Archive for the 'Abel' Category

FDTimes New Issue 32+33 Now Online

Film and Digital Times Mid-Year Cine Gear 2010 Edition (issue 32+33) is now online for subscribers.

We will be all over Cine Gear.

Visit us at Booth # 126 for a complimentary paper copy.

See you there: June 4-5.www.cinegearexpo.com

Phantom Flex from Vision Research

Phantom Flex will be shown at NAB in the Abel Cine booth. It will shoot up to 2800 frames per second at 1920×1080. It also works at 24 fps and down to 5 fps. Sensitivity is measured at over 1,000 ISO. For more info, click here to view the latest on Abel’s blog.

Abel Cine’s 5D Firmware Upgrade Party

Imagine a party celebrating a firmware update for your Canon 5D Mk II. That’s what happened yesterday at Abel Cine Tech. Attendees got to see the latest Canon HDSLRs set up with the latest accessories, and hear FDTimes discuss how these cameras are changing everything. Read about it on Abel Cine’s Blog.

Dedo Weigert Lighting Seminar at Abel

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Dedo Weigert captivated a standing-room only crowd of filmmakers at Abel Cine Tech with an illuminating lecture and demo of his vast line of dedolight lighting equipment. The two-day seminar (Thursday and Friday, Nov 5 and 6) confirmed a long-standing mantra, and Dedo said it himself: “no matter how long you’ve been lighting, you can always learn more.”  Continue reading…

2 2-Perf Aaton Penelopes on First US Feature

photo of Geoff Haley and Aaton Penelope © Jojo Whilden 2009

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The first 2-Perf Aaton Penelope production in the United States recently wrapped. Two cameras, supplied by Abel Cine Tech were used on this 90% handheld and Steadicam job. Here’s a reprint of the article from the IBC issue of FDTimes.

Midsummer Online Report

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In previous years, it was possible to digest the relevant news from NAB into a few pages. This year was different. Products were announced, then subsequently modified, added or subtracted. We’ve spent the intervening time writing and re-writing. Here is our first report, as a digital digest, with an in-depth look at the companies beginning with A: Aaton, Angenieux, Abel and ARRI. The rest of the alphabet will follow in our sequels–more to follow soon.

Download 6 MB PDF file here. FDTimes Midsummer Online Report 25.1