For the first time, professional-grade single-lens reflex cameras are gaining the ability to record high-definition video. That capability, photographers say, has the potential to transform both still photography and moviemaking — and it’s largely thanks to advances in the semiconductor technology used to make the image sensors inside these cameras.
“I think this is the holy grail for news photography,” says Randall Greenwell, the director of photography for the Virginian-Pilot, a newspaper in Virginia.
HDMI Deals says photojournalists are already shooting both stills and video, but using separate equipment for each medium, which is awkward, cumbersome and requires additional training. With a single camera that can do both stills and video, he says, the job of the new-media journalist will be greatly simplified.
“With that kind of flexibility, it’s going to be a real game changer,” Greenwell says.
While compact digital cameras have had video-recording capabilities for years, the image quality provided by these cameras has been disappointing because of their small image sensors and comparatively poor, miniaturized optics. High-end video and movie cameras produce top-notch HD video and their interchangeable lenses give filmmakers the creative control they crave, but the cameras are big and expensive. Even the RED ONE, a super-high-definition movie camera that records digital video that’s comparable in quality to that of film stock, rings up at about $17,000. That’s a bargain compared to movie cameras, but it’s still a lot of dough for most people.
By contrast, the 21-megapixel Canon 5D Mark II, which shoots 1080p HD video, will cost $2,700 (plus the cost of lenses) when it becomes available later this year. The 12-megapixel, highly rated Nikon D90, which records 720p HD video and is available now, costs even less: a mere $1,300 gets you the body plus a basic zoom lens.
October 12th, 2008
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With all the doom and gloom in the banking sector and the fall in house prices which is pushing the country towards recession, it may come as a surprise that people still have money to buy personalised number plates. The recent release of F prefix registration numbers caused the phone network to overheat as people tried to get through to purchase them. Over 3500 were sold on the first day and it would have been more if everyone that had wanted to had got through to buy. The next day was still busy and it was afternoon before things got sensible again.
October 12th, 2008
I have been through a number of anti spyware and anti virus programs, and the one that I currently have on my computer is Spyware Doctor. Personally, I love it. I let it run itself and pretty much just let the program be on my computer. But, before I purchased Spyware Doctor, I made sure that I read a Spyware Doctor review so that I knew what I was getting. I think this is the best way to protect my computer because I would be lost if I lost any of the pictures and information saved on my computer. It is not only a personal computer, but a work computer, which is why I trust Spyware Doctor with my computer.
October 12th, 2008
Designer watches have a distinctive appeal; lesser watches merely serve a function of showing the time. The fashion element of Ladies Designer Watches outweighs the value of these watches as just a functional timepiece. Yet, considering the fact watches are made of different costs to attract the both type of buyers who want to buy expensive and low cost watches, there are a wide range of prices. Of course, facilities are also given to buyers to get an expensive watch via sale and discount. These discounts really prove useful to woman who wants to afford expensive Ladies designer watches at a low price.
October 12th, 2008
My best friend, Shirley, is a hair stylist, and she gives me a deep discount on my hair cuts, and maintenance. Naturally, I refer a lot of business to her, so it certainly makes up the difference.
I am a professional singer in an band with a house gig. I work 5 nights a week, and me and my hair are subjected to a lot of damaging situations.
I recently noticed that Shirley was using a new hair dryer, so I asked her what it was. She told me it was the fhi heat nano weight pro 2000.
I like it because it’s red, she likes it because it does the job!
October 12th, 2008