Quick News – Canon has just revealed plans to transfer the firms entire camera production outfit from human hands, to completely robot-made offerings by 2015, all in an effort to cut costs and contend with the after effects of the soaring yen.
Canon Seeking Full Camera Production Automation – Entirely Robot Made Cameras Coming by 2015
Updated** 1923 Leica O-Series Re-Sets the World Record As Most Expensive Camera – Fetches $2.79 Million at Auction
Quick News – You may recall about this time last year, a 1923 Leica O-Series, which happened to be one of only twelve in existence, set a world record for the most expensive camera at the 2011 WestLicht Photographica Auction held in Veinna, Austria. Fast forward nearly 365-days later, and the very same model (different serial number) which set the previous world record has done it again, fetching a new record-breaking total of $2.79 million at this year’s WestLicht auction.
USPS To Ban the Overseas Shipping of Electronics With Li-ion Batteries Effective May 16, 2012
If you live in the United States and partake in the selling of cameras internationally, or any electric device with a lithium-ion battery for that matter, and regularly employ the services of the United States Postal Service (USPS), you may want to start thinking about alternative shipping methods.
Action Sequences From ‘The Avengers’ Were Partially Shot With the Canon 5D Mark II and 7D
First off, if you haven’t had the chance to check out Marvel’s latest superhero action-adventure flick, The Avengers, I strongly urge that you do so – it’s a fantastic film. Moreover, if you are a Canon HDSLR shooter, today’s news might give you an added incentive to give it a watch.
The $160,000 Nikkor 6mm F/2.8 Fisheye Shows Its Face on Video – Gets Friendly With a D800
Every now and again, one of the uber-rare Nikkor 6mm f/2.8 fisheyes make an appearance and set the inter-webs abuzz due to its extreme rarity, unique characteristics and oh yeah, that bank account breaking estimated price-tag of $160,000.00.
The latest case of its resurgence came just weeks ago, when Amateur Photographer was the first to report the legendary lenses’ availability for purchase at Grays of Westminster, a renowned UK retailer who houses goods solely catered to the Nikon shooter.
Be Some of the First to View Footage From the Canon C500 Projected In 4K – Here’s How
If you happen to live in or around the Los Angeles California area, and would enjoy the chance to spend some quality time with the recently announced C500, be sure to register for the free screening and hands-on event scheduled for May 10th at the The LA Film School’s 4K Theater. Here’s the details.
Nikon Confirms the D4/D800 “Freezing” Phenomenon – Investigating Resolutions
While Canon has been thoroughly entrenched in a highly-publicized 5D Mark III hardware faux pa, a problem that the company has just now corrected, it seems as though Nikon will have a few service issues of their own to contend with as well, confirming that a “small number” of D4s and D800s have the tendency to “lock-up” and become unresponsive.
After a Quarrelsome Past Few Days, RED’s 4K Camera Shootout Gets Canned
Just days after Jim Jannard took to his familiar podium on the REDUSER forums, sending out an open invitation to all 4K capable camera manufacturers to a resolution battle royal at RED Studios in Hollywood on June 4th; the notoriously outspoken RED CEO rescinded his initial plans, stating that “several companies have refused to participate” and the troubles would not warrant the effort.
“A Brave Step in the Right Direction” – VFX Pioneer Douglas Trumbull Comes to the Defense of The Hobbit at 48fps
Having lent his expertise to the visual effects development of acclaimed motion pictures such as Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner, and most recently, Terrence Malick’s visual experience, The Tree of Life, it’s clear that Douglas Trumbull, a regarded VFX pioneer, knows a bit about a films visual experience. So, it goes without question that when someone of Trumbull’s stature goes against The Hobbit‘s recent 48fps backlash, it’s noteworthy.
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The Pentax K-30 Leaked – Announcement Coming Next Week
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Developing Rumor: The Latest Canon T4i (650D) Speculative Specs Emerge
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The Instagram Concept Camera Becoming A Reality? Creators Looking For You To Fund This Ambitious Project
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A Vertigo-Inducing Demo of the Dolly-Zoom First Practiced by Alfred Hitchcock in 1958
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An Intimate Look at ‘Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back’ Through Rare Behind-the-Scenes Production Photos
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Canon T4i and Mirrorless Talk Re-emerges – Announcements Coming Next Month?
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Autumn – Getting Cinematic with the Sony NEX-5N: Quick Workflow Overview
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Getting Cinematic with the Sony NEX-5N: The Digital Visual Style
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Oh Really? Nikon’s Questionable Facebook Status Update
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The Week in Reader Photos: January 1, 2012.
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The Week in Reader Photos: January 8, 2012.
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The Week in Reader Photos: December 11, 2011
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