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Canon 5D Mark III ++SPECS.

Kalani Prince — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:39:45 +0000

I’ve been wanting to get this camera for sometime now. I am both a stills and video shooter so both worlds are important to me. The camera has yet to be released as of this entry but the specs seem a bit “bleh” in comparison to Nikon’s new offerings..

Some of the main let downs I was hoping would have been implemented in this camera.

A. No 60p at 1080p – C’mon Canon, it’s 2012, let get cooking. We want 60p.. Yes, ALL of us.

B. No uncompressed HDMI-OUT – Nikon must be listening.. Nikon D800 = Clean uncompressed HDMI out.

C. No articulating screen – Why not?? it’s just a matter of convenience and should be a standard on all DSLR’s at this point.

D. 22MP – Why “improve” the resolution by ONE megapixel for this iteration of the camera.. I’m not saying I’m a megapixel junkie but ONE megapixel?? Nikon went all MEDIUM FORMAT on us with 36MP. Those are going to be some damn nice stills!

Anyways guys.. My apologies for the mini-rant but this camera should have been way more, spec wise. I suspect the Canon C300 and upcoming “C” cams in development have killed any hopes for the 5D3 to be something special.

My take on the 5D3 is that it’s a bit of an iPhone 4s version of the 5D2.. I’m sure sales were beginning to slow and this mildly improved camera will give Canon another shot of income while the “C” version DSLR’s are still in development.. I feel Nikon lost it’s wind with the release of the Canon 5D2 and this is their response.. It’s a good one too boot. I suspect the Nikon D800 will meet or beat the upcoming Canon 5D Mark III in almost every way.

Please let me know in the comments below why you’d still get this, OVER the Nikon D800? Lens collection? : )

Here’s the spec sheet :

Specifications

Type
Digital, AF/AE single-lens reflex, camera

Recording Media
CF Cards (Type I); Compatible with UDMA CF cards; SD, SDHC, and SDXC Memory Cards

Image Format
Approx. 36 mm x 24mm (35mm Full-frame)

Compatible Lenses
Canon EF Lenses (excluding EF-S Lenses)

Lens Mount
Canon EF mount

Image Sensor

Type
High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor

Pixels
Effective pixels: Approx. 22.3 megapixels

Total Pixels
Total pixels: 23.4 megapixels

Aspect Ratio
3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical)

Color Filter System
RGB primary color filters

Low Pass Filter
Fixed position in front of the image sensor

Dust Deletion Feature
(1) Self Cleaning Sensor Unit

·Automatic Sensor Cleaning

·Removes dust adhering to the infrared- and ultraviolet-blocking glass.

·Self-cleaning executed automatically when power is turned on or off. Manual execution also possible.

·Low-pass filter has a fluorine coating.

(2) Dust Delete Data acquisition and appending

·The coordinates of the dust adhering to the infrared- and ultraviolet-blocking glass are detected by a test shot and appended to subsequent images.

·The dust coordinate data appended to the image is used by the provided software to automatically erase the dust spots.

(3) Manual cleaning

Recording System

Recording Format
Design Rule for Camera File System 2.0 and EXIF 2.3

Image Format
Still Image: JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon Original), M-RAW, S-RAW, RAW+JPEG, M-RAW+JPEG, S-RAW+JPEG

Video: MOV (Image data: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM)

File Size
(1) Large: Approx. 22.10 Megapixels (5760 x 3840)

(2) Medium: Approx. 9.80 Megapixels (3840 x 2560)

(3) S1 (Small 1): Approx. 5.50 Megapixels (2880 x 1920)

(4) S2 (Small 2): Approx. 2.50 Megapixels (1920 x 1280)

(5) S3 (Small 3): Approx. 350,000 Pixels (720 x 480)

(6) RAW: Approx. 22.10 Megapixels (5760 x 3840)

(7) M-RAW: Approx. 10.50 Megapixels (3960 x 2640)

(8) S-RAW: Approx. 5.50 Megapixels (2880 x 1920) Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.

Recording Functions
1. Standard

* Records to either the CF card or SD card.

2. Auto switch card

* When the current card becomes full, the camera switches to the other card automatically.

