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Sony Promises to Fix Image Issues with FS5 in February Firmware Update

Sony Promises to Fix Image Issues with FS5 in February Firmware Update

January 27, 20161 Comment

“Sony has investigated the PXW-FS5 image artifact issues reported by users. Our engineers have been able to duplicate these issues and identify their root cause. Sony plans to provide a firmware update. Our goal is to issue this revised firmware toward February/end.  To ensure that users achieve the best results from the FS5, Sony is […]

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Sony FS7 Firmware 3.0 Released with some Nice Updates and Fixes

Sony FS7 Firmware 3.0 Released with some Nice Updates and Fixes

January 26, 20160 Comments

It’s arrived! Firmware 3.0 for the Sony FS7 can be found here. So whats in the Sony FS7 3.0 update? Lets break it down. At this time I haven’t had the chance to update my FS7 so my comments for now are only preliminary on each function. I’ll update later today and revise the post. […]

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Aputure EZ Box, Veydra Mini Primes and FCPX. A Crazy Review of them ALL!

Aputure EZ Box, Veydra Mini Primes and FCPX. A Crazy Review of them ALL!

January 25, 20165 Comments

  This is going to be an odd review. I decided to not only do a review of the new Aputure EZ Box but give you some first impressions of the Veydra Mini Primes and editing my first review with FCPX. Veydra Mini Primes in E-Mount I just received a set of Veydra Mini Primes […]

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Aputure Release “Array Trans” 60ghz Wireless Video System

Aputure Release “Array Trans” 60ghz Wireless Video System

January 22, 20163 Comments

Yes Aputure is at it again with another new product release for the budget filmmaker. The new Array Trans Wireless Video System. ($599) It’s a 60ghz RF signal with millimeter waves as opposed to a standard 5.4ghz RF signal. Some advantages are: – Zero Latency Transmission – Uncompressed and Lossless Image Transfer – Supports 1080p 60HZ signal […]

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Panasonic Teases a New “Mobile Cinema” Varicam Release

Panasonic Teases a New “Mobile Cinema” Varicam Release

January 22, 20160 Comments

It’s beginning to look a lot like NAB 2016 time! “Mobile cinema acquisition is about to change… forever. Join us for the unveiling of the newest addition to the Panasonic VariCam lineup of cinema cameras.” Panasonic has some news about a new “mobile cinema camera” on February 10th. If you want to fund out first […]

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Save $500 on The Odyssey7Q+ Plus get a FREE 256GB SSD

Save $500 on The Odyssey7Q+ Plus get a FREE 256GB SSD

January 19, 20160 Comments

If you’ve been wanting to get a 7Q+ for a while now might be a great time! The Convergent Design Odyssey7Q+ for a limited time is $500 off bringing the total to $1759. plus comes with a one FREE 256GB SSD drive. The sale starts today January 19th. I love my 7Q+. It’s a great […]

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Just How Much Does That New Hard Drive Actually Cost Per Terabyte?

Just How Much Does That New Hard Drive Actually Cost Per Terabyte?

January 14, 20160 Comments

Hard drives are getting cheaper per terabyte or per gig every year, but figuring out what the sweet spot is for value can be confusing when looking at the 2 terabyte or 6TB options. Here is how you know exactly what capacity is the best deal. The cost per Terabytes is simply calculated by dividing the […]

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Lexar Media On Sale. Including the expensive XQD 2.0 for the Sony FS7

Lexar Media On Sale. Including the expensive XQD 2.0 for the Sony FS7

January 10, 20160 Comments

Adorama has a NICE SALE on Lexar media cards. Click the link for all the available media cards that are discounted. Even the Lexar 64GB Professional 1400x XQD 2.0 Memory Card, Up to 210MB/s Read Speed and Up to 80MB/s Write Speed Are on sale for $119.95 with FREE shipping. Thats $20 (14%) off. Please signup for my […]

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My First Promo Shoot with the Sony FS7

My First Promo Shoot with the Sony FS7

December 29, 20152 Comments

This is basically my first promo I shot with the Sony FS7. It’s a simple little :15 second spot and it actually took a whole 30 minutes to shoot. We had some fun keeping it light. Our news promos are generally not quirky. Those days are long gone and I have to admit I kind […]

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An Insightful Interview with Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki Talks Sony E Mount.

An Insightful Interview with Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki Talks Sony E Mount.

December 24, 20150 Comments

This interview is very insightful with Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki. I didn’t know Sigma is a privately held company. He also talks about Sony E Mount. Unfortunately no clear plan was laid out but I guess they don’t like talking about future plans. I sure would like to get my 18-35 and 50mm ART lenses remounted […]

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