Generation Y has been described by Howe and Strauss as ‘a consumer behemoth, riding atop a new youth economy of astounding scale and extravagance’. This has created an explosion of market research companies focused, sometimes exclusively, on finding out what teens and young adults think, want and feel. There isn’t a company or corporation, big or small, that doesn’t want to know what this group values and desires. If they can understand the Y market and communicate effectively with Y consumers, then corporations practically have a licence to print money.

Rebecca Huntley is not only a brilliant writer, but more importantly, a genuine researcher.

Read the full PDF about Designer Stuff and living with your parents.

http://www.rebeccahuntley.com/bio.htm

I remember a while back a number of reports from users dropping their kit Philip Bloom in Australia and accidentally dropped memory cards and 5D's in beaches - Could this new tech save the day?

I shoot in the UK and with the weather as it is I'd be interested in proofing my kit for those rainy days.

What are the potential health risks of this new tech always concerned that it could be absorbed by the user - thoughts?

Really cool stuff will be announced.

See links collection below

Wi-Fi seems to be main CES trend.

They will also add President's keynote on the 8th and will me making live coverage on the 8th and 9th.

Until recently, the field has been absolutely ruled by Canon and Nikon, companies who broke the ground for hybrid cameras and acquisition.

How can such old news become news? Simply because it's an example of how the GH2 series can slip into independent use right under the radar of Industry.

Thanks anyway to writer Michael Hamish, especially for the personal-view.com plug. But the industry still gets the wooden spoon.

http://www.tvtechnology.com/equipment/0082/panasonic-lumix-dmc-gh-camera/216881

The new codec (a program that encodes or decodes a digital video stream) is reportedly capable of filling in the boundaries between the elements in vector images. No details have been released regarding how the process works. The result, however, is moving vector-based video that is said to be equal in quality to bitmap video.

“This is a significant breakthrough which will revolutionize the way visual media is produced,” said Prof. Phil Willis, of the university’s Department of Computer Science.

The codec was developed in partnership with tech firms Root6 Technology, Smoke & Mirrors and Ovation Data Services. Commercial partners are now being sought to develop the technology further.

http://www.gizmag.com/vector-video-codec/25481/

• http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/03/fipel-bulb/
• http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/1296781--u-s-scientists-reinvent-the-light-bulb
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-20553143

http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?90306-REDRAY-ODEMAX

Uses new .RED file format for distribution at 2.5MB/sec for 4K content, you can convert your DPX and TIFF files also. Built-in encryption with DRM! (key feature for us content producers)

Supports 4K 3D, up to 60 fps playback. (Yep, handles Hobbit and think future Avatar framerate)

ODEMAX network Launches January at Sundance, you can distribute your own films at approx 70%/30% cut for home distribution and lower % for theater chains...

Discussion: http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?90304-REDRAY-ODEMAX-Comments

They dream big in 4K over there, and this tears down the studio and distribution barrier for indies...

On the other hand, Sony has the most 4K installations around, but this is an indie movement 4K push and if it does take off I congratulate them.

The beauty of this solution, is the control you have over the entire process from start in .R3D to final distribution in .RED at that super low compression for 4K 3D up to 60p with DRM- just magnificent.

Re: Sony F5/F55 Pricing European prices for the F5 and F55 have now been released.

PMW-F5 S35mm CineAlta Camera - HD 15.340 Euro

PMW-F55 S35mm CineAlta Camera - 4K 27.804 Euro

AXS-R5 S35mm F-series External RAW Recorder 5.206 Euro

AXS-CR1 Access Card Reader 549 Euro

AXS-512S24 Access Card 512GB for AXS-R5 External Recorder 1.535 Euro

SCL-PK6/F CineAlta PL Lens Pack (6 lenses) 19.895 Euro

SCL-PK3/F CineAlta PL Lens Pack (3 lenses) 11.118 Euro

DVF-L700 7" LCD Viewfinder for F-series 4.113 Euro

DVF-L350 3.5" LCD Viewfinder for F-series 2.925 Euro

DVF-EL100 0.7" OLED Viewfinder for F-series 4.113 Euro

BP-FL75 Olivine Battery for F-series 470 Euro

BP-L90 Olivine Battery Charger for F-series 766 Euro

Truesense Imaging announced its first CMOS image sensor specifically targeting applied imaging markets such as machine vision, intelligent transportation systems, and surveillance.

