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Hands On With the Zacuto EVF

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Zacuto have been drip feeding information and videos about this EVF for months, so the product is not new per se. But this is the first time that the masses have gotten their grubby fingers on one and color me quite impressed. The 800×480 resolution looks super crisp on such a small screen and I liked the “flip” version which quickly allowed you to have a look at the screen (pictured below). The EVF will also be available in another option that simply allows you to attach your current Z-Finder to the screen. There is an extensive list of features …

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Sachtler Cine DSLR Fluid Head

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This video head was announced a while back I believe but this is the first time I have had my hands on it. Sachlter are known for their quality fluid heads and although this Cine DSLR model sits at the bottom of their lineup it looses nothing in quality compared to the bigger FSB 6 and FSB 8. Ingeniously the quick release plate feature a special anti twist mechanism to prevent the DSLR from spinning on the plate when a follow focus is used. It’s designed for a payload of between 1 and 11 lbs. I’ve only ever used Manfrotto …

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New Angenieux 45-120 T2.8 Zoom

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Now granted this is not a lens that many people outside of rental houses can afford but I couldn’t resist taking a look at it. Angenieux cine zooms are acknowledged as amongst the best PL mount zooms in the business, if not THE best. Lightweight (relatively speaking) and compact they are a hit with many DPs. This week at NAB sees the introduction of the new 45-120mm t2.8 Optimo zoom which will set you back a whopping $55,000. If you’ve never held or felt a proper cine zoom then you are probably wandering how it can be worth that much …

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Think Tank Announces Retrospective 5 Shoulder Bag

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Think Tank have added to their highly popular Retrospective series today with the announcement of the Retrospective 5 shoulder bag available in either black or pinestone. I personally have the Retro 10 bag and it’s a fantastic bag for carry around town with a camera and couple of lenses. The material is super tough and wear resistant and there are plenty of pockets for all the bits and pieces you need. This new Retro 5 is designed for a small DSLR and a couple of lenses or a full Micro 4/3 kit or maybe a Leica M9 or some such …

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Red Announces First Monstro Sensor – Red Dragon + Red @NAB Photos

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There was a lot of hype about Red’s morning announcement and in the end it turned out to be a bit unexpected and less groundbreaking than their usual announcements. Part of this is no doubt down to Jim Jannard’s vow to keep info under their hat’s until a little closer to launch time given the moving release dates and changing specs that have happened with all their other products in the past. This morning it was announced that the first Monstro sensor was in testing and it’s called Red Dragon. The current sensor lineup is called Mysterium, Monstro will be …

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Zeiss Shows m4/3 and Sony E-Mount for CP.2 Primes

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Down at the Carl Zeiss booth this morning I got to check out the full range of Zeiss CP.2 primes on various cameras including the new M4/3 mount for the AF-100 and also an E-Mount for the Sony NXCAM 35. These lenses really are stunning and solidly built. Check out some shots below to see the new Sony cameras and some of the lenses including the Zeiss LWZ.2 zoom lens with a Canon mount.

Leica/ Band Pro and RED Teaming up to Bring EPIC Package

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Band Pro and RED have announced that they will be teaming up to bring a pre-packaged RED Epic setup including 5 of the new Leica Summilux Cine lenses. I had a chance to check these lenses out this morning and I can’t think of a better combination. The Epic is so small that putting a Zeiss Master Prime on it looks pretty crazy, but the Leica Cine lenses are also small and seem like a perfect partnership to the Epic to maintain the portable size. No info yet on exact pricing, configuration or availability of these packages but you can …

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New Marshall LCD Monitors Make An Appearance at NAB

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I’ve previously covered information on these new LCD monitors right HERE but here at NAB Marshall had prototype units on display. The casing design may change slightly , there are very much proto builds but the functionality of them was all in place. I think these will be the go-to monitors for HDSLR shooting when they hit production at the end of May. HDMI loop-through is great and the modular output allows HDSDI and even HDMI to HDSDI conversion using existing modules from Marshall’s range. The user configurable nobs and buttons mean that you can select all your favorite functions …

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ARRI Launches the ALEXA Studio

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Arri has bought a third variation of the Alexa camera to NAB this year. On top of Alexa and Alexa Plus there is now Alexa Studio which features a larger full sized 4:3 sensor and an optical viewfinder. The viewfinder will allow much more critical focusing via the VF and includes a switch to un-squash 2x anamorphic lenses. Arri are also expected to announce a firmware upgrade for the Alexa platform that brings 120fps. The unique ability of this camera to use 2x anamorphic lenses as well as 1.3x lenses is going to have a lot of DPs very interested …

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Sony Deomonstrates F65 8K Video Camera at NAB 2011

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Sony kicks off the big NAB 2011 announcements with the unveiling of their new F65 8K video camera. Whilst 4k is expected to be the next standard Sony is clearly already thinking towards even bigger things! For now things top out at 4k but Sony says that updates in the future will allow much more. Read on for full release and more info. Press Release LAS VEGAS, April 10, 2011 – Sony is revolutionizing digital cinematography with the official unveiling of its much-anticipated next-generation CineAlta camera. The F65 raises the bar in the quest for the “look” of 65mm film, …

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Nikon Launches new D5100 DSLR

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Several websites have leaked information on a new Nikon DSLR that was to be “officially” launched later this evening it would seem. The Nikon D5100. As with most of the recent new DSLRs like the Canon T3i , the Nikon now has an articulated LCD screen on the back and of course shoots full 1080p video. They have also revealed the new ME-1 hotshoe microphone. Main Specs: Mississauga, ON, April 5, 2011- Today Nikon Canada announced the new16.2 megapixel Nikon D5100 digital SLR, designed for those ready to stepup and be artistically expressive with a versatile camera. The NikonD5100 digital …

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Sony launches the NEX FS 100 – S35 sized digital sensor video camera

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We new it was coming, Sony teased some specs and initial design drawings of it many months ago but now we have a full spec sheet, price point and final production name for the NEX FS 100. The Sony F3 was released just a few months ago, featuring a Super 35 sized digital sensor it was met with much acclaim but a $10,000 + price tag will keep it out of reach for many people. With this new FS 100, Sony is aiming squarely at those filmmakers considering the Panasonic AF100 or a DSLR setup. The FS 100 also features …

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