Panasonic unveils its first mirrorless ILC with 4K video recording

Panasonic unveils its first mirrorless ILC with 4K video recording.

Panasonic's DMC-GH4 has a magnesium alloy frame.(Credit: Panasonic)

Panasonic has decided to up the ante in the mirrorless ILC market by introducing its first DSLM with 4K video recording capability. In case you are wondering, Digital Single Lens Mirrorless (DSLM) is what Panasonic calls its mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras (ILCs) these days.

The DMC-GH4, successor of the DMC-GH3, has an improved image processor that allows high-speed signal processing required for 4K video recording.

http://asia.cnet.com/panasonic-unveils-its-first-mirrorless-ilc-with-4k-video-recording-62223589.htm

Ravelli ATD Professional Tripod Dolly for Camera Photo Video

Ravelli ATD Professional Tripod Dolly for Camera Photo Video.

The Ravelli ATD Tripod Dolly is an excellent dolly for use with your professional camera and video tripods, light stands, and background stands. The most important feature of a good dolly is good wheels. After all, the point of a dolly is to be able to smoothly move your tripod from one place to another. Unlike less expensive models with smaller plastic wheels, our dolly uses large 3″ diameter wheels with all metal ball bearings and a rubber outer surface for an ultra smooth roll. The ATD also features one step easy locking wheels. Once you get the dolly where you want it, all you have to do is "step" on the locks for one or more of the wheels. Some competing models including the best names such as Bogen, Manfrotto, Quickset, and Linhof re Read More…

http://wefonline.com/ravelli-atd-professional-tripod-dolly-for-camera-photo-video/

Is the DSLR dead for Online Video? A World Press Photo Connected Learning discussion

Is the DSLR dead for Online Video? A World Press Photo Connected Learning discussion.

Is DSLR video a thing of the past?

In 2007, no one could have predicted the impact the Canon 5D mkII would have on online video journalism; not even Canon. But five years on, many multimedia journalists are questioning whether the DSLR is still the best tool.

In the second part of my Gear Guide for the World Press Photo Connected Learning Multimedia course, I host an online discussion with Dan Chung and Matt Ford to talk about the DSLR as a video tool. We debate the pros and cons of the three emerging camera types multimedia journalists are using for video – the DSLR, the dedicated large sensor video camera and the ever-impressive compact mirrorless cameras – and consider if the DSLR is still the best way forward for people just starting out in multimedia journalism.

http://www.newsshooter.com/2014/02/09/is-the-dslr-dead-for-online-video-a-world-press-photo-connected-learning-discussion/

News: Blackmagic Design Announces Blackmagic Production Camera 4K is now Shipping with a New Low Price!

News: Blackmagic Design Announces Blackmagic Production Camera 4K is now Shipping with a New Low Price!

(Fremont, California--February 10, 2014) Blackmagic Design today announced the Blackmagic Production Camera 4K is now shipping and with a new low price of US$2,995. This new low price will be available for all customers, including existing pre-orders. Blackmagic Production Camera 4K is available now from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide for only US$2,995.

http://news.creativecow.net/story/874425