The 12 million pixel KAC-12040 Image Sensor combines high resolution with very high frame rate, flexible readout, and excellent near-IR sensitivity – features that address the critical requirements of many current and emerging imaging applications. The new device will be shown as part of Truesense Imaging’s display at the 25th annual VISION Trade Fair, held November 6 – 8 in Stuttgart, Germany.

“The KAC-12040 leverages our extensive background and broad expertise in pixel design, system-on-a-chip architectures, and sensor manufacturing to bring an exciting new combination of features to camera manufacturers and their end markets,” said Chris McNiffe, CEO of Truesense Imaging, Inc. “This device clearly supports our strategy to be the leading provider of both CCD and CMOS sensors for high performance applications, and to provide our customers with the very best image sensor products regardless of their underlying technology.”

The KAC-12040 Image Sensor is the first in a planned family of CMOS devices that complement Truesense Imaging’s expansive CCD portfolio by providing the functionality and flexibility available uniquely from CMOS technology. Based on an advanced 4.7-micron pixel, the new CMOS platform provides both global and rolling shutter for versatile image capture, very high frame rate, and excellent near-IR sensitivity – features required by a growing set of applied imaging applications such as machine vision, intelligent transportation systems, and surveillance. The platform also includes a flexible read-out architecture that supports programmable, multiple regions of interest, enabling full speed, interspersed video streams for simultaneous monitoring of both full field of view and multiple localized zones.

With 12 million pixels (4000 x 3000) in a 4/3 optical format, the KAC-12040 supports 8, 10, 12, and14-bit output, providing 10-bit full resolution readout at up to 60 frames per second. Higher frame rates are possible through image cropping, including a pre-programmed Quad Full HD (3840 x 2160, 8.3 MPix) mode that supports 10-bit readout at 100 fps. The architecture of the device enables 2, 4, or the full set of 8 output banks to be selected during readout, allowing power to be conserved when very fast throughput is not required.

The KAC-12040 Image Sensor is available in monochrome and Bayer color configurations, and is sampling today with production planned for Q2, 2013. An evaluation system that allows detailed analysis of the sensor’s performance is also available for purchase, with availability expected in Q4, 2012. , a leading provider of high-performance CCD image sensors for the world’s most demanding applications, today announced its first CMOS image sensor specifically targeting applied imaging markets such as machine vision, intelligent transportation systems, and surveillance.

The 12 million pixel KAC-12040 Image Sensor combines high resolution with very high frame rate, flexible readout, and excellent near-IR sensitivity – features that address the critical requirements of many current and emerging imaging applications. The new device will be shown as part of Truesense Imaging’s display at the 25th annual VISION Trade Fair, held November 6 – 8 in Stuttgart, Germany.

“The KAC-12040 leverages our extensive background and broad expertise in pixel design, system-on-a-chip architectures, and sensor manufacturing to bring an exciting new combination of features to camera manufacturers and their end markets,” said Chris McNiffe, CEO of Truesense Imaging, Inc. “This device clearly supports our strategy to be the leading provider of both CCD and CMOS sensors for high performance applications, and to provide our customers with the very best image sensor products regardless of their underlying technology.”

The KAC-12040 Image Sensor is the first in a planned family of CMOS devices that complement Truesense Imaging’s expansive CCD portfolio by providing the functionality and flexibility available uniquely from CMOS technology. Based on an advanced 4.7-micron pixel, the new CMOS platform provides both global and rolling shutter for versatile image capture, very high frame rate, and excellent near-IR sensitivity – features required by a growing set of applied imaging applications such as machine vision, intelligent transportation systems, and surveillance. The platform also includes a flexible read-out architecture that supports programmable, multiple regions of interest, enabling full speed, interspersed video streams for simultaneous monitoring of both full field of view and multiple localized zones.

With 12 million pixels (4000 x 3000) in a 4/3 optical format, the KAC-12040 supports 8, 10, 12, and14-bit output, providing 10-bit full resolution readout at up to 60 frames per second. Higher frame rates are possible through image cropping, including a pre-programmed Quad Full HD (3840 x 2160, 8.3 MPix) mode that supports 10-bit readout at 100 fps. The architecture of the device enables 2, 4, or the full set of 8 output banks to be selected during readout, allowing power to be conserved when very fast throughput is not required.

