Think about this: everyone and his dog can now afford a 35mm look camera. What’s more, everyone is now editing. Many have a photoshop background so I tend to see a lot of wonderfully massaged footage, but really we’re now spoilt for editors. While many edit their own material I suspect very few would put their hands up to go and cut for a demanding corporate client. Particularly when it comes to what we...Read More
Here is a Quick Take Review of all of the HDMI EVF’s (Electronic View Finders) currently on the market as of Summer, 2011. We tested the Cineroid EVF, the SmallHD DP4 EVF and the Zacuto Z-Finder EVF Flip. I would liken an EVF system to a ladder. It let’s me get where I need to be, to do my job. I am not very concerned with all of the added features. I only want...Read More
Here is a Quick Take BTS of our EVF Review. I threw this up to show them all side by side. My first thoughts are this: The SmallHD DP4 is an on-camera monitor at heart and an EVF second. The Zacuto has it’s roots as an EVF first and a small on-camera monitor second. The Cineroid is just an EVF. We have all of the HDMI EVF’s currently on the market and will...Read More
Here was the intended “Quick Take” on the SmallHD DP4 EVF. I started doing these Quick Take videos to give my viewers a hands on look at some of the newer products on the market. They are only intended to show not so much to tell. I would hope that you will do your own research and find what works best for your specific needs. However this EVF thing has evolved into a much...Read More
Switronix announced a new power cable for the Panasonic GH2. The XP-DSLR-GH2 adapter cable enables the use of P-Tap batteries with the GH2 camera. Finally a solution to the short battery life that is inherent with the smaller GH2 camera. There was no mention of price just yet. Here is the press release from Swtronix. (July 27, 2011) – Long Island, NY – Announcing the XP-DSLR-GH2, the newest addition the Switronix’s line of versatile...Read More
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