DEAD SEASON: ZOMBIES AND THE 7D
Posted by Peter Marsh in Cameras, Found, Video Nov 13th, 2009 | 1 Comment
Makers of “Dead Season,” a new independent zombie flick currently in production, have snagged up the rights to it being the “first film shot on the Canon 7D.” Although the movie in still in the early stages of production, it appears to be shaping up well.
Up to this point, the camera of choice has always been the 5D Mark II for serious film productions, yet I believe we will start seeing more and more productions utilizing the 7D’s wider frame rate capabilities. Despite the smaller sensor, the 7D still turns out an amazing image and I’d say the real test to measure it’s performance is to see it on the big screen. Hopefully more movies like this will do that for us.
“Dead Season” has put out a selection of first week dailies to give us a taste of what they’ve achieved. Check it out below!
Dead Season Week 1 Selects from enzosauce on Vimeo.
THE RUMOR MILL: 1Ds MARK IV (THE BIG BROTHER)
Posted by Peter Marsh in Cameras, Technical Oct 31st, 2009 | No Comments
So far, the 1D Mark IV is leading the trend on Video DSLRs with high light sensitivity, rolling shutter correction and various frame rates. Yet it also costs way more than everything else for what you get with it. Not too conducive to independent filmmakers…
I have a feeling that will change come spring when Canon is scheduled to release the 1D’s bigger brother, the 1Ds Mark IV. Keeping up with it’s history, Canon will add it’s final 1D camera to the lineup and more than likely add it’s best features to that camera. Some specs on this camera have shown up, and if they are true, it will put the 5D Mark II out of business…
Here’s what is being talked about:
-32MP Full Frame Sensor (some people have also heard 38)
-Dual DIGIC IV processors (no word on DIGIC V yet)
-New Video Features (1080 60p? We hope.)
-ISO range 100-6400 (no word on boost yet)
-5fps still burst
-Same AF system as 1D4
-Same body as 1D4
It’s still pretty early on so a lot of those specs could change. However the sensor info comes from a very reliable source so that should remain. When more info is leaked, I’ll let you know!
CANON SEPT. 29 ANNOUNCEMENT: BIGGEST PRACTICAL JOKE IN HISTORY
Posted by Peter Marsh in Articles, Found Sep 29th, 2009 | No Comments
Are you kidding me Canon? Please tell me this is a joke!
This is what you told us:
Mark the calendar
During this fall, Canon will make one of its largest and most important launches in the company’s history and we hope you can attend. During a luncheon, you are invited to listen to CEO Jouko Tuouminen, Marketing presiden Monica Forsberg and trend analyst Magnus Lindkvist, talking about tomorrows trends and factors of success in the continually more digitalized everyday life.
And now here is what you gave us:
Press Release
Canon Inc. (Headquarters: Ota-ku, Tokyo, Canon or less) and Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq: San Jose, Calif., Adobe Systems below) is aiming to achieve a high level of security of electronic documents in an office environment, Document agreed to continue to collaborate in the global sales activities in the field.Canon and Adobe Systems Inc., since 2005, for the purpose of realization of an efficient document workflow, and enhance collaboration of both products has been promoting high-quality solutions.
This collaborative effort, electronic document security system for Adobe “Adobe ® LiveCycle ™ Rights Management ES (following” LCRM “)” and Canon copiers “imageRUNNER ADVANCE (Advance runner image under” iR-ADV ” ) “※ series about sales activity in the whole world together, that we are providing strong security for electronic documents in an office environment.
This document was generated from the computer, ranging from electronic documents from paper, as well as to comprehensively reduce the risk of confidential information is improperly handled, can improve business productivity be.
Under the collaboration, Canon and Adobe, government agencies and local governments, and existing large companies spread around “LCRM” the user “iR-ADV” to introduce a series, users of Canon copiers for the “LCRM” and recommended the introduction of each, “iR-ADV” series and “LCRM” Document will strengthen the provision of a combination.
However, in Japan “LCRM” introduction and system development and related products to customers will be responsible Adobisoryushonpatona Kiyanonsofutouea Corporation.
Canon and Adobe use and promotion of enhanced security and information will continue to provide high-value, collaborative environment to maximize efficiency in operations related to document the evolution of business and customer development, growth We intend to contribute to.
Ok, so yay for those people who wanted more secure PDF options…
