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OS X Mountain Lion Sneak Peek

Posted by on Feb 16, 2012 in Blog, News / Rumors, Software | 0 comments

OS X Mountain Lion Sneak Peek

Apple has released a preview of its next update for the Mac operating system, called Mountain Lion. This is now available for dowanload but only if you are an Apple Developer, it will be available for public download only through App Store in Summer 2012. In the meantime you can download the beta of Messages, very nice feature…. here For more info this is the official Apple Page. Click...

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Canon presents the new 24-70mm f/2.8 L II along with a 24mm and 28mm f/2.8 IS primes

Posted by on Feb 7, 2012 in Blog, Gears, News / Rumors, Photography | 0 comments

Canon presents the new 24-70mm f/2.8 L II along with a 24mm and 28mm f/2.8 IS primes

Yes, you did read properly. Finally the new 24-70mm f/2.8 L is here. We were all waiting for this upgrade since the 70-200mm II almost two years ago. The all-purpose Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8L II USM Lens is a pro-spec, fast aperture zoom lens that’s suitable for all areas of photography. The Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8L II USM lens features a new, redesigned optical system that includes two ultra-low dispersion (UD) and super UD aspheric elements to minimise colour aberration and ensure exceptional sharpness, even at the maximum 70mm focal...

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Ladies & Gentlemen: The New Nikon D800 and D800E

Posted by on Feb 7, 2012 in Blog, Gears, News / Rumors, Photography | 0 comments

Ladies & Gentlemen: The New Nikon D800 and D800E

One of the most awaited camera is finally here. This is gonna be a massive success for Nikon as the new D800 and D800E is the first “affordable” (the D4 is everything but affordable) Nikon DSLR offering full HD 1080p recording video. A great day for every filmmakers. I still remember the day I had to decide which full frame DSLR to buy, Canon 5D II or Nikon D700S??? It was easy for me to opt for the Canon as the video was muuuuuuch better than the Nikon!!! But I simply love Nikon glasses and their cameras are just the best for...

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Nikon press invitation for February, 7th 2012….D800????

Posted by on Jan 30, 2012 in Blog, Gears, News / Rumors, Photography | 1 comment

Nikon press invitation for February, 7th 2012….D800????

Techxcite.com just post an invitation from Nikon for Tuesday Feb, 7th. Is not specified the reason of the press conference but I am sure the whole world is expecting the new D800. I am a Canon guy, but I would lie if I would say that I am not curios to see what Nikon has done with this new full frame camera after have seen what they did with the amazing D4. Stay tuned for more...

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Samyang is finally ready to release their first 24mm f/1.4…

Posted by on Jan 28, 2012 in Blog, Gears, News / Rumors | 2 comments

Samyang is finally ready to release their first 24mm f/1.4…

UPDATE: The lens is finally available for sale here   After have seen what the 35mm is able to do, a lot of people were asking for an ultra fast 24mm and Samyang is finally ready to make a lot of us happy. The new Samyang 24mm 1:1.4 ED AS UMC is just few days far from our hands….. This is directly from Samyang: Optics of the lens has been constructed based on the system of 13 lenses arranged in 12 groups. It should be noted that 4 lenses has been made of the low-dispersion glass (ED), while two another are aspheric lenses. We have...

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Rumor Has It… Canon 5D Mark III Announcement On Feb 7, 2012?

Posted by on Jan 28, 2012 in Blog, Gears, News / Rumors | 1 comment

Rumor Has It… Canon 5D Mark III Announcement On Feb 7, 2012?

 It starts to be serious…. Canon Rumors got an “almost certain” rumor that Canon and Nikon will announce something important on the same day: Feb. 7, 2012 This is what Canon Rumors has to say: *UPDATE 2* Another source highly doubts February 7, 2012 is the date for an announcement. All the little bits of information that are leaking say it’s close, but it may not be that close. Please do not treat February 7, 2012 as fact until I can [CR3] it. *UPDATE* Another source says it’s odd that Canon & Nikon would...

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“Il Convento” by Philip Bloom

Posted by on Jan 25, 2012 in Blog, Gears, Videos | 0 comments

“Il Convento” by Philip Bloom

I’ve got the chance to work with an extremely well known filmmaker, Philip Bloom.I was his intern for this job in Italy, done it for LucasFilm in Umbria. As Philip wrote on his vimeo website, this video is “A film showing off the beautiful property that is “Il Convento” in Umbria. Made for the website of the property.” Behind the...

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Silver Efex Pro 2 by Nik Software, Inc.

Posted by on Jan 23, 2012 in Blog, Reviews, Software, Software Reviews | 1 comment

Silver Efex Pro 2 by Nik Software, Inc.

    A review of this plug in is planned.     Click here for the official Silver Efex Pro 2 page.     Samples (move the cursor on the image for a mouseover...