3. Record separately

* The CF card and SD card record the same image at a different image recording quality (L, M, S1, S2, S3, RAW, M-RAW, S-RAW)

4. Record to multiple

* Both the CF card and SD card record the same image at the same image recording quality. (Also applies to RAW+JPEG, M+JPEG, and SRAW+JPEG)

Backup Recording
Images recorded in a card can be copied to the other card

File Numbering
The following three types of file numbers can be set:

(1) Continuous numbering

* The continuous numbering of captured images will continue even after you replace the camera’s card. (The numbering continues even when the folder changes.)

(2) Auto reset

* When you replace the camera’s card, the numbering will be reset to start from 0001. If the new card already contains images, the numbering will continue from the last recorded image in the card.

(3) Manual reset

* Resets the file number to 0001, and creates a new folder automatically.

RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording
The image-recording quality can be selected in any combination of the three RAW and eight JPEG recording quality settings.

Color Space
Selectable between sRGB and Adobe RGB

Picture Style
Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined 1-3

* Scene Intelligent Auto will set [Auto] automatically.

* [Standard] is the default setting for [User Def. 1-3]

White Balance

Settings
(1) Auto (AWB)

(2) Daylight

(3) Shade

(4) Cloudy

(5) Tungsten light

(6) White fluorescent light

(7) Flash

(8) Custom (Custom WB)

(9) Color temperature

* With an EX-series Speedlite having the color temperature information transmission feature, the color temperature setting changes to match the color temperature when the flash is fired. Set to approx. 6000K if the flash unit does not have the color temperature communication feature.

Auto White Balance
Auto white balance with the image sensor

Color Temperature Compensation
Blue/amber bias: ±9 levels

· Magenta/green bias: ±9 levels

* Corrected in reference to the current WB mode’s color temperature.

Color Temperature Information Transmission
Provided

Viewfinder

Type
Eye-level pentaprism

Coverage
Approx. 100% vertically and horizontally (At approx. 21mm eyepoint)

Magnification
Approx. 0.71x / Angle of view 34.1° (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1 m^-1 (dpt))

Eye Point
Approx. 21mm (At -1m^-1 from the eyepiece lens center)

Dioptric Adjustment Correction
-3.0 to +1.0m^-1 (diopter)

Focusing Screen
Fixed

Mirror
Quick-return half mirror (transmission: reflectance ratio of 40:60)

Viewfinder Information
·AF information

AF point, focus confirmation, AF status indicator

·Exposure information

Shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level, exposure warning

·Flash information

Flash ready, flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync, FE lock, red-eye reduction light

·Image information

Highlight tone priority (D+), maximum burst (2-digit display), card information

·Battery check

·Composition information

Grid, electronic level

·Warning symbol

Displayed if any of the following is set: Monochrome, white balance correction, One-touch recording quality switch, expanded ISO speed, or spot metering.

Depth Of Field Preview
Enabled with Depth-of-field preview button

Autofocus

Type
TTL secondary image – registration, phase detection

AF Points
61-point (up to 41 cross-type points)

* One to five cross-type AF points at f/2.8, 10 to 20 cross-type AF points at f/4, and 15 to 21 cross-type AF points at f/5.6. (The number of cross-type AF points will differ depending on the lens.)

AF Working Range
EV -2 – 18 (at 73°F/23°C and ISO 100)

Focusing Modes
(1) Autofocus

·One-Shot AF

·Predictive AI Servo AF

-For automatic AF point selection, the AF point to start the AI Servo AF operation can be selected.

-For automatic AF point selection, the active AF point can be displayed.

·AI Focus AF

-(Switches between One-Shot AF and AI SERVO AF automatically)

-Automatically set in A+ Auto Mode

(2) Manual focus (MF)

AF Point Selection
1. Single-point AF (Manual selection)

2. Auto selection 61-Point AF

3. Single-point Spot AF (Manual selection)

4. AF point expansion (Manual selection, 4 points: Up, down, left, and right)

5. AF point expansion (Manual selection, surrounding 8 points)

6. Zone AF (Manual zone selection)

Selected AF Point Display
Displayed in viewfinder with transparent LCD and on LCD panel

Active AF Point Indicator
AF area used in horizontal/vertical (grip up or down) shooting and the manually-selected AF point position can be set separately

AF Assist Beam
(1) Enable

With an EOS-dedicated Speedlite, AF-assist beam is emitted automatically when necessary.

