Monthly Archives: October 2012

So here they are the new F5 and F55 cameras as well as the ASX-R5 raw recorder and a new 100 Mb/s XAVC codec. On top of that there is also a completely new range of 6 PL mount lenses … Continue reading →

My video camera operators are unfamiliar with contrast ratios, mid grey and white cards. With older restricted dynamic range video cameras you simply looked in the viewfinder and if the picture looked right, then it was right. Simples. But now … Continue reading →

I’ve had one of Samyang’s 14mm f2.8 photo lenses for some time and it really is a fantastic lens. It’s one of my favourites for shooting the Northern Lights as it nice and wide and pretty fast for such a … Continue reading →

This is some footage I shot in Hong Kong using a production PMW-200. The pictures are not graded but I did use a picture profile to get the vivid colours and deep blacks. The night shots were done with between … Continue reading →

This is the video review I did of the EA50:  

Finally my Sony Action Cam arrived. I purchased the WiFi version so I can monitor the pictures on my iPhone or iPad when setting it up or maybe when using it as an impromptu pole-cam on the end of a … Continue reading →

Movember is almost upon us. Whether you choose to grow a moustache in support of prostate and testicular cancer research or not, all that really counts is raising awareness of this these terrible cancers that affects 1 in 6 men. … Continue reading →

Wow! I recently sent out the first ever site wide email to registered users of the forum. It’s an ad for some workshops I’m running. I put a lot of free time and effort into the blog and website. I … Continue reading →

The New F is more than just rumour. It actually exists and Sony will not only be sending out a press release on the 30th of October but also holding events where “it” will be guest of honour. I wish … Continue reading →

I have not tried this but have been sent some information from one of my Sony contacts (this is not endorsed by Sony). It appears to be a very similar adapter to the metabones adapter but with the addition of … Continue reading →