Canon launch the $3,499 EOS 5D Mark III

A DSLR that has a lot to live up to. Canon have announced the EOS 5D Mark III, the successor to the video shooting, game changing, much loved Mark II

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Shooting HDR video on a Canon DSLR with Magic Lantern firmware

***Updated with Canon 5D Magic Lantern Firmware***

It seems everybody is after the HDR look these days. Now the lucky owners of some Canon DSLRs can shoot High Dynamic Range video with the new Magic Lantern firmware update.

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Jonathan Yi got his hands on a pre-production Canon C300 and made a slightly 'different' test movie

You shouldn't judge a book by its cover and you shouldn't judge an uploaded movie by its poster frame. When this Canon C300 demo film popped up yesterday we overlooked it, we shouldn't have, it's not your ordinary camera test...

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Canon launch the $16,000 EOS C300, does it live up to the hype?

The second round of news, this being the first camera announcement. Building on the strength of the 5DmkII, Canon have launched the EOS C300. Price now looks to be up around $20,000 for the PL mount version. Pictures coutesy of Engadget.

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Hands on with the Canon EOS-1D X and some tough questions answered

***Updated with embedded video***

Not only did he manage some hands on time, Dan Chung also quizzed Canon's Mike Burnhill for detailed information on codecs, moiré, rolling shutter, accessory compatibility and more.

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Canon announce their flagship DSLR, the new EOS-1D X

***Updated with new Canon video***

The EOS 1D has gone full frame and with it Canon have introduced some new features that are of interest to us in the world of video.

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Make your own lens flares with a DSLR, an iPhone and clear tape

Lens flares and light leaks seem to be the flavour of the month, well at least they are better than gratuitous speedramps. Matt Coleman decided to make his own using a DSLR, iPhone and clear tape.

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Shane Hurlbut ASC talks feature films and the Canon 5D

Shane's being trailblazing the use of Canon DSLR's in films, he shot the first HDSLR full length feature. Three videos after the break, an interview and recordings of his NAB presentations, all of them entertaining and packed full of tips.

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Rodney Charters talks about the impact of DSLRs, Alexa and Red

This 17 minute chat from MacVideo with Rodney Charters proved to be some thoughtful viewing over our morning tea. Lessons to be learnt for shooters and editors.

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You get asked to shoot & edit a wedding, which lenses should you use on your DSLR?

Whilst waiting for a render to finish in FCP, a colleague mentioned that he had been 'volunteered' to shoot and edit a wedding video. The first big question after 'Why they heck did you volunteer me?' is 'What lenses do I need?'

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Birger adaptor for Canon L lenses gives aperture control and follow focus

With all the news about FCPX, we had forgotten about the Canon 5D and expensive lenses currently in the cupboard here on the FCP.co campus. Maybe our glass will have a second life as Philip Bloom shows us this prototype Birger adaptor.

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Shoot on your DSLR with the free 'Cinestyle' picture profile from Technicolor for better grading in post

***Update Technicolor have now posted the picture style & new FAQ after the readmore  More 'looks' also planned***

(First published on 15th April)

Dan Chung's reports have been excellent this week from NAB, but just for us editors we have saved the best 'till last. This free download from Technicolor will make your 5D or 7D more filmic in post production.

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