CMOS sensors are tastier without Jello

We’ve already seen some excellent video footage from the new Canon 5D MarkII DSLR camera. However, I’ve not really seen the sort of test footage that reveals CMOS wobble (the jello effect) or rolling shutter skew. While this isn’t a perfect test, I was encouraged to see a lot of motion in the following video […]

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90 Percent of Problems are Cable Problems

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Most people assume the worst when their edit system starts acting up. If you’re getting a signal or device control problem, it might not be your machine (or even your software). A $10 cable can tear down an entire edit session. Follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer to avoid any improper dismounting of […]

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Gift ideas for the photographer in your life – Part 3

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In part 2 of my Christmas gift list for those photographically inclined I covered memory cards, something every photographer needs more of, and today I’ll cover something equally in need by photographers, hard drives. For the photographer in the digital age the computer is almost as important as the camera and lens are. If there’s […]

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