Shawn Lam compares key models in Sony's large-sensor camcorder line--the new shouldermount NEX-EA50, and the comparatively venerable handheld FS100 and FS700--with an eye to light sensitivity, image quality, and effectiveness with power zoom lenses, and reports on his epic, ongoing search for a viable parfocal 3x+ servo zoom lens.
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Posted 21 Nov 2012
New 3.6 HyperDeck software updates as ProRes support plus new closed caption support for all models of the HyperDeck Shuttle 2 $345 solid-state disk recorder
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Posted 20 Nov 2012
The Focus FS-P250 records H.264 proxy clips in parallel with the high-resolution clips of the Panasonic AG-HPX250/255 P2 HD handheld camcorders; users can instantly view streamed clips and input custom metadata from the Focus FS-P250 web interface
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Posted 13 Nov 2012
The PL 85-300, a PL Mount zoom lens, joins the Premier PL digital cinematography family; the XA99x8.4 is a box-style HD lens, ideal for producing live sports and entertainment events
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Posted 13 Nov 2012
The Panthers purchased two complete RF systems, including Nucomm‘s CP2 camera-mounted transmitters and DR2 diversity receivers with camera control
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Posted 13 Nov 2012
esigned to transform the iPhone 4, 4S and iPod Touch into an extreme wide-lens camera, the XD Sport adds the Glidepro handheld video stabilizer, rugged flexible Dolly, extendable Monopod and Flex Tripod to it's stable of accessories and mounts.
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Posted 13 Nov 2012
This article is the fourth in a series on webcast video production and discusses video switchers, including the cost and features that differentiate several popular models.
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Posted 13 Nov 2012
DIONIC HD powers high-current applications in a lightweight and robust package, making it ideal for digital cinema cameras such as the Sony F65, RED cameras, ARRI Alexa, the Vision Research Phantom series and more
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Posted 07 Nov 2012
With three, 1/3-inch 12-bit CMOS sensors, each with 1920x1080 pixels, and a 1.22 MP color viewfinder and color 3.5-inch LCD, the GY-HM600 is versatile enough to handle tripod-based shots and run-and-gun situations
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Posted 07 Nov 2012
The new cameras - models F55 and F5 - have a modular and compact design for easy configuration, and each features a new type of 4K Super 35mm image sensor with a 4096x2160 resolution (11.6M total pixels)
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Posted 30 Oct 2012
Using the iPhone is a very handy and tempting solution for production, especially when you need something fast. iPhone video using the device's standard controls and built-in audio leaves a lot to be desired. With the addition of a video app, and an external audio interface, you can make a huge improvement in the quality of the video you produce with the iPhone.
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Posted 30 Oct 2012
In this tutorial you'll learn how to maximize the brightness and contrast of your video in Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 using the Brightness, Contrast, and Gamma Correction controls for effective and balanced adjustments.
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Posted 23 Oct 2012
HDMI Output support makes possible the recording of high-definition uncompressed video data (YCbCr 4:2:2, 8 bit) from the EOS 5D Mark III to an external recorder via the camera's HDMI terminal; AF update will allow users to take advantage of AF when shooting distant subjects
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Posted 23 Oct 2012
When paired with a battery, such as Anton/Bauer's DIONIC HC, the QRC-BMD can provide the Blackmagic Cinema Camera with 91Wh of power for four hours
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Posted 23 Oct 2012
Memoto camera takes 2 pics per minute; once connected to a user's computer or iOS/Android device, automatically begins uploading the photos taken to the Memoto Web Service that catalogs the pictures (moments) by time, date, place, and even lighting conditions that can be easily searched and shared
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Posted 23 Oct 2012
Available in White, Silver, and $399, top-of-the-line Black Edition that delivers astounding 4K and 2.7K video resolutions all in the size of a small box of matches
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Posted 18 Oct 2012
Video Production Center produces game-day entertainment including highlights and replays that display on the stadium's 20x10 foot Daktronics display, as well as the Dome's HD Cable TV system, and the VandalXtra live game webcast
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Posted 18 Oct 2012
The EOS-1D X will now be capable of AF point illumination during AI Servo AF and cross-type AF for maximum apertures as small as f/8
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Posted 18 Oct 2012
New Optrix heavy-duty mounts add flexibility, giving extreme sports enthusiasts the ability to easily and quickly remove, transfer and secure their XD Sport between surfaces
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Posted 16 Oct 2012
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