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As some of you may remember - I made a comment earlier this year that 2010 would see some incredible products being released in the HDDSLR realm.
NAB 2010 kicks off tomorrow - and you should expect some pretty fantastic announcements from a wide variety of companies. I know of quite a few - but am sworn to secrecy for at least another 12 hours or so.
For those of you who could not make it out to the city of sin for this conference - know that a lot of the buzz here surrounds the HD DSLR and “convergence” worlds. Very exciting times. I can’t wait to share a lot of what I know with you very shortly. Zeiss, RedRock Micro, Lite Panels, Marshall Electronics, Canon and many many more have some very exciting announcements.
UPDATE: Click here for an update.
Looking forward to it! I’ve got some projects this year shooting video with DSLR’s…exciting times for lower budget projects!
Comment by Samuel Clarke 04.12.10 @ 3:37 amiPhone-based RRM Wireless Follow Focus!!!??? Holy crap! That’s SO not what I expected… and I am so darn stoked to be arriving at NAB tomorrow!
Hope to see you there, man!
Comment by Trevor Meeks 04.12.10 @ 3:42 amThis is an INCREDIBLE time to be an image artist! (Best title I could come up with to describe someone producing stills and/or video …)
Comment by Paulie 04.12.10 @ 4:02 amVincent,
So which button do I press on this “time-flux” capacitor vortex time-pod to get me over to NAB? I need to be there. 
Will be checking in to see your updates from NAB-your fav picks or is it pics?!
‘J-dog
Comment by J-dog 04.12.10 @ 6:01 amJust wanted to drop a line and say that your DSLR work has been really inspiring for me and has got me interested in film even though I’m a music producer. Thanks for the blog and sharing your experiences.
Michael
Comment by Michael 04.12.10 @ 10:14 am[...] Vincent Laforet says “NAB 2010 kicks off tomorrow – and you should expect some pretty fantastic announcements from a wide variety of companies. I know of quite a few – but am sworn to secrecy for at least another 12 hours or so.” [...]
Pingback by NAB 2010: look for HDSLR! « HDSLR Cinema News 04.12.10 @ 10:31 amthat’s definitely a redrock micro product! I’d just be super pleased to find their current product line drop 33% in price.
10:43 am
A free Canon update for RAW video recording on 5D, 7D and 550D and full HDMI power available threw external Focus SSD recorder (Canon-Focus joint venture !
Did i won ?
Comment by Nostradamus Jr 04.12.10 @ 2:30 pmI’m guessing new Canon Full Frame Mark vDs (not iv) 40MP w 1080p video w autofocus for $3999
Comment by MarcAl 04.12.10 @ 4:35 pmOoooh information on the redrock wire less device on cinema 5d
http://www.cinema5d.com/news/
April fools!
Comment by Josh 04.12.10 @ 6:04 pm[...] Filed Under (Video) by admin By now, you have probably seen the cool pictures, posted first on M. Laforet site but I am posting one of these again because it looks too [...]
Pingback by Surprise of the Day: RRM MicroRemote & New rig from Zacuto | Canon 5D tips 04.12.10 @ 7:26 pm[...] Vincent LaForet teases us that there are many announcements to be made this NAB in the world of DSLR filmmaking. This can only mean good things. [...]
Pingback by NAB 2010: Day 1 Roundup | The Red Owl 04.13.10 @ 1:40 am[...] Vincent Laforet, bekannter Videographer weiss offensichtlich schon ein wenig mehr – wurde allerdings noch zur Verschwiegenheit für die nächsten 12 Stunden aufgefordert. ( [...]
Pingback by NAB Show 2010 - Neuheiten aus dem Bereich HDDSLR | BlogTimes - Fotografieblog 04.13.10 @ 1:48 amHey everyone - NAB this year is a bit mind blowing w/ the influx of HDDSLR rigs/gizmos. Had planned to post on what I saw today - but my day started at 7 a.m and is ending at 2:35 a.m. right now following a great Charity Poker tournament. Fantastic times to be a part of this. When I get some time - I will write about what I have been seeing and my interpretation of it as best I can. v
zulusafari Reply:
April 14th, 2010 at 10:52 am
@Vincent Laforet, I’d love to hear a quote from a redrock person on their reason for increasing prices, and why so much.
Who cares about video. We need a Canon 24-70 IS!!!
Or maybe a F/2 ZOOM!!! 300 mm micro would be mind blowing!? And you say HD video… ANATOLY
[...] alle parole di Vincent Laforet, oggi durante il Nab 2010 Canon annuncerà una nuova reflex video HD. Ancora è tutto sigillato e [...]
