Canon Applies For 4k Patent
Today the US Patent and Trademark Office published that on July 21st, 2010 Canon applied for a patent on a new RAW Codec. Detailed in the patent is a new method of compression that would work with larger resolutions (4k is the example they use) that would allow the user to downsample to 1080p without...
Thinking About Using A Scarlett? Here Are Some Tips
I have to admit, the Red Scarlett is a pretty impressive camera. Now that the Scarlett is out and about, the feedback seems to be rolling in. If you’re thinking about buying or renting one for an upcoming shoot No Film School has a great list of things to know before you jump into the...
Buying Mics & Hacking Audio for Your DSLR Video Setup
HDSLR video is a great way to get high quality footage on a micro budget; and a great way to keep that budget micro is to be picky about what accessories are right for your setup. I recently received an email question focused on this and–in particular–if I had to choose between the Rode Stereo...
A DSLR Camera Shutter in Slow Motion
Destin of Smarter Every Day wanted to show how a DSLR shutter works, so he pointed a Phantom high speed camera at a Canon 60D and made this slow motion video showing the magic that happens every time you press the shutter.
planet5D poll: which pro dslr is best: Canon EOS-1D X or Nikon D4
Last week, we posted “Side by side: Nikon D4 Vs. Canon EOS 1D X – which should you buy?” and got some good feedback, but this week, we thought we’d use this as the poll question and made it simple, you can pick one or the other but nothing else. If you’re not happy with...
Noise Reduction in Lightroom
The technology contained within today’s DSLR cameras enable us to take startlingly clear photographs in near-darkness. Sensors are more sensitive, ISO’s go up to 12,000+, and lenses get faster and faster. However, that capability to take photos in low light costs us in the way of increased noise. Noise is that “grain” you see, which...
The Nikon D4′s Magnesium Alloy Frame
This is what the new Nikon D4 looks like when stripped down to its rugged magnesium alloy frame.
(via Nikon Rumors)
Top 5 Canon EOS C300 questions with answers from Larry Thorpe
Last week, we posted a note from the Rule Boston Camera Canon EOS C300 preview thing and we’ve found another update from Chris Portal that gives some additional details about the Canon EOS C300 via questions posed to Larry Thorpe that have some important answers. There are lots of complaints about the Canon EOS C300...
Nikon shows off it’s latest DSLR, the Nikon D4
Over the past few weeks, there has been a lot of chatter about the Nikon D4. Dan Chenug over at DSLR News Shooter posted an in depth look at the new DSLR with James Banfield from Nikon UK. The new D4 has many of the features we’ve come to expect for DSLR video (1080p/30fps and...
Nikon D4 Camera Is Here.
Alright photo geeks. Indeed, Nikon just announced the much-anticipated D4. I’ve known about its imminent arrival for some time. So let’s get into it… Here’s some highlighted specs: _16.2 effective megapixel, full-frame sensor (16.6MP total) _10fps shooting with AF and AE, 11fps with focus and exposure locked, 24fps 2.5MP grabs _1080p30 HD video at up...
The first Canon EOS C300 demo in the USA @ Rule Boston
Last night, the folks over at Rule Boston Camera hosted the first Canon EOS C300 preview in the USA that I’m aware of and Larry Thorpe (Senior Director, Professional Engineering and Solutions, Imaging Technologies and Communications Group, Canon U.S.A.) was there to talk and answer questions. Paul Antico was there and was going to do...
Nikon D4 Finally Becomes Official
After nearly a year of rumors, speculation, and leaks, Nikon has finally announced its new flagship D4 DSLR. The specs were already leaked, but here they are: 16.2MP, ISO that expands to 204,800, 10fps stills (11 if AE and AF locked), 51 AF points, a new full frame sensor, 1080/30p video recording, a 91K pixel...
