Epson Wins Two TIPA Awards

Epson has won two awards from the Technical Image Press Association. The Epson products recognised by TIPA were the Epson EH-TW9000W, named as the ‘Best Photo Projector,’ and the Epson Stylus Photo 1500W, which won ‘Best Expert Photo Printer’ (pictured). The former is a Full HD 3D projector that offers easy-to-use features, while the latter is a wireless, A3+ printer that allows fast, easy printing from laptops, desktops and the latest generation of mobile devices such as iPhones and iPads via Epson’s iPrint app.
Epson Press Release
Epson is Awarded Two Prestigious TIPA Awards
– Epson is once again recognised for its innovative high quality imaging products for the photographic industry –
Epson, the worldwide leader in imaging products, has been presented with two of Europe’s most important photo and imaging technology tributes at the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) Awards 2012. The Epson products recognised by TIPA were the Epson EH-TW9000W, named as the ‘Best Photo Projector,’ and the Epson Stylus Photo 1500W, which won ‘Best Expert Photo Printer’.
Mary McNulty, Head of PR and Communications at Epson Europe, says: “We are honoured to be presented with two TIPA awards this year. At Epson, we continually look for new solutions and ways to enhance our product range. This recognition is testament to that commitment, and fuels our determination to continue providing our customers with outstanding digital imaging products.”
With its 21 years history, and with member magazines from nine European countries plus Australia, Canada, China, USA and South Africa, TIPA is one of the largest and most influential photographic and imaging press associations globally. Every year the TIPA editors vote for the best products introduced to the market during the previous 12 months. They update the categories according to the market’s technological trends, taking into account innovation, cutting-edge technology, design, ease-of-use and the price to performance ratio of the products.
Product information
The Epson Stylus Photo 1500W is a wireless, A3+ printer with an unbeatable combination of convenience and superior specifications for high-quality, glossy photo output. The 1500W can print from almost anywhere thanks to its built-in Wi-Fi connectivity. This allows fast, easy printing from laptops, desktops and the latest generation of mobile devices such as iPhones and iPads via Epson’s iPrint app.
The Epson EH-TW9000W is a full HD 3D projector that offers easy-to-use features, including Full HD wireless connectivity. This ensures any film enthusiast, gamer or sports fan will be able to enjoy a powerful 3D experience in the comfort of their own home as well as high quality 2D images. The EH-TW9000W is the top-of-the-range Epson model that offers the ultimate three dimensional experience, with equally high White and Colour Light Output of up to 2,400 lumens and high contrast ratios of up to 200,000:1, complete with high-end technical features. Additionally, EH-TW9000W is the first wireless-enabled Full HD 3D projector in the market that allows users to set-up their projector without unsightly cables lying around the home.
Please refer to your local Epson site for details of these and other Epson products.
http://www.epson.co.uk/

Leica Monochrome M Rangefinder May Arrive on May 10th

Remember that monochrome Leica M camera rumor that we reported on last month? The latest rumor pegs May 10th as the announcement date. The new camera won’t be a successor to the M9 — the M10 will likely be announced in September at Photokina — but will instead be a M9-styled rangefinder with a sensor that can only capture black and white. It is also said to have fantastic high-ISO quality and may ditch the LCD screen entirely.
(via Leica Rumors via Mirrorless Rumors)

Olympus anuncia fecha de disponibilidad del Flash FL-600R

El primer flash de Olympus con LED incorporado para la grabación de películas en la oscuridad, estará disponible a partir del 27 de abril en Japón y costará 35,000 yenes, pudiendo ser reservado en Amazon a $300 .

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Key Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 Updates

Adobe’s booth at NAB 2012 is a madhouse.  The seating area for every speaker is full and the aisles surrounding the booth are packed as well. Lots of third-party vendors are also showing off CS6 products as well. Adobe is clearly on the march with the new apps in Production Premium CS6.
I sat down with Premiere Pro Product Manager, Al Mooney, on Monday at NAB 2012 to discuss some of the new features in the app that is buzzing among editors at NAB.

