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Outdoor footage GH1 and 14-140 kit lens, Indoor footage GH2 and 14-140 kit lens, Audio was record on a Zoom H4n and Sennheiser K6 shotgun.

The 2012 US Surfski Championships - NBC Universal Sports Network - 30 min duration

9/8: 3 PM

9/23: 6:30 PM

9/25: 11:30 AM

9/27: 3:30 AM

How cool is that, don't let the lack of expensive gear hold you back.

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Panasonic Corporation will be presented with a Technology and Engineering Emmy® Award for 2013 by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The honor is being conferred upon Panasonic in recognition of the company’s development of In-Camera Electronic Compensation for Lateral Chromatic Aberrations in External Lenses. The Emmy Award will be presented on Thursday, January 9, 2014 as part of the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

“This technology has helped us maintain high-quality imaging while making improvements in size, weight and affordability, and now combined with master-quality AVC-ULTRA recording and native 1920 x 1080 imagers, CAC has contributed to new benchmarks for HD acquisition, getting around inherent limitations of optics.”

Lateral chromatic aberrations are inherent to all optics and must be compensated for in the optical design. The trend to smaller imager formats and less-expensive optics had meant compromises in image performance without an alternative solution to this problem. The concept of modeling the aberrations of a lens and applying real-time electronic correction provides a very significant increase in image quality and permits lower cost-cameras and optics to create better images

Via: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20131001005537/en/Panasonic%E2%80%99s-Development-In-Camera-Chromatic-Aberration-Compensation-Honored

Samsung Electronics announced its new advanced pixel technology for CMOS image sensors, ISOCELL. This new technology substantially increases light sensitivity and effectively controls the absorption of electrons, resulting in higher color fidelity even in poor lighting conditions. - See more at: http://global.samsungtomorrow.com/?p=28442#sthash.h9Spe5Hl.dpuf

The quality of an image sensor is determined by the amount of light that is accurately captured by the individual pixels within the sensor array. With the market pressure to increase camera resolution and image quality, without growing the camera size, the pixels have had to shrink, while improving their performance at the same time – a challenging task.

To meet this challenge, previous sensor technology developments focused on improving the light absorption of each pixel, and have progressed pixel technology from FSI (Front Side Illumination) to BSI (Back Side Illumination) which places photodiode at the top to maximize photoelectric efficiency. While being very effective at the time, this BSI technology also faced limitations in improving image quality as pixel sizes continued to decrease.

ISOCELL technology forms a physical barrier between neighboring pixels – isolating the pixel. This isolation enables more photons to be collected from the micro-lens and absorbed into the correct pixel’s photodiode minimizing undesired electrical crosstalk between pixels and allowing expanded full well capacity (FWC).

Compared to conventional BSI pixels, the ISOCELL pixels decrease the crosstalk by approximately 30 percent which results in higher color fidelity to reproduce the original color with sharpness and richness, and increase the full well capacity (FWC) by 30 percent which leads to greater dynamic range.

Additionally, an imager designed with ISOCELL can feature a 20 percent wider chief ray angle (CRA), reducing the height of the camera module. This makes it suitable for slim and small form factor mobile devices with challenging low z-height requirements.

http://global.samsungtomorrow.com/?p=28442

Superpix® SP8AC08 is APS-C, 12 mega pixel color image sensor chip with high dynamic range intended for SLR Camera. The SP8AC08 has low power consumption. Each pixel size is 6 um. High Sensitivity, High SNR, and Low dark current.

http://www.superpix.com.cn/en/Photo_Show.asp?InfoId=170&ClassId=38&Topid=0

Plant is responsibe for about 15% of worldwide DRAM supply.

Reports are controversal. Some state that price hike will happen in retail. Hynix, of course, is optimistic. :-)

Hynix representatives told PCWorld that the fire raged a mere 90 minutes and didn’t materially damage the factory’s clean-room fabrication equipment. The smoke appeared worse than it was because as the fire mainly occurred in air-purification area, Hynix said.

"Currently, there is no material damage to the fab equipment in the clean room, thus we expect to resume operations in a short time period so that overall production and supply volume would not be materially affected," company representative Seongae Park said in a statement.

"In addition, we expect that the majority of damage will be covered through insurance."

http://www.i-bidder.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/techbid/catalogue-id-3382

(Edited title to indicate it's TV gear...)

