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UPDATE – June 19, 2012: Canon EOS 5D Mark III and BG-E11 Battery Grip are currently In-Stock at B&H. UPDATE – June 8, 2012: Canon EOS D Mark III is currently In-Stock at B&H (Limited Quantity!) Check it [HERE]. UPDATE – May 15, 2012: Canon EOS D Mark III is currently In-Stock at B&H (Limited […]

Canon has released firmware update version 1.1.2 for the EOS 5D Mark III: Changes Firmware Version 1.1.2 incorporates the following improvements and fixes. 1. Supports a new accessory, GPS receiver GP-E2. 2. Fixes a phenomenon where a pink cast may develop over the image when the shutter is completely pressed with the camera’s power turned […]

  Canon USA has officially published today their resolution about the “top LCD light leak issue” found on the Canon EOS 5D Mark III: Product Advisories To Users of the Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera Thank you for using Canon products. Concerning the EOS 5D Mark III digital SLR camera, when the […]

  UPDATE – April 14, 2012: Added additional comments about some options/solutions that Canon could give, check at bottom. ___ If you have been following our previous report “*UPDATE* REPORT: EOS 5D Mark III – Light Leak Issue?” then you already know what this is all about. Thanks to Canon USA for posting their official […]

  Rgrain has recently uploaded a very nice tutorial that will help editors (and HDSLR shooters who like to edit) to get better results when grading and applying grain to their digital footage. Simple steps, yet essential to get the best possible quality. Very helpful information. If you still don’t know what Rgrain is, you […]

UPDATE – April 13, 2012: Some comments added: At first sight, and according to DPReview: “Unlike the C300, the EOS-1D C does not offer zebra striping or peaking focus aids, which the company sees as being more important in single-person operated documentary settings, rather than the rig-and-crew situations it expects the 1D C to be […]

UPDATE – April 10, 2012 #2: Updated report by Ron Risman. He demonstrates (video included) how the 5D3 metering is affected under ambient light. It’s already known that you need to cover the viewfinder in bright light conditions since light can get into the metering system, but not so well known that it can also […]

One month ago we posted about Rgrain, a new product that gives you the ability to add film grain to your digital footage. You can read the original article with video examples and full details here: Rgrain – Film grain clips to make Digital Video look like Film. Rgrain has recently expanded its offerings by adding […]

UPDATE – 2013: You can buy all Okii products at B&H, Zacuto Store and Okii System website. Discount: There is currently an offer of $50 off on the Okii FC1 USB controller. March 21, 2012 – You can read the official press release [HERE]: Zacuto USA is now the proud worldwide distributer of Okii Systems […]

UPDATE – August 29, 2012: The Canon EOS-1D X is finally in stock (limited quantity). Click [HERE] to check it ___ Pre-Orders available: The new Canon EOS-1D X is now available for pre-order. Check it HERE. You can read the announcement, key features and press release [HERE]. Pictures Additional Information The EOS-1D X combines speed […]

Contents: Official press release Key Features Price & Availability – Pre-Orders Available! Pictures Specifications The long awaited Canon EOS 5D Mark III has been finally announced! Canon not only announced the new DSLR camera, but also the new Speedlite 600EX-RT flash and Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT. ** The EOS 5D Mark III is also available for pre-order! […]

UPDATE – March 4, 2012: RGrain is offering a new pack: “Super 8mm Package” at $30. Please check www.RGrain.com for more details. UPDATE – February 27, 2012: RGrain is offering “Instant Vintage” Bonus Plate. It will be available until March 15th. Please check www.Rgrain.com for more details. ____ Rgrain (www.rgrain.com) just released a package of seven […]

  As previously reported [here], [here] and [here] Canon announced at a Hollywood event on November 4, 2011, their whole new EOS Cinema System and the EOS C300 & C300 PL Cameras and Cinema lenses. Now they are AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER! Price: The estimated price for the camera at the announcement was $20,000. However Canon […]

– UPDATE #1 – January 9, 2012: The new Canon PowerShot G1 X is available for PRE-ORDER: CHECK IT HERE. – Check the additional information, video, press release and specifications included below: _____________ As previously leaked last week, Canon has announced today the new PowerShot G1X and new ELPH compacts. SENSOR SIZE After all and […]