Tag: Sony
Demystifying “Crop Factor”
By: Keith Mullin What Is It? “Crop Factor” is the idea that imagers smaller than a full 35mm stills frame effectively increase the focal length of any given lens. Essentially they “crop in” on the image being transmitted from the lens onto the focal plane. For example, the most common […]
Sony VENICE CineAlta Full-Frame 35mm 6K Camera Announced
At events in Pinewood Studios UK, and Hollywood, Sony just announced their long-anticipated high-end full frame CineAlta camera – it will be called “Sony VENICE”. It’s specs at a glance are: 6K (6048 x 4032) Full Frame Sensor PL Mount, and an E-Mount (Lever Lock Type) Will Be Available 8 […]
Sony Camera Deal: $2,000 Rebate on HXC Studio Cameras for Education and Faith-Based Organizations
Offer also includes a two-year EXTENDED WARRANTY (Three years total). Valid with purchase of camera and control unit. If your educational institution or faith-based organization has been thinking about upgrading your video systems, now is a good time to make it happen. Sony is extending this offer for their HXC […]
WATCH: Unboxing the FS7 Mark II
We received our shipment of the brand new Sony FS7 Mark II — Watch our unboxing video so that you can see the camera for the first time! Blog Post: Sony Announces Second Generation FS7 II with Advanced Features and Improved Ergonomics Learn more about the Sony FS7 II on […]
What’s So Special About the Sony PVM-X550 Production Monitor? (Comparison, Details and FAQ)
Sony’s new PVM-X550 Monitor is one of the highest quality production-grade 4K OLED monitors on the market. It has the most accurate picture and color reproduction of any monitor (of this size) that we know of. It is also very expensive. Here is a breakdown of the monitors features that […]
Sony Announces Second Generation FS7 II with Advanced Features and Improved Ergonomics
New Sony FS7 II camera has more features, higher cost; The original Sony FS7 will remain in production. Sony is producing a second version of its very popular PXW-FS7. The Sony FS7 II announcement at NAB New York comes about two years after Sony released the reliable and affordable FS7, […]
Budget Cinema Lens Test
We recently took the opportunity to do some testing on a variety of budget cinema lens sets. Budget is of course a relative term when it comes to lenses, as some of these lenses cost close to $6,000 a piece. When compared to the price of the higher end cinema […]