
Speaking with Blackmagic reps at NAB 2013, I was assured that the problem had been addressed the company was filling the backlog of pre-orders as fast as it possibly could, and that we should begin seeing the supply line catch up with demand.
We are pretty much there now. [Read more…]
Canon EOS C100 Firmware Update Ver. 1.0.1.1.00
Canon has issued a firmware update for the EOS C100 cinema camera.
Firmware Version 1.0.1.1.00 incorporates the following additional functions and modifications: [Read more…]
Canon CN-E 14mm T3.1 L F Cinema Prime Lens Now Shipping
The new Canon CN-E 14mm T3.1 L F Cinema Prime lens is now in stock and shipping from B&H Photo. Check it out here.
Redrock Black for Digital Cinema Cameras
Redrock Micro has announced a new line of rigs for the new breed of cinema cameras, which will carry the branding of Redrock Black. [Read more…]