Archive for September, 2010
planet5D hosting an HDSLR meetup/breakfast at PhotoCineNews Expo
Posted on 10. Sep, 2010 by planetMitch.
Remember a few weeks ago when I told you about the PhotoCine Expo? Well, planet5D is now hosting the opening breakfast! We’re very incredibly excited about this opportunity to kick off the entire event. . If you want tickets, why not get them early while they’re still cheap? Discounts available until Sept 12). UPDATE: I [...]
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Cinevate announces new Cyclops viewfinder for HDSLRs
Posted on 10. Sep, 2010 by planetMitch.
There’s a new HDSLR viewfinder on the market now and it is a bit different than the others – Cinevate has announced their new “Cyclops” which is not only a viewfinder, but it can be configured as a rig as well as a macro lens providing more than just a viewfinder. It is also unique [...]
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Canon EOS 5D Mark IIs used to produce the first HDR video
Posted on 09. Sep, 2010 by planetMitch.
UPDATE: There’s a great interview with the guys behind this over on 16x9cinema. Give it a listen! This very interesting concept High Dynamic Range (HDR) video that was shot with two Canon EOS 5D Mark IIs (reviews) has quickly gone viral. I don’t know if that was because of the Canon EOS 5D Mark IIs [...]
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Shane Hurlbut’s HDSLR Bootcamp – a couple of attendee reviews
Posted on 08. Sep, 2010 by planetMitch.
Several weeks ago, Shane Hurlbut and his Elite Team hosted what they called the HDSLR Bootcamp out in LA. Since you and i weren’t there, we thought it would be great to get some input from some of the folks who were there to find out what they thought. I didn’t have a list of [...]
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Canon EOS 60D hands on from Den Lennie
Posted on 08. Sep, 2010 by planetMitch.
Last week planet5D was at the Canon EXPO 2010 and had our hands on a Canon EOS 60D (report coming) but the shooting with them was limited at the EXPO – but Den Lennie from @thefstopacademy got to use one for 30 minutes and he’s sent us this exclusive report: But before that – we’ve [...]
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Vincent Laforet adds big gear list to his blog
Posted on 03. Sep, 2010 by planetMitch.
Vincent Laforet sent us a note letting us know about a brand new section on his blog all about gear and it is pretty cool. He and his team have spent a lot of time working on this new feature and it is impressive. They’ve broken it down into several categories and it lists much [...]
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Live from the Canon EXPO 2010
Posted on 02. Sep, 2010 by planetMitch.
The public sessions for the Canon EXPO 2010 start today. Yesterday was for VIPs (hmmm… how do i get into that group?) and today the show opens for everyone. I’m excited to be able to be there! It is a one block walk from my hotel and i’ll be updating this post thru out the [...]
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Canon EXPO 2010 – The Future of Imaging
Posted on 01. Sep, 2010 by planetMitch.
This is our first part of the planet5D coverage of the Canon Expo 2010 – we’ll be in NYC tomorrow and Friday providing additional coverage. Today, Canon sent out a press release giving an overview of what is being presented. The theme of this show which Canon puts on only once every 5 years is [...]
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Zeiss announces new Distagon T* 1,4/35 – a moderate wide angle lens
Posted on 01. Sep, 2010 by planetMitch.
Carl Zeiss (a planet5D sponsor) has announced a new “moderate wide angle” lens – the Distagon T* 1,4/35. I’ve got a lot to learn about lenses, but the sample image from this looks darn awesome. Here’s the Zeiss PR: OBERKOCHEN/Germany, 01.09.2010. A woman is sitting at the bar of a dimly-lit cafe. Lost in thoughts, [...]














