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From Redrock Micro:
 
Motorized Parabolic Motion Ideal for Corporate, Documentary, and Product/Tabletop Video
 
Hollywood, CA and Dallas, TX - Redrock Micro, the recognized leader in affordable, professional-level cinema accessories, today announced the all-new One Man Crew™, a new class of motorized 'parabolic slider' that operates unattended and delivers elegant cinematic motion. The One Man Crew is particularly effective for individuals and small crews who want their footage to stand out and have the look of being shot by a professional camera crew. The One Man Crew's compact design, lightning-fast setup, push-button ease of use, and unattended operation makes it the perfect choice for corporate interviews, documentaries, and production/tabletop video.
 
Leva FilmWorks, a leading content provider for Warner Bros., Lucasfilm, Universal and others, used the One Man Crew recently as they shot interviews for their documentary celebrating the 75th anniversary of the iconic film The Wizard of Oz. The company regularly shoots interviews with show business giants, from Meryl Streep to Steven Spielberg to Usher.
 
"Over the years, I've learned how to keep interviewees relaxed and comfortable so the shoot becomes all about what they have to say, not the technical requirements of shooting it," said Gary Leva, president of Leva FilmWorks. "The One Man Crew allows us to enhance our production value in a really elegant way without increasing the size of our on-set crew. It sets up fast, it's quiet and unobtrusive, and it's rock-solid reliable."
 
Independent Director of Photography Johnny Derango also had the opportunity to use the One Man Crew.
 
"In preparation for the release of my new feature film 'Lost on Purpose,' we shot behind-the-scenes interviews with our key cast and crew. We wanted to do a multi-cam shoot, but with others conducting the interviews and working in tight spaces, it left me alone to run the camera. The "One Man Crew" took what could have been a boring one-camera shoot and transformed it into a two-camera shoot with beautiful movement that breathed new life into it. Its solid, professional construction and hands-off operation makes it an easy choice."
 
Patent-Pending Parabolic Motion
 
The One Man Crew is the first and only parabolic motion system available designed to provide elegant cinematic movements while keeping the subject both in focus and stationary in the frame. Most importantly, it does this without any operator involvement. The 36" long track offers great flexibility and can set shorter limits for motion. The One Man Crew allows for camera speed change in real-time and manual start/stop/change direction with speed ramp up/down for consistently great footage.
 
Perfect for Corporate, Documentary, Interviews, Product/Tabletop Photography
 
The One Man Crew is the perfect addition for small crews doing corporate or documentary interviews that require fast setups and great images. One Man Crew can be used with a single camera for a high-end production feel, or on a second camera for cutting between shots with additional footage. One Man Crew's smooth, controlled, repeatable motion is also great for product and tabletop photography and adds that extra sparkle.
 
Sets Up In Minutes
 
One Man Crew can be set up and prepared for production in minutes thanks to its lightweight, self-contained design, intuitive laser alignment guides and push-button ease of use. The One Man Crew can be unpacked, set up, and ready to shoot in about a minute by a single person, and can be mounted onto a standard tripod via its integrated ¼"-20 and 3/8"-16 cheeseplate on the bottom of the unit. It also features rubberized feet for low profile tabletop placement for maximum versatility.
 
Complete Kit With Everything Included
 
One Man Crew contains everything needed for use and is production-ready straight from the box. The included Heavy Load Tilt Head works with virtually any camera and has the ability to hold up to 20 pounds. One Man Crew is powered by an included AC adapter (with international plug adapters) and comes with a soft carry case for easy transport to and from productions.
 
For More Information
 
Additional details on the Redrock One Man Crew can be found here: http://store.redrockmicro.com/OneManCrew
 
Pricing and Availability
 
The One Man Crew is available as a complete kit for $1,495 and is available for pre-order. As with all Redrock products, customers can purchase direct from Redrock Micro's website at store.redrockmicro.com, or from any of Redrock's worldwide authorized resellers.
 
B&H carries Redrock Micro products.

The Canon Store still has a decent amount of DSLR cameras and lenses available for 15-30% off. Below you'll find the items that are in stock as of this morning.
 
