Since its release in September, the Phantom Flex, from Vision Research, has been used on commercial and feature film shoots around the world, capturing stunning images in both 2D and 3D. Already being asked for by name, the Flex is surpassing expectations as it redefines the high-speed camera landscape.

Recently, I was able to get my hands on the new Sony PMW-F3. This compact camera features a 35mm sized sensor and all the formats and functions of the EX1R and EX3.

Recently ProductionHUB.com talked with Moe Shore, Director of New Technologies & Strategic Relations for AbelCine, about Phantom Flex, the newest addition to the lineup of high-speed HD cameras from Vision Research.

Manfrotto has introduced its latest fluid head - the 504HD. This 75MM ball fluid head features the FDS variable friction system, while pana and tilt resistance is quick and intuitive.

Those of us who have been around awhile are marveling at the rate of development our industry is experiencing at the Digital Cinema level right now. It may be that future bloggers (can we call them "Floggers"?) will look back at this time in the history of Digital Cinema and declare it a unique era of technical fertility and creative vision.

I got my hands on the brand new PMW-EX1R camera from Sony.

In this video, Ian McCausland, Camera Technology Specialist for Abel LA, demonstrates how to load the magazine and set the footage counter for the Aaton Penelope. As you will see, this process is very simple.

Given the A-Minima's unique design, loading is a bit different then what you're used to. For this reason, it's helpful that somebody show you how to load the camera for the first time. There are one or two little tricks that, once explained, will have you loading mags in no time.