Archive for April, 2011
Next Level Pictures posts first ever Sony F3 S-Log video
Posted on 19. Apr, 2011 by planetMitch.
We received an interesting email a bit ago indicating these new Sony F3 S-Log tests would be made available this afternoon… (note: the S-Log upgrade will allow the Sony F3 to record 4:4:4 uncompressed video and we believe it is slated to be a $3300 upgrade – make sure to watch the BTS at the [...]
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You must see “Flawless” – an incredible DSLR engagement film
Posted on 19. Apr, 2011 by planetMitch.
“Flawless” is an incredible action short about a couple’s engagement that will blow your socks off. Our thanks to Kevin Shahinian and his crew at Pacific Pictures for sending this incredible engagement concept film to planet5D first! We got a sneak peek at this last week at NAB and just like his film “City of [...]
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podcast #30 Redrock Micro at NAB 2011
Posted on 19. Apr, 2011 by planetMitch.
Our conversation on the the NAB 2011 show floor with Brian Valente from Redrock Micro where he shows us the latest gear – including the new microRemote follow focus software and hardware along with the sonar range finder. Tho this was also announced last year, this gear will be shipping in June! And we’re looking [...]
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podcast #32 the Camera Motion Research Blackbird stabilizer
Posted on 19. Apr, 2011 by planetMitch.
Our conversation from the NAB 2011 show floor with Camera Motion Research about the Blackbird stabilizer – quite the interesting little device – it seems very easy to balance, tho you will need to practice as well as building up your arm strength. I was able to take just a little bit of time to [...]
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podcast #31 SmallHD Electronic Viewfinder from NAB 2011
Posted on 19. Apr, 2011 by planetMitch.
Our interview from the NAB 2011 show floor with Wes Phillips from SmallHD – discussing their new Electronic View Finder (EVF) for HDSLRs and other types of video cameras (cover photo credit: snap from the video)
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A Sunday Short – “The Mountain” – a very nice 5D2 timelapse
Posted on 17. Apr, 2011 by planetMitch.
Thought I’d share a nice little timelapse on this Sunday called “The Mountain”. Shot with a Canon EOS 5D Mark II (reviews). There’s more info on the lenses and some stills on the The Mountain vimeo page The Mountain from Terje Sorgjerd on Vimeo. This was filmed between 4th and 11th April 2011. I had [...]
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Coming Monday April 18th – NAB roundup with Jem Schofield
Posted on 15. Apr, 2011 by planetMitch.
Wow, NAB is over and it is time to do a roundup – this coming Monday, we’re going to have a review of NAB with our friend Jem Schofield from theC47.com – so tune in! planet5D live with Jem Schofield from theC47.com Monday April 18th 9pm EDT/8 CDT/6 PDT – which is 01:00 Tue GMT [...]
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NAB Wednesday Summary
Posted on 14. Apr, 2011 by planetMitch.
A summary of just some of my thoughts from NAB and my wednesday adventures on the NAB 2011 show floor. Our NAB review coming next Monday Next Monday, we’ll be starting a series of live UStream broadcasts and first up will be Jem Schofield from theC47.com – and we’ll be doing a wrap-up discussion about [...]
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NAB Tuesday Updated at end of day
Posted on 12. Apr, 2011 by planetMitch.
Welcome to the planet5D NAB coverage live blog. The data below will be updated periodically during the show as we find some cool stuff. You can stay on this page and it will automatically update (not a refresh of the whole page) as I post updates. They will be in time-reverse order – the latest [...]
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SmallHD announces DP4 Field Monitor and EVF at NAB
Posted on 11. Apr, 2011 by planetMitch.
SmallHD announces DP4 Field Monitor and EVF at NAB http://www.smallhd.com/Products/DP4-EVF.html “The DP4 is the first ever ‘stand-alone’ Field Monitor with the amazing ability to transform into an Electronic ViewFinder. Outperforming 5” Field Monitors on one front and a variety of EVFs on the other, its impressive array of features and compatibility are crammed into one [...]
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NAB Monday LiveBlog
Posted on 11. Apr, 2011 by planetMitch.
Welcome to the planet5D NAB coverage live blog. The data below will be updated periodically during the show as we find some cool stuff. You can stay on this page and it will automatically update (not a refresh of the whole page) as I post updates. They will be in time-reverse order – the latest [...]