Pingback by Canon, forse oggi annuncerà un’altra reflex video - Doro Murabito - Novità sulla fotografia digitale, canon, fotografia, reflex, tutorial photoshop 04.13.10 @ 8:26 amJust can’t wait any longer. Please post now! 
I always have problems with my iPhone around my audio equipment. I always get a buzzing interference and have to turn off my phone during recording. Not sure if I want to use a iPhone follow focus if I still get this problem.
Trevor Meeks Reply:
April 13th, 2010 at 9:21 pm
@Adam, put it in airplane mode, or use an ipod touch. problem solved.
Ciao Vincent! I liked the way you concluded your presentation today with the horn’s sound
I was really impressed by the video-reel at Canon’s HD theater, finally I could appreciate a 2K screening of HDdslr footage. It has been nice talking with you in person and I hope you will find time for some workshops in LA area too, you know Dubai it was not around the corner. Ciao!
Remember that hide and seek game where you sent that poor kid off to hide and then you left him there forever. Your now that kid, LOL!
Comment by Ryan 04.15.10 @ 5:16 pmMaybe he let his secrets out to soon and was picked up by the black helicopters. (Or white helicopters if they were Canon secrets)
Comment by deepcaves 04.15.10 @ 11:19 pm…..still waiting…!
Comment by John Edgar 04.16.10 @ 3:54 pmTo the eager ones out there - have not forgotten you - posting soon - in the meantime : try google if you can’t wait - here is a good review : http://cinematography.wonderhowto.com/corkboard/nab-2010-redrock-micro-iphone-remote-insanity-0115253/
cool. but would be even cooler if it didn’t need the motor - all these lenses already have motors - why don’t we interface directly with them? understand that it needs to use the external motor for film style lenses, but c’mon - DSLR - DSLR lenses…
Comment by Tim 04.17.10 @ 1:39 amFor those wanting a look at some of what NAB had to offer for DSLR filmmakers, check out Cinema5D’s wrap-up here:
Comment by Mac 04.18.10 @ 3:09 pmEveryone - pls do check Cinema5D site and others for latest updates. I am in full swing with getting the Creative Live workshop that is happening next week! I look forward to sharing some insights on some of the announcements made at NAB - as soon as I get a free moment.
Trevor Meeks Reply:
April 12th, 2010 at 11:34 am
@zulusafari, FYI redrock is one of the most affordable cinema support and accessory manufacturers out there. If you can make identical stuff that’s 33% cheaper than theirs, still make a profit, stay in business and still turn out revolutionary products, then by all means go for it. If not… Don’t gripe.
zulusafari Reply:
April 12th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
@Trevor Meeks, I agree, they are by far the most affordable. Just still over my head
And I’m not griping, it’s just a request.
They actually hand make everything in the USA, custom order. I’m quite interested in why a larger, more established company hasn’t already created a similar product line in a more streamlined manufacturing process. Made in Asia, en mass. Not built to order.
Trevor Meeks Reply:
April 12th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
@zulusafari, the cost of cinema accessories is something I struggled with as well when I began to move into the filmmaking world. Just hang in there, keep saving, keep working with whatever you’ve got! The RRM Wireless FF will be more affordable than you might think…
Enjoy!
W Reply:
April 12th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
@Trevor Meeks,
It cost a lot of money to get those molds up and a huge order to get it made and shipped from Asia. Add that to the fact that eventhough you and I are looking for these products the market is only so big.
zulusafari Reply:
April 14th, 2010 at 10:51 am
@Trevor Meeks, HOLY CRAP they just went up on their prices, and not just a little bit! DANG! Definitely out of my price range now. I was seriously considering spending around $1000 with them, but the same stuff would cost me around $1500 now. I emailed back and forth with them a few times a few weeks ago and they didn’t seem like a company that was very customer friendly. Would have been nice to inform me they were going to increase their prices for NAB. I did notice the prices are the old prices on B&H.
Trevor Meeks Reply:
April 16th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
@zulusafari, well, you save a bit buying from B&H anyway. Perhaps you can still find what you want from them. Good luck.
As far as RRM not being customer friendly - I have done lots of business with them and whenever I’ve had a question about an order or parts etc. they’re quick to respond and great to deal with.
Ryan Reply:
April 18th, 2010 at 1:33 am
@zulusafari, they are out of mine as well. Here are a couple of alternatives I have found. I have made a choice yet.
http://jag35.com/new/
http://www.cpmfilmtools.com/default.asp
http://indisystem.com/
I would love to hear some reviews on any of these if anyone has them.