OpenCL (read: Mac) Hardware Acceleration

One of the big, buzzing features for CS6 is the addition of OpenCL support for recent MacBook Pro models – a clear sign of things to come for Mac graphics support.  If you aren’t familiar with the Mercury Playback Engine, it uses both hardware and software support.  That is, it has worked on CS5+ for all Macs, but only on the software side of the coin (with the exception of the handful of Mac Pro setups using specific, aftermarket NVIDIA cards.
The new iteration of the Mercury Playback Engine supports the Spring ’11 and Fall ’11 releases of the MacBook Pro using only the AMD Radeon HD 6750M or 6770M with a minimum of 1GB RAM required.  Additionally, OS X Lion is required. While hardware acceleration is now an option for some Mac users, there is still not full parity between OpenCL and CUDA acceleration on PCs. To that end, a fast PC with a CUDA card is going to provide more extreme performance.

Warp Stabilizer

Another pair huge features in Premiere Pro are Warp Stabilizer and Rolling Shutter Correction.  While the Rolling Shutter Correction effect is a flavor of Warp Stabilizer, it doesn’t use all of the analysis as Warp Stabilizer and, as a result, is less resource intensive.  Accordingly, Adobe saw fit to offer it as a separate effect and reduce the processing load required to make it shine.
Warp Stabilizer is the same tool that we saw introduced in After Effects CS5.5; however, there are a few tweaks to the controls in order to make it more user-friendly in Premiere Pro.  Warp Stabilzer’s analysis portion is not GPU-accelerated; however, when analysis is complete and the effect begins rendering, it will take advantage of hardware acceleration courtesy of the Mercury Playback Engine.  What’s more, is the ability to make adjustments in real time as your footage plays back.

Adjustment Layers

Adjustment layers are yet another big feature in Premiere Pro CS6.  Adjustment layers are something familiar to both Photoshop and After Effects users – and they essentially work the same way.  One huge benefit to adjustment layers is global application of effects, which will, in turn, cut down on the need to nest sequences – something required in days-past to apply the same effects across multiple clips.
Adjustment layers are treated just like any other video layer.  They are key-frameable and can be blade, faded, etc. in order to obtain the desired effect.

Alt-Drag to Copy!

One last big feature that I confirmed was the ability to alt-drag to copy – that is, you simply click on a clip in your timeline while holding down the Alt key, drag your mouse to a new location on the timeline and you get a copied version of your clip.  FCP 7 editors have been griping about the lack of this “feature” in Premiere Pro for years.  Finally, Adobe has relented and given us this simple, yet incredibly useful, shortcut.  Big kudos to Adobe from yours truly on that one.
There are a ton of other new features in Premiere Pro and the rest of CS6, which I’ll be following as we creep up toward the official release date of CS6.  (Note that Adobe still has yet to confirm what that date will be.)

Stay tuned for the latest.

Olympus Wins Two TIPA Awards

The Olympus E-PL3 PEN Lite has been named “Best Entry-Level Compact System Camera” by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA). The jury praised the camera’s focusing speed, image quality, body-integral image stabiliser and overall usability. Meanwhile, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2 has won the “Best Fixed Focus CSC Lens” category.
Review: Read our in-depth review of the Olympus E-PL3
Review: Read our in-depth review of the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2 lens

Two TIPA Awards for Vanguard

This year, two Vanguard products have received accolades from the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA). The 2012 awards were voted on by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) General Assembly last month in South Africa, where editors of close to 30 top photo magazines from around the world selected the best imaging products of the year. Vanguard’s BBH-200 professional ball-head (pictured) was named “Best Accessory 2012,” while the company’s The Heralder series camera messenger bags were voted “Best Photo Bag 2012” for their quick and easy access and large storage capacity.
Vanguard Press Release
VANGUARD wins prestigious 2012 TIPA Awards
* BBH-200 ball head named Best Accessory
* The Heralder series named Best Photo Bag
Whitmore Lake, MI - VANGUARD, global leader in photo-video accessories, today announced its BBH-200 ball head and The Heralder series camera bags have earned prestigious 2012 TIPA awards.
The 2012 awards were voted on by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) General Assembly last month in South Africa, where editors of close to 30 top photo magazines from around the world selected the best imaging products of the year.
VANGUARD’s BBH-200 was named “Best Accessory 2012.” According to the TIPA, voters were won over by the ball head’s innovative Rapid Level System that aids photographers in instantly positioning their camera perpendicular to the base, stating, “Vanguard’s unique ‘Rapid Level System’ in their new BBH-200 Ball Head makes life easier for photographers.” Read more comments here.
Introduced at the 2012 International CES in January, the BBH-200 professional ball head delivers in the key areas of accuracy, precision, convenience and ease of use. No matter the camera’s position, its innovative Rapid Level System enables photographers to guide their camera to be perfectly level with the base quickly and efficiently, allowing for accurate 90-degree angles instantly and perfect panoramas.
This magnesium ball head also has a unique open body design that helps maintain a lighter weight. The ball boasts a scratch-free, oxidized surface for ultra smooth moment. Other features include two bubble levels, a ¼ to 3/8-inch adaptor on the base and a universal standard quick shoe with locking clamp that enables quick shoe movement but holds securely in place.
Technical Specs
Weight: 18.7 oz
Height: 4.375 inches
Maximum loading weight capacity: 44 lbs
MSRP: $249
MAP/street price: $199
VANGUARD’s The Heralder series camera messenger bags were voted “Best Photo Bag 2012” for their quick and easy access and large storage capacity. Read more about what TIPA members think of The Heralder here.
The Heralder Series is a fast-action messenger bag for on-the-move photographers.
In addition to quick top access and a roomy interior, its convenient tripod holder makes it easy for today’s video-driven photojournalists and event photographers to come prepared with the necessary camera support for any occasion.
Other features include a deluxe, thickly padded strap that evenly distributes weight; detachable inner pouch for easy loading and unloading of gear and seamless use as an everyday messenger bag; padded laptop compartment; and numerous pockets for accessories.
The Heralder is available in three models for $139 to $199 (USD).

