Canon 5D Mark III Archive
On April 1st of all days, Magic Lantern told the world they were able to unlock 4K raw recording on a 5 year old DSLR! At first, it all seemed to good to be true, and that someone was trying to pull a fast one on April Fools.
You may remember a while back, we posted about slimRaw – a really handy piece of software for those shooting with just about any form of raw whether it being a Blackmagic Design CinemaDNG Raw or a Magic Lantern variant for the Canon 5D Mark III for example
The thing with mirrorless cameras and DSLRs used for shooting video is that their LCD screens are not really reliable for focus and exposure. They were never meant for these either, but quite a few manufacturers have been making high quality viewfinders and monitors predominantly targeted towards
You may remember a while back, we posted about slimRaw – a really handy piece of software for those shooting with just about any form of raw whether it being a Blackmagic Design CinemaDNG Raw or a Magic Lantern variant for the Canon 5D Mark III for
Well, Christmas may be over, but now is certainly the best time of the year for DSLR shooters who want to step up to a Super35 camcorder and get more bang for their buck! Of course I am talking about some sweet deals on the venerable Canon EOS
If you recall about a month ago we told you about the new hand held gimbal stabiliser that FilmPower were working on called the Nebula 4200, which is to be the successor to their very popular single pistol grip Nebula 4000. The Nebula 4000 proved extremely popular in the filmmaking
Getting a DSLR ready for serious field work isn’t always as fun as it sounds. By the time you strap on an external audio recorder or an XLR pre-amp box, get your 15mm rails in, QR plates, shoulder support, counter-balance (or have your V-mount/AB plate will do
Just a week ago after another successfully funded Kickstarter campaign, US-based company Turbo Ace announced that they have started shipping the first units of their latest budget All Steady six handheld gimbal stabiliser. That is the right time to see whether their mission to create the ultimate DSLR/Red gimbal experience
For all of us living in the digital age storing media often can be a huge challenge. We can literally wipe out an entire day of shooting with a push of a button or two which is potentially a dangerous situation that should be treated very carefully and
Utilizing timecode for synchronizing to merge separate video and audio files in post production can be an extremely efficient and time-saving method for every professional production, especially when it’s applied correctly. Having a basic understanding of timecode has become an essential part of the workflow for both studio and field productions for many
Shooting with dust and debris on your GH4, A7s or Canon 5D Mark III camera sensor can be quite annoying and frustrating experience, especially when you are working in bright environments. Dust shows up as soft dark spots in the image, which often can ruin your shooting experience, and
We’re nearing end of Q1 and for most camera and gear manufacturers, as well as resellers this makes it a great time to get rid of as much inventory as possible before new models come in later in the year. This is what we believe Canon are
DEFY make some really cool handheld gimbals for a wide variety of cameras from compact cameras like the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, the Lumix LX-100, GH4, Sony A7s up to fully-loaded RED Epics. We also did a write-up on their awesome cable-soaring DACTYLCAM, which enables filmmakers to
The Canon 5D Mark II changed everything. It spawned the current crop of large sensor cameras. This was more than five years ago. The successor – the 5D Mark III was an improvement in image quality, but not revolutionary one. MagicLantern did that for the Canon DSLR’s
Colour grading is becoming an increasingly important skill to use in independent filmmaking, and cameras that can capture a large dynamic range are in demand now more than ever. While high megapixel counts once were a powerful advertising tool, today’s “prosumers” and aspiring professionals look deeper. This
Studies have shown that quite a few of us really, really like cameras. Big cameras, small cameras, very expensive cameras and somewhat less expensive cameras. Comparing two of them is a common practice, one I’m not proud to say I’ve put far too much thought into myself.
Working in the field lugging photo and video gear on your back can be a very physical and often demanding experience. For most landscape photographers and filmmakers specialising in timelapse photography or for those who just love to get out there into the wild and capture those
The gimbal stabilizer market been growing fast ever since release of the Freefly Movi M10 caused ripples through the industry and gave most the ability to achieve super fluid shots that might have been otherwise impossible to achieve. However, for most the price of the Movi M10
Throughout the ‘60s and ‘70s, D.A. Pennebaker and his wife Chris Hegedus created some of the most prolific music films of the counterculture era, inspiring an untold amount of musicians and filmmakers alike. They captured unforgettable performances from the likes of Otis Reading, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan,
As 2014 nears it’s end, we find ourselves 10 years out from the development of the first 4K digital cinema camera, the RED One. Where RED started, all else have continued. As with any new technology, the cameras have gotten more powerful and less expensive as time