In Stock DSLR Cameras

Refurbished Item	Orig. Price	Savings	Sale Price
Canon EOS 7D Body	1,199.20	179.88	1,019.32
Canon EOS 60D + EF-S 18-135 IS	959.20	143.88	815.32
Canon EOS Rebel T4i + 18-135 IS STM	919.20	137.88	781.32
Canon EOS Rebel T4i + EF-S 18-55 IS	719.99	108.00	611.99
Canon EOS 60D Body	719.99	108.00	611.99
Canon EOS Rebel T4i Body	639.99	96.00	543.99
Canon EOS Rebel T3i Body	479.99	72.00	407.99
Canon EOS Rebel T3 + EF-S 18-55 IS	$399.99	100.00	299.99

In Stock Lenses & Flashes

Refurbished Item	Orig. Price	Savings	Sale Price
Canon EF 8-15mm f/4 L Fisheye USM	1,199.20	179.88	1,019.32
Canon EF 17-40 f/4 L USM	671.99	100.80	571.19
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM	919.20	137.88	781.32
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM	383.99	115.20	268.79
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM	1,119.20	167.88	951.32
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM	519.99	156.00	363.99
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM	187.99	28.20	159.79
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III	159.99	48.00	111.99
Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro	239.99	36.00	203.99
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM	479.99	72.00	407.99
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM	687.99	103.20	584.79
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM	639.99	96.00	543.99
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM	943.20	141.48	801.72
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM	479.99	72.00	407.99
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS	399.99	120.00	279.99
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS	559.99	168.00	391.99
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II	239.99	36.00	203.99
Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM	375.99	56.40	319.59
Canon Speedlite 320EX	199.99	30.00	169.99
Canon Speedlite 270EX II	135.99	20.40	115.59

 
Canon has just published a promo video for the new PowerShot N. While the camera looks interesting, I can't help but wonder if the "shutter ring" will be a welcomed change compared to a traditional shutter button.
 
Let us know what you think on our Facebook page.
 
B&H has the Canon PowerShot N available for preorder.

The big day I'm referring to is the wedding day of course. While this day is a blip on our lifetime radar, it is a big special day to the bride, groom and their family & friends. And if you are responsible for their wedding pictures, you best have the right gear.
 
Check out my Canon Wedding Lens Recommendations.

Today's lens recommendations are for those needed to capture your most important subjects - people. Check out my Canon Portrait Lens Recommendations.

eBay (via pmidigital) has the Canon EOS 6D DSLR Camera available for 1,628.75 with free shipping. Compare at $1,899.00.

I'm of course generalizing on lens acquisition priority, but after getting a general purpose lens and telephoto lens, most people look next to add an ultra wide angle lens to their kit. Thus, the third page unveiled in "Lens Recommendations Week" is the Canon Wide Angle Lens Recommendations page.
 
Check back tomorrow for a more-specific-use lens recommendation.

Adorama has the Canon PowerShot A2300 Digital Camera (Black / Silver) available for $79.00 with free shipping.

DigitalRev has a very nice Canon EOS M Mirrorless Camera Bundle available for $715.00.
 
Bundle Includes:

• Canon EOS M Mirrorless Camera
• Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens
• Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM Lens
• Canon Speedlite 90EX Flash

Adorama has the Lowepro CompuRover AW Photo Backpack available for $129.99 with free shipping. Regularly $199.99.

DigitalRev now has the Canon EOS Rebel T5i (700D) DSLR Camera in stock.
 
Rebel T5i (Body)
Rebel T5i w/ EF-S 18-55mm IS STM Lens
Rebel T5i w/ EF-S 18-135mm IS STM

From RØDE:
 
The RØDE iXY stereo microphone for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch has been recognised as a product of the very highest design quality by the prestigious international Red Dot awards. An expert panel of 37 judges from around the world, including fashion icon Jimmy Choo, assessed over 4,600 products from 54 different countries and identified the iXY as a creative, innovative and overall outstanding product.
 
Since its inception in 1955, the Red Dot awards have represented the highest standards of product design. It acknowledges the excellent ergonomics, functionality, longevity, formal quality, durability, aesthetics and innovation of a product.
 
The iXY is RØDE’s first product offering for Apple’s iOS devices, and features broadcast-quality 24-bit, 96kHz recording. It is the only iOS microphone able to record at such a high quality resolution.
 
It features a matched pair of ½ inch condenser capsules arranged in a stacked XY configuration, ensuring detailed and immersive soundscapes that are always true-to-life. These are housed in an all-metal chassis that makes the iXY incredibly robust, while also adding electromagnetic shielding.
 
Its unique combination of portability and high-quality audio capture makes the iXY suitable for a wide range of applications, from recording live music to sound design and on-camera use, through to reporting and electronic news gathering (ENG).
 
“Everyone here at RØDE is incredibly proud of this honour,” commented Damien Wilson, RØDE’s Global Marketing & Sales Director. “The iXY represents years of blood, sweat and tears, and to have it received so well by customers and critics alike is validation of the entire team’s efforts.”
 
Peter Cooper, RØDE’s Vice President of Design and New Product Development echoed this sentiment. "We're delighted to win a Red Dot Award. The iXY is designed to be the best product of its kind in the world. To receive such high level recognition is testament to the quality of work by the many people involved."
 
