Canon Mirrorless Concept by David Riesenberg
Tweet David Riesenberg sent us his new Canon mirrorless design concept we thought we’d share. There are rumors Canon will be entering the mirrorless segment later this year (see canonrumors.com article) Canon Mirrorless Concept From his article – which has many more images and ideas Like many others, I too have been waiting for quite...
Be A Director, Not Just a Camera Pointer
Last week I asked the provocative question, “Are you a DP or a light putter-upper.” As expected, there was quite a diversity of replies and responses. This week I have another question for you. Are you a director, or are you a camera pointer? Actually, let me change that. I don’t want to ask, I...
Photograph Everyone Tour coming your way
For those photographers around the USA, here’s a training tour you might be interested in attending – plus, if you keep reading below, you can get the planet5D $10 discount! How to Photograph Everyone is just what you need to take your portrait and wedding photography to the professional level. Don’t settle for snapshots and...
edelkrone announces the focus plus – a NAB 2012 teaser
Focus Plus is an innovative piece of equipment which has been designed from the ground up to give the users the best focusing experience with the most precision ever possible in the world. Please visit our booth at NAB2012 to see the focus plus up close. Booth Number: C12439 the focus plus – an NAB...
Sony Introduces their New Alpha 57 Digital SLR with 1080/60p Video
Sony has just announced this new Alpha 57 Digital SLR which competes in the Canon Rebel T3i/600D price range of HDSLRs. The Sony is one of the new ‘mirrorless’ DSLRs and it includes a feature many wanted to see on the Canon EOS 5D Mark III – 1080HD video at 60fps. [source: cameratown] Can't see...
Power of motion control for stop-motion animation
Unleash the power of motion control for animation! Thanks to our close collaboration with Dzed Systems & Dragonframe we’re pleased to announce DitoGear™ DragonBridge! DitoGear™ DragonBridge DitoGear™ DragonBridge allows you to control all DitoGear™ products from within the Dragonframe software, through the keyframe-based convenient interface in conjunction with other features highly appreciated by animators using Dragonframe...
zeiss announces: The new Distagon T* 2,8/15 super wide angle lens
Our friends (and sponsors) at Zeiss have announced today a new 15mm super wide angle lens that looks like it should appeal to many landscape and architectural photogs and filmmakers. We’ve got input from Zeiss as well as friend Chris Gampat from thePhoBlographer.com has had his hands on one of these large babies and has...
Shooting a drama/ sci fi short “That Day” with the C300 now with in depth behind the scenes making of video
ETHICS STATEMENT: Zacuto are one of my main site sponsors. I used their gear, as well as many other companies’ gear. I use Zacuto as I believe it is some of the best gear out there. This is a great opportunity to talk about their new C300 stuff. 99% of the gear I mention in...
“Borrowed” – what’s it like moving from an HDSLR to the RED Scarlet-X?
In this post, friend of planet5D Josh Negrin tells us about how he’s moving to the RED Scarlet-X after being involved with HDSLRs like the Canon EOS 5D Mark II. Below, you’ll find the short called “Borrowed” and then a couple of screenshots and then a good writeup from Josh. “Borrowed” Can't see the video...
moveyourcamera.com’s Cinemover – a review
planetMitch note: This is the first of many reviews to come from James Rhodes – also now forever known as ‘planetViking’. I’ve known James for a couple of years now (he was featured here: A call for help in Haiti – the Nap Kenbe Project – get involved!) and were glad to have him on...
Are You a DP or a Light Putter-Upper?
DP. It stands for director of photography (DoP for you British types. Two simple letters. D. P. It’s funny how much is communicated when you add a few letters before or after your name. Dr. MD PhD MFA Esq. In each of these examples, these letters truly mean something. They mean you’ve take some sort...
Remember the Bolex? It is back in digital form and shoots 2k RAW video
I wasn’t shooting video back in the days of the Bolex, but I remember seeing them around in the 70′s – and now there’s going to be a new digital version – and, it is going to shoot 2k RAW video that has XLR audio inputs and the target price is less than the Canon...
