Film, photography and assorted thoughts
Profoto is revolutionizing the on-camera flash game with the release of the A1 AirTTL Studio Light. Billed as the world’s smallest studio flash, the A1 is a compact 76Ws strobe that can be mounted directly to a camera or used off camera and triggered with a remote and boasts a quality of light unmatched by any other shoe-mounted option. Read More
… what about video? Canon seems to be abandoning one of the key markets that supported their DSLR cameras over the past decade. Read More
RED aims to disrupt another major industry with the release of the HYDROGEN ONE, a high-end Android smartphone with a revolutionary 5.7″ holographic display and the ability to accept modules in the future. Read More
A quick shot of blueberries from the other day. Read More
Advancements in lens technology have skyrocketed in recent years. Ever since accurate computer modeling came into the equation we have seen lenses get better and better, and now with image sensors pushing 50MP even in full-frame, manufacturers have gotten to work on glass that will meet and exceed these resolutions. Perfect optics isn’t everything though, which is why I think Zeiss’ Milvus 35mm f/1.4 is one of the most masterful designs I’ve seen in years. Read More
A couple weeks back Phase One revealed the IQ3 Achromatic, a black-and-white medium format digital back with a 101MP 53.4 x 40.1 mm CMOS sensor that forgoes the use of a Bayer color filter and infrared cutoff filter for true achromatic imaging. This may seem unusual, especially for a company that boasts outstanding 16-bit color… Read More
Over the past couple months I’ve been seriously considering adding ACES to my workflow. Why? Well, it seems like it is making itself a huge part of the professional color grading space, and it is definitely one of the best color management systems out there. Read More
When I had a 5D Mark IV to evaluate, I had to take that opportunity to look at Canon’s new Dual Pixel RAW technology. I kept it to a fairly simple test to show the effects of the main two tools: AF Microadjustment and Bokeh Shift. Read More
If you can get over the “slow” f/2.8 aperture, Zeiss’ Batis 135mm is perhaps the highest performing portrait-length prime for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras. I know the most vocal critics will be quick to criticize the decision to go with an f/2.8, especially with the Milvus 135mm f/2, Canon 135mm f/2L, and Sony 135mm f/1.8 lenses available, but Zeiss made a great decision to create a smaller lens that balances near perfectly on the α7 series bodies. And, it is most certainly one of the sharpest and cleanest lenses I have been fortunate enough to use. Read More
Blackmagic Design has just announced what it calls “the biggest release in the history of” DaVinci Resolve. And after reading through some of the major changes, including the integration of Fairlight audio technology, I totally understand how they are making that claim about Resolve 14. This is looking to be my personal favorite announcement of NAB 2017. Read More
