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Raw Video on Canon 5d Mark 3 using raw liveview framebuffer dumping

bannedindv — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 02:39:34 -0400

Some of the Devs at Magic Lantern are discussing the ability to write DNG directly from the LiveView Framebuffer, and it seems its in an alpha stage right now...not up to 24 fps, and not for a long duration...

Could be interesting if nothing else, just the fact that they can make it write DNGs is a pretty crazy start.

http://www.magiclantern.fm/forum/index.php?topic=5240.0

1000x cards

Canon 100D, SL1 topic

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 03:10:21 -0400

Small DSLR will be called EOS-b, accompanied by an 18-55m lens kit and will have $800 price tag.

Camera specs are identical to the T4i and EOS M. Digic 5 image processor, nine-point autofocus system, 3-inch 1.04K dot TFT-LCD touchscreen, four frames-per-second burst shooting, an ISO range from 100 to 12,800 and outdated HD video capture

Preliminary specifications:

18 million pixel sensor DIGIC5
1.04 million dot 3-inch LCD monitor
4 seconds of continuous shooting frames
Full HD video
Shutter speed - 30-1/4000
Flash synchro - 1/200
ISO range - 100-25600
AF sensor 9-point, only central is cross
Use SD / SDHC / SDXC
Battery - LP-E12
Weight (body only) - 370g, 407g with battery, memory card.
EF -S 18-55mm IS STM kit
$650 for body

Available at:

58mm f/1.2 Nikon "Noct-Nikkor", re-birth of the legend to come

tetakpatak — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:09:06 -0500

Good news for low-light videographers and photographers:
Nikon's optical wizzards have lately obviously been quite busy with creation of the successor for legendary "Noct-Nikkor" lens. After endless rumors and over 15 years of waiting, it seems to finally enter its final stage these days.

Late in 2012 two different patents by Nikon have been filed in Japan (numbers 2012-230133 and 2012-230340) for a new 58mm f/1.2 lens:
* Patent release date: November 22, 2012
* Patent filing date: April 4, 2011
* Focal length: 58.0220mm
* Aperture: 1.210
* Half angle of view: 20.81°
* Image height: 21.6mm
* Lens length: 108.8935mm
* Back focus: 38.0120mm

Canon EOS 700D, T5i topic

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 01:29:36 -0400

Specifications:

18.00 Megapixels CMOS sensor
Phase-detection AF for Live View and Video
Continuous autofocus in movie mode with subject tracking
3" LCD touch capacitive screen
new 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM kit lens
1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) video, nothing new
132 x 99 x 79 mm
580g
$750 for body

Previews:

Available at:

200-400mm F4 Canon lens

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Tue, 14 May 2013 01:02:54 -0400

Specifications

200–400 mm
4 stops IS
F4-F32
9 blades
25 elements in 20 groups
Minimum focus at 2m
Magnification - 0.15x
Ultrasonic ring AF
Magnesium alloy barrel
Sealed
Filter thread - 52mm for drop in filter
3 position distance limiter
Built-in 1.4x extender (8 elements in 4 groups)m making lens 280-560mm F5.6 lens with 0.21x max magnification
3620 g (7.98 lb)
Diameter - 128 mm (5.04″)
Length - 366 mm (14.41″)

Previews and samples:

http://www.focus-numerique.com/canon-ef-200-400mm-4l-is-usm-extender-1-4x-12-999-euros-news-4250.html

Available at:

http://www.adorama.com/CA2004004.html

Canon new picture styles

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Tue, 14 May 2013 00:36:51 -0400

Canon today announces the release of a new in-camera Picture Style pre-set for its range of EOS DSLRs. Created following direct feedback from video enthusiasts, the new Picture Style, called Video Camera X–series-look, enables users to capture EOS Movie footage with lower contrast levels, allowing for easier colour grading during post production processes.

Similar to that available in Canon’s range of X-series camcorders, the new Picture Style works by lowering colour saturation levels and contrast during filming. This makes it ideal for videographers during post production grading processes, especially if complementing with pre-existing footage shot with Canon’s X-series models, or alternatively for those who instantly want to add atmosphere to Full HD movies. In addition, the new Picture Style can also be applied to still images captured in RAW or JPEG formats.

