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Super Bowl Halftime lit up by choreographed drone show

07 Feb

Photo courtesy Intel

The Super Bowl is American football’s premier event, and the big game is traditionally paired with an equally big halftime performance. This year’s show featured pop star Lady Gaga, who began her set with a pre-taped segment featuring a fleet of 300 drones as part of a choreographed, aerial light show.

The drone fleet is known as Intel’s Shooting Star Drones and are specially designed for choreographed performances like the one we saw last night. Each vehicle has built-in LED lights, weighs 10oz/280g and can fly at up to 3 m/s (6.7 mph) during a light show. The show can be controlled by a single pilot, though Intel mentions that a backup pilot is always on hand.

So how do you choreograph 300 dancing drones? Intel says it takes ‘days or weeks’ to create the light show depending on the complexity.

‘Intel’s proprietary algorithims automate the animation creation process by using a reference image, quickly calculating the number of drones needed, determining where drones should be placed, and formulating the fastest path to create the image in the sky.’

This isn’t the fleet’s first show – Intel has also put on drone-powered light shows in Sydney and Orlando – but it is the first nationally televised event that it has participated in. You can check out the full performance below.

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CES 2017: Hands-on with the Kodak Super 8

08 Jan

CES 2017: Hands-on with Kodak Super 8

First launched in 1965, Kodak’s Super 8 format was one of the most influential developments in amateur filmmaking. And now it’s back, with an all-new (kind of) camera. We headed to the Kodak booth earlier today to get our hands on one.

CES 2017: Hands-on with Kodak Super 8

The new Super 8 camera is truly a hybrid of the very old, and the very new. At its heart is a cartridge of 8mm film, totaling 50 feet in length. How many minutes of footage you can shoot depends on which frame-rate you select. The Super 8 camera can shoot at 18, 24, 25, or 36 fps.

CES 2017: Hands-on with Kodak Super 8

The ‘viewfinder’ is a 3.5in LCD, which provides a live view image, via a split-prism behind the attached lens. Although a large flipping, tilting screen is definitely a huge improvement over classic all-analog Super 8 cameras of the past, the live view image is hazy, grainy, and hard to use as a means of judging critical focus. In other words – pretty familiar, if you’ve ever shot Super 8 before.

CES 2017: Hands-on with Kodak Super 8

The main control on the Super 8 camera is the circular ‘wheel’, shown here on the body, facing the flipped-out screen. It works rather like a second-generation iPod. The central button brings up a menu, and the touch-sensitive wheel allows you to navigate the settings by scrolling. The screen itself is not touch-sensitive.

CES 2017: Hands-on with Kodak Super 8

Super 8 cameras will be bundled with a manual focus Ricoh 6mm F1.2 prime lens (roughly equivalent to a 40mm F7 in 35mm terms) but the C-mount is compatible with a huge number of lenses stretching back decades.

CES 2017: Hands-on with Kodak Super 8

Here’s that click wheel in action. The Super 8 is reasonably customizable. Many of the features that would have been managed with physical switches in the past (like frame rate) can be set in the camera’s menus. As a result, the camera body is impressively clean and minimalist.

CES 2017: Hands-on with Kodak Super 8

The Super 8 is a true ‘hybrid’ device. While the film takes care of the images, sound can be recorded to an SD card, via an external microphone. Cartridges must be mailed back to Kodak for development, and the price (TBC) will include film development, scanning and uploading to the cloud.

CES 2017: Hands-on with Kodak Super 8

Oh yes – and Kodak has also promised to bring back Ektachrome!

It feels a bit surreal to be covering the launch of new film products in 2017, especially from Kodak, but after using an almost production-ready sample of the Super 8 camera today we’re actually pretty impressed by how well the company has married the analog and digital sides of the product. What do you think?

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Rokinon 20mm F1.8 and Cine DS 20mm T1.9 Full Frame Super Wide Angle lenses now available

30 Dec

Rokinon has announced the launch of its new Rokinon Digital Photo 20mm F1.8 and Cine DS 20mm T1.9 Full Frame Super Wide Angle lenses. Both lenses are made from high-strength aluminum alloy and feature a super-wide 94.8-degree view, a non-rotating 77mm filter mount, Rokinon’s Ultra Multi-Coating, and a quiet, smooth focusing control.

These prime lenses, say Rokinon, offer both fast aperture and ‘the full frame perspective of 20mm,’ offering a solution that falls between the maker’s similar 14mm and 24mm models. These 20mm lenses have a 7.9in / 0.20m minimum focusing distance, 13 elements in 12 groups, three extra-low dispersion elements, and a pair of aspherical elements.

