
The Canon C100 was used to shoot the docu-short PULSE, which profiles the making of the BioBeats app, a new technology that utilizes cameras to generate custom music based on a human heart rate. The short was directed by Patrick Moreau of stillmotion. Aside from showing off the footage of the C100, it’s a well-told story that’s worth a few minutes of your time.
Check it out below.

Zacuto has unveiled a new line of cine rigs for the Blackmagic Cinema Camera. The new rigs are available in a variety of configurations – from run & gun to counterbalanced shoulder rigs, as well as fully kitted tripod rigs.
There’s a great rundown of the new rigs in the video below from Zacuto.
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RED has announced the Epic-M Monochrome cinema camera, a black & white camera that runs $42,000 for the body only. [click to continue…]

The Rokinon 35mm T.15 version of the recently-covered Samyang cine lenses are now in stock at B&H Photo for Canon, Nikon and Sony Alpha mounts. All versions currently run $549 and feature a geared focus and aperture control ring.
Check them all out here at B&H.

A tipster recently sent me word that the Canon 5D Mark II would remain in Canon’s lineup in the near future. However, another new DSLR model would be released soon (instead of a 5D Mark III) and would be a step-up from the 5D Mark II. [click to continue…]