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Whether you are just getting started with underwater image-making or a serious cinematographer, theGoPro Hero3 is a versatile, fully auto HD camera, perfect for making underwater moments lasting memories and as a competent B-roll camera.
http://www.divephotoguide.com/underwater-photography-special-features/article/go-pro-underwater-photo-video/Two new full frame cameras coming?We see talk of two new full frame cameras coming in 2014 with availability in the early part of 2015. It's mentioned that the EOS 5D Mark III would move up the spec ladder once again, but wouldn't be the camera for "total image quality". That would be saved for studio based EOS-1 body that is coming next year.
There is no chance of an EOS-3D according to this report. Although medium format is "still an option". This information apparently comes from a higher end dealer presentation that occurred in Japan.
http://www.canonrumors.com/2013/11/two-new-full-frame-cameras-in-2014-cr1/Over at filmkorn.org they have a nice little story about a Danish Father and Son team that have made a Logmar Super 8 camera. After fours perfecting the camera, the guys hope to have it going out the door to other filmmakers and buyers by around April 2014.
http://cinescopophilia.com/oh-this-is-a-super-logmar-super-8-camera/Cameras have seen a huge metamorphosis from the transition of film to video to digital. There are experts now who say the word video should not be associated with the word camera. Cameras can safely be grouped into categories of large single sensor digital cinema cameras or HD television cameras and 3D camcorders.
Examples of the large single sensor variety include the ARRI Alexa; RED One, Epic and Scarlet; Canon C300; Sony F65 and Panasonic AF100. HD television cameras would include the Panasonic HPX3700, Sony XDcams, and EX3 products. Hybridization has been the norm in the camera sector, with technological changes occurring at a phenomenal rate as more facilities adopt 3D technologies and acquisition platforms.
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20131127005258/en/Research-Markets-2012-2013-BroadcastPro-Video-Cameras-ReportSuper 8 and Super 16 movie cameras took a free-roaming Henri-Cartier Bresson style to documentary filmmaking and "run & gun" for the first time (as early as the 1960′s). Cadid footage of JFK on the election trail. French New Wave cinema in the 80′s. The run & gun simplicity of Bolex Super 16mm cameras is timeless.
The Sony RX10 on paper is perfectly equipped to be a cinematic run & gun camera. The lens for example: a stunning Zeiss 8.5-73mm F2.8 (constant aperture) zoom, would be worth $10,000 on a 16mm cine camera.
But does the camera as a whole deliver a cinematic image?
http://www.eoshd.com/content/11581/exclusive-review-sony-rx10One of the best ways to learn any craft is to observe the masters. Filmmaker Philip Bloom is a master of videography. He takes the latest technological advances in camera gear and runs them through the test of an artist's eye.
Vivid imagery of real life scenarios is a trademark of Philip Bloom and he has shown his mastery again through his latest work with the Sony FS700. The Sony FS700 has a mixed reputation amongst videographers, the camera is awkward to use but is able to shoot incredibly rich footage at high frame rates. One of the knocks against the Sony FS700 was its previous lack of 4k video, a feature that was toted as coming soon. The day has arrived and the Sony FS700 is now capable of shooting 4k video.
http://www.videomaker.com/videonews/2013/11/phillip-bloom-the-sony-fs700-and-4k-video