Professor Peter Zec, initiator and CEO of the red dot, pointed out that strong design competence is a hallmark of a Red Dot award winner, explaining, “The winners of the ‘red dot award: product design 2013’ are the protagonists of a highly developed design culture and design industry.”
 
The RØDE iXY will be on display at the Red Dot museum in Essen, Germany along with all 2013 Red Dot Product Design award winners from July 2nd to 28, 2013.
 
B&H carries the RØDE iXY stereo microphone.

Your second-most important lens is probably your telephoto zoom. So it only makes sense that the Canon Telephoto Zoom Lens recommendations page is released second in our long week of suggestions. These lenses cover a very wide range of uses, providing great utility to the kit they join.
 
A focal length range example is included along with a handful of recommendations covering a wide range of prices.

B&H has the ASUS UX32A-DB31 Zenbook 13.3" Ultrabook Computer available for $100.00 off - now just $549.95 with free shipping. Regularly $649.95.
 
Features:

• 1.4GHz Intel Core i3-2367M Dual-Core
• 4GB of DDR3 RAM
• 320GB Hard Drive + 24GB SSD (Instant On)
• 13.3" Widescreen LED-Backlit Display
• 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
• Integrated Webcam and Microphone
• Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)

Through April 30, the Canon Store has select Refurbished PowerShot Digital Cameras on sale for 20% off.
 
Note: This sale features a PowerShot camera for every budget - sale prices range from $44.00 to $223.59.

From Canon:
 
MELVILLE, N.Y., April 4, 2013 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the opening of its service and support center in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey. This facility is located just across the George Washington Bridge outside of New York City, and will provide comprehensive product repair and maintenance services for the growing customer base of Canon's professional imaging products.
 
The Ridgefield Park on-site repair operations include state-of-the-art camera and lens dark rooms, Canon's most advanced adjustment and calibration equipment, spare parts inventory, and an experienced repair staff that will work to quickly return Canon's professional products to their original factory condition and operation. This new facility, available exclusively for Platinum and Gold level members of Canon's Professional Services (CPS) program, including owners of Cinema EOS products, and broadcast lens clients, confirms Canon U.S.A.'s commitment to providing personalized and local service and support to imaging professionals in the New York/New Jersey metro region.
 
This facility is Canon's second service facility exclusively available to professional clients, joining the Canon Hollywood Professional Technology & Support Center that debuted in the heart of Hollywood, CA, early last year. Both facilities provide factory quality repair and maintenance service for Canon's extensive lineup of professional-grade cameras, including EOS Digital SLR cameras, Cinema EOS cameras, and high-definition camcorders. All of Canon's professional lenses, including EF series photography lenses, Cinema lenses, and broadcast and studio lenses are also supported at this new facility.
 
"The opening of another support facility that caters exclusively to imaging professionals signifies the growth and demand of Canon's professional imaging products and Canon's commitment to imaging professionals," said Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies and Communications Group, Canon U.S.A. "Opening this location illustrates our desire to bring Canon's industry-leading support directly to our clients in areas where they work and live. Being closer to our customers will help enable us to further improve on our outstanding repair processing times for professional products, which average less than three days in most instances."
 
An advance reservation is required for all service and support requests handled by the Ridgefield Park, N.J. facility. Canon Professional Services (CPS) Platinum and Gold level members can make a reservation via the CPS hotline by calling 1 (888) CPS-4540. Owners of Cinema EOS, professional video cameras and broadcast lenses should call 1 (855) CINE EOS to schedule an appointment.
 
Additional camera and lens service facilities for both professional and consumer clients are located in Jamesburg, N.J., Irvine, C.A., and Newport News, V.A. Each of these facilities operates with the same Canon speed and quality that is unrivaled in the industry. By the end of the year, Canon plans to further expand its local service center presence to the Midwest with the opening of a new service and support facility to support imaging professionals in the Chicago market.

Best Buy has the Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS Digital Camera available for $129.99 with free shipping. Compare at $139.00.

OK - There will be enough new/updated pages to cover a week and a half. So I'm starting this "week" on a Wednesday.
 
It is Spring in the northern hemisphere and we are ready to end hibernation and to start filling memory cards. Spring sports have started and I *think* the grass is showing a hint of green-ness. Leaves will soon be pushing out and the landscape will take on a new attractiveness.
 
The Canon lens recommendation pages on the site were showing some age, so I'm going to be announcing updates and additions all this "week". Hopefully you can find a cure to that Spring Fever amid these pages.
 
To get started, the General Purpose Lens Recommendations page update is now live.
 
