Well, Canon just stirred the pot. Engadget received the above invitation for an announcement of something big from Canon on November 3, 2011. The prominent display of the Hollywood location leads to the obvious suggestion that Canon is finally set to premiere its serious, large-sensor video camera. [click to continue…]
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The above video does a nice job of summarizing the state of RED and what filmmakers like James Cameron and Peter Jackson are doing with the technology, along with their push toward a cinematic standard frame rate of 48 frames per second. You also get some nice behind-the-scenes at RED Studios.
[via The Daily]
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Canon announced the PowerShot S100 and SX40 HS today, both of which feature a new DIGIC 5 image processor. The S100 serves as a replacement for the S95, while the SX40 HS replaces the SX30 IS. [click to continue…]
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Amazon has posted the extended Nikon DSLR and lens combo instant rebates, which are valid through October 1.
Deals include up to $250 off when purchasing lenses with the Nikon D7000, D5100, D3100, D3000 and D90. Complete details and rebate codes are here on Amazon.com.
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Ricoh has unveiled its GR Digital IV, which features a 10MP and a 28mm f/1.9 fixed lens. The Ricoh GR Digital IV adds sensor-shift image stabilization over its predecessor, the GR Digital III.
Additional features include a 3-inch 1.23 million dot resolution LCD, an improved image processor and quicker autofocus. A special edition, white model will be available in a total of 10,000 units.
No word yet on price or release dates. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details and images below. [click to continue…]
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Last year, Canon showed off an 8-inch CMOS sensor, which was roughly 40-times the size of the 5D Mark II sensor. We were all summarily impressed; however, Canon has gone off and put this massive sensor into a telescope.
What’s more is that they are recording video at 60fps using this massive sensor, which works swimmingly well in the low-light scenes of space. (I think everyone’s wishlist for the 5D Mark III just went up a couple levels of intensity.)
For all of the amazing details, the below press release is a must read. [click to continue…]
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