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Rokinon Xeen 5 Lens Kit (Rental)

Budget Cinema Lens Test

We recently took the opportunity to do some testing on a variety of budget cinema lens sets.  Budget is of course a relative term when it comes to lenses, as some of these lenses cost close to $6,000 a piece.  When compared to the price of the higher end cinema […]

Why Buy Local Z Systems
Jay Gallentine, LTO Savior

Watch: “My Drives Are Full” LTO Backup and Archive Seminar

We recently had a great seminar, led by our integration manager Jay Gallentine, about the benefits of using LTO tape to backup and archive. The entire seminar was streamed live on YouTube, and we now have it available for your viewing pleasure. Click here to learn more about Spectra-Logic storage […]

Canon Video: The Science Behind 4K Lenses

Video: The Science Behind 4K Lenses

This whiteboard video by Canon does a good job of explaining the difference between older HD lenses and 4K lenses. Check it out: Click here to to PRE-ORDER the Canon COMPACT-SERVO 18-80mm T4.4 EF-mount lens Click the link above, call us or email us to order a Canon COMPACT-SERVO 18-80mm […]

Field Monitor Calibration

Calibrating Your Monitor to Your Camera Monitor calibration can seem like a daunting task, but when you go into the field to shoot it is important to have tools that give you a clear idea of what you are capturing.  In much the same way that you wouldn’t want to […]

Zeiss Loxia 2.8/21

Product Spotlight: Zeiss Loxia 2.8/21 Lens

With the new ZEISS Loxia 2.8/21 Zeiss is introducing a super wide angle lens for compact Sony full-frame cameras with E-mount.   Zeiss has recently started shipping the third lens in its Loxia series, the Loxia 2.8/21. It’s a compact, super-wide angle MF lens designed for the Sony FE camera […]

HDR

What Is HDR and Why Is It Important In 4K TVs?

Lately the term HDR (high dynamic range) has been popping up in some coverage of new 4K TVs, and soon, if not already, you’ll hear the phrase bounced around at electronics stores and dealer showrooms. So what, you’re probably asking, is HDR for TVs and why should you care? HDR […]