The general purpose zoom is probably the most-used and most-important lens in your kit. It should be the highest quality model you can afford.

B&H has the Bower 14mm f/2.8 Ultra Wide Angle Manual Focus Lens (Canon | Nikon) available for $329.00 with free shipping and 2% Rewards. Compare at $379.00.
 
B&H also has the Bower 14mm f/2.8 Ultra Wide-Angle Lens with Focus Confirm Chip for Nikon available for $349.00. Compare at $439.99.

B&H has the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 SP Di VC USD for Canon in stock.

eBay (via 6ave) has the Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR Camera available for $2,845.25 with free shipping. Compare at $2,949.00.
 
Bundled Items:

• 32GB SDHC Memory Card
• 2x - LP-E6 (non OEM) Replacement Lithium-Ion Battery
• Compact AC/DC Charger for LP-E8 Battery
• Deluxe Soft Medium Camera and Video Case Bag
• USB Memory Card Reader

Adorama is featuring special pricing on the following waterproof housings for PowerShot cameras:

• Canon WP-DC23 Housing for PowerShot SD770 IS - $99.00 (Reg. 159.00)
• Canon WP-DC33 Housing for PowerShot SD940 - $119.00 (Reg. $199.00)
• Canon WP-DC26 Housing for PowerShot SD880 - $129.00 (Reg. $199.00)

From DxO:
 
118 new lens / camera combinations have been added to the DxO Optics Modules library, providing support for Canon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax and Tamron lenses for Canon, Olympus, Panasonic and Pentax cameras.
 
To see supported and planned combinations, click on the link below then select the second tab.
 
Supported or planned combinations
 
New DxO Optics Modules:
 
Canon | Olympus | Panasonic | Pentax | Samsung
 
B&H carries DxO Optics Pro.

From Canon:
 
New Upgrades, Including Support for Industry-Standard ACES, Look to Help Deliver Greater Production Workflow Efficiency
 
MELVILLE, N.Y., April 3, 2013 – Canon U.S.A., Inc. a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced today new firmware and application software upgrades for the Company's Cinema EOS System lineup of cameras. New ACES compatibility software for the Cinema EOS C500 and Cinema EOS C500 PL Digital Cameras will be available as a free download expected in June 2013. Additional Cinema EOS firmware upgrades, including a new 1,440 x 1,080 pixel recording mode at 35Mbps for the Cinema EOS C300 and Cinema EOS C300 PL Digital Cameras, are expected to be available as free downloads starting in October 2013, all from the www.usa.canon.com.
 
In response to strong demand from professionals working in the fields of motion picture, commercial and television production, the firmware and application software upgrades will offer enhanced color management efficiency and camera functionality, contributing to improved video production workflow efficiency.
 
ACES Compatibility for Greater Production Workflow Efficiency (EOS C500/EOS C500 PL)
Cinema EOS C500 and Cinema EOS C500 PL camera users will be able to download a new version of Canon's Cinema RAW Development Software for working with 4K RAW data. The new version provides support for the Academy Color Encoding System (ACES) color management standard, as defined by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) and standardized by the Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers (SMPTE). Compatibility with ACES helps make efficient workflows possible, enabling color management using a uniform color space - even when handling video captured using multiple cameras with different color characteristics.
 
Automatic Functions (EOS C300) and New Recording Mode (EOS C300/EOS C300 PL)
A new firmware upgrade for the Cinema EOS C300 Digital Camera adds Push Auto Iris and One-Shot Autofocus (AF), two outstanding automatic functions incorporated in the Cinema EOS C100 Digital Camera (released in November 2012). These functions enable users to automatically adjust lens aperture and focusing through a simple one-touch operation, which can be particularly useful for cinematographers and videographers shooting without the support of an assistant.
 
In addition, a firmware upgrade for the Cinema EOS C300 and Cinema EOS C300 PL Digital Cameras adds a 1,440 x 1,080 pixel recording mode at 35Mbps, a resolution widely used in terrestrial digital television broadcasting. This new mode will expand the versatility of the XF codec and can be a useful addition for broadcast applications where the reduced bandwidth requires less transmission time while still maintaining a high level of image quality.
 
Shifting Display Location during Magnified Focus Assist (EOS C100, EOS C300/EOS C300 PL, EOS C500/EOS C500 PL)
Firmware upgrades for the EOS C500 and EOS C500 PL, EOS C300, EOS C300 PL, and EOS C100 Digital Camera models enable the Magnified Focus Assist function's magnified view area within the viewfinder and LCD monitor to be shifted to locations other than the center of the screen, allowing users to confirm focus across the entire display area.
 
B&H carries Canon Cinema EOS Cameras.