The new Picture Style can be downloaded now from: http://software.canon-europe.com/

Canon 5D Mark III topic

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:18:20 -0500

Camera was announced March 2, 2012.

Images of this modern prehistoric beast

Main video specs

[1920 x 1080]: 30 fps / 25 fps / 24 fps; ALL-I - 685 MB/min (91Mbit/s), IPB 235MB /min (32Mbit/s)
[1280 x 720]: 60 fps / 50 fps; ALL-I - 610 MB/min (81Mbit/s), IPB 205MB /min (27Mbit/s)
[640 x 480]: 30 fps / 25 fps; IPB - 78MB/min (10Mbit/s)

If the recording time reaches 29 min. 59 sec., the movie shooting stops automatically.
Movie shooting does not stop when the file size reaches 4GB. SMPTE timecode recording (Rec-Run and Free-Run) and a touch-sensitive rear dial
No clean HDMI output

There's a built-in headphone socket for audio monitoring, and the ability to adjust the recording volume by pressing the left or right side of the rear control dial.

Price - Body: $3499, €3299, £2999; Kit with 24-105mm: $4299

In stock

Body:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Mark-Frame-Digital-Camera/dp/B007FGYZFI/

http://www.adorama.com/ICA5DM3.html?sub=Canon5DMk3SSM

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/847545-REG/Canon_5260A002_EOS_5D_Mark_III.html

Links to specs, etc

http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/03/02/Canon-5D-Mark-III
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/professional/products/professional_cameras/digital_slr_cameras/eos_5d_mark_iii#Specifications
http://www.canon-europe.com/Images/EOS_5D_Mark_III_Specification_Sheet-v2_0_tcm13-910228.pdf
http://www.canon-europe.com/Images/EOS_5D_Mark_III_Technologies_Explained-v1_0_tcm13-907890.pdf

Previews and reviews:

http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canoneos5dmarkiii/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/canon-5d-mkiii/canon-5d-mkiiiA.HTM
http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Canon_EOS_5D_Mark_III/
http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/canon_eos_5D_MkIII_preview.html
http://blog.jeffascough.com/photographers/2012/03/canon-eos-5d-mark-iii-review.html
http://blog.planet5d.com/2012/03/canon-eos-5d-mark-iii-hands-on-what-isnt-in-the-canon-press-release/
http://www.thephoblographer.com/2012/03/02/should-i-upgrade-to-the-5d-mk-iii-from-the-5d-mk-ii/
http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/02/canon-announces-eos-5d-mark-iii-22-3mp-full-frame-sensor-6-fps/
http://blog.vincentlaforet.com/2012/03/01/canon-5d-mkiii-my-thoughts/
http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Publications/DxOMark-Reviews/Canon-5D-Mark-III-Review/Hands-on-Review
http://ninofilm.net/blog/2012/03/02/canon-eos-5d-mark-iii-revealed-first-videos-my-thoughts/
http://bertstephani.com/2012/03/02/canon-eos-5d-mark-3-first-review/
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/canon-eos-5d-mk-ii-vs-mk-iii-18643

Video reviews, video samples, stills samples:

Samples:

http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/03/02/canoneos5dmarkiii-isoseries http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/samples/eos5dmk3/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/98609590@N00/sets/72157629133702510/with/6947467655/

Small trailer:

Manual:

http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/8/0300007348/01/eos5dmkiii-im-c-en.pdf

Canon Cinema 1D, rocking 4K camera

PixCanFly — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:26:20 -0400

Internal 4K recording, 4:2:2
MJPEG compression (8 bit, of course)
ISO up to 25,600
HDMI connector (Full HD, 4:2:2)
Canon Log Gamma
4K only for 24p
24p, 25p, 30p, 50p and 60p in 1080p
Fullframe and two crop options - APS-H, Super 35mm

The battle of 4k and RAW begins. http://www.cinemaeos.usa.canon.com/products.php?type=Cameras

Canon 6D FF DSLR topic

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:48:44 -0400

Specifications:

