Monthly Archives: November 2012

So here’s the offical list pricing for the F5 and F55. Looks very attractive indeed. Some dealers are already listing the F5 body for just a little under £10.5K GBP + VAT and the F55 for around £18K + VAT.The … Continue reading →

So, first of all what is Par-Focal? Well it’s the ability of a zoom lens to maintain the same focus point throughout the zoom range. In other words as you zoom in and out there is no focus shift. Most … Continue reading →

Sony have just released a firmware update for the PMW-200. Click Here for a download link. One of the key features of this update is the ability to automatically adjust the cameras back focus. This will be great news for … Continue reading →

Here’s a little compilation of some clips from my recent trip to Iceland. All shot with the Sony FS700 using the 18-200mm kit lens. The slow motion clips were all done at 240fps. I’ve done a small amount of grading, … Continue reading →

Don’t forget folks that I an running a workshops at AbelCine in New York next week on Gamma curves, log and raw camera setups and workflows as well a workshop with Den Lennie on working with Sony’s large sensor cameras, … Continue reading →

Looks like someone made a bit of a mistake and released the Japanese Yen prices for the F5, F55 and it’s accessories. The web page with the prices is here: http://www.sony.co.jp/SonyInfo/News/Press/201211/12-165/ A rough conversion of the prices gives us the following: … Continue reading →

I am running a short film competition for factual films with some great prizes. Inspired by the BBC’s acclaimed “Horizon” strand, this contest is for anyone with a passion for telling a true story using a good narrative, accompanied by … Continue reading →

XDCAM-User passed a new milestone last month with record breaking traffic levels. In October the site took an average 50,000 hits per day from just under 3,000 visits a day. Over the course of the month the site had 1.5 … Continue reading →

I was just looking at this picture of the F55 on a shoot in the UK: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151090404582014&set=a.10151090404447014.428761.280123382013&type=1&theater I noticed the camera was being powered by two VL-175 batteries, that’s two 175Wh batts! Seamed a bit overkill to me, it may … Continue reading →