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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
FilmConvert Release GH4 V-LogL Profile. How Well Does it Work?
Panasonic didn’t release a LUT for the GH4 and V-LOGL. Unfortunately they recommend using the VariCam version and I found it to be less than perfect. Now on the other hand if you have FilmConvert you need to download the I was waiting for this and if you have a GH4 with V-LOGL you want […]
Real World Sony a7s mkII Samples Plus Shipping Starts this Week
Here are three new Sony a7s II videos shot by Mark Galer. I like the look of the 4K image. Has lots of detail on small objects. These cameras are getting insanely good. Check out the cruise ship and the rails on the deck. No moire just pure detail. Some banding but that should be […]
Sony Takes the Point & Shoot DSC-RX1R II to a New Level with 42MP Sensor from A7r II
The original RX1 R was a pretty amazing camera and now Sony decided to take it to the next level by adding the sensor form the a7r II. The pocket sized camera has a Full-frame 42.4-megapixel Exmor R back-illuminated CMOS sensor and BIONZ X processor with a fixed Zeiss Sonnar T* 35mm f/2 lens. Perfect for […]
How does the new Red Raven stack up to other 4K cameras? A Price Comparison.
This morning Jarred Land the RED Camera leader spilled the beans on the new RED Raven camera. The official release was supposed to be this Friday but I guess he couldn’t wait. What we do know is the fixed Canon EF mount Raven brain will cost $5950 but thats it. No official specs yet but […]
Aputure Light Storm Ls 1s High Output LED Light at a Bargain Price. Hands on Review
At NAB 2015 I went to visit the Aputure booth and was blown away by how many cool products they have in the works. The DEC wireless adapter and new monitor just to name a few, but the new high output LED lights really stand out. I’ve been using Aputure lights for the last year […]
Sony Adds Uncompressed 14-bit RAW Still Image Capture for New Cameras!
This is big news for RAW shooters. If the new a7R II wants to be a pro camera it needed to have true RAW and now it will but not today. The a7s II will have it when it ships in October then followed by a firmware update for the a7R II. I wish the A7s could […]
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