Zeiss has been established as a top end lens manufacturer for decades. The release of their innovative Compact Prime CP.2 lens set has only continued to build on this reputation. Engineered to offer tremendous lens quality to a range of users, the Zeiss CP.2 lenses are available with both PL and EF (Canon) mounts. This opens up a broad range of usability across camera systems (Canon DLSRs, Sony PMW-F3, ARRI Alexa, etc). With a purchase price of around $4,000 per lens, the Zeiss CP.2 lens set is an accessible purchase for serious filmmakers. For …
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Matthews Pro Car Mount System
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Car rigs can change the entire look of a project. Unfortunately, more often than not, these rigs are either flimsy and undependable or overly complicated. Matthews Studio Equipment has designed a Pro Car Mount System that transcends these issues and delivers spectacular, stable images without any headaches.
Now available for rental at Moving Picture, the Matthews Pro Car Mount System consists of suction cup mounts, micro grip heads, 2.5 …
FullDawa Productions and Moving Picture presents Anoraak – “Crazy Eyes”
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Recently, the up and coming French artist Anoraak came to Miami with a small production team from FullDawa to shoot a music video in our fair city. Moving Picture provided our new Panasonic AG-AF100 camera with a PL mount adapter and Redrock handheld rig, a set of Zeiss CP.2 Compact Prime lenses, and a Camera Assistant for this walkabout of Miami.
The lightweight AF100 and Redrock cinerig provided a stable and …
Moving Picture’s ARRI Alexa Burned in Camera Truck Fire
While on a rental in L.A., our ARRI Alexa camera was the unfortunate victim of a Camera truck fire. Our Alexa, among other equipment was destroyed in the fire…or so we thought. ARRI technicians from Germany came to L.A. prior to NAB to check out the slightly crispier version of their beloved camera and decided to see what happens when the tried to power it up. Much to everyone’s surprise, the camera booted up. After some minor cleanup, they were also able to put a lens and monitor on the camera and get an amazing picture.
The camera then tra …
To Convert or not to Convert – A Guide to Video Mini-Converters. (Part 2 of 2)
Welcome to part 2 of the Mini Converter discussion series. Last week we talked about AJA Downconverters and SDI to HDMI converters. This week we will talk about HD video distribution and HDSLR video monitoring solutions.
3. How do I spread beautiful HD video around my set without “daisy chaining” all the monitors together?
Okay, I admit, distributing video isn’t much of a conundrum, but it does give me the chance to talk about another conve …
To Convert or not to Convert – A Guide to Video Mini-Converters. (Part 1 of 2)
There are many tools available to assist with viewing, processing, or converting digital video, but few have the versatility or reliability of the AJA line of mini-converters. This usage guide isn’t a comprehensive list of features and capabilities of all the AJA converters. However, I will be presenting some commonly confronted video conundrums and how to solve them with the proper AJA converter.
1. My camera has only an HD-SDI output, but my monitors only have a standard definition (SD) “VIDEO” input.
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Panasonic AG-AF100
Panasonic’s AG-AF100 AVCCAM HD camcorder is now available for rental at Moving Picture. As the first high-end 4/3” video camcorder that’s been optimized for high-definition video recording, the AF100 offers the desired aesthetics of popular DSLR cameras without the myriad of functionality issues that are inherent with the DSLR line.
The newest addition to Panasonic’s AVCCAM series, the AG-AF100 is targeted at video and film professionals. With more than two years since the release of the Canon 5D, the AF100 exhibits Panasonic’s …
The Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
The Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens is the successor to the long respected telezoom lens that contributed greatly in making this Canon lens line a favorite among directors of photography and home consumers alike. Dust and drip-proof, the Canon L series lenses offer stunning image technology paired with robust engineering.
With a reduction of the minimum focus distance to 1.2m and an increase in the maximum magnification to .21x, the Canon EF 70-200mm II captures a rich depth of field that allows shooters a great deal of versatility i …
Run and Gun Kit for Canon EOS 5D Mark II and EOS 7D
Keeping with the DSLR revolution, we’ve consistently seen new innovations in support for cameras like the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Canon EOS 7D throughout the past year. Recently released, the iDC Run & Gun Kit has quickly become one of our favorite new DSLR accessories.
Bruce Dorn, engineer/creator behind many of iDC’s inventions, explains: “over-sized and overly-complex focusing systems might look butch but they effectively waste the stealthy advantages of a compact capture device like the Canon 5D.” While elaborate rigs like …
Blackmagic Design HDMI to SDI Mini Converter
Blackmagic Design’s HDMI to SDI Mini Converter makes HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) workflow easier than ever. Popular DSLR cameras like the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Canon EOS 7D feature HDMI ports that allow for seamless integration with the latest audio/video devices. This relatively new digital alternative to analog connections has added to camera versatility but also limited options for video playback. The Blackmagic HDMI to SDI converter widens the possibilities for DSLR cameras, creating SDI outputs from an HDMI sourc …