Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
For those video fans out there, I just wanted to pass along a couple of HDSLR accessories that have been announced this week.
Zacuto and Redrock Micro have developed true EVF solutions for HDSLRs like the Canon 5D Mark II, 7D and Nikon D7000. These EVFs give you the freedom that was just never possible with the old loupe solutions like the traditional Zacuto Z-Finder, and will operate via the HDMI terminal of you HDSLR. [Read more…]
Photo Fusion is a book by Jennifer Bebb that deals directly with integrating audio and video capture into wedding photography coverage. This is a book written for photographers – specifically, wedding photographers. The clear goal of the book is to bring experienced photographers up to speed with this new genre of wedding coverage, focusing mainly on adding HDSLR video capture to the wedding day coverage. [Read more…]
This short film from Chase Jarvis was shot with the new Nikon D7000. Check it out below. [Read more…]
Canon 4K Concept Camera – via Philip Bloom
At Canon EXPO 2010 in New York, Canon displayed a 4K concept camera, which Canon describes as “lightweight and compact, Multipurpose Camera that supports both video and still image capture with ultra-high definition 4K resolution and a newly developed CMOS sensor that enables video shooting at high frame rates in excess of 60 frames per second.”
The new Canon 60D, XF105 and XF100 camcorders and plenty other gadgets that have yet to be released were also on display at Canon EXPO 2010.
Philip Bloom has a nice little rundown of the the show floor here. Also, get more details in Canon’s official press release below. [Read more…]
The Zacuto Quick Draw is basically a trimmed-down version of the Zacuto Striker (without the shoulder stock), and actually I don’t even know that you can pick up the Quick Draw as a standalone product anymore. Nevertheless, Zacuto prices have dropped, and the Striker kit is even in a relatively reasonable price range now.
As far as simple, low-key DSLR support goes, I’m a big fan of the Quick Draw. I didn’t really think that would be the case going into my use of this rig since it didn’t include a shoulder support. However, after getting used to the kit with my 5D Mark II, I was very pleased with the flexibility of the Quick Draw.
Read the full review over at Tech Tilt: Zacuto Quick Draw DSLR Rig Review
Redrock Micro has announced a new “nano” line of DSLR cinema rigs and accessories. The new line of rigs are designed with discreet shooting applications and low-cost entry – mostly under $500.
More details and images below. [Read more…]
This is for all of you guys out there trying your hand at working with DSLR video.
If you’ve tried working with multiple video and audio tracks in a non-linear editor, then you know what a challenge that it can be to sync up the audio wave forms among different tracks. It’s not necessarily hard to do manually, but it can be tedious and time consuming when you start piling on cameras and audio-recording sources.
Enter Singular Software’s PluralEyes.
Read the full review over at Tech Tilt: PluralEyes Review: Magic Sauce for Syncing Multi-Cam and Multi-Source Audio
I recently took this ARRI Fresnel 3-Light kit for a spin while shooting a couple of interviews. I was seriously impressed with the ease of use and overall performance while working with these ARRI fresnel lights.
Read the full review over at Tech Tilt: ARRI Fresnel 3-Light Kit Review.
First up, I’ve got a more in-depth overview of the Sony NEX-VG10 over at Tech Tilt.
And second, I just wanted to point out that the location product shots of the NEX-VG10 appear to have been captured with a Sony A850 and Zeiss lenses. I realize that’s not quite as juicy as a 5D Mark II on Sony’s set (and I’m sure this will generate the obligatory “who cares” comment), but I figured I’d give Sony a bit of credit where credit is due.
Want an affordable way to catch the live view or video feed from your DSLR’s LCD display? Does $200 sound about right? [Read more…]