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Canon has finally and officially released firmware update 1.2.5 for EOS 7D. Check our previous articles for a weird history of forth and back moves! FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS As previously posted one week ago in this article, these are the fixes and changes incorporated in this update: (more…)

UPDATE: April 24, 2011 – Download still available – As mentioned in our previous article, Canon UK removed the links to the new firmware version 1.2.5 for EOS 7D. But we realized that in fact the files are still on the server. So, if you really need the update and don’t want to wait until […]

Today Canon UK has removed firmware version 1.2.5 for the EOS 7D from their website. Yesterday we wrote an article about this new release available for download. Pretty weird it was only available at Canon UK. But even more strange that it was removed less than 1 day after we posted about it! As we mentioned […]

** REBATES AVAILABLE **  Canon EOS 7D Body & Kits – Click here to view options. UPDATE #2: April 26, 2011 – Firmware version 1.2.5 for EOS 7D was published and “officially” released again. Check this article to know more. UPDATE #1: April 20, 2011 – Firmware version 1.2.5 for EOS 7D was removed from […]

Canon has recently released a firmware update for the EOS 60D DSLR camera. Before proceeding to update your camera, carefully follow all instructions given by Canon. Update it with a fully charged battery (Canon brand) and do NOT touch anything during the process. Below we post the information provided by Canon and the download link. […]

MAGIC LANTERN AJ 5.0 Our friends at Planet5D have recently posted the announcement of a new version of Magic Lantern. This version includes many improvements, along with a great and enhanced user interface (menu). Just check the video and you’ll see what we mean. Here is a brief list of improvements: 1) AJ MENU: * […]

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, […]

** UPDATE – August 29, 2011: There is a coupon code available thru September 14. Please check this post. ** IMPORTANT UPDATE – January 28, 2011: The Okii USB FC1 controller has been officially released. Please click here to check full features details, full specifications, technical information provided by the manufacturer and test videos. PREVIEW: […]

NON OFFICIAL ISO on Canon HDSLR We have been testing for over a month a very nice new device compatible with all Canon HDSLR cameras that will be released by the manufacturer soon. During this testing process we discovered a very interesting and unexpected function that is available on some cameras. This option is not […]

  FIRMWARE UPDATE 1.0.8 for Canon EOS 60D – Canon has revealed that the latest firmware update – Version 1.0.8 – for the EOS 60D DSLR is now available for download. Firmware Version 1.0.8 incorporates the following fix: Fixes a phenomenon in which captured images may become overexposed when using the camera’s built-in flash, or […]