Some Things I Know About Lenses
I don’t know a ton about lenses. I’ve always focused on cameras and film technology, but I’m slowly building a library of information in my head—partially from what I’ve learned…
Gamma Curves and Exposure: Looks Can Be Deceiving
Several people commented that the base flesh tone exposures in my CineGear presentation looked “dark.” I did a little research and I think I know what’s going on… Not long…
First Look at the Letus Helix
All images and text on this page are the exclusive copyright of the author, Zeb Beadle, and are published here with his kind permission. At NAB this year I walked…
NAB Show Reports
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JVC NAB09 Booth Debrief
This year I observed most of the NAB show from a fixed position at the JVC booth. I had been asked by JVC to answer questions and demonstrate the new…
NAB2009 Stabilizer Wrap-Up
While a lot of buzz at this year’s NAB was focused on 5DMkII’s on exotic shoulder mounts, LED lighting and anything to do with 3D, not much buzz was left…
Vinten Vision 3 AS Tripod (1 of 4)
During NAB, April 18 – 23, Las Vegas, Nevada, Vinten will be announcing their new Vision “x” AS range of video pan & tilt heads. The Vision “x” AS range…
Vinten Vision 3 AS Tripod (2 of 4)
Part Two: The “Perfect Balance” System. A bit of a misnomer as it’s really a “perfect counterbalance” system, but let’s not quibble. Before launching into this, a slight recap on…
Vinten Vision 3 AS Tripod (3 of 4)
Let’s observe the Vinten Vision 3 AS in action. Tripod Mounting / Head Levelling The tripod mount is classic Vinten, with the usual three lobed handle on the bowl clamp…
Vinten Vision 3 AS Tripod (4 of 4)
And the bottom line is…. I won’t beat about the bush. I love this head. In use, the Vision 3 AS is even more flawlessly smooth than it’s predecessor, and…
Vinten Vision 3 AS Tripod (1 of 4)
During NAB, April 18 – 23, Las Vegas, Nevada, Vinten will be announcing their new Vision “x” AS range of video pan & tilt heads. The Vision “x” AS range…
Looking at Sony Vegas Pro 9.0
NAB is often the launching point of many new products and this year is no different.At NAB2009, Sony brings a new version of Vegas to the table adding many new…
Inside the JVC GY-HM700 Menu system
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JVC ProHD GY-HM700 An In-Depth First Look
JVC Professional Products has finally unveiled the highly anticipated GY-HM700, its first shoulder-mounted solid-state ProHD camcorder and “big brother” to the recently announced GY-HM100. This camcorder represents a first in…
JVC ProHD GY-HM100 Sneak Peek
I was one of the fortunate few last week who were invited to play with JVC’s new handheld camcorder, the ProHD GY-HM100. In a nutshell it is a small, lightweight…
Sony HVR-Z7U Focus and Low Light Shooting Tips
This article comes from a discussion thread on the DV Info Net community message boards. After using the Sony Z7U for a few months now, doing some testing as well…