Japan, September 12, 2013—Canon Inc. has successfully captured video footage of Yaeyama-hime fireflies flying in darkness, a feat made possible by the high-sensitivity 35 mm full-frame CMOS sensor developed by Canon for video capture that was announced in March 2013.

The high-sensitivity, low-noise video-shooting capabilities of the dedicated 35 mm full-frame CMOS sensor1 for Full HD video capture were made possible not only through the integration of the high-performance sensor technologies employed in Canon's digital SLR cameras, but also through the incorporation of new pixel and readout circuitry technologies that reduce noise.

Using a camera prototype equipped with the CMOS sensor, Canon, in cooperation with ZERO CORPORATION, succeeded in capturing video of the Yaeyama-hime fireflies that inhabit Japan's Ishigaki Island, located off the northeastern coast of Taiwan. No artificial lighting was used during shooting, which took place after sunset amid the island's mountains. Despite an exceptionally dark shooting environment4 of less than 0.01 lux, a level in which the naked eye would have difficulty discerning surrounding objects, the CMOS sensor was able to capture not only the color of the light emitted by the fireflies, each of which measures only a few millimeters in length, and their movements, but also the surrounding vegetation in which the species lives. Plans call for the footage to be used to benefit future research into the Yaeyama-hime firefly.

In addition to astronomical and natural observation, Canon is looking into applying this CMOS sensor to medical research purposes as well as surveillance and crime-prevention equipment. Through the further development of innovative CMOS sensors, Canon aims to expand the realm of photographic possibilities while cultivating the world of visual expression.

Via: http://www.canon.com/news/2013/sep12e.html

TICO compression is visually lossless light compression specifically designed for the industry. It is is extremely tiny in hardware (FPGA, ASIC) , fast and powerful in software (CPU), robust for real-time operation with no latency.

Up to now, image and video are sent or stored uncompressed into many displays and systems such as cameras videos servers or recorders. TICO is a smart upgrade path to manage higher resolutions (4K, 8K…) and frame rates while assuring visual quality, keeping power and bandwidth at a reasonable budget and reducing significantly the complexity and cost of the system.

TICO compression key features

• Visually Lossless quality between 2:1 and 4:1.
• Persistent and Robust: Indistinguishable image loss over multiple generations
• Latency: Few Microseconds – very few line of pixels ( selectable from 1 to x)
• Small complexity and ultra-compact codec: easy to implement in low-cost FPGA or ASIC. It uses little internal memory and no external memory.
• Powerful , Real-time or faster than real-time in CPU
• Compatible with different resolutions, from mobile to 4K/8K UHDTV, via multiple usual transport schemes.
• Designed to be a standard for the industry-wide support: TICO compression technology is available on multiple software and hardware technologies.
• Code, hardware IP-cores and software libraries are licensable from intoPIX.

Via: http://www.intopix.com/products/index/index/id/31/lang/en#.UjC6vcanpHQ

IniLabs, a spinoff from the Neuroinformatics Institute at the University of Zurich, has developed a new sensor, known as the VS128 DVS, which eliminates many of the limitations of conventional cameras.

Rasterized images require a comparatively large amount of time and energy for processing because of all the redundant information they collect. The VS128 eliminates the need for expensive post-processing and compression by never acquiring redundant information in the first place. The key to achieving this is to do away with conventional frames and instead convert the information in a visual scene to a more supple currency — spikes.

Via: http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/164908-new-camera-sensor-borrows-human-retina-tech-to-capture-images-at-1000-fps

http://www.inilabs.com/products/dvs128

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Pentax Ricoh Imaging Company Ltd changes its company name to Ricoh Imaging Company Ltd.

The change will be effective from 1 August 2013. Pentax will be brand for all DSLR, interchangable lens cameras and binoculars. Ricoh is brand for compact cameras and new technological innovations.

More and more good news.

The film is located here: http://www.ekkofilm.dk/shortlist/film/dewey-the-musical-/ Both views and votes count positively.

Thanks, Magnus

Rokinon is thrilled to announce the release of its 16mm T2.2 Cine lens in September, 2013. The Rokinon 16mm is a wide-angle lens for DSLR and mirrorless cameras in both the APS-C and Micro Four Thirds formats.

This lens allows for an impressive range of depth of field, with its fast T2.2 aperture. With a smooth operating manual focus, the 16mm offers pristine sharpness and clarity. It is ideal for shooting landscapes, architecture and interiors, as well enjoying unique perspectives and close-ups with shallow depth of field.