20.2mp full frame sensor
4.5fps serial shooting
ISO Range 100-25600 (plus 50, 51200, 102400)
DIGIC5+ LSI
Weathersealed (Splash and dust resistant)
Build in Wi-fi
Build in GPS
11 AF Points, only one cross.
3.2″ LCD 1,02M dots
VF - pentaprism with 97 % coverage
Shutter spped - up to 1/8000 sec
Full HD video, 30p maximum
1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps)
Intraframe or interframe (ala 5D MkII)
USB 2.0
Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery
770 g
145 x 111 x 71 mm
Will be in stores at december 2012
$2100 body price

Reviews and previews:

Available for preorder at:

50mm Canon c-mount

RRRR — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:45:50 -0400

85mm L SOLD (jpg straight out of the gh2)

Canon EOS M Mirroless topic

LongJohnSilver — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 04:44:48 -0400

Entry level Canon mirrorless camera.

Four versions. But single, proper one, color - pink, still absent.

New lens as well... the EF-M 22mm f/2 STM pancake lens!

Specifications:

APS-C Sensor
18Mp sensor with ISO 100-12800 range
Two kit options, with 22mm lens and with usual cheap 18-55mm zoom
DIGIC V+
3″ Touchscreen, about 1.04million pixels
Phase & Contrast AF (ala T4i, in other words, not very good)
1920×1080 Video 30p/25p/24p (ouch!) H.264
1280×720 Video 60p/50p H.264
SD Card, of course
Adaptor to attach (completely unsuitable) EF lenses
Size is 66.5mm (width) x 108.6mm (height) x 32.3mm (depth)
Body only weight - 262g, add battery and it'll be 298g, not very light

Previews and reviews:

Samples:

http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/samples/eosm/

Available:

22mm kit for $799 - http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Compact-Systems-Camera-3-0-Inch/dp/B008NENG1A/
ebay - http://www.ebay.com/sch/Digital-Cameras-/31388/i.html?_nkw=canon+eos+m

Mosaic Engineering VAF-XTi filter for T2i, T3i, T4i (550D-650D)

eyenorth — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:14:06 -0400

Bought the Mosaic Engineering Anti-Aliasing filters for my 550D and 5d mkii, and am pretty pleased with breathing new life in the 550D. Doesn't remove all artifacts, but quite a lot. Also tested it on a Sigma 8-16mm. No vignetting on wide end, but focusing is no longer reliable according to markings on the lens - so must be done by eye. Stress test video below:

Lens Modifying

producer — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:58:37 -0400

I've read and watched all the available info about modifying the lens Pentax/Cosmicar/Rainbow 8-48mm f1.0.

I just received Canon TV C-Mount Lens 8-48mm f1.0 which looks like Rainbow model:

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-q/210138-adapting-rainbow-h6x8-ii-8-48mm-f1-0-cctv.html

But the guides of modifying show difference between Rainbow and Canon at the thread construction inside.

Please anyone who has CANON 8-48mm f1.0 for help about the right modifying!!!

Big thanks in advance!

Canon Vixia HD 2013 camcorders

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 01:00:17 -0500

Minor upgrade of previous top consumer model - HG20

Links:

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/camcorders/consumer_camcorders/vixia_hf_g20

Other new models:

It is interesting that lower models only are actually upgraded getting 1080p60 and 35MBit.

Preorder and spec links:

Lenses for Canon FD mount

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Wed, 18 May 2011 11:47:09 -0400

This will be topic to talk about any lenses with Canon FD mount.

Why Canon FD? You can find many great lenses for this mount.
And thanks to the fact that this mount is completely abandoned, they can be obtained for cheaper price, normally.

I'll start from the most frequently mentioned lens - Canon FD 40mm F1.4. It had many versions.
I really do not know all the differencies, but they are not very important as far as I am aware.

While it is not very sharp wide open, but it is well build. Focus is smooth and handy.