In addition to the ‘common’ features shared between the lenses, the Cine DS lens features geared aperture and controls, a de-clicked aperture control ring, and dual right/left side distance and t-stop scales.

The Digital Photo lens is available for Canon, Nikon AE, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds, Pentax K, and Fuji X mounts (MSRP $ 599), while the Cine DS lens ($ 799 on B&H Photo) is available for Canon, Nikon, Sony E, and Micro Four Thirds mounts.

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Syrp introduces Super Dark 5-10 stop variable ND filter

13 Dec

Accessories brand Syrp has announced a new variable neutral density filter that will appeal to those who like to create very long exposures. The Syrp Super Dark Variable ND Filter operates between five and ten stops (ND32 to ND1024) and provides stop-markings on the rings so photographers can measure exactly how much light they are cutting out.

The company says it has reduced the range of densities the filters create to avoid the ‘X’ interference effect that is common with one to ten-stop filters. The filter can only be rotated within ‘safe’ limits, and Syrp has used ‘hard stops’ to prevent the forward ring being turned too far.

The filters come in 67mm and 82mm sizes, and each is packed with a pair of step-up rings to allow them to fit to smaller lenses. The forward ring of each is also threaded so further screw-in filters can be stacked in front of them, and the bezel is moulded to allow a regular lens cap to be fitted.

The filters cost $ 169 for the 67mm version and $ 209 for the 82mm version, and both come with a protective leather zip-up holder. For more information see the Syrp website.

Manufacturer information

Introducing the New Super Dark Variable ND Filter!

With 5-10 stops of adjustable exposure control, the Syrp Super Dark Variable ND Filter is a must-have tool for any photographer’s gear bag and is available for pre-order from today, with a planned shipping date of the 15th of December. The Super Dark is available in two sizes and includes hard stops at the minimum and maximum ends for reducing X-pattern.

Long exposures are fundamental to landscape photography as they capture the effect of time passing, giving your images an expressive and often surreal look. They also add a creative element to your time lapses making them more fluid and giving them a dreamy effect. Silky smooth waterfalls or glassy lakes can be captured in full day light with just a simple twist of the filter to allow you to slow your shutter speed and record long exposures.

Both the Small and Large Filter Kits come with a genuine leather carry case to house the filter and ensure it stays protected from dust and scratches. Our Super Dark Variable ND Filter provides exposure reduction of 5 (ND32) to 10 (ND1024) stops using a smooth, adjustable front ring. The filter also has a front thread so you can easily stack filters if needed and will fit your regular lens cap.

Included in each Filter Kit are two step up rings for maximum compatibility with the range of lenses in your kit. The Large Kit (82mm) has 77-82mm and 72-82mm rings and the Small Kit has 58-67mm and 52-67mm rings. An invaluable tool for time-lapse, the Super Dark creates a more natural and fluid transition between frames, reducing the appearance of moving elements’ flickering and stuttering.

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Google’s new PhotoScan app makes digitizing prints super easy

16 Nov

There are plenty of existing methods for digitizing printed photos, and most of them fall on a spectrum between ‘arduous with good results’ and ‘quick with terrible results.’ Google’s new PhotoScan app aims to aims to bridge the gap with a method that’s easy and produces good results by employing computational photography.

The free app, available now for Android and iOS, requires the user to place their photo on a flat surface. After snapping a reference frame, the app directs the user to move their phone around the image to capture more data and, critically, move around the glare that the photo is almost certainly reflecting.

After you’ve made a successful pass, the app will work its magic and spit out a digitized, glare-free rendition of your photo. Images can be saved to your phone’s camera roll and to the cloud. In less than a minute, you’ve got a shareable digital photo that’s way better than the quick-and-dirty version.

Decent scans of instant photos with minimal effort? Sign me up. I scanned these Instax prints with Google’s PhotoScan app and they are gloriously glare-free.

The app analyzes your photo and identifies reference points so it can merge multiple versions of the same image, and compares pixel-level details to judge which image is free of glare. It’s based on technology Google and MIT have been developing to help remove unwanted reflections and obstructions from photos.

The app automatically crops, straightens and rotates your photo, but you can rotate and adjust the corners after capture if needed. My first few tries show surprisingly good results, with glare nearly totally removed in each image. The app uses your phone’s flash to provide illumination, but even so, using better available light produced the nicest results. The results look good enough for social sharing, but if it’s high resolution, high quality digital conversions you’re after, you’ll probably still need to go about it the hard way.

