The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema camera is a wake-up call to the bigger manufacturers and their afterthought video modes.
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Camera supplied by CVP who came through and fulfilled my pre-order from NAB in early April. Personal note: I was saddened to learn of the death of CEO Phil Baxter earlier this month and in Phil’s memory a fund has been set up which will donate a pot of cash to the Make A Wish Foundation UK charity. This charity helps fund memorable experiences for young people fighting life threatening illnesses. Donate…
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/75260457[/vimeo] Here’s a new technique executed to perfection… Amazingly what you see isn’t CGI added to the scene in post but a live set of visuals. The technique uses robotics, motion control and projection, all filmed in-camera.
TrueSense Imaging’s sensors are behind the Ikonoskop and Digital Bolex cameras. Traditionally known for their CCDs, the company is now stepping into CMOS for the first time.
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/74624976[/vimeo] Above: Nino Leitner interviews Panasonic at IBC 2013 I have been given some exciting information about the future of the GH-line. But I can’t say anything about it yet. Stay tuned to 43rumors in 2-3 weeks time. Needless to say the consumer division of Panasonic are turning their attention to 4K in a big way.
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/74286078[/vimeo] After a very limited initial release, the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera is slated for an end of September ship date  in greater quantity. The good news is that the extra time has given Blackmagic some leeway to tweak the camera.
At the beginning of the IFA show in Berlin, Andrew from SLR Magic dropped by at my studio and dropped off the V2 and V3 anamorphic prototype lenses the company are working on. As long time EOSHD readers will know I am a passionate advocate and shooter of anamorphic. The SLR Magic anamorphic is the first new lens of it’s kind to be announced in many years.
Here’s the new iPhone 5S’s camera at a glance: 15% larger CMOS sensor 10fps burst mode at full resolution 720/120fps slow-mo video 28MP panorama Auto image stabilisation picks sharpest shot out of 5 New F2.2 lens with 5 elements TrueTone flash uses LED with variable kelvin temperature to match subject, gives better skin tones The iPhone 5S is a somewhat modest upgrade in terms of the overall phone hardware, but…