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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 […]

In our previous article we posted some preview information about a new controller designed for professional use that was going to be announced soon. Today Okii Systems has officially announced the new MC1 USB Controller. Below we post the press release, our impressions and a video showing the prototype we have tested. Okii Systems Releases […]

Professional controller for filmmakers UPDATE – November 21, 2011: Okii Systems has released the MC1. Please check the Press Release and additional information. UPDATE – November 20, 2011: We posted a video showing some features, check it below. _______ Some months ago we were invited for the beta testing process of a new device. We […]

UPDATE – March 14, 2012: The Canon EOS-1D X is now available for pre-order. Check it HERE. ___ Canon has today announced the new flagship DSLR camera, the EOS-1D X. Press release: London, UK, 18th October 2011 –Canon today announces the arrival of the EOS-1D X – its next generation professional Digital SLR (DSLR). Offering […]

Hurlbut Visuals and Letus Corporation have launched the Master Cinema Series system, a new whole line of rigs specifically designed for HDSLR cameras. The launch was held this past weekend at Lollipop Theater in Los Angeles, CA. The complete system morphs from one form to another effortlessly and converts into 4 specific configurations:  Studio Cam, Shoulder […]

UPDATE: May 10, 2011 – Tim Kang from TSK Pictures has posted a preset file for Adobe Premiere CS5: As those of you that shoot DSLR video with Canon cameras may know, Technicolor (the big name movie post-production facility) released a new Canon picture style to aid in post production toning. You can download their […]

NAB Show 2011 has ended few days ago, and we couldn’t let it go without sharing some comments and thoughts. One of the most relevant considerations for the convergence trend and the HDSLR market is to remind that NAB was mainly (and mostly) aimed to broadcasting equipment. In fact NAB means “National Association of Broadcasters”, […]

INSTANT REBATES ENDING SOON – Promotion ends March 19, 2011. For those who still don’t know, there is an “Instant Rebate” and “Double Instant Rebate” promotion available for Canon DSLR cameras and lenses ending soon. This may be a good time for making your purchases. It works as always: you simply buy one or more […]

The latest Canon DSLR camera, EOS Rebel T3i/600D, announced in February of this year is finally in stock! This entry-level HDSLR has really great features, especially if you are interested in the movie/video capturing capabilities, or if you are new to the DSLR world. Please check these links: Canon EOS T3i/600D Kit Canon EOS T3i/600D […]

How to use stills to create simple matte painting effects for your DSLR footage This is another great video tutorial for people using HDSLR cameras for filmmaking purposes. Credits: Robino Films Quoted text from the video description: Taking stills before rolling your DSLR can save you a lot of time during post production when working […]

Canon DSLR Footage 10-Bit Colorspace Up-conversion Tutorial Credits: Robino Films Quoted text from the video description: Learn how to prepare your Canon DSLR footage for editing and color correction by up-converting 8-Bit compressed colorspace clips to true 10-bit 4:2:2 or 12-bit 4:4:4. NOTE: This tutorial demonstrates the cleaning of one clip from beginning to end. […]

Less than 48hs after the official release, the new USB Follow Focus Controller has run out of stock! But we were notified that due to the very high demand the manufacturer (Okii Systems LLC.) is now accepting pre-orders. SPECIAL DISCOUNT The manufacturer kindly allowed us to give a Coupon Code to get $50 discount on […]

Okii Systems LLC. has released today the Okii USB Follow Focus Controller for Canon HDSLR cameras. As mentioned earlier, this device can do MUCH more than controlling focus. We have opened a dedicated section called USB Focus Controller with full details, important information and some video tests for your convenience. SPECIAL DISCOUNT As previously announced, […]

ENDING SOON! – CANON DOUBLE INSTANT REBATES Additionally to the normal “Instant Rebate” Canon launched a great promotion some months ago that “doubles” the rebates, but they are both ending very soon: January 8, 2011. Don’t miss the chance if you are planning to buy a new camera, lens or flash! We all love promotions, […]