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Sony Announces New Digital Cameras

Sony has just announced yesterday four brand new Alpha DSLRs – the A33, A55, A560 and the A580.  Sporting the brand new Exmor APS HD CMOS sensors, the A33 and A560 clock in at 14.2 MP while the A55 and A580 are 16.2 MP. The main difference between the A33/55 and A560/580 is the mirror technology that they utilize. While the later are traditional DSLR’s the former are what Sony call ‘Single Lens Translucent’ cameras. The “new” SLT technology Sony is unveiling with the A33 & A55 models is a Translucent…

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Zacuto’s HD-DSLR vs Film Shootout!

**UPDATE:  Zacuto has finally released Part 3 of their incredible HD-DSLR vs 35mm Film Shootout!  This EP focuses on resolution tests with all these cameras plus the new Canon T2i and green-screen compositing tests.  The green-screen tests are VERY interesting indeed.  Hit up the link at the end of this article to watch all the camera goodness. HD-DSLRs have arrived!  While indie filmmakers –including yours truly– have applauded its arrival, many professionals in the Film and Television industry still think of them as a fad, not to be taken seriously. …

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