Canon Cinema EOS C100 camera topic

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 07:10:50 -0400

EF mount
S35mm sensor
magnesium body
2 XLR audio inputs
24/25/30p and 50/60i (yep, no 50/60p)
ND filters
ISO 320 – 20.000
Canon Cinema Log Gamma
AVCHD only small bitrate codec
2 slots for SD-/SDHC-/SDXC- cards
AF function is completely absent, could be added via FW in 2013
Price $7,999

Available at:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/889545-REG/Canon_EOS_C100_EF_Cinema.html

Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, continues its commitment to the advancement of tools for visual expression and expand its contribution to cinematic culture with the introduction of the new EOS C500 4K Digital Cinema Camera* and the EOS C100 Digital Video Camera*. The C500 will take its place as the flagship camera model in Canon's Cinema EOS System while the C100 provides another option for beginning filmmakers working on a budget. The C500 is Canon's high-end professional 4K (4096 x 2160-pixel) cinema camera capable of originating uncompressed RAW output for external recording to meet the demands of premium cinematic productions and other top-quality production markets. The C100 digital video camera is a compact, affordable entry-level model delivering full 1920x1080 HD video and integrating the popular AVCHD codec for universal compatibility with laptop and desktop editing systems. The C500 will be available in both EF- and PL-mount versions; while the C100 will be offered in EF mount only and will be compatible with the more than 70 zoom and prime lenses in Canon's EF, EF-S and EF Cinema lens lineups. All products in the Canon Cinema EOS line are engineered to provide exceptional image creation capabilities for professionals in the motion picture, television, and other diverse high-resolution digital production industries.

"We developed the Cinema EOS C500 digital cinema camera to deliver the benefits of full 4K motion capture to Hollywood's premier filmmakers, while the C100 is designed for economical productions that need sophisticated HD capabilities and optical lens diversity. As we said in November of 2011, the C300 was just the beginning to our Cinema EOS system and we now offer a more complete system of imaging solutions with a range of cameras for every level of production," stated Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies and Communications Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc.

The EOS C500 4K digital cinema camera and EOS C100 digital video camera join Canon's Cinema EOS System which includes two other camera models, the EOS C300 digital cinema camera for mainstream HD production and the EOS-1D C 4K Digital SLR cinema camera for 4K and HD filmmakers favoring the SLR form factor. The Cinema EOS System also offers filmmakers optical diversity with seven EF Cinema lens models: the compact and lightweight CN-E15.5-47mm T2.8 L wide-angle cinema zoom and the CN-E30-105mm T2.8 L telephoto cinema zoom (available in EF and PL versions); the CN-E14.5-60mm T2.6 L wide-angle zoom and CN-E30-300mm T2.95-3.7 L telephoto zoom (also available in EF and PL versions); and the CN-E24mm T1.5 L, CN-E50mm T1.3 L, and CN-E85mm T1.3 L prime lenses for EF-mount cameras, in addition to the more than 60 lenses in Canon's EF and EF-S lens lines (which include macro, fisheye, telephoto, and tilt-shift models).

4K, 2K, and Full HD Image Quality

The Canon EOS C500 and C500 PL digital cinema cameras are designed to provide a versatile high-quality 4K imaging solution to high-end productions. High-quality 4K resolution imaging has become the new standard for advanced effects and is particularly important for big-budget motion pictures that include scenes compositing live-action cinematography with high-resolution computer-generated imagery. The C500 and C500 PL cameras output 4K resolution to external recorders as a 10-bit uncompressed RAW data stream, as well as offering the additional versatility of being able to output quad full-HD (3840 x 2160), 2K (2048 x 1080), full HD (1920 x 1080), and other imaging options. All of these digital image source formats fully conform to established SMPTE production standards. All 4K formats can be selected to operate from one to 60 frames per second. When shooting in 2K, the C500 and C500 PL cameras employ a 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 signal format from one to 60 frames-per-second (fps) as well. For high-speed shooting and slow motion capture the cameras can be set to a 10-bit YCrCb 4:2:2 mode, and can output 4K or 2K video up to 120 fps.

While outputting 4K or 2K video to an external recorder, the Canon EOS C500 and C500 PL digital cinema cameras simultaneously record a 50 Mbps Full HD video file in-camera to the user's choice of one or two CF cards. The 8-bit 4:2:2 in-camera recordings can be used as a proxy for offline editing of 4K projects, and they are also suitable for various projects that do not require 4K resolution. Equipped with Canon's exceptional Super 35mm 8.85-megapixel CMOS sensor, both C500 camera models are compatible with a wide range of interchangeable Canon lenses – the C500 is compatible with EF, EF-S and EF Cinema lenses for Canon SLR cameras, while the C500 PL is compatible with PL-mount EF Cinema lenses and other PL-mount lenses. Highly mobile and compact, the C500 digital cinema camera provides the same ergonomic features as the C300 model, with the exception of a fixed hand grip that incorporates a pair of 3G-SDI ports for 4K video output and another pair of video ports for monitoring purposes. Canon is working with several independent manufacturers of external video recorders to support smooth workflow options, and these recorders are expected to be available by the time the EOS C500 and C500 PL 4K digital cinema cameras ship to authorized dealers later this year.

