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For these 8mm Rokinon Lenses, check out the discounts following the links below.
Rokinon 8mm F2.8 Ultra-Wide Fisheye Lens for Sony E-mount and Sony NEX Cameras 28FE8MBK-SE Black
Rokinon 8mm F2.8 Ultra-Wide Fisheye Lens for Sony E-mount and NEX Cameras Silver
Filters can play a fairly important part when capturing photos or videos. For instance, a CPL filter can 'correct' colors, saturation, and contrast to the image before it reaches the sensor. Bringing back washed out skies, saturating bright blue oceans, or removing glares from foliage. This information is normally lost during image capture, and cannot be recovered in post editing, because the data just isn't there.
So what about all the new high end point and shoot cameras? What's the solution to adding ND filters, Variable ND filters, or CPL filters? Even with Manual video controls on the new Sony RX100, without a solid ND filter, you can't maintain your optimal shutter speed for that Cinematic look.
Well I've only teased a few times about a new product ready to hit the market very soon, but today I'm able to share a few teaser images. So far ND and CPL filters are ready for the Sony HX9V, Sony HX20V, Canon S100, and other popular high end point and shoot cameras (including RX100).
A very thin metal ring fits flush against the compact camera's front barrel. The super strong magnetic filter quickly attaches and detaches, and can even remain on when the camera is powered off with the lens fully retracted back into the camera body. That's all the information i'll share today, but i've provided a few images that will hopefully get you excited. I'm going to attach this to the Sony RX100 today. Want more information about this? Please follow me on Twitter for those updates https://Twitter.com/Cheesycam
I just received the Sony RX100 in the mail. As far as compact pocketable cameras go, this is the one to get, especially with a sensor almost twice as large as it's competitors, and knowing it has full manual controls in video mode. Results on the web have already proved the camera's capabilities obtaining amazing quality in both still images and in video. While Amazon still has not received inventory, I just got notification that B&H should be shipping Sony RX100 orders today if you're interested in this amazing little camera. Check it out (click here).
Sony RX100 Digital Camera
Thinking about shooting with your GH2 camera longer than usual? Unfortunately Panasonic doesn't offer an OEM version battery grip to run dual batteries, but this GH2 External Battery Kit could help you out.
Christian writes in with positive news that this single battery lasted longer in a recent shoot, than several internal batteries from a previous shoot [Thanks Christian]. The kit comes with an 8500mAh rechargeable battery, GH2 Dummy battery, and necessary cables with DC 12V 6500mA, DC 9V 8500mA, and DC 5V 15000mA to power both the Panasonic GH2 camera, and 2/3" zoom professional video lenses. Check out the Panasonic GH2 Extended Battery Kit via eBay (Click Here).
Panasonic GH2 Extended External Battery Kit Power Zoom Lenses
If you happen to require more than one battery, you can stock up on more cheap CCTV type batteries found on eBay (Click Here).
CCTV Battery 5V 9V 12V DC Rechargeable
Earlier this week I posted up a few videos about possible inexpensive Seagate Thunderbolt adapters (found here). This could be a great speedy solution for Video Editors that need to edit from an external drive. Today Amazon has the OCZ Agility 3 Solid State drives on Gold Box Deals, in case you were thinking about experimenting. Check out the OCZ drive sales (Click Here).
OCZ Technology 2.5-Inch Sold State Drive
I wanted to test out this cheap variable ND filter from Fotga (found here on eBay), and so I purchased a small 46mm filter to fit my Sigma E-Mount lens on the Sony NEX7. Major major fail today because I left that camera at home.
So today I just held it in front of the Canon 40mm F/2.8 pancake shooting with the T4i. I wanted to see if there was a purplish color cast (normally found on cheap variable ND filters), but was very relieved to see it didn't! My camera was set to manual at 1/50th shutter speed, F/2.8, and ISO 100. You'll see a section of the video where I pull the filter away. To keep this ideal shutter speed and still shoot at a wide aperture, you can see how overexposed the camera would be without an ND filter.
The next test everyone is wondering about would be loss of sharpness, especially when shooting at longer focal lengths. Unfortunately I only ordered a 46mm which doesn't fit any of my longer lenses. It looks pretty good so far, so i'll place another order for a 77mm filter size. I'm happy with this $13.00 dollar purchase, even though it took several weeks to arrive, it's a perfect little ND filter for my little Sigma 30mm F/2.8.
Thanks to HDSLRNOW for the early video overview of the new Komodo Rotating Video Dolly from PhotographyandCinema.com. The Komodo video dolly was designed for the demands of a slightly larger table dolly to support a heavier payload. The unique design uses more surface area around the axles to provide more 1/4-20 mounting areas along the entire Dolly frame.
The Komodo Video Dolly comes complete with a Heavy Duty Ball head and is made available today over at https://PhotographyandCinema.com.
If you're not already part of the Servo City newsletter, there's a sale on select motorized Pan & Tilt Heads.
PT-2100 (super-duty) Reg: $1499.99 Sale Price: $1274.99
SPT50 (Micro) Reg: $19.99 Sale Price: $16.99
SPT100 (Small) Reg: $19.99 Sale Price: $16.99
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Ray T writes in and shares this updated version of the Canon 5D Mark II anti-twist plate [Thanks Ray]. This time, the new plate supports pin location for both the Canon 5D Mark II and even Canon's latest 5D Mark III. Anti-twist plates are important for those who don't want their cameras to shift when using items such as a Follow Focus system. The little pins fit into the alignment hole under the camera body. The plate then offers multiple threaded holes to secure your QR plates with two bolts (instead of one).
Canon 5D Mark II & 5D Mark III Anti Twist Plate with HDMI Lock
This Anti-Twist Plate now works as an HDMI cable protector with a 6 cable pinch that attaches to the side of the baseplate. If you haven't dealt with HDMI cables much, they consistently come loose of get yanked out of the camera body. At times, this cable can even cause some damage to the camera's internal HDMI port (an expensive fix). HDMI locks prevent cable shifting once it's connected to the cameras HDMI input. A cable lock like this will also save you from having to buy new HDMI cables from the constant damage.
Canon 5D Mark II & 5D Mark III Anti Twist Plate with HDMI Lock
From what I can tell, if you don't use the alignment pins, this baseplate might mount to other cameras as an HDMI lock. It also brags about how it can connect up to 6 cables at a time unlike other cable lock solutions. 6 simultaneous cable locks appears to be overkill because I doubt you'll be connecting your USB/AV port at the same time you connect your HDMI port, and also have a PC sync cord for flash photography. At most I think three locks would have been suffice - a shutter cable (5D3 starts video now), Microphone cable, and HDMI.
It is what it is, and though it will run you just under $50 bucks, it's priced cheaper than some other HDMI lock solutions and still doubles as a solid anti-twist plate. Check out the updated HDMI protector / Anti-Twist Plate over at CoolLCD (Click Here).
Canon 5D Mark II & 5D Mark III Anti Twist Plate with HDMI Lock
