NAB 3 Black majic releases

11:58  Black Magic News! by Michael Artsis

I told you BM probabally had a lot lurking behind that wall. Surprise!

The new products we are announcing are:

• - Blackmagic URSA 4.6K Models
• - Blackmagic URSA Viewfinder
• - Blackmagic URSA Mini
• - Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera
• - Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera
• - DaVinci Resolve 12
• - Fusion 8 Studio
• - Blackmagic Video Assist
• - Teranex Mini 12G-SDI Converters
• - ATEM Broadcast Studio 4K
• - HyperDeck Studio 12G
• - Smart Videohub 12G 40x40
• - Smart Videohub CleanSwitch 12x12
• - ATEM Talkback Converter 4K
• - UltraStudio 4K Extreme
• - DeckLink 4K Pro
  
  
   Thyat's just black magic,   there will be tons of new stuff released during the show, I'll be watching & reading as much as I can,  & hope to vcomment on the stuff that I find interesting.

NAB 2

Forgot a few things

The RED world is getting ready for a new 8K sensor "WEAPON"


Freefly (the movi people)  have a new 1st AC controller so one person fly's the camera on a movi & the other person controls the camera from a separate unit that is motion based.  Looks cool, but I suspect it's 'no cheap' as they say.   Freefly might also be announcing another movi unit,   not sure about that one.

NAB 2015 - the craziness has begun !

* NAB is National Association of Broadcasters annual show in Las Vegas & usually features a lot of new announcements for equipment & software.

The announcements have already started leaking out even thought the doors haven't even opened.

1) Black majic  has it's own 4k copter cam (possible it's own copter)

2) Black majic is announcing a mini ursa rumoured to have 4.5K for around $3000).  I was totally impressed by the full size URSA I saw at the vistek show last fall, so I 'll be watching for more about the mini version.

3) 480GB usb drives are being released http://www.photographybay.com/2015/04/13/owc-envoy-pro-mini-is-a-desktop-class-ssd-in-a-thumb-drive/  , but they are more expensive than  a hard drive (for the space they provide)

That's all for now, more to come once the  doors open.

A new pair of rebels (750D & 760D Specs)

There`s a new pair of rebels in the canon world.
The little brother 750D (T6i)  & the bigger brother 760D (T6s) and they are hoping to make rebels more prominent & bit more respected in prestige hungry world of DSLR`s.
How it will all play out is yet to be seen, but they centainly seem to be the best rebels canon has producer so far. With a new sensor, and few goodies borrowed from more up-market models I`d say this is the first significant improvement of the line since the 550D (T2i).

they are list at  henry`s for preorder with a price of  $929 for the 760D (T6s) & $849 for the 750D (T6i).  My personal feeling is that you get more than your $80 worth if you go for the 760D, but that`s just me.

Now on the specs.  I`ve used 3 different sources to try to confirm and clarify the initial set of specs I found,  so THESE ARE NOT OFFICIAL SPECS! But they are as curate as I can can find.

760D (T6s)

750D (T6i)

Enable 24.2MP CMOS sensor  DIGIC6 processor 7560-pixel RGB + IR photometry sensor (NEW) 63 zone TTL metering AF is 19 points cross type. Center F2.8 corresponding dual cross Hybrid CMOS AF III Dynamic tracking continuous shooting in live view (Servo AF in live veiw) LCD monitor 3 inches 1.04 million dots.Vari-Angle ISO100-12800 (extended with ISO25600) Max shutter speed 30 seconds 1/4000 seconds (synchro is 1/200 sec) Continuous shooting 5 frames / sec Viewfinder penta mirror. Field of view 95%, magnification 0.82 times, the eye point 19 mm Built-in guide number 12 flash Video full HD 30 fps Horizontal level Top LCD panel Dial on the back Intelligent Viewfinder Wi-Fi & NFC Remote operation by smartphone tablet Creative mode including the HDR movie Battery LP-E17 Size 131.9 x 100.9 X77.8Mm Weight 565g (CIPA standard). 520g (body only)

Enable 24.2MP CMOS sensor DIGIC6 processor 7560 pixel RGB-IR photometry sensor (NEW) 63 zone TTL metering AF is 19 points cross type Center F2.8 corresponding dual cross New hybrid CMOS AF III N/A LCD monitor 3 inches 1.04 million dots Vari-Angle ISO100-12800 (extended with 25600) Shutter speed is 30 seconds 1/4000 seconds (Synchro 1/200 sec) Continuous shooting 5 frames / sec Viewfinder penta mirror. Field of view 95%, magnification 0.82 X, the eye point 19 mm Built-in guide number 12 flash Video full HD 30 fps N/A N/A N/A N/A Wi-Fi & NFC Remote operation by smartphone tablet N/A Battery LP-E17 Size 131.9 x 100.7 x 77.8Mm Weight 555g (CPA criteria). 510g (body only)

The specs have a lot of good things to say, but I`d still like to see some examples of what can be shot on production models.