One-Person Full HD With Automatic Functions

A cost-effective camera solution for a wide range of everyday users, the EOS C100 digital video camera is ideal for many full HD applications such as:

Low-budget television production and independent moviemaking Museums, galleries, and film schools that utilize Full HD video Wedding, corporate and event videography

The EOS C100 digital video camera is approximately 85% of the size of the EOS C300 model, for maximum mobility. Designed for professional operability, the C100 includes a push auto iris function, one-shot auto focus (or full manual focus and exposure control), a multi-angle 3.5-inch LCD control panel, a high-resolution electronic viewfinder (EVF), built-in ND filters, dual XLR inputs, and a locking HDMI output. These features combine with such advanced technologies as reduced rolling shutter artifacts in 60i mode, enhanced gamma modes (including Wide Dynamic Range (DR) Gamma and Canon Log Gamma), cinematic depth of field characteristics, and excellent low-light performance. The C100 records to dual SD cards contributing to the camera's reduced size and convenience.

Like its C300 sibling, the EOS C100 employs Canon's uniquely designed Super 35mm 16:9 CMOS sensor that captures individual R, G, and B channels for each full HD 1920 x 1080 frame. This high-sensitivity CMOS sensor provides creative depth of field capabilities for an excellent "bokeh" effect, and provides an ISO range of from 320 to 20,000, enabling the capture of images in low light with minimal picture noise. The Canon DIGIC DV III image processor in the C100 helps ensure high color fidelity and smooth color gradations. The camera's AVCHD codec utilizes MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression similar to the codec used in Canon's XA10 professional HD camcorder. AVCHD features a maximum recording bit rate of 24Mbps in full HD 1920 x 1080 and 4:2:0 color space for sharp, vivid images. Multiple recording modes, resolutions, and frame rates (including 24p) make the C100 creatively flexible for many production environments. The C100 also offers enhanced gamma modes (including Wide DR Gamma and Canon Log Gamma) for a peak dynamic range of 800% and the wide exposure latitude needed for creative post-production image processing, color correction, and contrast manipulation.

Designed for extensive operational versatility, the Canon EOS C100 digital video camera features a mobile core configuration that allows users to flexibly add accessory parts to the main camera body according to their production needs. A removable side-mounted rotating grip with start/stop button and miniature "joystick" menu control provides traditional SLR camera-style operation. A detachable handle unit connects to the top of the C100 and includes dual XLR connectors, a built-in stereo microphone, a bracket for an external microphone, audio-input level adjustments, and a tally light. The C100 records linear PCM two-channel audio or Dolby digital two-channel audio.

In addition to its ability to record to both SD cards simultaneously, or relay-record from one card to the other, the Canon C100 Cinema EOS camera can also output uncompressed digital HD to an external recording device via its locking HDMI connector. This HDMI output includes superimposed time code and 2:3 pull-down marker information. Additional outputs include a USB connector and stereo headphone jack.

Pricing and Availability

The Canon EOS C500 and C500 PL 4K Digital Cinema Cameras are scheduled to be available in October for an estimated list price of $30,000.

The Canon EOS C100 Digital Video Camera is scheduled to be available in November 2012 for an estimated list price of $7,999

Canon video sensor made for astronomical and research purposes

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:37:19 -0500

The sensor pixel size is 19um, more than 7.5-times the surface area of the pixels on the CMOS sensor incorporated in Canon's top-of-the-line EOS-1D X and other digital SLR cameras. In addition, the sensor's pixels and readout circuitry are said to employ new technologies that reduce noise, which tends to increase as pixel size increases. Thanks to these technologies, the sensor facilitates the shooting of clearly visible video images even in dimly lit environments with as little as 0.03 lux of illumination, or approximately the brightness of a crescent moon—a level of brightness in which it is difficult for the naked eye to perceive objects. When recording video of astral bodies, while an electron-multiplying CCD, which realizes approximately the same level of perception as the naked eye, can capture magnitude-6 stars, Canon's newly developed sensor is capable of recording faint stars with a magnitude of 8.5 and above.

