See on Scoop.it – GearJones The folks at LockCircle have put together what looks like a awesome set of re-housed Zesis ZF lenses. They offer 9 lenses ranging from 18mm f3.5 to 100mm f2.0. They offer a number of different combinations in water proof cases.  I can’t wait for a chance to get my hands on these. See on www.lockcircle.com ...

As video technology has improved, the size of quality cameras has gotten smaller. That smaller size has its downside.  Even though the operator can move faster and be much more agile, often the shots are much less stable than a traditional shoulder mounted camera, Utah cameraman, Doug Monroe has developed a solution that promises to enable much more stable camera control without the limitations inherent with a shoulder mounted...

I have to admit that I am a bit of a sucker when it comes to stuff like this.  The #SquareBounce by Nori is probably an over engineered solution to a simple problem, but it’s a really cool idea.  I haven’t had a chance to use one yet, but the idea is simple.  The SquareBounce is a collapsable reflector that folds up like an umbrella. When open, you can use the handle to easily position and hold it. The diameter the...

From FilmTools.TV At #NAB2012, @Zacuto is showing off a number of new products. They have the Recoil camera rig, a bunch of new mounting options and the Tornado follow focus grip.  But coming out of left field is the new Micro Plasma Z-Light.  It’s a soft 1×1 thin light source. Very similar in size to the LitePanel 1×1, but the Z-Light replaces the multiple LED light engine with their Micro Plasma technology, which...

Well, I can’t say I saw this one coming. Blackmagic Designs, who are know for their elegantly designed I/O, conversion and recorder products, have staked out their position in the Digital Cinema War. Simply named, Blackmagic Cinema Camera, this new 2.4k DSLR sized image maker boasts some pretty nice features: 2592 x 2192 Resosution 12-bit RAW files recorded at 2432 x 1366 2.5K RAW at 2432 x 1366, compressed at 1920 x...

Panasonic held their camera event on Sunday. If you were hoping to see a successor to the Af100, I’m sorry to disappoint you. But they did announce a new software upgrade. Starting in May, at a cost of $250, you’ll be able upgrade your AF100 to record 1080/60p at 28mbps with the addition of  a 2.35:1 display marker. No mention of expanded focus. Also coming are updates across the 1/3″ sensor line.  The AC 130 &...