Update on Litepanels budget LED patent infringement suit at the ITC
As many of you know, we reported on the Litepanels and their attempt to block the import of LEDs for video and photo back in August. A handful of companies have decided to fight Litepanels rather than give up the rights to sell LED lighting. The legal battle has been a slow uphill battle for...
7 Things To Think About Before You Host Your Site
It’s time for a new website. And if you’re thinking of doing some of the work yourself, you’ll have to invest in a great hosting company. Before you make your selection, remember all hosting companies ARE NOT created equally. Yes they pull you in with those low, low prices and those great sounding guarantees. But...
Lens/Focus Shifter – Control your HDSLR lens without breaking the bank
The folks behind the Lens/Focus Shifter (official name still pending) have decided to throw away the traditional follow focus design for one that is both simpler and cheaper. The Shifter simply straps to the lens allowing you to control your focus or zoom without need of a rail support. While I’ve seen designs similar to...
Pricing announced for Sony FS700…and it may surprise you
When Sony announced the FS700 a few weeks ago, the expected price was “under $10,000″. For most filmmakers this was a still a great price for all the features crammed into the camera. Today Sony has officially announced the price of the camera and it’s $2,000 less then we all expected. $7999 will get you...
Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera available for preorder
If you haven’t heard about the Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera then you must have had your head under a rock for the past two weeks. This camera made a big splash at NAB when it was announced to have interchangeable lenses, 13 stops of dynamic range and 2.5K RAW recording all for under $3K. Watch...
NAB 2012: Blogger’s Breakfast
This year we enjoy a round table discussion with Dave Dugdale from Learning DSLR Video, planetMitch from planet5D, Joe Marine from NoFilmSchool, Ryan Aivalis from ikan and the NextWaveDV crew
NAB 2012: Kupo Grip Gear & Viztool’s HandiZoom up close
The great thing about NAB is the ability to find products you didn’t know existed. Kupo proved to be an innovated company with some gear that really impressed our team. We also stopped for a chat with Viztool and take a look at the HandiZoom (which we recently blogged about)
Libec releases new portable jib and pan-tilt head
Portability can be the biggest selling point for mobile shooters and thankfully there’s a new product on the market that allows you stabile shots in a compact package. The Swift Jib50 is a crane that offers a telescoping arm for maximum flexibility. Libec is also offering a new remote zoom and focus control along with...
HDSLR Electronic Follow Focus Control from Manfrotto… 1st of Its Kind
This product is what so many HDSLR shooters have been waiting for… Manfrotto just announced an electronic follow focus system for DSLR cameras with two versions: a clamp system (control attaches to flat surfaces, or to pipes and tubes) and a pro version (ability to switch between photo and video, focus control, rec/stop/shutter release, live view...
New Cinema Swag From Della Luce (Our Pals at FreshDV)
A new cinema apparel company has arrived on the scene: Della Luce. The gents at FreshDV have been working for months on developing these great designs and the wait is finally over. With a number of progressive designs, they are a great one stop for your film clothing needs. Attire includes hoodies, t-shirts, and even dress shirts,...
Canon Adds to Their Cinema EOS Line with the C500 and 1DC 4K HDSLR
After what seems like only a few weeks since the 5D Mark II and the C300, Canon releases two more cameras: the C500 and the 4K capable 1D C. The C500 boasts features such as raw output upgrades, two monitor outputs, up to 60fps in 4K and much more. All current information points to a...