(2) Disable

(3) IR AF assist beam only

* No AF-assist beam with flash bursts.

Exposure Control

Metering Modes
Max. aperture TTL metering with 63-zone SPC with the following selectable modes:

(1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points)

(2) Partial metering (center, approx. 7.2% of viewfinder)

(3) Spot metering (center, approx. 1.5% of viewfinder)

·AF point-linked spot metering not provided.

(4) Center-weighted average metering

a. The selectable metering modes can be limited with a Custom Function.

Metering Range
EV 1-20 (at 73°F / 23°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens at ISO 100)

Exposure Control Systems
(1) Scene Intelligent Auto

(2) Program AE (shiftable)

(3) Shutter-priority AE (Safety shift possible)

(4) Aperture-priority AE (Safety shift possible)

(5) Manual exposure

* The metering mode can be specified with a Custom Function.

(6) Bulb

(7) E-TTL II autoflash program AE

* Evaluative metering, Averaged metering

ISO Speed Range
For Stills:

ISO 100-25600 (in 1/3-stop or whole-stop increments)

·ISO speed expansion possible to ISO 50, 51200, and 102400.

·For [Highlight tone priority], the settable ISO speed range will be 200-25600.

·ISO speed safety shift possible with Custom Function.

Shooting Mode	ISO Settings
A+	100-12800
P/Tv/Av/M	100-25600
B	ISO 400 fixed
With Flash	ISO 400 fixed∗

∗If fill flash will result in overexposure, minimum ISO 100 is set.
∗For bounce flash, ISO 400-1600 is set automatically depending on the light level.

ISO Speed upper and lower limits:

(1) Manual setting range

* ISO speed expansion is set with this option.

(2) Auto ISO range

* ISO speed expansion not settable.

Shutter speed and automatic ISO speed control in P and Av Modes:

In the P and Av shooting modes with Auto ISO set, the ISO speed is set automatically so that a shutter speed slower than the one set with [Minimum shutter speed] (1/250, 1/125, 1/60, 1/30, 1/15, 1/8, 1/4, 0″5, 1″) is not set.Exposure Compensation
Manual: ±5 stops in 1/3 or 1/2-stop increments

AEB: ±3 stops in 1/3 or 1/2-stop increments

* Indicated up to ±3 stops on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder.

AE Lock
(1) Auto AE lock

·In the One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved.

(2) Manual AE lock

·With AE lock button. (AE lock is updated each time you press the button.) Enabled in all metering modes.

Shutter

Type
Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically-controlled

Shutter Speeds
1/8000 to 1/60 sec., X-sync at 1/200 sec.

1/8000 to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.)

* Shutter speed’s control range can be set with a Custom Function.

Shutter Release
Soft-touch electromagnetic release

Self Timer
10-sec. or 2-sec. delay

External Speedlite

EOS Dedicated Speedlite
E-TTL II autoflash with all EX Series Speedlites

Zooming to Match Focal Length
Provided

Flash Exposure Compensation
±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments

FE Lock
Provided

External Flash Settings
The camera can set the following with Speedlite 600EX-RT, 580EX II, 430EX II, 320EX, 270EX II, or 270EX:

(1) External flash control

* Flash mode, sync setting, FEB (not possible with 270EX II/270EX), flash exposure compensation, E-TTL II, zoom, wireless master flash (not possible with 430EX II/ 270EX), and clear settings.

* With the Speedlite 600EX-RT, radio wireless control is possible.

(2) Flash Custom Function setting

PC Terminal
Provided (no polarity)

Drive System

Drive Modes
Single, High-speed continuous, Low-speed continuous, Silent Single Shooting and Self-timer (10 sec. self-timer/remote control, or 2-sec. self-timer/remote control)

Continuous Shooting Speed
High-speed: Maximum approx. 6 shots/sec.

Low-speed: Maximum approx. 3 shots/sec.

Silent continuous shooting: Maximum approx. 3 shots/sec.