Using a prototype camera employing the newly developed sensor, Canon successfully captured a wide range of test video, such as footage recorded in a room illuminated only by the light from burning incense sticks (approximately 0.05–0.01 lux) and video of the Geminid meteor shower. The company is looking to such future applications for the new sensor as astronomical and natural observation, support for medical research, and use in surveillance and security equipment.

Via: http://image-sensors-world.blogspot.ru/

Demo: De-clicking Canon FD lens to get stepless aperture

ticoneva — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:21:21 -0500

I would like to share my experience de-clicking FD lenses.

Dedicated video lenses usually feature stepless aperture to allow for smooth adjustment of exposure. Most still photography lenses, in contrast, feature stepped aperture adjustment. This article demonstrates how to "de-click" Canon FD lenses to get stepless aperture.

Before you continue, note that

De-clicking is easy. All you need to do is to unscrew the rear and take out one or two things.
The process will not introduce dust into your lens---the optical assembly is sealed in one piece inside the lens.
There is a "cheat" that gives you continuous aperture adjustment without the hassle of opening up the lens. All you need to do is set your lens to the smallest aperture, then turn the ring on the FD adapter. The downside of this cheat is you do not have any indication of which f-stop you are at.

With that in mind, if you still believe de-clicking is useful---and I personally do find that being the case---here is a quick demonstration on how to do so.

1. Take apart the lens from the rear and remove parts that cause un-smooth movement

You need to remove the two parts indicated by the blue arrows if you want the aperture ring to rotate smoothly. If you can stand the un-smoothness, however, you can keep the parts on---with the parts on, step 2 alone is actually sufficient to give you stepless aperture.

2. Remove the piston

On lens such as the the 28mm---in which you lock by rotating the whole lens---the piston underneath the aperture ring provides the click. Remove the piston de-clicks the lens. If you have kept the two parts on in the first step, you can now re-assemble the lens.

If instead your FD lens locks with a rotating metal ring, you will need to remove the two ball bearings inside the aperture ring.

3. Removing the spring holding the aperture selector

At this point if you re-assemble the lens without the jiggering parts, you will notice that the aperture bounces back when you try to set a small aperture. This is due to the spring mechanism used in FD lens' aperture control: the aperture ring is actually only capable of driving the aperture in one direction; reverse movement is driven by the spring holding the aperture selector. Removing the spring solves this issue.

4. Linking the aperture ring to the aperture diaphragm

Because the aperture ring is designed to only drive the aperture in one direction, you need to manually link the aperture ring to the diaphragm. Here I used a short polyester thread, lopping around the coupling pin on the diaphragm and held underneath the link on the aperture ring. Make sure the aperture size match up with the f-stop indicated on the aperture ring.

If your FD lens locks with a rotating metal ring, you will be lopping around the coupling fork instead:

5. Re-assemble the lens. It's done!

Nikon AI(S) vs Canon FD for Video (GH2, GH1)?

qwerty123 — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:18:06 -0400

While there is some stuff about comparing these two lens lines regarding photography, has anyone done any comparisons between these two lens sets for video, specifically, the Gh2 (or gh1)?

The pricing of these lenses seems to be getting closer by the day (FDs seemed to be cheaper a few years ago). But apart from the way the focus turns, is there much of a difference between these lens lines for video work?

Specifically, I'm interested in IMAGE QUALITY / DIFFERENCES.

I've heard some people say they like the contrast and rendition of Canon FDs (Hunter Richards, I think), and that Canons tend to be a little "warmer" in color than Nikons. Wouldn't white balancing cancel out that effect?

(I know that there is the L series of FD... but we can leave that issue to the side unless you think it is important.)