For more information you can watch Google’s Nat and Lo interview researchers about how it all works.

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KitSplit: Shoot with Super Fancy Gear for Very Little Moola

12 Sep

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Sony offers E PZ 18-110mm F4 G OSS for Super 35mm/APS-C

09 Sep

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Sony has announced the E PZ 18-110mm F4 G OSS power zoom lens for Super 35mm/APS-C format, designed for video shooters. It’s the second lens in Sony’s lineup to use the company’s Smooth Motion Optics (SMO) design to prevent focus breathing, focus shifts and axial image shifts while zooming. Other potential benefits to movie makers include a dust- and moisture-resistant design, built-in SteadyShot and quiet operation, as well separate, geared rings for focus, zoom and aperture control.

The Sony E PZ 18-110mm F4 G OSS will be available in November for $ 3500.

Press release:

Sony introduces 18-110mm Super 35mm / APS-C lens with power zoom capability

E PZ 18-110mm F4 G OSS (SELP18110G) with 6.1x high zoom ratio
High resolution suited to professional 4K movie production
Smooth Motion Optics (SMO) design and construction to minimize unwanted focus and image shifts while focusing or zooming
Advanced operability including three separate focus, iris and zoom rings for professional operation
Optical SteadyShotTM in-lens image stabilization
Compact, lightweight design with dust and moisture resistance

Offering moviemakers a powerful new creative tool, Sony has developed an advanced Super 35mm / APS-C format power zoom lens that starts at 18mm wide angle and extends to 110mm at the telephoto end (27mm – 165mm equiv. in 35mm formatⁱⁱ). The new lens has a 6.1x high zoom ratio, even with inner focus, and maintains a constant F4 maximum aperture throughout its zoom range for beautiful depth of field effects and stable exposure control.

An ideal companion to a wide range of ? cameras, from the PXW-FS7 professional camcorder to interchangeable-lens cameras such as ?7 series and ?6300, this G LensTM delivers image quality that will satisfy even the most demanding of professional users. It consists of 18 elements in 15 groups, including 6 aspherical elements and 3 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and features a 7 blade circular aperture design. This highly intricate design delivers extremely high resolution image quality and is particularly suited to professional 4K movie shooting.

The E PZ 18-110mm F4 G OSS is only the second lensⁱⁱⁱ to benefit from Sony’s Smooth Motion Optics (SMO) design and construction, which has been developed to eliminate unwanted image shifts while making adjustments during movie shooting. SMO addresses three particular aspects of lens operation that can have a significant impact on movie quality: Focus Breathing, where shifts in angle of view during focusing are minimized by an internal focus mechanism; focus shift, where small shifts in focus that can occur during zooming are eliminated by precise focus tracking adjustment, and Axial shift, where axial image shifts during zooming are minimized by a constant length design.

The high level of operability and quiet operation of the new lens makes it a compelling proposition for its integration into professional movie production environments. Its three separate rings give control over focus, zoom and aperture, with optimal torque for a satisfyingly responsive, professional feel. Both servo and responsive manual mechanical zoom are fully supported and the zoom ring direction is switchable to match individual user preferences. Additionally, the lens length remains constant during any changes, making it easy to use with matte boxes and other lens accessories. Also, in a first for Sony ? lenses, a 0.8mm pitch focus gear is built right onto the ring, providing direct compatibility with standard focusing accessories.

Optimum optical performance and operability is complimented by a dust and moisture-resistant designⁱ, making the lens ideal for location use. Extra versatility is afforded by Optical SteadyShot technology that provides in-lens image stabilization during handheld shooting. The lens also features a compact and lightweightiv design making it a truly mobile solution. Additional flexibility is afforded when used with the SEL14TC and SEL20TC teleconverters for 1.4x and 2.0x extension of focal range.

The E PZ 18-110mm F4 G OSS Super 35mm / APS-C power zoom lens for professional movie-makers and photographers will available in North America from November 2016, priced at approximately $ 3,500 US / $ 4,500 CA.

i Not guaranteed to be 100% dust and moisture proof.

ii With interchangeable-lens digital camera incorporating an APS-C type image sensor

iii The only other lens to benefit from SMO technology is the SELP28135G

iv 1105g without tripod mount

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Motor Magnificence: 11 New Supercar Joyrides for the Super Rich

23 Aug

[ By SA Rogers in Technology & Vehicles & Mods. ]

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Mere fantasy rides for most of us, the world’s most luxurious high-performance supercars take all the elements that make driving a vehicle pleasurable and ramp them up about 10 levels, from advanced surround-sound to wildly powerful engines. A number of opulent luxury automobile creations debuted this August at car shows around the world, including limited editions, custom-painted showcases and other elite motor vehicles accessible only to the rich and famous.

