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This is why there is a current shortage of Sony tape: Video report on the Sendai tsunami damage

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We had all heard that a Sony Factory in Sendai had been hit in the recent tsunami. The plant was the principal base for professional video tapes, blank Blu-ray Discs and other media products. IDG visit the plant for this report, video after the break.

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Philip Johnston reviews the new Sony PMW-F3

Philip from HDWarrior is pretty amazed by this new Sony camera, the PMWF3, especially for its low light capabilities. Last time we were on the phone to Philip, we asked him to hurry up and post this review as we've been very keen to hear his findings!

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Nigel Cooper posts the first detailed review of the Sony NEX FS100E on DVuser

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Nigel Cooper at DVuser was a lucky man, he managed to get his hands on the new Sony NEX-FS100E before its grand announcement yesterday. Another post DSLR large sensor 5D killer? Links and a Sony demo video after the break.

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Matthew Allard takes delivery of Sony F3 model number 00002 and posts some real life findings and video

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Jealous yes, very. Matthew Allard of Al Jazeera took delivery of a Sony F3 model number 00002 and immediately put it to work. How did it perform?

**Update 2/3/11 Firmware update & news of a 8K sensor Sony camera possibly to be shown at NAB**

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Which Canon 5D Prime Lens? Compare These

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Never been sure which lens to buy next for your 5D? Thanks to Gebbs for this very instructive guide. More after the break when there's also a low light comparison test between the 5D and the Sony F3.

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A game changer? Primes or still lenses for Sony F3?

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You've been thinking about purchasing a Sony PMW-F3, a great camera at a great price, but then you factor in the cost of putting some prime lenses on this mother of all cameras, and suddenly you're retreating back to your DSLR double-quick time. Well think again those old Nikons you've got hanging around might just do the job. More after the break.

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Using the Sony PMW-F3 in Stereoscopic 3D

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So most of us want to get our hands on a Sony PMW-F3 and test its capabilities, and as more and more units get out there, there should be more and more edit throughput. But while delivery is still eagerly expected by some, the guys at RealVision recently got invited to use two F3s by Sony! And the reason? To test out the camera's stereoscopic 3D possibilities. More after the break.

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Sony Provide True Replacement for CRT in Critical Evaluation

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Sony have announced today their new reference-grade BVM-E Series – in 25- and 17-inch sizes – incorporate groundbreaking processing and imaging capabilities designed to give a true replacement for CRT in critical evaluation applications. However there is a drawback, although there's no price so far, they surely won't be for the budget conscious! After all the L231 retails at $21,500. Only expect these displays in high-end grading suites. More details after the break.

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The HD Survival Guide and other FCP training videos go on sale

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Noah Kadner is a prominent guy in the FCP community and  has a wicked sense of humour. The videos for his HD Survival Guide for FCP are now on sale. Find out more after the break.

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Clip-on LCD Sony Monitor for DSLR Cameras

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We all know the limitations of the small low-resolution screens on DSLR cameras when we're trying to judge critical focus and exposure. There have been small monitors available before now, but Sony are trying to broaden the market and the CLM-V55 is a tempting, and relatively low-cost, option. Definitely a rival to ikan and Marshall. Thanks to CREWS TV for spotting this story. All the spec and more after the break.

UPDATE: Marshall release a loop through monitor.

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Zacuto takes on the Sony PMW-F3

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Zacuto bring their viewfinder and baseplate to the Sony PMW-F3. 

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Sony launch a full 3D handycam, or is it Wall-E?

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Sony have just announced the HDR-TD10·Handycam® camcorder which utilizes two Full HD sensors to capture true 1920x1080 3D video. Now time to read up because it won't be long before a client turns up in wanting to edit this 3D format in FCP.  All the editing is done in camera at the moment because there's NO, and we think its worth shouting, NO EDITING SOFTWARE AVAILABLE at the present time.

Looking at those two 3D lenses staring at you sure makes us think of the interplanetary eco-warrior Wall-E. All the spec and more after the break.

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Sony F3 vs Canon 5D Mark II

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Now for all of those 5D enthusiasts out there this is of special interest. How does the Canon 5D Mk II measure up against the new Sony F3? Thanks to fxguide.com for providing the link. Find out more after the break.

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Panasonic GH2 vs Canon 60D vs Sony Nex VG10

NY based fashion photographer Mike Kobal takes a look at the differences and similarities between these three great cameras. In the end he rates the GH2 the best all round camera. There's a video comparison at the end. Visit Mike's blog here. 

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Sony's PMW-F3: The promo's ''Convergence'' with short film

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Not surprisingly the Sony PMW-F3 is starting to make some waves. And not just a promo, there's even the first short made with the PMW-F3 to watch. This could be a real game changer for the HDSLR market.

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New Sony HandyCam NXCAM with E-Mount system

Replacements for the DSLR's are a bit like London buses, you wait ages and ages and then loads come at once.

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An FCP Tutorial with a twist - How to use Sony XDCAM EX on Apple Final Cut Pro

We won't ruin the fun, but shouldn't all tutorials be as dangerous?

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Sony announce the PMW-F3 a 35mm sized sensor film style camera.

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The internet glowed red hot on tuesday when Sony announced their new camera to rival the Panasonic, RED and the good old 5D. Much more info after the break including links to official web chats & bloggers comments.

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