Three side by side comparisons of the Nikon D800 and Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Tweet Pin It Tweet There’s been a lot of talk about the HDSLRs announced recently and as time goes by, we’re seeing more and more comparisons of the Nikon D800 and the Canon EOS 5D Mark III – and we’ve got 3 top flight comparisons for you today plus a few extras at the bottom....
Time-lapse Photography: A Complete Introduction – eBook
All about Time Lapse in One Place
With all the great forums and sites available on the internet, there is enough material for one to gather and write a book. Ryan did that, and so much more. I tried following tutorials, checking sites and forums and experimenting on my first Time Lapse…, reading all over the internet...Olympus OM-D EM-5 Called the “Most Capable Micro Four Thirds Camera”
The Olympus OM-D EM-5 generated quite a bit of buzz when it was first announced due to its retro OM-inspired styling, but now reviews of the camera are suggesting that its potential as a camera are on par with its sleek form. dpreview has published a comprehensive review of the camera, giving it glowing marks...
LensProToGo at NAB 2012
Tweet I recorded a quick overview of the services from LensProToGo – and Megan was so kind as to put up with my goofy questions. If you’re in the US and are looking to rent some gear, give LensProToGo a try – their on the phone support is stupendous! LensProToGo Can't see the video in...
Trick photography and special effects
Trick Photography & Special Effects – Second Edition
We found this eBook online, and saw very positive comments, our goal was to check it out and see if this eBook is worth the money and does it do as it says: “Trick Photography & Special Effects 2nd Edition… Your complete instructional guide on taking breathtaking special effects...Two Initial Impressions
I recently purchased a Canon EF 2.0X III Telephoto Extender and a Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM 1-to-1 Macro Lens, and I wanted to share my initial impressions with you all. First, the 2x converter. Construction is very solid – it’s made of the same gray/white body material that the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L...
J-Rod – J-Cube
The J-Cube
What we love about the HDSLR world is how people come up with a very niche products to solve a specific problem then build a small business around it. If you’re into video making…, you’re already familiar with all the additional appliances that need to be attached to your camera in some way. No related...Nikon D800 Receives the Highest Sensor Score Ever Given by DxOMark
Turns out the 36.3 megapixel sensor inside the new Nikon D800 isn’t just a megapixel war marketing tactic: the sensor has been given the highest score ever awarded by camera equipment rating service DxOMark. Calling it a “complete success in every sensor-related respect”, the lab states that the D800′s sensor has become the new sensor...
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...
“Act of valor” – shot on Canon EOS 5D Mark II – my review
I’m sure many of our planet5D readers have been to see the movie “Act of Valor” that I’ve been talking about over the past couple of years. This movie (just in case you haven’t read my posts about it yet) was shot on the Canon EOS 5D Mark II (well about 75% of the final...
A Look Inside Lytro’s Light Field Camera
Lytro‘s groundbreaking light field camera is finally landing in the hands of customers, and to give people a better idea of how the camera works, the New York Times has published an interesting diagram that shows what makes the camera tick. Here’s what DPreview has to say about the camera: The Lytro LFC is so...