The KAC-12040 Image Sensor is available in monochrome and Bayer color configurations, and is sampling today with production planned for Q2, 2013. An evaluation system that allows detailed analysis of the sensor’s performance is also available for purchase, with availability expected in Q4, 2012.

Via: http://www.truesenseimaging.com/products/cmos/73-KAC-12040

Pdf: http://www.truesenseimaging.com/all/download/file?fid=11.73

"he pace of problems is accelerating. Sony hasn’t made a profit in four years. Panasonic has lost money in three of the past four. Along with Sharp, the companies’ combined market value, according to Bloomberg, is $32 billion — making them one-fifth the value of Samsung and one-twentieth the value of Apple."

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/as-apple-and-samsung-dominate-japans-tech-giants-are-in-a-free-fall/2012/09/28/04c6eb36-0944-11e2-afff-d6c7f20a83bf_story.html?hpid=z2

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/841023-REG/Blackmagic_Design_HYPERD_PT2_HyperDeck_Shuttle_2_SSD.html

Click here for a zoomable version.

So let's skip "4k" and "8k" and head right for the "126k" displays for our homes... ;-)

The news comes as speculation is mounting over a rift between the two firms that have shared a long relationship in electronic components.

The display panel manufacturer plans to completely cut its years-long business ties with Apple as it believes its American partner is no longer a cash-generator due to the iPhone maker’s stiffer supply-chain management structure.

Via: http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/tech/2012/10/133_122835.html

I enjoy it when a supplier says thanks for the business, now pay your tab...

reminds me of GM screwing their suppliers at every chance...

Defending patent lawsuits cost money...

Why yes it is - and it's quite SHARP!

http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/01/sharp-lcd-panel-type-5/

"LCD panel type 5 -- a 5-inch full HD (1,920 x 1,080) display packing a Retina-busting 443 ppi (just trumping LG's similar 440 ppi LCD). An outcome of its layer-reducing CG-Silicon technology, the smartphone-targeted screen goes into full-scale production this month and will be shown off at CEATEC Japan this very week."

Using a 1080p 5" telephone screen with the GH3 might be just the ticket for some of us seeking to do more with wifi on a great resolution phone as a pocketable monitor.

Hopefully, this panel tech eventually ushers in the next gen of 1080p small monitors for pro video use...

Aren't you happy to see it?

For the past two weeks, I've been working on a Chevy National Commercial and just today a top rated CBS 1 hour show. The Chevy Nationals main cameras were old Arri film cameras which were pretty cool but they had a Canon C100 running around getting footage as well. I asked them about min broadcasting standards and they said there's no problem with the 24mbps footage they shoot with it to be accepted. Good to know. Now on to today, the CBS show. The main cameras where Alexas, no surprise there but 5 other cameras they were shooting with were a mix of Canons T2I or T3I, I couldn't tell which one, 5Ds and GoPros. I asked the DP about the footage and requirements and he said they shoot with these all the time and have no problems! Great to hear as well. I can't wait to see the episode and see how it all cuts together since I know what camera was shooting from which angle.

The main point of this long, boring post, and I'm sure many of you know this and hopefully many don't, is that no matter what it's shot on, as long as it's done well and not a damn Iphone, it'll do!

I've had worries about shooting on my GH2 and getting it past QC but now I don't. It's a nice feeling to have. I'm actually shooting something this weekend for broadcast and they had no problem with the GH2 as long as it doesn't look like shit. Hopefully I'll keep it in focus ;)

Vic

http://blogs.adobe.com/lightroomjournal/2012/10/dng-1-4-specification-notes.html

Good stuff. Lossy compression for RAW, ala Red.

But whatever is happening, I'd have had to change browsers to see a YouTube version of @oscillian's Fantastic wedding video. - and even then, put up with the extra resolution (now minimum 360P instead of previous 240P, which was good for slow connections as well as low-cost).