Agera RS by Koenigsegg

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Billed as the world’s first ‘megacar,’ the Koenigsegg Agera RS (with a single, one-of-a-kind ‘XS’ version located in the United States) is set to become one of the most powerful street-legal production cars on American roads and features a lightweight removable hardtop that stows away under the front hood. It features a 5-liter twin turbocharged V8 engine and a CIMA 7-speed paddle-shift transmission and weighs just 3075 pounds.

McLaren 570GT MSO Concept

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The 570GT MSO concept by McLaren aims to be the “ultimate sports car experience that’s perfect for daily use, longer journeys and weekends away,” with a rear-opening glass hatch, panoramic roof and leather-trimmed touring deck. Its exhaust system is made from titanium to be 30% lighter than a standard stainless steel system and for a richer tone, with visible heat shields that change color as the system heats and cools. An integrated 12-speaker surround-sound system provides a top-of-the-line aural experience while driving.

McLaren 650s Spider

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A convertible version of the luxury automaker’s 650s is an open-top super car that reaches 62mph in 3 seconds and a top speed of 204 miles per gallon, all while getting 24.2 miles to the gallon. Door blades direct air to the front splitter to enhance cornering grip and balance. The convertible handles and rides just like the coupe version of the 650s, and its retractible hard top and roof mechanism can automatically raise or lower in less than 17 seconds.

Pagani Huayra BC

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The lightest supercar yet to be built weighs in at 2,685 pounds ( a full thousand pounds lighter than the Porsche 918) thanks to its carbon fiber and titanium construction. The $ 2.6 million dollar Pagani Huayra features 789 horsepower and 811 lb-ft of torque with 75 millisecond shifts. A large back wing, front splitter and new body panels update the latest Huayra from previous versions; only 20 will ever be produced.

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Make Super Simple DIY Photo Coasters

18 Aug

Get your photos off of your phone and under a drink!

Turn your photos into Photo Coasters to show off your photography skills, crafting skills and ring-free coffee table.

These coasters are simple to make, fully functional, totally waterproof and super-dee-duper gifty.

Plus, they’re a heck of a lot safer than setting a hot coffee mug on your phone.

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8K Helium Super 35mm sensor on the way from RED

12 Jul

Movie camera manufacturer RED has announced that it will be introducing a new 8K sensor that it is calling Helium. At 29.9×15.77mm the new sensor is much smaller than the current 8K Dragon sensor, which measures 40.96×21.6mm, but both sensors have 8192×4320 pixels.

The attraction of the new Helium sensor is that a wider range of lenses will provide sufficient coverage for its shorter diagonal, even though it is slightly larger than the standard Super 35mm format. It should also be easier to make and may take some of the pressure off the company’s difficult delivery of the larger Dragon 8K VistaVision sized sensor. The Helium is designed to operate in the same Weapon camera, but the company’s CEO Jarred Land also let on that a new camera, the Epic-W, will also come with the new sensor.

The announcement was made in a casual way in Land’s July Update on the Red User forum and via pictures posted on Land’s Instagram and Facebook pages, as well as those of the company designer’s Matthew Tremblay. Little technical detail has been released so far, but it is known that the pixels will be just 3.65 microns and that the sensor will be available in ‘coming months’.

For more information see the RED website and REDuser forum.

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Super Bowl Halftime lit up by choreographed drone show

CES 2017: Hands-on with the Kodak Super 8

CES 2017: Hands-on with Kodak Super 8

CES 2017: Hands-on with Kodak Super 8

CES 2017: Hands-on with Kodak Super 8

CES 2017: Hands-on with Kodak Super 8

CES 2017: Hands-on with Kodak Super 8

CES 2017: Hands-on with Kodak Super 8

CES 2017: Hands-on with Kodak Super 8

CES 2017: Hands-on with Kodak Super 8

Rokinon 20mm F1.8 and Cine DS 20mm T1.9 Full Frame Super Wide Angle lenses now available

Syrp introduces Super Dark 5-10 stop variable ND filter

Introducing the New Super Dark Variable ND Filter!

Google’s new PhotoScan app makes digitizing prints super easy

KitSplit: Shoot with Super Fancy Gear for Very Little Moola

Sony offers E PZ 18-110mm F4 G OSS for Super 35mm/APS-C

Sony introduces 18-110mm Super 35mm / APS-C lens with power zoom capability