Thoughts on the Canon 8-15mm f4 L

Last week I wrote some of my thoughts on the new Canon EOS 60D and compared it to the already popular 7D.  This week I’m going to take a look at some of the lenses that Canon announced on the same day as the 60D.  Personally I can’t remember a day when Canon has announced so many new products all in one day, and some of the new lenses they introduced are worth taking a look at.  First up, the 8-15mm fisheye zoom.

Really Right Stuff BH-40 ballhead review

A solid ballhead is something that every good photographer should have in their kit.  Just like buying a tripod, if you buy the right one it will last a lifetime because unlike today’s cameras and lenses, technology of modern ballheads is relatively simple and changes very little.  Instead it all comes down to manufacturing quality and machining accuracy to produce a perfect, solid platform for your camera. 

Canon 60D Vs 7D

Browsing some websites and forums this morning I noticed a lot of discussion about the new Canon 60D and how it compares with the 7D.  I can understand this, at first glance it might seem like the 60D has made the 7D somewhat obsolete but that really is not the case.  A closer look at the specs reveals a camera that more carefully fits into the “advanced amateur” category than previous XXD line cameras because of course the 7D did not exist when the 50D was released.  The camera that is best for you will depend partly on your budget (there is a $400 price difference) but also partly on your intended shooting medium. … more »

Redrock Micro Unveils Redrock|ops HDSLR Support

One of the highlights of attending Hurlbut Visuals HDSLR Bootcamp was getting a sneak peek at some new and exciting camera support gear by the sponsors.  One such treat was Redrock Micro’s new line of camera support gear, Redrock|ops.

PhotoCine, What to Expect

Since this is my first post at the newly formed HDSLR Coalition, I think I’ll tell you a bit about where I’m coming from and where I’ll be taking you as a reader.  The term PhotoCine is a combination of Photo from photography and Cine from cinematography.  You can tell from my bio that I have a strong photographic background and am more than a little comfortable working in the digital realm.  I’m also comfortable on movie and television sets and have known and/or worked with some really talented people in Hollywood. 

So… You ‘Vant to Make Movies

Photographers are becoming video producers. Young men and women and becoming politicians, doctors, teachers and more. Sports greats are becoming business professionals. Actors are becoming criminals. Criminals are becoming philosophers. Fast food is becoming healthy (well… it could happen). The Internet is simply becoming. The more we are merging life’s styles and tools into a blob of multi-tasking multi-platform one “click does it all” methodologies - the more we are opening the doors to a world divided. What does it all mean? I don’t know, but that last sentence was fun to write. Online writers are becoming the media, the educators,… more »

Canon 5D: How much dynamic range does it have, really?

The Canon 5D does a remarkable job of making HD images, considering that it was originally never intended to do so. So how much dynamic range can it really capture? Thanks to the DSC 102db (17-stop) latitude chart, we now have an objective answer.

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VFGadgets Launches DSLR SwissCage Kit

TORONTO, ONTARIO, August 30, 2010—VFGadgets.com has introduced The DSLR SwissCage Kit from Upgrade Innovations as a best-of-breed solution to securely support the whole camera and lens configuration for professionals using DSLRs in video production. It’s designed to be as equally useful for extreme rigging as it is for studio work.

A Web Visitor Writes. I am starting out in professional photography…

This article is the first in a series of five that will provide informative and (likely) heavily opinionated suggestions on how to succeed in photography. I received an email through one of my websites. The web visitor asked: “I am starting out in professional photography and admire your work. I was wondering if you had any advice.” I’ve taught photography to many including nine-year old (underprivileged) children. BTW: they make the best students of the art and I’ll talk about that more in future articles. Narrowing “it” down to a list of 10 or more things you’d want to do to succeed in photography was a fun challenge for me.… more »

Shane Hurlbut’s HDSLR Revolution

When I called Shane Hurlbut, he was just returning from a shoot with the US Marine Corps in North Carolina. Shane is one of the most visible and vocal proponents of using the HDSLR for cinematic applications. From the first time Shane held the 5D Mark II, he instinctively knew the technology would not only change the film industry, but the world as well.

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