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Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC (EOS) vs Zeiss Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE

Posted by on Jan 21, 2012 in Blog, Gears, Gears reviews, Reviews | 17 comments

Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC (EOS) vs Zeiss Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE

NOTE: Samyang, Rokinon, ProOptic and Bower and are just different names but the final lens is the same. I did use a Canon 5d Mk II for this test Ok let’s be honest here…. I would never, and I repeat NEVER, imagine that one day I could even think of buying a non CANON or ZEISS lens…never.   Technical Specifications Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC Manufacturer Samyang Optics Model Samyang 35 mm f/1.4 AS UMC Lens style wideangle, standard Focal length 35 mm Maximum aperture f/1,4 Angle of view 63,1 deg Minimum...

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Canon C300, let the revolution begin….

Posted by on Jan 20, 2012 in Blog, Gears, News / Rumors | 0 comments

Canon C300, let the revolution begin….

HOLLYWOOD, California, November 3, 2011/TOKYO, November 4, 2011—Canon Inc. and Canon U.S.A., Inc. today raised the curtain on an all-new interchangeable-lens digital cinema camera that combines exceptional imaging performance with outstanding mobility and expandability to meet the demanding production needs of today’s motion picture industry. The camera, which features a newly developed Super 35 mm-equivalent approximately 8.29-megapixel CMOS sensor, will be available in two models: the EOS C300 Digital Cinema Camera*, equipped with an EF...

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LightCraft Workshop: the new Fader ND Digi Pro-HD Round

Posted by on Jan 20, 2012 in Blog, Gears, News / Rumors | 0 comments

LightCraft Workshop: the new Fader ND Digi Pro-HD Round

From “Lightcraft” website: This is variable neutral density filter ND2-ND1000. Fader ND Digi Pro-HD Round variable neutral density filter ND2-ND1000 After three years since the first generation of Fader ND was born, it became a popular HDSLR tool for photographers and filmmakers. During the time we talked with customers, we heard their comments and feedbacks. We put them into the Fader ND Digi-Pro HD as much as we could.   Fader ND Digi Pro-HD was then firstly launched in a 4×4 inch format for professionals who need...

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Rode presents the VideoMic HD and a new Stereo VideoMic Pro

Posted by on Jan 20, 2012 in Blog, Gears, News / Rumors | 0 comments

Rode presents the VideoMic HD and a new Stereo VideoMic Pro

    RØDE Microphones is extremely proud to announce the VideoMic HD, a high-fidelity, precision RF bias shotgun microphone with integrated digital recording, designed for use with DSLR and large-sensor video cameras. The VideoMic HD’s audio DNA is directly inherited from RØDE’s flagship NTG3 professional shotgun microphone. Incorporating the same capsule and sharing much of the electronic design of the NTG3, the VideoMic HD is a true condenser super-cardioid shotgun microphone with RF bias technology. This makes it...

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Alien Skin Software Announces Exposure 4 Plug-In for Photoshop and Lightroom

Posted by on Jan 18, 2012 in Blog, News / Rumors, Photography, Software | 0 comments

Alien Skin Software Announces Exposure 4 Plug-In for Photoshop and Lightroom

UPDATE: Exposure 4 is now available here   Definitely my favourite plug-in. I use Exposure 90% of the time…will post some example soon. Can’t wait for the new release…looks a HUGE improvment of the already excellent Exposure 3. This is the press release: Raleigh, North Carolina – January 16, 2011 – Alien Skin Software today announced Exposure® 4, the new version of its photography effects plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop®, Photoshop Elements, and Photoshop Lightroom®. Exposure provides accurate film simulation and...

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Adobe Lightroom 4 Public Beta Release!

Posted by on Jan 10, 2012 in Blog, News / Rumors, Photography, Software | 0 comments

Adobe Lightroom 4 Public Beta Release!

  Press Release: For immediate release Free Lightroom 4 Beta Delivers Unparalleled Image Processing and Workflow Efficiency for Photographers SAN JOSE, Calif. — Jan. 10, 2012 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced Adobe®Photoshop® Lightroom® 4 beta for Windows® and Mac. Available as a free public download from Adobe Labs, Lightroom is the essential digital photography workflow solution helping amateur and professional photographers quickly import, manage, enhance and showcase their images. Lightroom 4...

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Digital SLR camera Nikon D4

Posted by on Jan 6, 2012 in Blog, Gears, News / Rumors, Photography | 0 comments

Digital SLR camera Nikon D4

 Press Release from Nikon: January 6, 2012 The next-generation flagship Nikon digital-SLR camera with the ultimate in versatility and functionality TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the Nikon D4, a Nikon FX-format camera that serves as the new flagship model in Nikon’s lineup of digital-SLR cameras. Nikon will be exhibiting the D4 at the 2012 International CES, to be held Tuesday, January 10 through Friday, January 13 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This electronics exhibition is open to the public. The D4 is...

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