Camera Technology
The changes in camera technology accelerates in a way never seen before in the history of acquisition. New formats, new models, different types of sensors, ways of recording media - image acquisition gets better, more affordable and more accessible as manufacturers up the stakes with new offerings several times a year. MacVideo will focus on getting the most out of existing and new camera technologies as they come to market
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NAB FCPUG SuperMeet - Arriflex Alexa
Arriflex Alexa - digital cinema camera recording direct to ProRes
ALEXA is a compact, lightweight and affordable digital camera with image quality akin to 35mm film. From major motion pictures and high end dramas to commercials, music videos and mainstream TV, ALEXA suits many applications and budgets. Arriflex describe Alexa as more than just a camera, ALEXA represents an entire image pipeline. By combining proprietary ARRI technology with tools from industry-leading partners, ALEXA stands as a complete and powerful digital production system.
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FCPUG IBC SuperMeet Agenda announced
Gathering of digital filmmakers to meet in Amsterdam 12th Sept.
With IBC just around the corner, the FCPUG Network, including BOSFCPUG, LAFCPUG, UK, Germany, Hungary, Russia, Belgium, France and other FCPUG and digital video user groups around the Globe, will meet in Amsterdam on the Sunday night of IBC week.
Canon debuts EOS 60D mid-range digital SLR
Dedicated Quick Control access button allows photographers to instantly reach the most common shooting settings
The new Canon EOS 60D offers high performance, a series of creative features, a Vari-angle LCD screen and enhanced ergonomics.
New Nikon D3100 digital SLR offers HD video recording with continuous autofocus
Camera also includes new Scene Recognition and Auto Scene Selector features
Nikon has announced the D3100 digital SLR, which has a 14.2-megapixel CMOS sensor, three-inch LCD display, and HD video recording with continuous autofocus.
Fujifilm shows second gen Real 3D W3 camera
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 shoots 720p high-definition video in 3D
"Three-dimensional everything" is shaping up to be the big trend of 2010 (or at least its most-prominent bastion of hype), but Fujifilm had an early jump on the 3D craze. The company introduced the 3D-shooting FinePix Real 3D WX1 all the way back in the 2D-centric days of 2009, and it will stay a generation ahead of the competition with the just-announced FinePix Real 3D W3.
Camera+ pulled from App Store over hidden feature
Tap Tap Tap had previously submitted a version that explicitly featured this ability
Apple has removed Tap Tap Tap's Camera+ app from the App Store for violating its developer agreement.











