Olympus OM-D 5 Axis Image Stabilization Helps Photographer With Tremors

I’ve been keeping an eye on the new Olympus OM-D E-M5 since it was announced. The smaller form factor, weatherized body with 5 axis image stabilization and pocketable M43 sized lenses makes a very exciting package. Their 5 axis image stabilization is really raising the bar. This technology has allowed a photographer with a palsy or tremor to overcome his physical limitations to shoot sharp photos and smooth video. It’s great how technology can improve peoples lives. … Continue Reading

2 New Canon 4K Cameras EOS-1D C and C500

Today Canon officially announced two new 4K cameras, the C500 and the EOS-1D C. Both shoot 4K digital video with the C500 utilizing the cinema form factor and ergonomics of the C300 and the EOS-1D C in HDSLR form factor. I have to say that when I saw the 1D C HDSLR at the C300 Paramount event I thought it was magic pixel dust that wouldn’t be released for a while. I’m really surprised that this is coming out so soon and at the same time as the 1Dx and 5D MarkIII. Between these cameras and the new zoom cinema lenses, Canon is really keeping the candle burning at both ends at their factories and R&D labs.

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Arri DSLR Accessories

Our friend and co-author Snehal Patel, has a new video out for Arri DSLR accessories. I especially like the way he locked the lens down tight with an extra zip gear. Check it out.
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Photographer Talks about LED Lighting and Adding Video To His Toolbox

Austin based Photographer Kirk Tuck has a pretty successful blog that I check in on every now and then. I like his conversational writing style and his pragmatic approach to photography. He has a new book out about using LED lights that sparked my interest. I’ve started paying a lot of attention to the new breed of LED’s that are currently hitting the market like the new Foton from PRG. The original crop of LED lights used off the shelf LEDs that were designed to glow in an instrument panel which didn’t need to throw light any real distance. This new crop of LEDs are designed for projecting light in pleasing patterns specifically for photo and video purposes. The market is maturing and even Chimera is making a soft box for LED light banks. For more info there’s a good article about LEDs over at HDVideoPro if you want to see what’s new.

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Olympus Heats Up Micro Four Thirds with OMD-E5

It might be a hard time to make a living as a photographer but it’s the best time to be a camera gear junkie. Seriously, this feels like the renaissance of digital camera development with new and amazing cameras coming out every month. I’ve been a big fan of Micro Four Thirds and was using a Panasonic GF-1 as a carry camera. I sold it to buy a Panasonic GX1 but then was lured over to the Sony NEX-7 which isn’t shipping yet.

Now we have the Olympus OMD-E5. Until now, the Panasonic GH-2 was the only DSLR like M4/3 camera and a lot of people swear by it. The Olympus OMD-E5 is heating up the high end of the M4/3 line up with a rugged professional build that is water and dust resistant with some really cool features that’s … Continue Reading

Nikon D800 Announced

Yesterday the Nikon D800 was officially announced and it’s pretty much what was expected. That’s not to say that a 36 megapixel camera is run of the mill, it’s just that a lot of info was leaked early and production was slowed down by the floods in Thailand. The ISO range seems less than exciting after the Nikon D4 announcement but it’s right in the ballpark for sub $3000 cameras. If you want extended ISO ranges you will have to pony up another $3 or $4 grand for the “pro” models of Nikons and Canons. … Continue Reading