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 Firmware Update 1.1

Olympus has released a firmware update for the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 EZ lens. Version 1.1 adds support for the Zoom Resume feature of certain Panasonic bodies and enhances the performance of the Olympus OM-D’s image stabiliser when the camera is used with the 12-50mm lens set to macro mode. You can upgrade your lens’ firmware via the Olympus Digital Camera Updater application, as described at the website below.
Website: Olympus Europe | Firmware Update Instruction
Review: Read our in-depth review of the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 EZ lens

Blackmagic Cinema Camera

Blackmagic Design has announced Blackmagic Cinema Camera, a new digital cinema camera design that includes features such as a claimed 13 stops of dynamic range, built in high bandwidth SSD recorder, open file format support, colour correction with full version of DaVinci Resolve and a built in capacitive touch-screen with metadata entry. Other highlights include sensor cooling, built in high-speed Thunderbolt connection, 3 Gb/s SDI output and a Canon EF lens mount. The sensor is capable of capturing both 2.5K and Full HD footage at frame rates of 24, 25, 29.97 and 30fps. The Blackmagic Cinema Camera, which is currently on display at the NAB 2012 Show (Booth #SL220) will be available July 2012 for $2,995.
Blackmagic Press Release
Blackmagic Design Announces Blackmagic Cinema Camera
NAB 2012, Las Vegas, USA - April 16, 2012 - Blackmagic Design today announced Blackmagic Cinema Camera, a revolutionary digital cinema camera design that includes powerful features such as super wide 13 stops of dynamic range, high resolution 2.5K sensor, built in high bandwidth SSD recorder, open file format support, color correction with full version of DaVinci Resolve and a built in LCD with metadata entry, all in an attractive compact design for only US$2,995.
Blackmagic Cinema Camera will be demonstrated on the Blackmagic Design NAB 2012 booth at #SL220.
Many current generation video cameras suffer from a “video look” due to a limited contrast range, a maximum HD resolution sensor, poor quality optics and lenses, the use of heavy video compression for file recording and poor integration with NLE software metadata management. With these limitations, they cannot be used for high end work or feature films.
Blackmagic Cinema Camera has been designed to eliminate these problems so customers get a true feature film look, and at an affordable cost can shoot high end television commercials, episodic television programming and feature films.
Blackmagic Cinema Camera
Blackmagic Cinema Camera includes a super wide 13 stops of dynamic range, large 2.5K sensor, a built in SSD recorder that has the bandwidth to capture open standard CinemaDNG RAW, ProRes and DNxHD files, a built in capacitive touch screen LCD for direct metadata entry, standard jack audio connections, built in high-speed Thunderbolt connection, 3 Gb/s SDI output, a refrigerated sensor for low noise, and is fully compatible with extremely high quality Canon EF and Zeiss ZF mount lenses.
Blackmagic Cinema Camera also includes a full copy of DaVinci Resolve for color correction and Blackmagic UltraScope software for waveform monitoring. UltraScope can be run on a laptop connected to the camera via a Thunderbolt connection.
One of the most important features of the camera is its super wide dynamic range of 13 stops, allowing feature film quality images. Commonly people focus on more pixels, however often this just creates a higher resolution, but still “video” looking images that suffer from highlight and black clipping that limits details. Blackmagic Cinema Camera’s wide dynamic range eliminates this problem and provides film quality with dramatically more detail retained in black and whites in the image. Once the shoot is complete, the included DaVinci Resolve color correction software can be used to adjust images and take advantage of this extra range in the images. The high quality EF and ZF lens compatibility also helps create sharp and cinematic images that look incredible.
To eliminate the damage that low bit depth and high compression video storage creates, Blackmagic Cinema Camera includes a fast SSD recorder. The built in SSD recorder can record on fast solid state disks the full sensor detail in 12 bit Log RAW files in the open standard CinemaDNG format. These files can be read by all high end video software. The full 2.5K sensor data is stored in the files completely uncompressed because the SSD has the speed to store video data at the required rate. Then this high quality file can be color corrected on DaVinci Resolve for the same high quality result currently only possible on cameras costing tens of thousands of dollars.
