Not sure everyone had a chance to see the post in GD forum by Don Miller, but he had a nice link to some amazing video/live view work from a photographer over in Germany. I had to watch the video twice to get my DSL buffering to work smoothly, otherwise, some amazing closeups of what I think is the female Lynx.
As I retired from the Digital working world a couple years back now I find I embrace my Analog stuff even more now. However, I still hold a large interest in the amazing pieces of equipment out there that can turn out some incredible imagery. The first link is provided by Don and based upon the use of a 5DII unit. Jerry Greer provides the second link and probably one of the most thought out pieces of modular hardware I have ever seen.
I can recall a friend of mine stating 20 years ago after he bought his first Sony Camcorder; "this is where it is all headed to in the world of photography".
I thought some of the propeller heads out there might enjoy this information.
Posted by Bryan Pezman on December 18, 2008 at 1:23 AM
Paul, without a doubt, the 617 Pro is a landscape dream... and a nightmare.
From talking to my think tank buddies/nerds/technology buffs, the true bottleneck will be in achieving the glass quality to go with such a monsterous sensor. From what he mentioned to me, it sounds like the IQ of the glass will show artifacting and flaws at such a huge level using current glass that it might hinder this format.
Not to mention the sheer size of that sensor being a huge problematic area that will need to be dealt with in terms of heat dissipation & the noise that it will create because of the heat. Can you imagine the battery output with that sucker if they put on an in-camera air conditioning?
Posted by Eric Good on December 18, 2008 at 1:34 AM
I love technological advances like this. It reminds of being a kid and thumbing through my dad's Popular Science magazines. Yet now things becomes a reality far faster than it ever has.
Bryan & Eric, I agree 100% with both of your observations, ideas, and comments on this subject. My 35+ years in the telecom world went from basic battery & ground systems right up thru having VoIP (voice over I.P.) networks. Although I always liked technological advances, I have found my personal photo abilities and mentality keeps me engaged in the Analog world.
I sincerely loved the work with the new 5DII, but it was more based upon my love for wildlife in general. The two Lynx's were just beautiful.
I sure would like to take that Red unit for a test drive though, looks like an amazing piece of hardware with very modular architecture. According to Jerry's comments in the GD forum, I guess outdoor photographer Kennan Ward has one now.
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3 repliesAs I retired from the Digital working world a couple years back now I find I embrace my Analog stuff even more now. However, I still hold a large interest in the amazing pieces of equipment out there that can turn out some incredible imagery. The first link is provided by Don and based upon the use of a 5DII unit. Jerry Greer provides the second link and probably one of the most thought out pieces of modular hardware I have ever seen.
I can recall a friend of mine stating 20 years ago after he bought his first Sony Camcorder; "this is where it is all headed to in the world of photography".
I thought some of the propeller heads out there might enjoy this information.
http://www.vimeo.com/2418304
http://www.red.com/epic_scarlet/
From talking to my think tank buddies/nerds/technology buffs, the true bottleneck will be in achieving the glass quality to go with such a monsterous sensor. From what he mentioned to me, it sounds like the IQ of the glass will show artifacting and flaws at such a huge level using current glass that it might hinder this format.
Not to mention the sheer size of that sensor being a huge problematic area that will need to be dealt with in terms of heat dissipation & the noise that it will create because of the heat. Can you imagine the battery output with that sucker if they put on an in-camera air conditioning?
I sincerely loved the work with the new 5DII, but it was more based upon my love for wildlife in general. The two Lynx's were just beautiful.
I sure would like to take that Red unit for a test drive though, looks like an amazing piece of hardware with very modular architecture. According to Jerry's comments in the GD forum, I guess outdoor photographer Kennan Ward has one now.