Monthly Archives: November 2017
Leica Noctilux-M 75 mm f/1.25 FF Lens
Here’s an extremely fast Full Frame (Leica Format) Lens. The Leica Noctilux-M 75 mm f/1.25 ASPH. will be available at Leica Stores in early 2018. Expect to see an M0.8 version with cine lens gearing as well. Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) for 35 mm format (24 x 36 mm): ~ 32°, 27°, 18° Optical elements: 9 Optical groups: 6… read more…
FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO and other updates
FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO is a new software app for photographers to quickly and easily convert RAW files. RAW files are usually very large and batch conversion can be take an annoyingly long time. One GFX Medium Format RAW photo can be around 116 MB. X RAW STUDIO uses the connected camera as a hardware accelerator. In other words, a Fujifilm X… read more…
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Musitelli Film & Digital 20th Anniversary
11/30/17
Musitelli Film & Digital 20th Anniversary: Celebrating 20 years of Camera, Lighting and Grip Rental in Uruguay
Musitelli Film & Digital celebrates 20 years in camera, lighting and grip rental on Thursday, November 30, 2017 — with a new logo, party (by invitation only) and lots to come. Based in Montevideo, Uruguay, Musitelli is one of the largest rental houses in South America and among the best equipped and organized anywhere. Congratulations!
Easyrig’s Johan Hellsten reports on Camerimage
Johan Hellsten, Cameraman and Inventor of the Easyrig, visited Camerimage for the first time. Camerimage was a mere 20 hours or more to the south by car and ferry from his hometown of Umeå. Here’s Johan, above, with an 18 kg ARRI Alexa 65 on his Easyrig Vario 5. He sent these photos and notes. Turkish cinematographer Cansu Bogulsu, above,… read more…
Scorpio Full Frame Anamorphics in Japan
RED MONSTRO 8K VV Camera with Scorpiolens FFA Full Frame Anamorphic prime, presented by Maki Itakura of RAID during InterBEE in Tokyo.
Sony Venice Full Frame in February
Nov 15. Tokyo, Japan. At InterBEE this morning, Sony announced an accelerated timeline for the release of VENICE. The camera will ship in February 2018 with its 24×36 mm Full Frame sensor fully functional. When launched in September, the roadmap was a February release with only S35 implemented and Full Frame to be ready later in the year, around August…. read more…
Storyline Studios & Camera Rental
STORYLINE STUDIOS hosted an open house and party for the Norwegian film community and guests attending the IMAGO Oslo conference on September 9. Storyline is the largest camera, grip, lighting rental house, studio and post production facility in Norway—and one of the biggest in Scandinavia. Their roots go back to 1932 and Norsk Film. An energetic team of 44 manage… read more…
Band Pro Open House 2017
12/7/17
Band Pro Open House 2017: Band Pro’s annual Open House on Thursday 12/7/2017 in Burbank
Band Pro’s annual One World Open House event will take place on Thursday 12/7/2017. The theme will be “Venetian Carnival” — as in Venice the city and maybe VENICE the camera. Claudio Miranda, ASC will be honored for his contributions to the art of cinematography. Claudio’s credits include Only the Brave, Life of Pi, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,… read more…