Blackmagic Cinema Camera has been designed as the perfect companion to Final Cut Pro X and Avid Media Composer NLE software. Unlike other cameras, which require the use of custom video file formats that are not compatible with popular NLE software, often making the post production process a nightmare, the Blackmagic Cinema Camera includes absolutely no custom video file formats, and every file type included is open standard. It records into CinemaDNG format for RAW files, ProRes and DNxHD for HD resolution files compatible with Final Cut Pro X and Avid Media Composer.
The built in large LCD display makes focus easy, and allows playback of captured files. Blackmagic Cinema Camera includes a built in microphone, as well as external jack based mic/line level balanced audio connections. When playing back recorded clips, a speaker is built in, and there is an included headphone socket, as well as embedded audio on the SDI output and Thunderbolt connection. The SDI output includes all camera data such as timecode, transport control, shutter angle, color temperature setting and ASA information overlaid in attractive anti aliased fonts.
For easy metadata entry, the built in LCD features fast and responsive capacitive touch screen technology. When the user taps the display with a finger, a data entry window called the “slate” appears. This lets the user enter shot information just like typing on a smart phone. This data is then stored in the files so can be accessed by NLE software when editing content later. Metadata is compatible with popular software such as Final Cut Pro X and DaVinci Resolve. All camera settings can be changed on this touch LCD, such as frame rate, shutter angle, color temperature, dynamic range, focus assist settings and more.
Blackmagic Cinema Camera includes an innovative industrial design built from solid machined aluminum metal which results in an attractive but rugged design. All of the camera, recorder and display have been shrunk down into a lightweight design thats very portable.
“This is one of the most exciting products we have ever created and its been a work in progress for a very long time,” said Grant Petty, CEO, Blackmagic Design. “Ever since I was a telecine engineer back in the 1990’s I have wished that video cameras would include features that allowed them to perform creatively similar to film. However current digital cameras are too heavy, way too expensive and need costly accessories to work. We felt there was a need for a camera that delivered these features in a design that’s optimized for professional video shoots, as well as being a compact, elegant design that’s easily affordable. We think we have achieved that!”
Blackmagic Cinema Camera Key Features
  * High resolution 2.5K sensor allows improved anti aliasing and reframing shots.
  * Super wide 13 stops of dynamic range allows capture of increased details for feature film look.
  * Built in SSD allows high bandwidth recording of RAW video and long duration compressed video.
  * Open file formats compatible with popular NLE software such as CinemaDNG 12 bit RAW, Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHD. No custom file formats.
  * Includes no custom connections. Standard jack mic/line audio in, BNC 3 Gb/s SDI out, headphone, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology, LANC remote control and standard DC 12-30V power connection.
  * Capacitive touch screen LCD for camera settings and slate metadata entry.
  * Compatible with extremely high quality Canon EF and Zeiss ZF lenses.
  * Supports 2.5K and 1080HD resolution capture in 24, 25, 29.97 and 30 fps.
  * Thunderbolt connection allows direct camera capture via included Media Express software and supports live waveform monitoring via the included Blackmagic UltraScope software.
  * Includes a full copy of DaVinci Resolve 9.0 color grading software.
Availability and Price
Blackmagic Cinema Camera will be available July 2012 for US$2,995 from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide.
About Blackmagic Design
Blackmagic Design creates the world’s highest quality video editing products, color correctors, video converters, video monitoring, routers, live production switchers, disk recorders, waveform monitors and film restoration software for the feature film, post production and television broadcast industries. Blackmagic Design’s DeckLink capture cards launched a revolution in quality and affordability, while the company’s DaVinci Emmy award winning color correction products have dominated the television and film industry since 1984. Blackmagic Design continues ground breaking innovations including stereoscopic 3D and 4K workflows. Founded by world leading post production editors and engineers, Blackmagic Design has offices in the USA, UK, Japan, Singapore, and Australia. For more information, please check http://www.blackmagic-design.com.