Canon T4i / 650D official topic

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:13:11 -0400

Viewfinder - Eye-level pentaprism
Coverage Vertical / Horizontal approx 95% (approximately eyepoint 19mm)
Magnification approximately 0.85x (with 50mm lens at infinity -1 m-1)
Continuous shooting speed up to about 5 frames / sec.
3.0 ", 1.04 million dots, capacitive touch screen
Built-in stereo microphone, manual audio level adjustment
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video compression
1920×1080 (Full HD): 30p/25p/24p - approximately 330 MB / minute
1280×720 (HD): 60p/50p

Canon claims improvements in AF during video shooting

Preorders:

All variants - http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Camera-3-inch-Touchscreen/dp/B00894YYP6
Body only - http://www.adorama.com/ICAT4I.html
Body+ 18-55mm - http://www.adorama.com/ICAT4Ik.html
Body+18-135mm IS - http://www.adorama.com/ICAT4Ik2.html

In stock:

Press releases and specs:

http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/06/08/Canon-announces-EOS-650D-Rebel-T4i

Reviews and previews:

Samples:

http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/samples/eos650d/

Canon's new full frame sensor for see in the dark

amateur — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:55:24 -0500

Frustrated with how your camera’s CMOS sensor performs in dimly-lit situations? Canon has just announced a new CMOS sensor that’ll put a smile on your face. It’s a new 35mm full-frame sensor that’s designed specifically for capturing video in “exceptionally low-light environments.” Canon claims the sensor can capture high quality video with high-sensitivity while keeping noise very low.

Here’s how sensitive the new sensor is: it will reportedly be able to see meteor shows, rooms lit with incense sticks, and scenes lit only by moonlight.

35mm Lens Comparisons

mintcheerios — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 03:56:07 -0500

I made a quick little test comparing the 35mm lenses I have. Below is a video comparing the breathing and colors, and attached are 100% crops to test sharpness. I'll let you make your own conclusions, but man, the corners on the Nikon are worse than I thought. If it's that bad on m43, I can't image what it must be like on a full frame.

Any good EOS adapters out there?

MRfanny — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 23:04:55 -0500

Hi, can anyone recomend a good eos adapter that can control aperture. All i see is the kipon one and its cheap knock offs that has the iris built in. Even though it looks fancy, something tells me its more gimic than functional ie loss in IQ. Anyone used these or anything else and what are your thoughts. I am looking to mount a canon mp-e to a gh

Thanks

Canon Powershot N, camera your girls need

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 05:31:07 -0500

Specifications:

Good enough for your girl
Also designed like fingers trainer for your girl (no pressing - just gently turn, like in life).

Links:

Canon C50 Rumors

GravitateMediaGroup — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 11:32:51 -0500

Let the gossip begin.

Canon Cinema EOS C300 topic

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:56:40 -0400

Cinema EOS C300 and the EOS C300 PL announcment.

•Single 8.3 megapixel 2160×3840 Super-35 CMOS sensor (4K resolution) with Digic DV III processor
•Canon XF codec (50Mbps 4:2:2 1080p30 MPEG2 MXF) records to two Compact Flash card slots
•Canon Log gamma, SDI, compact body, Custom Presets and menus similar to Canon XF series
•Exposure and focus control are completely manual — there is no AE or AF on either camera
•Sold as a system, incl. LCD monitor / XLR audio unit, side grip, top handle, batt. & charger
•Availability: Jan. 2012; Price: appx. $16,000 USD (for C300)

Canon claims the camera resolves 1,000 TV lines

Links:

http://learn.usa.canon.com/resources/articles/2011/c300_for_cinematographers.shtml?categoryId=22
http://learn.usa.canon.com/resources/articles/2011/understand_log_gamma.shtml?categoryId=22
http://www.thec47.com/gearbox/c300-day.html

Wi-Fi remote control from tablet:

Lenses:

WB: Canon FD 35mm f2 SSC front glass element or damaged lens

JCVD — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 10:47:36 -0500

Hi guys!

I hope somebody can help me!

My great Canon FD 35mm f2 SSC got damaged, the front element has a serious scratch which affects the image quality now, so looking for a Canon FD 35mm f2 SSC front glass element or a damaged lens with untouched front glass element to replace mine!

I really love this lens, want to save it!

Asked a few repair service on the net, but no luck.

Waiting for your messages/help!

Thank you!

