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Intro image for article HDx Optical Adapter Compatibility
Tools, Charts & Downloads
The HDx35 Mark II and Hx2 Mark II have been designed for AbelCine by IB/E Optics to enable B4-mount lenses to work with large sensor cameras. On this page we have compiled a list of cameras that are compatible with each adapter.
Intro image for article At the Bench: Arri Accessories for the Sony F5/F55
Tutorials & Guides
ARRI has greatly expanded its range of Professional Camera Accessories (PCA) and now makes kits designed to fit other manufacturers' cameras. Their newest PCA kit is designed specifically for the Sony PMW-F5 & PMW-F55 cameras. All ARRI products are notable for both the quality of their construction and the elegance of their design, both of which take into consideration the way working camera people really use their tools.
Intro image for article C300 Quick Tip: Updating Firmware
Tutorials & Guides
Canon recently announced their new 1.0.8.1.00 firmware for the C300.
Intro image for article At the Bench: Switronix JetPack Breakout Box
Tutorials & Guides
Rare is the camera kit that has no accessories hanging off it. Monitor, lens controller, wireless transmitter, signal converter, timecode clock, focus rangefinder -- sometimes the camera can barely be seen under the accessories. These devices need power, and often the cameras themselves do not have enough outputs available. Switronix has created several versions of the JetPack, a battery mount (Anton Bauer or V-lock) with multiple power outputs in a variety of useful voltages.
Intro image for article Miro Challenge Finalists Deliver Five Unique Films
Client Profiles
Back in July of last year, we teamed up with Vision Research to announce a special contest centering around their newest high-speed camera, the Phantom Miro M320S. We put out a call for proposals, encouraging image-makers and artists of all disciplines to submit creative ideas that took full advantage of the unique features of the Miro. The grand prize? A brand new Phantom Miro package, courtesy of Vision Research.
Intro image for article Lenses & Accessories for the Sony PMW-F5 & PMW-F55
Tutorials & Guides
Sony's new PMW-F5 and PMW-F55 cameras build upon the popular PMW-F3, and feature a Super-35mm size sensor with 2K and 4K recording options. Both the F5 and F55 are suitable for many different styles of production and can be customized with lenses and accessories to make them even more versatile solutions. Some of the existing accessories for the F3 are interchangeable with the F5 and F55, but the new form factor means some support accessories will be unique. In this article, we present the many different lenses and accessories that can be used with the cameras.
Intro image for article At the Bench: Introduction to the Sony PMW-F55
Tutorials & Guides
Sony has just started shipping their new F5 and F55 cameras, so I thought the timing was perfect for an At the Bench video. The cameras are so packed full of features that I opted for two 15-minute videos to cover the camera system. The first video goes over the F55's form, function and IO capabilities, while the second covers its menu system, various recording modes and output options.
Intro image for article Arri Announces New ALEXA XT Cameras
Tech News
Today, Arri announced their new ALEXA XT (Xtended Technology) cameras, featuring in-camera recording of ARRIRAW up to 120fps. The SxS card module on the side of the ALEXA cameras is being replaced by an XR (Xtended Recording) recording module, which accepts new high performance Codex XR Capture Drive media.
Intro image for article At the Bench: Elements Micron Accessories for Sony F5/F55
Tutorials & Guides
Whenever a new camera is released, accessory manufacturers scramble to make the various plates and supports we all crave to build out our kits. Every camera's shape is a little different, but in the end we always want to get the cameras to integrate in similar ways.