In the second part of our three-part series on the Sony PMW-F3, I look into the camera's dynamic range and the various gamma modes that it offers. The test results were quite impressive, and I learned more about the different Cine Gamma modes built into the camera.

We've done a lot of testing with the Sony PMW-F3 camera and had great results. Our tests included sensitivity, dynamic range and low light performance. In a three part series, Mitch and I will cover all of these topics with the hopes of shedding light on what this camera can do.

A few weeks ago, Jesse Rosen wrote an article explaining the technical definition of LOG-encoded video and how it differs from a viewing gamma such as REC709. To better understand how you might use LOG capture in production, I shot this video illustrating the differences.

Sony's new PMW-F3 camera is a full-featured video camcorder with a Super-35mm size sensor. The F3 is suitable for many different styles of production and can be customized with lenses and accessories to make it an even more versatile solution. In this article, we present the many different lenses and accessories that can be used with the camera.

Our eyes perceive brightness differently than an electronic sensor does. Video monitors are locked into a standard for color and contrast, but now Digital Cinema camera systems are being used to capture images that are used and displayed in media that can see well beyond those limitations.

Canon's new XF305 compact camcorder features a unibody design, incorporating an 18X zoom lens.

Panasonic's new AF100 camera is a full-featured video camcorder with a large 4/3rd size sensor. Panasonic designed the AF100 to fit many different production needs and to be highly customizable. In this article, we present the many different lenses and accessories that can be used with the camera.

The Phantom Flex has been surpassing expectations since its release in September. To explain some of the features that make the Flex the most versatile digital high-speed camera available today, we put together a short video featuring our Phantom specialists.

Since its release in September, the Phantom Flex, from Vision Research, has been used on commercial and feature film shoots around the world, capturing stunning images in both 2D and 3D. Already being asked for by name, the Flex is surpassing expectations as it redefines the high-speed camera landscape.