Maximum Burst
·JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 65 shots (approx. 16270 shots)

·RAW: Approx. 13 shots (approx. 18 shots)

·RAW+JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 7 shots (approx. 7 shots)

*Figures are based on Canon’s testing standards (ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style) and a 8 GB card.

*Figures in parentheses apply to an UDMA mode 7, 128 GB card based on Canon’s testing standards.

Live View Functions

Shooting Modes
Still photo and video recording

Focusing
(1) Autofocus (One-Shot AF)

·Live mode

·One-point, contrast AF. Switching to another AF point possible.

·Face detection Live mode

·Face detection, contrast AF. Face selectable.

·Quick mode

61-point, phase-difference AF, same as normal shooting.

(2) Manual focus

* Magnify the image by 5x or 10x and focus manually.

Metering Modes
Real-time Evaluative metering with the image sensor

Metering Range
Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor:

·Metering range: EV 0 – EV 20 (At 73°F/23°C, 50mm f/1.4 lens, ISO 100)

·AE lock possible

·The active metering time can be changed.

Grid Display
Three grid display provided

Exposure Simulation
Provided

Silent Shooting
Provided (Mode 1 and 2)

Video Shooting

File Format
MPEG-4 AVC / H.264

Variable (averaged) bit rate

File Size
Recording Sizes:

1920 x 1080 (Full HD), 1280 x 720 and 640 x 480

Frame Rates
[1920 x 1080]: 30 fps / 25 fps / 24 fps

[1280 x 720]: 60 fps / 50 fps

[640 x 480]: 30 fps / 25 fps

Continuous Shooting Time
Based on 8GB Card:

[1920 x 1080]

30 fps ALL-I: 11 min. (685 MB/min.) / IPB: 32 min (235 MB/min.)

25 fps ALL-I: 11 min (685 MB/min.) / IPB: 32 min. (235 MB/min.)

24 fps ALL-I: 11 min. (685 MB/min.) / IPB: 32 min. (235 MB/min.)

[1280 x 720]

60 fps ALL-I: 12 min. (610 MB/min.) / IPB: 37 min. (205 MB/min.)

50 fps ALL-I: 12 min. (610 MB/min.) / IPB: 37 min. (205 MB/min.)

[640 x 480]

30 fps IPB: 97 min. (78 MB/min.)

25 fps IPB: 97 min. (78 MB/min.)

* If the recording time reaches 29 min. 59 sec., the movie shooting stops automatically.

* Movie shooting does not stop when the file size reaches 4GB.

Focusing
Same as focusing with Live View shooting

* During movie shooting or if movie cropping has been set, the image cannot be magnified for manual focusing.

Range
ISO Range

·P, Av, and Bulb: Automatically set within ISO 100 – 12800, expandable to H (equivalent to ISO 25600)

·A+ and Tv: Automatically set within ISO 100 – 12800

·M: Auto ISO (automatically set within ISO 100 – 12800), ISO 100 – 12800 set manually (in 1/3- or whole-stop increments), expandable to H (equivalent to ISO 16000/20000/25600)

* If Highlight tone priority is set to enable, the settable ISO speed range will be ISO 200 – 12800.

Exposure Control
(1) Program AE for movie shooting

* For shooting modes other than manual exposure and bulb.

* Shutter speed (1/30 – 1/4000 sec., signal accumulation time), aperture, and ISO speed automatically set.

(2) Manual exposure

* For manual exposure.

* Shutter speed (signal accumulation time), aperture, and ISO speed (auto/manual) manually set. The shutter speed (signal accumulation time) is limited to 1/4000 sec. at the maximum and to 1/30 sec. at the minimum for 24/25/30 fps or 1/60 sec. or higher for 50/60 fps.

Exposure Compensation
Up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments

* For movies, even if exposure compensation has been set beyond ±3 stops, exposure compensation up to only ±3 stops will be applied.

* For still photos, exposure compensation up to ±5 stops can be applied.

