Sony has announced the new PMW-320, which fits right between the EX3 and PMW-350 in the EX lineup. The PMW-320 has a 1/2″ CMOS sensor (the same as found in the EX3), with the form factor and feature set of the PMW-350. The camera will ship in two configurations – body with no lens, or packaged with a 1/2″ Fujinon lens. This packaged lens is very similar to the EX3 lens, but with a standard 1/2″ mount. Many of our clients have asked for a shoulder mounted EX3, and this is it. The PMW-320 will be available in August of this year.
Seven years ago, Litepanels began the revolution when they introduced LED lighting to the production industry. Today, dozens of companies offer LED fixtures, but Litepanels continues to advance the technology with a new series of lights featuring fresnel lensing. There are several innovations to these lamps; check out the video to learn more.
Panasonic has announced the new AG-AF100 camcorder, the first professional micro 4/3-inch video camcorder optimized for high-definition video recording. This is an exciting development, and marks the evolution of HDSLR we have all been anticipating. The expected release date for this camcorder is somewhere towards the end of this year, so the wait is almost over. Watch my video blog to get a glimpse of this new breakthrough camera.
Sony’s just unveiled their new PVM-740 monitor. It’s a small on-board camera monitor that is the first in the industry to use OLED technology. Gary Mandle from Sony gave me the rundown on all the great features of this new screen.
When Aaton released the Penelope 2-perf/3-perf switchable 35mm camera, there was also talk that a digital back would be following for the platform. At NAB this year, Aaton is showing a working sensor prototype, as well as a design concept model of the new camera, christened the Penelope-Δ (that’s “Delta” for those not up on their Greek). It will capture “beyond 4K” in Uncompressed RAW as well as DNxHD to inexpensive DeltaPacks loaded with raided 2.5″ SSD drives. The CCD sensor was custom made for Aaton by Dalsa with a unique dual 800/100 ISO sensitivity. Penelope continues the Aaton tradition of ergonomic “Cat on the Shoulder” design excellence. Check out some of the clever features of the Penelope-Δ in this video.
When Sony first released the SRW-9000, they also revealed their future upgrade path for the camera to include a PL mounted 35mm sensor. Joseph Schimizzi, Sales Support Engineer, for Sony Electronics took a moment to speak with me about the new features of the SRW-9000PL. Watch the video to see all the new features of the SWR-9000PL.
Today Zeiss announced pricing for their new Compact Prime Series 2 lenses. With mount interchangeability between PL, EF and F, these lenses are not only more versatile, but also the price has been significantly reduced, making them even more affordable. See the new pricing information for the CP.2 lenses here. You can also place a deposit on two of the lens sets on our CineStore. Of course, to truly appreciate the lenses, you have to see them in action…
A few months ago, Zeiss approached us to do some testing of the Compact Prime lenses, and we jumped at the chance to put them through their paces. After considering all the scenarios to test them under, we decided the best way to evaluate them was in the hands of a real cinematographer. So we approached DP John Inwood and asked him if he would shoot a short film with the Compact Primes. John and I worked together and created the following short, The Bicycle. Watch and enjoy the film, and then check out the two-part Behind the Scenes interview with John.
…continue reading Testing Zeiss Compact Primes on “The Bicycle”