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Fujifilm Wins Two TIPA Awards

The Fujifilm X-Pro1 (pictured) has been named “Best Professional Compact System Camera” of the year by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA). The camera has won the award in recognition of its Hybrid Multi Viewfinder, which allows users to freely switch between the OVF and the EVF, and automatically selects the OVF magnification and frame size according to the focal length of the attached lens. Additionally, the Fujifilm X-S1 has been selected for the Best Superzoom Camera Award in recognition of its capability to “achieve premium image quality throughout its focal range from wide at 24mm to super-telephoto at 624mm [in 35mm terms]”.
Fujifilm Press Release
FUJIFILM X-Pro1 and FUJIFILM X-S1 digital cameras win at the 2012 TIPA Awards
FUJIFILM is delighted to announce that the FUJIFILM X-Pro1 premium interchangeable lens camera and FUJIFILM X-S1 premium long-zoom digital camera have both won awards from the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA)1, widely recognised as the most coveted photo and imaging awards worldwide in the following categories.
1. TIPA Best Compact System Camera Professional Award - Premium interchangeable lens camera FUJIFILM X-Pro1
The FUJIFILM X-Pro1 is a premium interchangeable lens camera, developed with thorough dedication to delivering premium image quality and elegant design. It has won the award in recognition of its Hybrid Multi Viewfinder, which allows users to freely switch between the optical viewfinder (OVF) and electronic viewfinder (EVF), and automatically selects the OVF magnification and frame size according to the focal length of the attached lens (for wide-angle and standard focal lengths). The recognition is also given to the 16.3-megapixel APS-C “X-Trans CMOS” sensor, which uses a colour filter array with enhanced aperiodicity to control moire and false colour generation without requiring a low-pass filter, thereby achieving very high image quality.
Click here to read more about the X-Pro1 digital camera
2. TIPA Best Superzoom Camera Award - Premium long-zoom digital camera FUJIFILM X-S1
FUJIFILM X-S1 is a long-zoom digital camera that covers a wide focal range from super-macro with the minimum working distance of 1cm to super-telephoto, without having to change lenses. It has won the award in recognition of its capability to achieve premium image quality throughout its focal range from wide at 24mm to super-telephoto at 624mm2 due to the combination of Fujinon 26x optical manual zoom lens (with Intelligent Digital Zoom capability) and the 2/3-inch 12-megapixel EXR-CMOS sensor. The award also recognised other features such as its manual operations that evoke the joy of photography, the in-camera RAW processing function and the full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) movie recording function.
Click here to read more about the X-S1 digital camera
1 TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) is one of the most powerful and influential photographic industry organisations in the world with membership from 29 photo and imaging magazines in 13 countries in Europe, North America, and South Africa. Every year, it reviews image-related products released in Europe and awards the best product in each category.
2: Equivalent to the 35mm film format

