Author Archive for Erik Naso
I'm a broadcast DP In San Diego. I enjoy sharing what I'm working on and testing new equipment. This blog is also part of giving back. I've learned so much from so many people.
Canon C300 Also Gets Dual Pixel CMOS AF Upgrade. Due In May
Available soon from Canon will be an accredited Canon service center installed feature upgrade for the EOS C300 Digital Video Camera that will offer an autofocus mode to help ensure sharp focus and smooth focus transitions. The upgrade provides a new Continuous AF (Autofocus) Function for all Canon EF autofocus Lenses, using Dual Pixel CMOS AF […]
Check Out The Whole Canon C100 Menu With A Menu Simulator
Canon now has a cool new C100 menu simulator available on Canon’s website. They have one for the C300 as well. Use the mouse to navigate the menu on the right. Well not in this image. Head over to Canon to check it out.
The Making Of An Olympic Image Promo. C300, Sigma 18-35 & A Couple of Arrisun’s
It’s promo time again! With the Olympics on schedule we had to come out with a few new news image spots. Lots of eyes on the Olympics and San Diego viewers like the games a lot. It’s a great opportunity to introduce a lot of new faces and of course our talented main players to […]
The Canon C100 Gets An Eyecup With Kickstarter Campaign
One big issue we all seem to have with the Canon C100 is the viewfinder. Clearly an oversight. Light gets in the viewfinder when shooting outdoors and the hard rubber feels terrible on your forehead. The good news is a new Kickstarter campaign has started to manufacture an eyecup that slips right over the viewfinder […]
Fresh From Canada My Cinevate DUZI Slider Arrived. Pre-Review
I was thrilled! The Fed Ex guy showed up and dropped of my Cinevate DUZI today! Only one problem. I had shoulder surgery and can’t play with it for several weeks. Booo! Well it’s amazing you can do with one arm so here are my first impressions of the DUZI by Cinevate and will follow […]
New Zacuto C300/C500 Z-Finder. Turns On Camera LCD Into An EVF
The new Zacuto C300/C500 Z-Finder is now available for pre-order. I was wondering when Zacuto would figure this one out. The Z-Finder includes a new innovative diopter system and improved anti-fog filters. The whole system is very well thought out and as you can see it takes a lot of little pieces to get the […]
Hack For Enabling MacBook Pro 2010 ExpressCard Slot With Mavericks 10.9
I updated my MacBook Pro mid 2010 with Mavericks and the updated OSX 10.9 disabled my express slot. I didn’t see that coming, and no update to the problem was released by Apple, so I knew I would have to find a hack. I searched for a fix but didn’t find one that I wanted […]
Building A Zacuto Recoil Rig. My Hands On Review
I’ve been on a quest to build the perfect camera rig for some time now. In fact I wrote a blog post on just that! Using several different bits and pieces to create a well balanced shoulder mounted rig. I got so close but just never had one system that absolutely worked. I basically quit […]
Blackmagic Production Camera 4K Shipping with a New Low Price
If you don’t like Mondays and you have a pre-order in for the new The Blackmagic Production Camera 4K camera I think this news will make you pretty happy today. The Blackmagic Production Camera 4K is now shipping! And at a new low price of US$2,995. Thats $1000 less than originally announced. This new low […]
Panasonic GH4 4K. What Cant It Do?
UPDATE March 10th 2014. The GH4 is now available for pre order. For full specifications click HERE Panasonic has shown the world a new amazing product. The GH4. This camera is the first mirrorless stills hybrid that seems to be able to do it all. This one is amazing camera! 4K 10bit 4:2:2 out of the […]
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