Canon have just announced they are opening a Professional Technology Centre in Hollywood on Sunset Boulevard.
Needless to say the November announcement now looks almost certain to mark a huge push by Canon into RED’s back yard.
Read moreCanon set up support shop in Hollywood ahead of November 3rd
We’ve know for a while Nikon have been developing a mirrorless camera. They’ve filed numerous patents for mirrorless technologies, new lenses and a new mount. Now a good source of Mirrorlessrumors.com (run by the guy behind 43rumors.com) says such a camera will use a Sony 24MP CMOS and be released in April and have given the rumour their highest ranking.
Read moreNikon taking mirrorless up-market, with April release
Professional video cameras used to matter because they were the only way to get what you needed.
Filmmakers are many and varied. Reputations are not, but the craft is.
Read moreHow James Cameron foretold the advent of DSLR filmmaking
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David Cole at Beampath 3D has been in touch – he has a had something of a break through with the dual-Panasonic GH1 3D rig aimed at the broadcast industry and professionals.
Read moreGet your 3D glasses out! Professional GH1 3D rig goes live