LCD Monitor

Type
TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor

Monitor Size
3.2-inches

Pixels
Approx. 1.04 million dots

Coverage
Approx. 100%

Approx. 170° vertically and horizontally

Brightness Control
Auto: Brightness adjusted automatically by the light sensor

* Adjustable to one of three levels: Darker, Standard, Brighter

Manual: Adjustable to one of seven brightness levels

Interface Languages
25 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukraine, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese)

Playback

Display Format
Single image, Single image + Image-recording quality/shooting information, histogram, 4- or 9-image index, magnified view (approx. 1.5x-10x), rotated image (auto/manual), image jump (by 10/100 images, index screen, by shooting date, by folder), two-image comparative display, slide show (all images/selected by date/folder), star rating

Highlight Alert
With single-image display (Info.) and single-image display, overexposed highlight areas will blink

Image Protection and Erase

Protection
Erase protection can be applied or canceled for a single image, all images in a folder or all images in the card

Erase
Erase a single image, selected images, all images in a folder, all images in a card or erase only unprotected images

Direct Printing

Compatible Printers
PictBridge-compatible printers

Printable Images
RAW and JPEG images complying to Design rule for Camera File System

·Movies cannot be printed

DPOF: Digital Print Order Format

DPOF
Version 1.1 compatible

Direct Image Transfer

Compatible Images
JPEG and RAW images and movie

For RAW+JPEG, only the RAW or JPEG image or both images can be transferred

Customization

Custom Functions
13 Custom Functions settable with the camera

Camera User Settings
Current camera settings can be registered to C1, C2 and C3 on the Mode Dial (Automatic registration update is possible)

My Menu Registration
Up to six top-tier menu options and Custom Function settings can be registered

Power Source

Battery
One Battery Pack LP-E6

AC power can be supplied with the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6

Battery Life
1) Camera body only:

Shooting Method	Temperature	Possible Shots
Viewfinder Shooting	At 73°F/ 23°C	Approx. 950
Viewfinder Shooting	At 32°F/ 0°C	Approx. 850
Live View shooting	At 73°F/23°C	Approx. 200
Live View shooting	At 32°FF/ 0°C	Approx. 180

2) With Battery Grip BG-E11:

Shooting Method	Battery	Temperature	Possible Shots
Viewfinder Shooting	LP-E6 x 1	Same as (1)
	LP-E6 x 2	At 73°F/ 23°C	Approx. 1900
	LP-E6 x 2	At 32°F/ 0°C	Approx. 1700
	Size AA/LR6 alkaline batteries	At 73°F/ 23°C	Approx. TBA
	Size AA/LR6 alkaline batteries	At 32°F/ 0°C	Approx. TBA
Live View shooting	LP-E6 x 1	Same as (1)
	LP-E6 x2	At 73°F/ 23°C	Approx. TBA
	LP-E6 x2	At 32°F/ 0°C	Approx. TBA
	Size AA/LR6 alkaline batteries	At 73°F/ 23°C	-
	Size AA/LR6 alkaline batteries	At 32°F/ 0°C	-

∗Based on CIPA testing standardsBattery Check
Automatic battery check when the power switch is turned on:

Displayed in 6 levels:

·Battery level displayed on LCD panel and in viewfinder.

·Battery information can be checked with the [Battery info.] menu

·If Battery Grip BG-E11 is used with size AA/LR6 batteries; the battery level is displayed in four levels instead.

Power Saving
Power turns off after the set time (1, 2, 4, 8, 15 or 30 minutes) of non-operation elapses.

Date/Time Battery
CR1616 lithium battery

Start-up Time
Approx. 0.1 sec

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 6.0 x 4.6 x 3.0 in. (152.0 x 116.4 x 76.4 mm )

Weight
Approx. 33.5 oz. / 950g (Based on CIPA standards)

Approx. 30.3 oz./ 860g (Body only)

Operating Environment

Working Temperature Range
32-104°F/0-40°C

Working Humidity Range
85% or less

Sony Hx9V Review : I love this little powerhouse!

Kalani Prince — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 00:04:11 +0000

This will be a review of the Sony Hx9V digital camera - CLICK TO BUY

PRO’S :

++A. Price! This little powerhouse is feature rich! Not wonky features either.. Very functional ones.. For the price, it’s really a steal. As of this writing the Sony HX9V can be found for less then $300! I got mine HERE.

