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Convergent Design rolls out BIG Odyssey 7 Firmware v2015.11 update
One thing I love about the Odyssey 7 is Convergent Design is constantly hard at work making it better and at no additional charge. Now Firmware v2015.11 is available and brings a bunch of nice updates and features. A new feature that I have to see is Spot Meter? Firmware v2015.11 highlights. HD Dual-Stream Monitoring (Odyssey7Q+ […]
Metabones Firmware V0.46 update for EF-E Smart Adapter MARK IV and EF-E Speed Booster ULTRA Now Available For Download
It’s Metabones firmware update time! V0.46 looks to improve a few bugs with Sigma and Tamron lenses and also autofocus support with the a7s II and a7R II PDAF speed improvement for most lenses. I haven’t tested yet but in the past I find most of these updates don’t make autofocus any better. Lets hope […]
Is the Samsung NX1 on it’s way to being discontinued?
Andrew Reid from EOSHD broke this story and has added more info today. It looks like the Samsung NX1 is going to be discontinued in Europe. Below is a quote from Samsung. Check out the entire post on EOSHD. It’s very interesting. “We quickly adapt to market needs and demands. In Europe, we will be […]
DaVinci Resolve 12.1 Update Now Available For Download
An update for DaVinci Resolve 12 is now available. Fixes a few things and also adds some new features. Full update info is below. Looks like it now supports OS X 10.11 El Capitan too. I’m impressed with how on top Blackmagic Design is on updating the software and fixing issues. I’m getting comfortable using it […]
Sony XAVC S Round Trip Issue Workaround with Premiere Pro CC to DaVinci Resolve
I’m getting comfortable using DaVinci Resolve 12 for the most part. Color Grading is just the best and the editing portion is pretty good too but I still have to use Premiere Pro CC 2015. I’ve been using the new Sony A7s II and a7r II lately I wanted to test how well XML round […]
Does the Sony a7s II Overheat? I Put the Camera to the Test
When the a7r II came out News Shooter Editor Dan Chung took the camera out to shoot a mini-doc and during the production the camera overheated. Since then we all wondered if the a7s II would as well so I did a little test to see if it does and here is the results. It […]
Convergent Design Apollo. 4 Camera Recorder, Monitor Switcher & Player.
Those crafty folks at Convergent Design Have done it again! They keep taking the 7Q+ to heights and now they introduce the apollo. An all in one four camera Recorder, Switcher/Monitor. Apollo is scheduled for release in December 2015. Manufacturer’s list is $3995, with an SSD to USB3 adapter, a 5-pack of SSD mounting […]
You Don’t Have to Shoot Log all the Time. Right?
Lately I’ve been asking myself why do I always shoot in log mode? Yes more dynamic range is nice but in low contrast situations is it really necessary? So I decided to go for a more baked in look with the original Sony a7s for situations that don’t need to be so flat and makes post […]
The a7s II has Arrived! My First Impressions After a Couple Hours. Plus a Nice a7s I Profile
Midday today my Sony a7s II arrived and I wish I had it one day earlier since I had a shoot today and would’ve loved to use it. Before I move into the a7s II I have some good news for you a7s I users. I have a profile I’m going to share with you […]
Full Frame Leica SL has Panasonic VLOG Included. Wait..What? Could this be?
After I heard and read about the new Leica SL having 4K with VLOG from Panasonic it had me thinking. Does Panasonic have a full frame sensor and it’s in the Leica SL? It could very well be or it just has the processors from Panasonic. Now I’m not interested in the Leica SL camera really. It’s […]
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