http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php en dan@prophotocoalition.com Copyright 2012 2012-04-21T03:15:48+00:00 http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/dcarr/story/post_nab_hdslr_wrap_up/ http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/dcarr/story/post_nab_hdslr_wrap_up/#When:03:15:48Z The National Association of Broadcasters show has just wrapped up in Las Vegas and I was down there for a few days to check out some of the new gear.  I’ll be covering some products in more detail in the near future but we’ll start off with a wrap up of some of the coolest new HDSLR gear coming to market this spring and summer. DSLR, GentryMedia, HDSLR Coalition, News, Products, Cameras, Hardware, Lenses, Lighting 2012-04-21T03:15:48+00:00 http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/dcarr/story/canon_announces_the_eos-1d_c_-_packs_4k_video_into_the_eos-1d_x/ http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/dcarr/story/canon_announces_the_eos-1d_c_-_packs_4k_video_into_the_eos-1d_x/#When:17:48:22Z With just a few days until NAB 2012 Canon have unveiled two new additions to their Cinema EOS lineup.  You can read all about the C500, their new cinema camera, over on our sister site PVC but here on PPC I want to talk a little bit more about the new EOS-1D C which I think is safe to say is now Canon’s flagship HDSLR.  Combining all the photographic features of the previously announced EOS-1D X, but now adding 4k video recording as well, Canon have produced something unique. DSLR, GentryMedia, ProVideo Coalition, News, Products, Cameras, Hardware 2012-04-12T17:48:22+00:00 http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/dcarr/story/initial_thoughts_on_the_canon_600ex_rt_st-e3_radio_transmitter/ http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/dcarr/story/initial_thoughts_on_the_canon_600ex_rt_st-e3_radio_transmitter/#When:03:12:43Z I’ve just taken delivery of Canon’s new top of the line strobe, the 600EX RT as well as the new ST-E3 radio transmitter.  This is the first time Canon has offered a radio trigger system so I have run through some of my first out of the box impressions. DSLR, Products, Hardware, Lighting 2012-04-04T03:12:43+00:00 http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/dcarr/story/nikon_launches_the_36mp_d800/ http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/dcarr/story/nikon_launches_the_36mp_d800/#When:08:06:21Z Nikon has unveiled the new D800 today which features a 36MP full frame sensor along with all of the video function improvements we saw on the D4.  In an interesting twist, Nikon will also be offering a D800E which is identical except for the omission of the anti-aliasing filter.  This should provide increased sharpness in that variation, but at the expense of possible aliasing on patterned subjects.  With the enormous processing power needed to deal with a 36MP image it comes as no surprise that the D800 is capable of a lower fps burst than it’s predecessor. 4fps in FX mode and 6fps in DX mode.  It’s somewhat puzzling to see that they have also opted to go for two different flash card mediums and notably excluded the XQD format that was introduced in the D4. News, Products, Cameras 2012-02-07T08:06:21+00:00 http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/dcarr/story/canon_launches_three_new_lenses/ http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/dcarr/story/canon_launches_three_new_lenses/#When:07:48:54Z The long awaited replacement to the Canon 24-70 f2.8 L workhorse has finally been unveiled alongside two unique new prime lenses.  The new Canon 24-70 f2.8 L II is 10mm shorter than it’s predecessor as well as 150g lighter which will make a lot of people happy until they hear the suggested price of $2300!  Canon also launched two new primes which are the first wide angle primes in the world to feature Image Stabilization.  A 24mm f2.8 IS and a 28mm f2.8 IS.  Both lenses appear to be very compact and will likely offer usable low shutter speeds which previously were only possible with a much larger aperture wide angle lens like a 24mm f1.4, but for half the size and half the cost. Market Served, Travel, News, Products, Lenses 2012-02-07T07:48:54+00:00 http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/dcarr/story/combined_photo_mechanic_lightroom_workflow_video/ http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/dcarr/story/combined_photo_mechanic_lightroom_workflow_video/#When:06:45:17Z I’ve posted a detailed video about what makes Photo Mechanic a must have program for many journalists and sports photographers before. But many people also like the easy adjustment tools of Adobe Lightroom. This video walks you through how to setup a workflow that incorporates the best of both of these programs. Products, Photoshop, Software 2012-01-29T06:45:17+00:00 http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/dcarr/story/hands_on_with_the_canon_g1_x/ http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/dcarr/story/hands_on_with_the_canon_g1_x/#When:07:02:28Z Canon surprised many people with the introduction of this camera last week.  A large (1.5′) sensor camera with a fixed zoom lens is a unique product in the marketplace and I can see it being a popular solution with their target audience being people who already have a pro DSLR.  At CES this week in Las Vegas I was able to get my hands on a G1 X and also to have a quick chat with Canon representative Ben Thomas about the camera. For full press release info and all the official photos head on over here.  For my first impressions please read on. Products, Cameras 2012-01-17T07:02:28+00:00 http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/dcarr/story/nikon_at_ces_with_the_new_d4/ http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/dcarr/story/nikon_at_ces_with_the_new_d4/#When:18:56:51Z At the beginning of January Nikon launched their new flagship pro camera, the D4.    At CES in Las Vegas Nikon had a predictably large presence with the D4 and various other cameras with a strong push towards DSLR video production as well.  I was able to get some hands on time with the D4 to check out some of the new features. Products, Cameras, Hardware 2012-01-15T18:56:51+00:00 http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/dcarr/story/a_look_at_jvcs_new_4k_camera_and_the_future_larger_sensor_interchangeable_l/ http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/dcarr/story/a_look_at_jvcs_new_4k_camera_and_the_future_larger_sensor_interchangeable_l/#When:08:14:47Z At CES JVC officially launched the GY-HMQ10 which is said to be the world’s first handheld 4K camera.  A walk through the JVC booth also yielded a further surprise though, tucked away in a corner, behind glass was another 4K camera but this one had a Nikon F-Mount.  This is the first time the camera has been shown in public and whilst it’s very much a work in progress , the interchangeable lenses and larger sensor than the HMQ10 make this look like a very interesting proposition with a possible price point of $10,000.  I took a few minutes to talk with Craig Yanagi from JVC about both of these cameras. GentryMedia, ProVideo Coalition, Interviews, Products, Cameras, Hardware 2012-01-12T08:14:47+00:00 http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/dcarr/story/hands_on_impressions_of_the_fuji_x-pro_1/ http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/dcarr/story/hands_on_impressions_of_the_fuji_x-pro_1/#When:13:00:18Z Here at CES Fujifilm launched what is set to be one of the hottest cameras of 2012, the X-Pro 1.  All the specs and press release can be found on yesterdays posting but today I was able to get my hand on one for the first time. Market Served, Travel, News, Products, Cameras, Hardware 2012-01-11T13:00:18+00:00