GoPro Partners with Technicolor

GoPro and Technicolor announced today at the NAB 2012 Show that they have worked to embed Technicolor’s CineStyle color profile for the debut of the new GoPro Protune (a free firmware upgrade available for the HD HERO2 camera, available this summer). Certified by Technicolor, and developed by GoPro, the Protune mode firmware is claimed to “allow professional filmmakers a vastly improved and flexible workflow for seamless integration with other source material and post-production platforms”. Highlights of the firmware update include a 24fps frame rate, 35Mbps data rate, log curve encoding for better highlight/shadow detail retention and a neutral colour profile that, in combination with reduced sharpening and noise reduction, promises improved flexibility in professional post-production and colour design workflows.
Gopro Press Release
GoPro Partners with Technicolor to Incorporate CineStyle™ into GoPro’s new Protune™ Firmware for HD HERO2 at NAB 2012
Technicolor-Certified ProTune Mode Adds 24p, 35Mbps Data Rate; Non-Destructive 3D LUT and Color Presets to Greatly Enable Professional Production Workflow
HALF MOON BAY, CA & HOLLYWOOD, CA, – (April 17, 2012) – GoPro, the world’s most versatile camera, and Technicolor, a worldwide leader in technology and color-science, announced today at the NAB 2012 Show in Las Vegas they have worked to embed Technicolor’s CineStyle™ color profile for the debut of the new GoPro Protune™ (a free firmware upgrade available for the HD HERO2 camera, available this summer).
Certified by Technicolor, and developed by GoPro, the Protune mode firmware upgrade is a significant development for the professional production and post-production market, which incorporates Technicolor color science into GoPro’s latest product launch. These new features combine to allow professional filmmakers a vastly improved and flexible workflow for seamless integration with other source material and post-production platforms.
Key features of the GoPro Protune mode include:
24fps frame rate, enabling GoPro HERO2 content to be easily intercut with other sources without a frame rate conversion;
35Mbps data rate for the industry’s highest quality compressed image with virtually zero artifacts;
Neutral color profile, allowing for greater flexibility in a color correction workflow;
Log curve encoding, offering more detail in shadows and highlights;
Reduced sharpening and noise reduction for improved flexibility in professional post- production and color design workflows.
“GoPro Protune mode is an extraordinary development for the entire professional production market – from filmmakers, cinematographers and DITs, to editors and colorists who are increasingly relying on the HERO2 for cinematic productions,” said David Newman, senior director of software engineering for GoPro. “Developing this with Technicolor has provided us with a level of technological expertise that optimizes Protune for the professional market. Filmmakers are making critical decisions every day on the tools they’ll invest in for their cinematic productions, and we are confident our collaboration with Technicolor makes their decision that much easier. We’re looking forward to our customers’ reaction when we unveil Protune at NAB 2012.”
“Technicolor is thrilled to make its color science available to GoPro throughout its Protune upgraded firmware,” stated Technicolor’s Alejandro Guerrero, senior vice president, Technicolor Digital Productions. “With more than 130,000 (and counting) cinematographers already using our CineStyle color profile, we are committed to expanding the CineStyle toolkit and are thrilled to support GoPro as it expands its market base.”
Seamless Integration with GoPro CineForm Studio
GoPro Protune mode makes integration with GoPro CineForm Studio simple, automatically detecting Protune settings and applying the default adjustments to create stunning images. The workflow is further enhanced by a variety of color tuning presets, or ‘looks’ that further enhance the filmmakers’ story.
Using Protune with GoPro CineForm Studio Premium and GoPro CineForm Studio Professional provides additional benefits, offering extensive color correction controls and customizable presets to create professional, cinematic looks from the GoPro HERO2 captured content. Non-destructive 3D LUTs provide even more flexibility, enabling users to further tweak their images, manipulate saturation and contrast and color correction controls to create highly stylized content.
GoPro Protune mode is available as a free firmware upgrade through the GoPro CineForm Studio software, which is also available as a free download here.
About Technicolor
Technicolor, a worldwide technology leader in the media and entertainment sector, is at the forefront of digital innovation. Our world-class research and innovation laboratories enable us to lead the market in delivering advanced video services to content creators and distributors. We also benefit from an extensive intellectual property portfolio focused on imaging and sound technologies, based on a thriving licensing business. Our commitment: supporting the delivery of exciting new experiences for consumers in theaters and homes.
Euronext Paris: TCH • http://www.technicolor.com • Twitter: @TechnicolorCo
About GoPro
Based in Half Moon Bay, California, GoPro makes the world’s most versatile cameras, enabling people to capture and share their lives’ most exciting moments in professional quality HD video and photos. GoPro’s HD HERO line of wearable and gear mountable cameras are used collectively by more consumers, professional athletes, and video production professionals than any other camera in the world. GoPro’s products are sold in over 140 countries via specialty sports retailers, Sport Chalet, Best Buy and at gopro.com.

