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Nikon D4 manual available to download, camera may come bundled with 16GB XQD card

Nikon D4 manual available to download, camera may come bundled with 16GB XQD card | HDSLR | Scoop.it
Can't wait out the remaining days until your Nikon D4 ships? You could always make yourself as prepared as possible for the full-frame shooter's arrival by perusing the manual, which has been made...
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Review: Photogenic Fresnel Lighting Modifier

Review: Photogenic Fresnel Lighting Modifier | HDSLR | Scoop.it
In this blog post, we review the Photogenic Fresnel Lighting Modifier. Read more at The Phoblographer.
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Nikon D800 First Impressions Review

Nikon D800 First Impressions Review | HDSLR | Scoop.it
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Canon 5D Mark III First Impressions Review

Canon 5D Mark III First Impressions Review | HDSLR | Scoop.it
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The world first Nikon D4 unboxing

The world first Nikon D4 unboxing! It's a real production unit delivered today 13 March to us in Prague (Czech Republic) by Nikon NPS Pro-dealer FotoSkoda. T...


planetMitch note: not one of my favorite unboxings... bit slow and no speaking (tho I supect that's because they're from Czech)... but hey, there it is.

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OliviaTech » Industry Tape’s NEW Matte Finish

OliviaTech » Industry Tape’s NEW Matte Finish | HDSLR | Scoop.it

The first and only of its kind in the world, this gaffing tape from Industry Tape is matte black in finish. Also seen in the pictures is the solid white gaffing tape from Industry Tape... (read more!)


planetMitch note: I have my hands on a black and a white roll -- very cool! Easy to write on with sharpee and it rips just like the other colors.

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Arash Hazeghi's interview with Chuck Westfall about the Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Arash Hazeghi's interview with Chuck Westfall about the Canon EOS 5D Mark III | HDSLR | Scoop.it

Chuck Westfall is the technical advisor at the Professional Engineering & Solutions Division, Canon U.S.A. Inc. In the following interview Chuck explains major technical features of the new EOS 5D Mark III, the latest full-frame Digital SLR from Canon with a 23 Million-pixel CMOS image sensor.

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Shooting the NEW Nikon D4 and D800!!

Shooting the NEW Nikon D4 and D800!! | HDSLR | Scoop.it
A few days ago I had the honour and the privilege of shooting with Nikon’s new latest and greatest – the Nikon D4 and Nikon D800.
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Keep Track of Charged Canon Batteries with the Blue Indicator Stripe

Keep Track of Charged Canon Batteries with the Blue Indicator Stripe | HDSLR | Scoop.it
Have you ever wondered why newer Canon DSLR battery covers have a small rectangular hole punched into them? It's more than just for style:

Take a look at the cover. Does it have a small cut-out a f...


planetMitch note: gosh, I didn't know this either... but who keeps those battery covers?


[source: tweet]

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Proof in high ISO pictures: Canon 5D Mark III kills Nikon D4

Proof in high ISO pictures: Canon 5D Mark III kills Nikon D4 | HDSLR | Scoop.it
The Canon 5D Mark III is far better at high ISO than the Nikon D4, period.


planetMitch note: basing a buying decision purely on noise isn't the right choice, but it is interesting to see the images side by side over on Imaging Resource!

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TWiP #244 – 5D Mark III, iPad 3, & Lightroom 4 | This Week in Photo

TWiP #244 – 5D Mark III, iPad 3, & Lightroom 4 | This Week in Photo | HDSLR | Scoop.it

This week on TWiP! Canon announces the 5D Mark III and the new 600EX Flash, Apple announces the iPad 3 and iPhoto for the iPad, and Lightroom 4 launches at half price.

Hosts: Frederick Van Johnson, Doug Kaye, and Syl Arena

Episode Overview:

This week Canon finally pulled back the curtain on the hotly anticipated 5D Mark III, and also announced a new series of Speedlites with built-in radio triggering. What does this mean for the future of Speedliting?

Plus this week Apple announced the iPad 3 and iPhoto for the iPad; and Adobe Lightroom 4 was officially released.

Doug Kaye and Syl Arena join Frederick Van Johnson to discuss these topics and more on this week’s episode of TWiP...


planetMitch note: I just listened to this show and LOVED it! Especially if you're interested in the new flash Canon announced!

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Sigma: Lytro technology could threaten lens makers | Digital Camera World

Sigma: Lytro technology could threaten lens makers | Digital Camera World | HDSLR | Scoop.it
The MD of Sigma UK has said that the Lytro technology allowing photographers to focus after the fact could harm the interchangeable lens industry.