++B. Build. This is one beefy little bastard, I’ve fallen off my motorcycle a few times onto it and she still keeps pushing through! Love durability

Image by Kalani Prince : Taken with Sony HX9V - Kahakaloa Maui Sunset

++C. Gorgeous 1920X1080p video and at 60p for that matter! This is not very common many full sized DSLR’s but is totally available here. What can you do with 60p? Shoot beautiful slow motion like this :

++D. The P A N O R A M I C feature works, and works very well.. I used to painstakingly stitch panoramics in Photoshop. This damn camera does an insanely good job at that for me. Here are some examples :

Image #1. Very happy with how it stitched together a wide window of exposure change throughout the pan.

Image #2. Very happy with how it stitched together lines that vanish into the distance.. How do you do this Sony HX9v!!!

Image #3. How does it know that my entire motorcycle is one object and not to create a stitch line there? Time and time again

it’s near flawless. Damn, this feature is cool.

Image #4. Horizon lines are by far the most difficult to stitch in a panoramic, but not for the little powerhouse Sony.. And this is

hand held to boot! Geesh..

As you can see, I love motorcycles. I usually ride around with my helmet cam on and make video’s for YouTube. On these video’s I use my Sony Hx9v to shoot the intro’s and anything OFF the bike.. Here’s my latest vid as of this writing. You will be able to tell when the Sony is at play. When I’m running up the hill, the image and audio, ALL Sony Hx9v.. When I’m done, it’s back in the pocket.. Example video :

Sony Footage starts on the opening then at 7:47 and the ending as well if you don’t want to watch me destroy myself on the bike ; )

Be sure to select 1080p for full viewing pleasure!

PS: the thumbnail for this video is an image taken from the VIDEO STREAM. Did I say this little pocket rocket is awesome?

++E. Killer OPTICAL Zoooooom – 16x Optical (as opposed to digital zoom). This puppy can get close..

To get the type of perspective I got in this shot, I’m about 100 feet away from the bike and there’s still zoom range left.. Gosh, this is cool.

Cons:

–A. No RAW images. – For me I don’t care as the baked in JPEG’s are more then adequate for ANYTHING web based and work just fine through printing via Costco, etc.. This thing is all about efficiency. Once you get home, you’re pretty much DONE. I like this fact. If I’m shooting RAW, I’ll use something like The Canon 60D, 7D or 5D Mark II for gallery quality images.

–B. When shooting video, she loves her battery juice.. My real world experience is about 3hrs if shooting video while consistently turning the camera on and off. The OEM Sony replacement batteries are way to expensive, I got these instead. The graphic battery indicator will always read “low” but that’s just because the camera is not communicating with the 3rd party battery. Instead you will clearly see how many minutes you have left. Problem solved and for $11 bucks a PAIR, I have 6! Haha

–C. No OPTICAL VIEWFINDER.. At first this bugged me a bit as I’m very used to using one for still images but quickly adapted to this cam’s high rez LCD which is pretty fantastic at close to 1million pix.. Now I wouldn’t even want a viewfinder as it helps keep her small and tight!

That’s honestly all I can come up with for con’s.. This camera is way to rad! It’s got a TON of other features but I use the above the most. It’s got features to soften the background creating a faux Shallow-depth-of-field, It’s got a nice little flash. It’s great, I’d say with 100% confidence that this is a great buy.

Get the Sony HX9v

Also very much a must have is a handle grip as it really helps add a nice stable grip. I have all three, they’re all great but I use the 1st one as it’s the smallest : ) Enjoy your new cam!!

Grip A.

Grip B.

Grip C.

Batteries:

Sony HX9v Bundle:

EXTRA 32 Gig Class 10 MEMORY CARD : Shooting video and you’ll need it!

Love and Aloha, See you at the movies!

Kalani-

Undercity by : Andrew Wonder

Kalani Prince — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:38:08 +0000

I will let the video speak for itself ; ) I love documentaries…. Oh so good.

Pure aloha spirit + Canon T2i + Zoom H1 ( video )

Kalani Prince — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 05:56:46 +0000

Very rarely do I actually Laugh out Loud but for some reason this video did it for me..

