Now that the dust has settled in Las Vegas and we’ve all had a chance to recuperate from the frenzy of activity known as the NAB show, let’s take a look at some of the recurring themes from this year. While the buzz word on the show floor seemed to be “4K”, other big hits included anamorphic lenses, external recorders, and stabilization systems.

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The Canon EOS 5D Mark II undoubtedly kicked off the large-sensor-in-a-small-body movement, so it’s no surprise that Canon would carry this momentum forward with the EOS-1D C. While the Mark II started as a still camera that conveniently shot video, it’s apparent that the 1D C was built with filmmakers in mind. As the first HDSLR with 4K and LOG recording capabilities, the 1D C introduces new possibilities for productions of any size. While it utilizes a full frame sensor (24mm x 36mm), the 1D C can also shoot in a Super 35 crop mode, while the 4K mode utilizes an APS-H sized crop. Many of the available accessories are shared amongst other HDSLR‘s, but the tall form factor of the 1D C means there will be some differences. In this article, we present the many different lenses & accessories that can be used with this camera.

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The PLx2 2x Extender has been designed for AbelCine by IB/E Optics to be compatible with a wide range of PL-mount lenses. This chart lists the cameras and prime & zoom lenses that have been tested with the PLx2. This page will be updated as we conduct more tests.

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The HDx35 Mark II and Hx2 Mark II have been designed for AbelCine by IB/E Optics to enable B4-mount lenses to work with large sensor cameras. On this page we have compiled a list of cameras that are compatible with each adapter.

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A great deal of interest was generated at NAB by the announcement of the Blackmagic Cinema Camera, a 2.5k-capable (2432×1366) camera that records directly to SSDs. Recording 2.5k content as CinemaDNGs or 1080 HD content as ProRes or DNxHD, the Cinema Camera certainly offers some unique possibilities at an affordable price point. In this article, we present the various accessories and lens options that can be used with the camera. More »

Sony’s new NEX-FS700 camera builds upon the success of the NEX-FS100, but adds some much-requested features and a few surprises as well. The feature set is very similar to the FS100, so most lenses and accessories will be fully compatible between the two. In this article, we present the various accessories and lens options that can be used with the camera.

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The CamTram dolly is an innovative dolly and camera mounting system that is portable and highly adaptable. In this two-part video series, Mitch Gross takes an in-depth and up-close look at the unique features of the CamTram itself, as well as a number of accessories that make the system even more versatile.

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Canon’s much anticipated EOS C300 is a modular Super-35 sized sensor camera available in both PL and EOS (EF) mount. The modular nature and size of the C300 means the camera can live in many configurations – from the fully decked out studio camera to a light-weight run-&-gun setup.

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Wireless camera and lens control devices have many advantages. However, interference from other radio and microwave signals can cause problems. In these two white papers from Preston Cinema Systems, methods for detecting and avoiding this interference are discussed.

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