Link of The Day - Canon Announcement Friday

The word is that there will be a big canon announcement Friday February 6th.
the announcement is said to include:
2 new versions of the 5Dmkiii with a 50 MP sensor & other goodies

a new wide 11-24mm f4 L lens

their newest mirrorless camera the M3
a bunch of powershots

            and
something more in my price/interest range2 new rebels the 750D & 760D with:
24 Mp sensor, new processor, 5 FPS, & higher ISO range, dual pixel auto focus & more.

I haven't sifted through the differences, but the 1st thing that jumped out was 760D has a top LCD screen and wheel on the back (just like like the big kids have).

No word yet on prices or when they will hit the shelves.

For more details here's where I got the info http://www.canonrumors.com/2015/02/the-new-canon-products-coming-february-6-2015/#more-18540

What will canon do in 2014?

What will canon do in 2014?

Here's my predictions for what canon will release in 2014 & when.  Maybe predictio is not the right word, more like a possible & wishful accumulation of rumours.


MARCH -APRIL
An entery level body (rebel)
Maybe T6i? What ever it's called it's un likely to be mirroless. Lots of people abelieve mirrorless is the future, but canon has sworn off  mirrorless in north america. They have already said m2 is not going to North America, they could still announce realase dates in march and leave North america to choose from the 5 current flavours of sonsumer APS-C bodies avalable (yes I know two have been discountinued)


APRIL
There is supposed to be cinema EOS announcement @NAB in April. Possibly a new body (with 4k?)or maybe dual pixel upgades for more miodels and/or dates the upgrades will be released.

Heres an intersting thought. Canon could release a 4k aps-c body for around 1000-1200, heck eventhrow in dual pixel AF, to give them something like the GH4 that is making headlines.
That would be cool.
That is almost definately NOT happening.


AUGUST
7Dmkiii or Replacement with a new name.
The rumours are saying this will be released in Germany at Photokina.
Hey, why not there where spec lists for the 7mkii almost since the original hit the shelves.
There are many spec lists but most agree on 24mp sensor, dual pixel AF, good weather sealing, and other 'advanced video features' which no one ever seems to explain.  Predicting when the 7mkii will eb realsed and what it will be like has become a bit of an anual tradition, eventually canon will realse it (or replacement) and Someone will be right about the date.

Well those are my musings on what canon might be up to this year or at least the first half of it.

*Note: I didn't mention lenses as I really don't follow lens annoucements that much.

Time for a Happy Dance!

Happy Dance!

(As mentioned recently) I've been making an effort to get more eyes on my photos & it seems to be working.  I've had very nearly 1000 views on flickr in the last 3days, a well as more faves & comments than usual.
 
These may not be earth shattering numbers, but I'm pretty happy with them.

The next job is to get some more traffic to my video content. This can be a bit more difficult. Watching a video is more of a commitment than checking out a few pics.

I hope to get a bit video traffic when I release a new project next week.

The plan is to have a trailer out my Monday in all the usual places.

www.flickr.com/photos/66888488@N02/
www.redbubble.com/people/rumimume
www.youtube.com/rumimume
www.vimeo.com/rumimume
www.rumimume.blogspot.com

Link of The Day - Flickr

Finally started adding some more stuff to flickr.

Here's my Flickr Stream

Link of The Day - New pics

I found some Photos from a few years ago I had intended to post  but they never made it anywhere.

So I put them up, there might be some more going up in the next week.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/66888488@N02/

Link of The Day - Animated Gifs or Cinamagraph

Remember animated gifs?  Apparently they're cool again, but now the're try to go up-market, so they need a cool hipster name "Cinemagraph".

Honestly, I like the idea, I can see it being useful and I'm sure it will be over-used until we're all sick it.

Until then why not enjoy them, and even try making a few. I think the hardest part to making a GOOD one is finding the right subject with just the right amount of motion.


To learn more about them go Here

To learn how to make one go here

Link of The Day - New Video

Here's a link to the video i just finished for Fort Erie Race Track.

It is going to be used as the oning of their Pre-Race Show

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koPNM-J0II8