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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Philip Bloom: choosing the right camera for the right job (part 1)

Philip Bloom: Choosing the right camera for the right job (part 1)

DP, Director and Filmmaker Philip Bloom, talks about how he decides which camera is most appropriate for different shooting situations. Whether you choose a DSLR; a large sensor camcorder; or a more portable shooting solution, the choice comes down to which tool is best suited to the immediate job at hand. Philip discusses and shows footage shot with several different cameras, including the Panasonic AF101; Sony NEX-FS100; Sony PMW-F3; and Red Epic.

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iPhone 5 with 'awesome' camera technology ready for production

iPhone 5 rumour roundup for the week ending 28 January

A Reliable Source emerges this week to whisper sweet nothings in the quivering ear of the iOSsphere. Expectations flame.

GoPro upgrades CineForm pro software for HDHero cameras

CineForm software for processing 2D and 3D video

GoPro has released new versions of its CineForm software for processing 2D and 3D video.



Sony announces next-generation image sensors for smartphones, digital cameras

The Japanese tech giant says its new sensors will take better pictures while cutting manufacturing costs and chip size

Sony said Monday it has developed new technology for the tiny imaging chips that power cameras in portable devices, which will allow for clearer photographs while using less space and cutting manufacturing costs.

Fake Camera+ app removed from App Store

Briefly appeared over the weekend before being removed

A fake version of the popular Camera+ iOS app found its way into the App Store over the weekend, but has since been removed by Apple.

JVC Professional unveils world’s first handheld 4K camcorder

GY-HMQ10 records four times resolution of 1080p to SDHC/SDXC media cards

JVC Professional Europe Ltd. has announced the GY-HMQ10, the world’s first handheld 4K camcorder, which captures, records and plays video images at four times the resolution of high definition television. Powered by JVC’s Falconbrid large-scale integration (LSI) chip for high-speed signal processing and a 1/2-inch CMOS imager with 8.3 million active pixels, it delivers real-time 3840x2160 footage at 24p and 50p.

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