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Check out the “man camera” – GH2 DSLR video rig

Check out the “man camera” – GH2 DSLR video rig | HDSLR | Scoop.it

I am a "systems guy" - I tend to like components that work well together, and also offer economy and compatibility at the same time. This is why I'm an iPhone/iPod/iPad person....


planetMitch note: very interesting the way this guy is using Dewalt shop batteries

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Canon 5D Mark III: what the pros think | Digital Camera World

Canon 5D Mark III: what the pros think | Digital Camera World | HDSLR | Scoop.it
Professional Canon photographers share their first impressions of the Canon 5D Mark III, the new full frame DSLR announced by Canon.
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Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 3.10 (includes Nikon D4 but not D800 or 5D3)

Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 3.10 (includes Nikon D4 but not D800 or 5D3) | HDSLR | Scoop.it

This update adds RAW image compatibility for the following cameras to Aperture 3 and iPhoto '11:

Canon PowerShot G1 X
Nikon D4
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX1
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ35
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ38
Samsung NX200
Sony Alpha NEX-7
Sony NEX-VG20


[source: @scottbourne]

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Canon 5D Mark III Beta Sample Images - Mark Forman Productions, Corp. Photographs and HD Video

Canon 5D Mark III Beta Sample Images - Mark Forman Productions, Corp. Photographs and HD Video | HDSLR | Scoop.it
Mark Forman Productions Provides:Digital cinematography, digital photography, HD screening room, camera bicycles, helicopter cinematography...
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THE HARMONY AND THE JAZZ (Nikon D4 pre-production unit)

Only one day with the new Nikon D4 at Incasa Records. I made this video with original H.264 files.
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Cinevate Moving Sale - Save 25% On Video and DSLR Camera Sliders, Support Rigs and More Cinevate

Cinevate Moving Sale - Save 25% On Video and DSLR Camera Sliders, Support Rigs and More Cinevate | HDSLR | Scoop.it

Moving day is upon us. As we relocate to our new headquarters, this is our last ditch effort to unlaod as much gear as possible and avoid having to take it with us.


planetMitch note: cinevate is a planet5D sponsor

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Nikon D4 en route to some dealers in Europe

Nikon D4 en route to some dealers in Europe | HDSLR | Scoop.it
The Nikon D4 camera is currently en route to some dealers in Europe. I expect to see the first unboxing pictures/videos/samples tomorrow or the day after. I still have no confirmation on the exact US delivery date.


planetMitch note: you can find it on our planet5D Amazon store!

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BETA Shell Cases | Bombproof | Simple | Professional | Protection in Every Condition. Travel. Protected.

BETA Shell Cases | Bombproof | Simple | Professional | Protection in Every Condition. Travel. Protected. | HDSLR | Scoop.it

At BETA Shell we design, manufacture, and sell direct our patent pending Beta Shell cases to the world's most active photographers, travelers, and adventurists.


Source: canonrumors.com

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DSLR Filmmaking: 3 Tips for Shooting Better Video | Stark Insider

DSLR Filmmaking: 3 Tips for Shooting Better Video | Stark Insider | HDSLR | Scoop.it
Audio is just as important as the footage. At minimum buy a Rode Videomic (I have one on my Canon EOS 60D about 95% of the time).
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First Impressions: Testing Canon’s New Speedlite 600EX-RT & Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT

First Impressions: Testing Canon’s New Speedlite 600EX-RT & Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT | HDSLR | Scoop.it

For the past week, I’ve had the good fortune to be able to shoot a trio of Canon’s new 600-EX-RT Speedlites and the new ST-E3-RT Speedlite Transmitter (shown above). The gear was provided to me by Canon-Europe for evaluation. Next week, you will see my expanded thoughts about putting the system to several tests on their Canon Pro Network site...

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The Phoblographer’s List of Alternatives to Purchasing the Canon 5D Mk III and Making Your Camera Live Just a Bit Longer

The Phoblographer’s List of Alternatives to Purchasing the Canon 5D Mk III and Making Your Camera Live Just a Bit Longer | HDSLR | Scoop.it
In this blog post, we feature some essential gear for users to upgrade to if they don’t want the Canon 5D Mk III. Read more at The Phoblographer.
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Video: Hands-On With The Canon 600EX-RT Speedlite & ST-E3-RT Speedlite

Video: Hands-On With The Canon 600EX-RT Speedlite & ST-E3-RT Speedlite | HDSLR | Scoop.it

Here is the first of two videos that we shot this week while I was evaluating Canon’s new 600EX-RT Speedlite and the ST-E3-RT Speedlite Transmitter. Go with me on location for a series of quick shoots where I put the new gear to the test indoors and outside. Later, in Part Two, I’ll take you on a detailed tour of all the buttons and menus. It took me about 30-seconds with this new gear to realize that Canon has re-defined the future os Speedliting. After watching this video, I think you’ll understand why! ...

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5D Mark III HDR

5D Mark III HDR | HDSLR | Scoop.it

Granted the part I’m referencing is the “multiple exposure” mode, but I’ve already figured out how to use this for Architectural Photography based on how it is described in the second bullet point below…


[source: tweet]

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