A digest of last week’s photo and video news – Week 20

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A digest of last week’s news is a selection of some of the news from week 19 from 2016 related to the worlds of photography and video, covering multiple topics, always rounded up with a reading suggestion. DS916+, Synology’s new NAS Synology Inc. launched a new  4-bay scalable NAS designed for professionals and growing businesses, […]

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AOC Q2781PQ: borderless monitor for video and photography

AOC Q2781PQ monitor

Designed for multiple uses but presented as a viable solution for users interested in image or video editing, the AOC Q2781PQ is the newest monitor from AOC to enter the market. It will be be available in July 2016 in UK, with a price of £279 (+/- $400). No indication, yet, of availability in other […]

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Burbank, 17 May: HDR Seminar @ AbelCine

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[Update Tuesday morning: sold out; no more spaces left.] HDR involves fundamental changes in how we think about exposing, grading, and delivering images, yet we’re still in the dark about best practices and practical considerations. AbelCine in Burbank will shed some light on the topic Tuesday, as will Deluxe in NYC on Wednesday. Tuesday, 17 May at 6:30pm in Burbank CA, AbelCine […]

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The best REAL DSLRs for video in 2016

best real DSLRS for video 2016

Some say it was by mistake, but the truth is that Canon created the trend of using DSLRs for video. The launch of the EOS 5D MK II, in 2008, changed the landscape and allowed more and more people to start exploring with moving images. In 2016, the list of DSLRs able to shoot video […]

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Canon EOS 80D for video: 6 details I applaud & 8 I dislike

Canon EOS 80D for video: 6 details I applaud & 8 I dislike 1

Canon has been justifiably criticized for the past few years for its lack of innovation in its low and mid range photo-style cameras’ video capabilities. However, with the EOS 80D, Canon has finally improved many audio/video functions, even though the company has unfortunately disguised some of them, as I’ll cover ahead. There will be applause […]

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ART OF THE CUT – with “Captain America: Civil War” editor

ART OF THE CUT - with "Captain America: Civil War" editor 4

Editor Jeffrey Ford, ACE has been cutting films as an editor since 2000 with “The Yards.” And also cut films like, “Public Enemies” and “Monte Carlo” before taking on the superheroes of Marvel in 2011 with “Captain America: The First Avenger,” “Ironman 3,” “The Winter Soldier,” “Avengers: Age of Ultron” and now “Captain America: Civil […]

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NYC, 18 May: HDR in camera & post @ Deluxe

Panavised Varicam 35

[Update: registration info] Sometimes it’s worth the hassle to live in New York.  Next Wednesday, May 18th, Panasonic and Deluxe host a 3-hour event showing off the DVX200, Varicam LT, and Varicam 35; screening HDR footage; and discussing HDR (high dynamic range) post and production. Details from Panasonic’s Gregger Jones: Please join us with Deluxe at 218 […]

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A 3-in-1 microphone for Canon DSLRs

Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1

Designed to complement the movie quality of the EOS range, the Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1 is a versatile microphone that can be used to capture a range of subjects with better sound quality than the built-in microphone usually present in DSLRs. According to Canon, the DM-E1 is a compact stereo directional microphone providing exceptional performance […]

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Black box technology: Pelican’s plan to protect you and your gear

Black box technology: Pelican’s plan to protect you and your gear 6

OK, so you’d rather spend your hard-earned cash on the latest camera, not the box it goes in. But did you know a new road case can save not only your equipment but the cash in your wallet as well? Enter the new Pelican Air case: 40% lighter than previous models, but just as sturdy. […]

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