Zeiss Launches Three T1.5 Compact Primes

In addition to the Compact Zoom CZ.2 70-200/T2.9, Carl Zeiss has also announced three CP.2 Compact Prime lenses with a maximum aperture of T1.5. Available in focal lengths of 35mm (€3,700 / $4,900), 50mm (€3,300 / $4,500) and 85mm (also €3,300 / $4,500), the new Compact Prime CP.2 Super Speed lenses offer filmmakers new opportunities for shooting in low-light conditions. As with the rest of the CP.2 family, the Compact Prime CP.2 Super Speed lenses feature a 14-bladed iris diaphragm for a pleasing rendering of the out-of-focus areas. The standard cine-style housing with gearing allows the attachment of any standard follow-focus system. By using the interchangeable mounts for PL, EF, F, MFT and E, the Compact Prime CP.2 Super Speed lenses can be easily adapted to numerous camera systems. The lenses will be available from August.
Zeiss Press Release
Three New Super Speed Lenses from Carl Zeiss at NAB 2012
Carl Zeiss Compact Prime CP.2 Super Speed lenses offer filmmakers new creative possibilities
OBERKOCHEN/Germany, 16.04.2012.
During the NAB Trade Show in Las Vegas from April 16-19, 2012, Carl Zeiss will present three new Super Speed lenses. Available with a fast T1.5 aperture and in focal lengths of 35mm, 50mm and 85mm, the new Compact Prime CP.2 Super Speed lenses offer filmmakers new opportunities for shooting in low-light conditions. Like the other Compact Prime CP.2 lenses, the new Super Speed lenses cover a full-frame sensor format and are equipped with the interchangeable lens mount system for use with a variety of cameras ranging from HDSLR to professional cinema cameras.
“With the new Compact Prime CP.2 Super Speed lenses with a fast T-stop of T1.5, we expand our family of CP.2 lenses with an even more powerful choice of lenses”, says Michael Schiehlen, Sales Director of the Carl Zeiss Camera Lens Division. “This opens up new creative possibilities in low-light situations, especially with the new high ISO HDSLR’s and HD video cameras. The Super Speed name has a long history at Carl Zeiss and these new lenses are a fitting tribute to their legacy”.
The faster T1.5 aperture is one of the key advantages to the Compact Prime CP.2 Super Speed lenses, especially for night-time shots or under low-light conditions. This helps to limit the need for artificial light, delivering more natural looking scenes with less effort and expense.
The cinematographer Sebastian Wiegärtner has tested the Compact Prime CP.2 Super Speed lenses and was very enthusiastic about the faster aperture while shooting a short film: “We filmed for three days in outdoor locations, with about eighty percent of the shots being taken at night. During the medieval-looking filming of two actors, the faster aperture was particularly effective by using lighting accents in the form of torchlight. The resulting images achieved the desired look and were appropriately stylish and soft.”
As with the rest of the CP.2 family, the Compact Prime CP.2 Super Speed lenses feature a 14-blade aperture, which creates a round iris opening and a natural, out of focus rendition. The standard cine-style housing with gearing allows the attachment of any standard follow-focus system. A long, 300 degree focus rotation and smooth action provides fine control, which is especially important given the shallow depth-of-field when using these lenses at wide open aperture. By using the interchangeable mounts for PL, EF, F, MFT and E, the Compact Prime CP.2 Super Speed lenses can be easily adapted to numerous camera systems and ensures compatibility with future cameras as technology changes. Carl Zeiss T* anti-reflection coating ensures the maximum contrast and color rendition by minimizing stray light and ghosting within the lens.
The Compact Prime CP.2 Super Speed lenses can be purchased individually, or combined as set with other Compact Prime CP.2 lenses in the product line.
The lenses will be shipped in August 2012. The recommended retail price for the Compact Prime CP.2 35/T1.5 Super Speed is €3,700 or US$4,900 (excluding VAT)*. The recommended retail price for the Compact Prime CP.2 50/T1.5 Super Speed and Compact Prime CP.2 85/T1.5 Super Speed is €3,300 or US$4,500 (excluding VAT)*.

Canon riconosce 'perdita di luce' nella EOS 5D Mark III

 

Canon ha pubblicato un bando di consulenza prodotto riconoscendo l'esistenza di emettere una 'perdita di luce' sulla EOS 5D Mark III. Gli utenti della fotocamera hanno riferito che in condizioni di oscurità, di accendere il top-LCD retro-illuminazione o splende di una luce su di esso altera la misurazione della fotocamera, suggerendo la luce sta perdendo nel corpo e che raggiunge il sensore di misurazione. L'azienda dice che sta studiando il problema e le contromisure possibili, e farà ulteriori annunci una volta presa la decisione su come risolvere il problema. La nota completa consulenza si trova sul sito Canon USA . Petapixel ha riferito sulla questione e si è legato ai video degli utenti che illustrano il problema.