Much love to Vimeo user : Nob for making this. Just goes to show that the Aloha spirit can radiate even when the sun don’t shine : )

You Rule!

Redhead Windscreens Winners & new color!

Kalani Prince — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 04:37:49 +0000

Aloha all : ) First off, to my new subscribers I’ve been running a little contest for a new Redhead color by letting you all choose the name. To all previous subscribers, you guys are so super.. man:) Thanks to the following peeps for coming up with the new color!

Redhead – Kryptonite by:
1.Quentin L.
2. Ajay (asajay )
3. Henrik B.
4. Josh B.
As promised, you guys won a Kryptonite Redhead + 2nd color choice + delicious Hawaiian treats.. Much love for the name, I love it!
Please EMAIL ME at info@redheadwindscreens.com with the following info :

A. Name/Address you’d like your package to go to.
B. Recorder model for Kryptonite
C. Second recorder model + second color choice

Much love everyone and happy shooting!

H1 Windscreen – Where’s your Redhead? ( demo video )

Kalani Prince — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 23:51:39 +0000

Hey all, If you use your Zoom H1 outside you may have encountered some deep rumbles in your recordings when even the slightest breath of wind blows by. The Zoom H1 Windscreen by Redhead Windscreens will help solve this problem so your trip into audioland is a happy one! Hope you enjoy this short demo made on Maui’s north shore. See you at the movies : ) Redhead Windscreens are available in 8 colors. Where’s your Redhead?

Redhead Windscreens for your Zoom H1 hand held recorder.

Zoom H1 Windscreen review by : Jem Schofield

Kalani Prince — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 21:43:39 +0000

Much love to Jem Schofield for giving Redhead Windscreens some Jersey lovin!
About : Jem Schofield, founder of theC47 and the host of gearbox, is a producer, creative director and author who consults on and teaches production and post-production solutions throughout the United States. His company, Buttons Productions, produces video, print, web and motion graphics projects for an ever expanding client base. He’s determined to update his company’s web site one day with some recent work. He’ll probably just post stuff on theC47 instead.

Be sure to check out Jem’s site as it is an invaluable resource for all filmmakers new and old : ) Click to visit site.

Canon 5D Mark II + HDR Video = WOW

Kalani Prince — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 21:52:10 +0000

Michael Safai with Soviet Montage Productions is doing some pretty cool stuffs on the Canon 5D Mark II. This is the first time I’ve really seen HDR video and was blown away by how cool it came out.. Enjoy the vid.

This video highlights several clips we’ve made using our new High Dynamic Range (HDR) process. Video is captured on two Canon 5D mark II DSLRs, each capturing the exact same subject via a beam splitter. The cameras are configured so that they record different exposure values, e.g., one camera is overexposed, the other underexposed. After the footage has been recorded, we use a variety of HDR processing tools to combine the video from the two cameras, yielding the clips you see above.

HDR Video provides filmmakers with many exciting new opportunities. Not only can HDR video create interesting effects, it can also allow for even exposure where artificial lighting is unavailable or impractical. For example, when a subject is backlit, one camera could be set to properly expose the subject, the other the sky, resulting in video with perfect exposure throughout.

We will continue to develop and improve the HDR video process for better results and efficiency. For more information, check out our website sovietmontage.com.

Music
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Opus 40, Number 9
Performed by Kevin MacLeod
Licensed Under Creative Commons “Attribution 3.0″

Zoom H1 Windscreen

Kalani Prince — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:34:22 +0000

“RedHead” deadcat fuzzy roadkill windscreen. Works like a charm, a must have for your Zoom H1 to protect against the evil wind monster ! Clear access to side in/out jacks. Held in place with sturdy tubular elastic she’s not going anywhere…

Redhead Windscreens for your Zoom H1 hand held recorder.

How to get good sound – “Inception” Words from the pro’s (video)

Kalani Prince — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 02:04:40 +0000

The key is understanding the dynamic of the mix and utilizing it to the best of your ability. Look at the sound layers of one of the scenes in the film. “The sequence in one in which two characters sit at a cafe’ and the world around them begins to disintigrate”. I love their use of organic and non organic sounds, hope this vid excites you as much as it did me! Enjoy.