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The World's Most Affordable 3D Camera Rig

By Trevor Current
Thursday, May 6th, 2010

May 6, 2010

PRESS RELEASE

3D Film Factory Debuts World’s Most Affordable 3D Camera Rig
New compact beam-splitter rig allows cinematographers to capture extraordinary 3D images for less.

3D Film Factory BS Mini RigSan Diego, CA — 3D Film Factory has released the World’s most affordable 3D camera system for professional camcorders, compact HD cameras and DSLR cameras – the 3D-BS Mini Rig. This lightweight, precise, stereoscopic beam-splitter rig features an introductory retail price of just $2,495, while providing, almost unlimited camera and alignment control. Developed by award-winning filmmakers and veteran stereographers, the BS Mini rig offers a viable alternative to high-priced 3D rigs costing ten times as much. Read More→

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DSLR Camera Remote 1.3 Running on the iPad

By Trevor Current
Sunday, May 2nd, 2010

onOne Software LogoMay 2, 2010 – Mike Wong from onOne Software posted on his blog last week answering questions about DSLR Camera Remote 1.3 running on the iPad. The two most common questions were, Will DSLR Camera Remote run on the iPad? and Will users be able to control their camera using the DSLR Camera Remote app from the iPad without a computer in between?

Mike answered, the app will run fine on the iPad but it was designed for the smaller screen size, so when you launch the app it only appears half size. By simply clicking the 2X button in the lower right, the app will fill the screen and overall the image quality doesn’t look bad. I’m sure in a future version they will rework the app to take advantage of the iPad’s larger screen real estate. Read More→

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ZipShot Compact, Ultra-Light Tripod

By Trevor Current
Friday, April 23rd, 2010

ZipShot LogoSummertime is coming and Tamrac creators of the ZipShot tripod want to make sure you don’t miss another memory. The ZipShot lightweight, collapsible tripod sets up in seconds and weighing just 11oz with a folded size of 15 inches, it’s small enough to put in a bag or backpack and take with you anywhere.

To open it, simply unhook the two red shock cords and release. The legs spring open and lock into place due to their built-in shock cords. When assembled the tripod measures approximately 44 inches high and 38 inches wide from leg to leg. The metal ball-head makes it easy to mount and adjust the angle of cameras and camcorders weighing up to 3 lbs.

Check out my review…  Read More→

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Review – GigaPan EPIC Pro: by Greg Downing

By Trevor Current
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

GigaPan LogoIn a recent post I introduced you to the new GigaPan EPIC Pro robotic camera mount used to create GigaPixel panoramas with your DSLR. Greg Downing from xRez Studio created a great video review of the EPIC Pro and was kind enough to share it with the CurrentPhotographer.com community. Be sure to check out Greg’s original post for more details about the EPIC Pro and to see the really cool panorama he created during the demo.

UPDATE: In the first review many people including Greg and his team, were disturbed by the lack of stablity of the gigapan. This updated video shows how things can be tightened up to improve the performance. This may break your warranty, so you should probably contact GigaPan before making the adjustment. Read More→

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The GigaPan EPIC Pro

By Trevor Current
Saturday, March 20th, 2010

GigaPan LogoGigaPan EPIC ProMarch 20, 2010 – I’ve talked about GigaPixel Panoramas before on the blog. It’s when you combine a number of high-resolution images into a panoramic image creating one very large and very detailed “GigaPixel” image. Motorized camera mounts are used to move the camera, taking photos a predetermined intervals, then specialized software is used to create the final image.

Well this week GigaPan introduced the much-anticipated EPIC Pro robotic camera mount designed for DSLR cameras. This professional grade device is strong enough to hold a camera and lens combination of up to 10 lbs. Based on technology employed by NASA’s Mars Rover, the GigaPan EPIC Pro enables users to capture enormous panoramas with crisp, vivid detail. Combined with the included GigaPan Stitch software and GigaPan.com, users can create and upload their images for others to discover and explore.

The GigaPan EPIC Pro will be available in April for $895.


GigaPan EPIC Pro

For a great example of a GigaPixel Panorama, check out my post “The Worlds Largest Photo – 26 GigaPixels”. Read More→

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Panasonic LUMIX VARIO 14-42mm Zoom Lens for G Series Digital Cameras

By Trevor Current
Thursday, March 18th, 2010

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March 18, 2010

PRESS RELEASE

Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Mega O.I.SPANASONIC ANNOUNCES COMPACT AND LIGHTWEIGHT STANDARD ZOOM LENS FOR LUMIX G SERIES DIGITAL CAMERAS

SECAUCUS, NJ – Panasonic today introduces a new interchangeable lens for its LUMIX G Micro System, the ultra-compact and lightweight LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. lens offers versatile zoom range of 14-42mm (35mm camera equivalent: 28-84mm), making it suitable for a wide variety of scenes, everything from dynamic landscape to portrait.  The LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. lens will be part of the kit lens for the latest additions to the LUMIX G Series of digital cameras: the LUMIX DMC-G10 and LUMIX DMC-G2, also introduced today. Read More→

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