"Sick Boy"

BurnetRhoades — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 02:12:21 -0500

In June of 2010 my brother Tim and I shot our second independent feature length motion picture. Our first film, Xtracurricular (shot in June of 2001) was in that first handful of feature length narratives shot on the CineAlta F900 in 24P. This time our weapon of choice, or rather, weapon of availability was the Canon EOS 7D.

We chose to raise just enough to do a feature on the cheap, quickly, and the camera was actually a loaner from one of the exec. producers. A buddy of mine who's got a rather serious hobby as a stills photographer lent me his bag full of L-Series glass, as well as a neat little squishy lens from Lens Baby that I was determined to use somewhere in the film. Penny pinching aside, we still managed to get multiple SAG actors and have 3-meal catering for the entire shoot. We weren't going to put everyone through Subway every day like on our first picture.

...thanks to our connection with Fangoria magazine, through our third lead, B-movie legend and "scream queen" Debbie Rochon, we had sales reps sending us inquiries within hours (no b.s.) of the trailer being featured on the magazine's website. We ended up signing with Raven Banner, a Canadian company that impressed us with their enthusiasm for independent film, especially horror and the more "pulp" end of the cinema spectrum. It helped that they're also part of the Alamo Drafthouse's distribution channel in the Great White North.

It's now available in multiple markets around the world with several pending (UK, Australia/NZ). We're particularly proud that we're distributed in Canada by Anchor Bay via WB's home video division. All that sounds really impressive (eh, or not) but it's likely going to be another six months to a year before either Tim or I see a dime out of it, after paying off the market fees for the reps, the initial investment and then some deferrals.

Here are some clips showing off each of our leads. Skye McCole Bartusiak, who played Mel Gibson's youngest daughter in The Patriot and had a recurring role on 24 some season plays "Lucy", recently engaged and unsure of her career path. She steps in for a friend at a too-good-to-be-true babysitting job and would later regret it. Her fiancee, "Chris", is played by Marc Donato from Degrassi, The Final and, more recently, Bad Kids Go To Hell. Horror icon Debbie Rochon plays "Dr. Mrs. Gordon", mother of the titular sick boy...

Sick Boy marks my first time shooting anything feature length. My background is in visual effects and on our first feature that was what I brought to the table, in addition to a few b-roll shots that appear in the film. Once we were "in the can" Tim handled editorial in LA while I handled all but the audio finishing in Texas, having moved back here at the beginning of 2009.

We operated with mirrored arrays, trading project files via DropBox. Tim worked in FCP and I would import his EDLs via Automatic Duck into After Effects where I worked out the color grading as well as most of the visual effects. AE was also used for compositing of a handful of "serious" visual effects shots that were tackled with SESI's Houdini, my usual weapon of choice.

Anyhow, with so much interest in independent shooting I figured I'd post something about the project. Even though I've moved on to greener pastures with my GH2, and so, so wish I'd been able to shoot Sick Boy in anamorphic, you gotta make the best of what you have. Moving forward and actually making another film was the most important thing for us at the time. Hell, we were originally planning on shooting it with my Redrock Micro M2 and our DVX or HVX rental.

EDIT: LOL, going back and looking at the "making of" videos I was reminded that we shot this in June 2010, not June 2011. These things take time...

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sick-Boy/105853559453500 ...Sick Boy @ FaceBook

FANGORIA http://www.fangoria.com/index.php/home/all-news/1-latest-news/3318-first-news-exclusive-pics-sick-boy

AICN http://www.aintitcool.com/node/58042 http://www.aintitcool.com/node/58746

nikon d7000 or canon 5d II for video?

GravitateMediaGroup — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:01:42 -0500

Sorry if there is a topic about this already.

I own a d7000 and have seen some pretty good christmas deals going on for the 5D II.
I'm pretty sure the 5D is the better option, but would like to get some input from people that have used a 5d or both of these cameras. Factor magic lantern into the picture as well.

or, what other options should I weigh in the $1700 range?

FS: Sigma 30mm f1.4 Canon mount

christianhubbard — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 12:17:15 -0400

I can put up pictures if need be, is in perfect condition, just trying to ease out of my canon system. sigma is probably 6-7. was bought brand new and will come in all original packaging

asking 350, shipping not included.