Anyway, Google have done a few things to YouTube in the past few days, (including browser and Ad-Block incompatibility) which may have had something to do with it:

Google Unveils “Lightbox” Display Format, Pushes “Engagement” Metric

Advertising Week, Oct 2 2012

The company calls it “smart hover,” and says this type of expandable increases engagement by 6 to 8 times over click-to-expand ads. When the ad expands, it appears in the middle of the screen and dims the rest of the page behind it.

The pay-for-engagement model is similar to the “True View” video formats Google offers on YouTube and the Google Display Network (GDN). The company today released new metrics after analyzing 92 different ad campaigns and found that, on average, every $1 spent on YouTube resulted in $1.70 in sales. The company also said that ads on YouTube and the GDN drove a 36% increase in website visits and a 36% increase in brand searches."

http://marketingland.com/google-unveils-lightbox-display-format-pushes-engagement-metric-23186

http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/google-expands-its-ad-formats-lightbox-144119

http://www.personal-view.com/photokina/coverage/t-shirts

All coverage data will be collected at - http://www.personal-view.com/photokina/

While Photokina lasts you can add your questions to http://www.personal-view.com/photokina/questions-open/open-questions-topic

P.S. remember to support guys who are doing coverage by donating - see message on top of each page (add Photokina to comments)

Ouch! For those photographers here who use the excellent Nik software suite of plugins I have a sinking feeling in my stomach about this acquisition. :>(

So, it is time to make topic about upcoming Photokina.

Few key points:

1. Our coverage is donation based, with some help of our partners. So, remember to support us so we could pay more to the people who make the coverage.
2. We like to make best coverage this time, as it is GH3 time and few new lenses. Some surprise cameras will be also present at Photokina.
3. If you want to support our team, add photokina to your donation comment. And team will get your donation.

Team members requirements:

1. You need to have Photokina pass or tickets.
2. You must have some prior skills shooting documentary or news. Including sound and lighting. As we already saw that people who do not have such skill can ruin most of the footage.
3. You must have most of the gear (it means. at least led light, some rig and some sound gear). We could help slightly here, but not much due to the reasons explained in key points.
4. You must be able to deliver content fast, same day. Making amazing interview and deliver it next month is not an option. Usually this point require some computer and editing skills, like properly encoding and finding places with good internet spped (your hotel can suck badly here).

Post your thoughts in this topic or send me PM.

While it don't have much cameras present :-) It is very useful for any serious filmmaker.

Each topic below have extensive references to all available previews, videos, preorder locations.

HDSLRs and lenses:

A99 Full Frame SLT : http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/4193/sony-a99-official-topic

RX1 rich mans camera: http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/4522/sony-rx1-full-frame-mirrorless

NEX-6 : http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/4312/sony-nex-6-topic

Small powerzoom: http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/4546/16-50mm-sony-powerzoom-lens

Wide zoom with OIS: http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/4548/10-18mm-sony-lens

35mm lens : http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/4549/35mm-f1.8-sony-lens

Pro and semi-pro cameras:

Full frame VG900 : http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/4349/sony-nex-vg900-full-frame-camera-topic

APS-C VG30 : http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/4486/sony-nex-vg30-camera-topic

Please use specific topics for comments about products, use this one for general remarks only.

We mostly ignored IBC, focusing on Photokina.

But we need dedicated topic anyway.

There is a free Online Service, that offers to build you a 3d model of something you just orbit around in good lighting with your camera- and send them the file.

they will generate a mesh and a point-cloud to use in any 3d software. I tried it and with some experience it brings nice results! :)

http://www.my3dscanner.com

EDIT: Also AutoDesk version of the service: http://www.123dapp.com/

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – After decades of churning out untold millions of little yellow boxes of camera film, Eastman Kodak is saying goodbye to the still photography business.

The company synonymous with photography said Thursday it is putting a batch of businesses up for sale, including more than 100,000 photo kiosks installed at retailers around the globe and its professional and consumer still camera film operation. ....

In the conference call, [CEO] Perez repeatedly circled back to the idea that these sales were part of Kodak's goal to focus in the future on a set of core businesses — commercial printing, packaging printing and various printing services.

From USA Today: http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/retail/story/2012-08-24/eastman-kodak-sells-still-photography-business/57289302/1

http://www.43rumors.com/ft5-dont-expect-anyhting-big-from-tomorrow-big-oly-announcement-is-coming-mid-september/