Cameras

Canon Announces New EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera

Thu, 04/09/2015 - 11:32 -- Nick Dager

Canon has introduced the EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera for cinema, documentary, event and commercial videography. As the latest addition to the Canon Cinema EOS line of professional cameras, the EOS C300 Mark II features evolutionary updates including a new 8.85 Megapixel Super 35mm Cinema CMOS Sensor, new Dual DIGIC DV 5 Processors and a new Canon XF-AVC Codec that allows 10-bit 4:2:2 4K image data to be recorded internally, and an expanded dynamic range of up to 15 stops.

Arri Introduces Alexa SXT Cameras

Wed, 03/18/2015 - 11:57 -- Nick Dager

Arri has introduced Alexa SXT (Super Xtended Technology) cameras, which the company says represent the next exciting step in the continuing evolution of the Alexa family. Retaining foundation on which Alexa is built, Alexa SXT cameras additionally offer ProRes 4K recording, improved image quality, powerful color management and three fully independent HD-SDI outputs.

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Van de Sande Shoots Evil Men Pilot with Varicam 35 4K

Tue, 03/03/2015 - 11:31 -- Nick Dager

Award-winning cinematographer Theo Van de Sande, ASC recently completed his second pilot, CBS’s Evil Men He shot it with Panasonic’s new VariCam 35 4K camera/recorder, which Van de Sande calls “the first 4K offering I feel comfortable with, an absolutely modern camera with tremendous scope, an embracing image, and whose dual native ISOs of 800/5000 will completely change the business.”

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Cartoni Celebrates 80 Years of World-Class Camera Support with Rebate Program

Thu, 02/26/2015 - 11:19 -- Nick Dager

Cartoni marks its 80th anniversary this year and it’s celebrating with a big savings across its product line through its 80 Years: 80+ Rebate Program. For a limited time, Cartoni USA is offering rebates of $80 or more on a host of great products including its most popular heads, tripods and pedestals.

Arri Introduces Alexa Mini

Mon, 02/23/2015 - 11:44 -- Nick Dager

Arri has introduced the Alexa Mini, a versatile additional tool in the Arri Alexa camera range that combines a compact and lightweight form factor with the same unparalleled image quality that has made the Alexa system a gold standard for the industry. Designed for specialized shot-making, the Alexa Mini perfectly complements a full Alexa shooting kit and allows crews to eliminate the complications of working with third-party cameras by keeping everything within a single system that is trusted all over the world.

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Arri Updates Amira Software

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 15:14 -- Nick Dager

Arri is releasing Software Update Packet (SUP) 2.0 for Amira cameras, and the subsequent release of SUP 3.0. The former unlocks 4K UHD recording for high-resolution pipelines, while the latter enables MPEG-2 MXF recording for streamlined, broadcast-friendly workflows. Together they stretch the already wide spectrum of Amira’s deliverable options at both ends of the scale, making the camera an even more versatile production tool.

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