The 16mm T2.2 Cine lens features de-clicked apertures and follow focus compatibility, which is ideal for video. The lens is constructed with a solid build, using 13 optical elements in 11 groups with 2 aspherical lenses.

Rokinon is proud to provide a wide range of mounts. The 16mm T2.2 lens will be available in Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony, Canon M, Fujifilm X, Sony E, Samsung NX, as well as Micro Four Thirds cameras.

Rokinon continues its mission of “Excellence for Less.” See these great lenses at a Rokinon dealer near you or at www.rokinon.com.

http://www.thephoblographer.com/2013/08/02/magic-lantern-is-hacking-the-canon-7d/

Conversion cost itself is $80-$250 + all shipping + very long time.

To be short, they offered buyout service at discount to all new popular lenses (with instant buy requirement :-) ).

If somehow you do not like ebay you can use such option.

Panasonic is pleased to announce a number of seminars being held this weekend with Hugh Hastings, the former Official Photographer for Chelsea FC. A professional photographer with a career spanning over 40 years, Hugh will be discussing why he swapped his DSLR for the Lumix DMC-GH3 and accompanying lenses.

With a notable photographic career including being the Official Photographer for Chelsea FC for a decade, being the first photojournalist to work with approval behind-the-scenes at a major English football league club, and creating the Official Photographic Archive for Chelsea FC, Hugh has also been involved in corporate promotions working as a Director of Nigel Mansell’s sports marketing consultancy, as well as writing a young adult novel named ‘High Tide’. Today, Hugh lives by the sea in Cornwall and specialises in Coastal Lifestyles photography, as well as encompassing location shoots, property, portrait work, lifestyle and industrial clients in addition to media work.

With a broad spectrum of experience, Hugh looks forward to covering the following topics in the seminars;

• Why Hugh changed from a DSLR to Lumix G
• Hugh’s photography career
• Hugh’s current work, shot with the Lumix GH2/GH3
• Working with Chelsea Football Club
• Q&A session about equipment

These one hour seminars are free to attend and will take place at Jessops London Oxford Street store on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July, at 11am and 3pm.

Spaces are limited so please register your interest by emailing events@jessops.com with the subject line Lumix G or contact the store directly 129 – 131 Oxford Street, London, W1D 2HU Tel: 0207 434 3586

OT: CB 'Oh God, now I will do best better photos'.

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http://www.dailypaul.com/292096/adobe-doing-the-dirty-with-the-nsa

......now when I tried to download the white paper, mega tried to dump a large file onto my computer ...much larger than the pdf ...so I declined .....so I have to admit to not reading it as yet , but I'll look for another source.

http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/160052-worlds-first-telescopic-contact-lens-gives-you-superman-like-vision

Leuven, Belgium – June 18, 2013 – Imec presents a CMOS image sensor capable of capturing 12-bit 4,000x2,000pixel progressive images at 60 frames per second (fps). Based on a stagger-laced dual exposure, the image sensor developed with Panasonic, was processed using imec’s 130nm CMOS process on 200mm silicon wafers to deliver high-speed and high-quality imaging, at reduced output bit rate.

The number of pixels on image sensors in video and still cameras keeps increasing, along with the frame rate and bit resolution requirements of the images. 4K2K will be the next-generation broadcasting format, offering an increase by a factor of two in both horizontal and vertical resolution compared to current state-of-the-art High Definition TV.

The image sensor chip is a floating diffusion shared 4T pixel imager, with a pitch of 2.5 micron and a conversion gain of 70 μV/e-, which allows for both a classical rolling shutter or stagger-laced scanning mode. The 4K2K 60-fps imaging performance is realized by 12-bit column-based delta-sigma A/D converters. The stagger-laced scanning method improves imaging sensitivity and realizes a 50 percent reduction in output data rate by alternating the readout of two sets of horizontal pixel pairs arranged in two complementary checkerboard patterns. Additionally, the overall power consumption of the imager is less than two Watts.

“This is an important milestone for imec to demonstrate our capability to co-design, prototype and manufacture high performance CMOS image sensors in our 200 mm CMOS fab,” commented Rudi Cartuyvels, Senior Vice President Smart Systems & Energy Technologies at imec.

http://www2.imec.be/be_en/press/imec-news/imecpanasonic4k2kimager.html

Via: http://www.fujitsu.com/downloads/MAG/vol49-1/paper02.pdf