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DEMA 2011: Conclusion and overview
Two final installments for Wetpixel’s coverage of DEMA 2011. The show is so much more than an equipment convention in its simplest sense. The purpose of the show is undoubtedly to allow manufacturers and distributors to get their products out into the public domain, but a very important side-effect of this is that it gathers together all the major players under “one roof”. This really opens up channels of communication within the industry, which we as observers, get to view and comment on. The final pages are a video slide show about the “people of DEMA” and some concluding thoughts about trends and innovations for 2011.
Aquatica releases OLED monitor
Aquatica was showing a new high-definition monitor at DEMA, and has just sent us more specifications for the unit. It is an OLED crystal unit, which gives superior brightness and contrast over traditional LCD type monitors and is housed in an aluminum housing with Amphibico closure.
It is compatible with both Aquatica and Amphibico housings that have a video output and will retail at $1399.
Panasonic announces LUMIX GX1 EVIL camera
Panasonic has announced the release of the GX1 EVIL camera. It features a 16.01 megapixel sensor, which is apparently the same as of that on the Panasonic G3 SLR, Venus processing engine, maximum ISO of 12800 and Contrast AF system. The camera has an AF Flexible focus mode which will track the subject and keep it in focus if it moves whilst the shutter is half depressed. It also has HD video at 1080 60i (with a sensor output of 30p) in an AVCHD codec.
The camera is compatible with all current LUMIX/Four Thirds System lenses and will be available from mid-December. It will be priced at $699.99 for a body only.
Results announced of the European Wildlife Photographer contest
The results of the European Wildlife Photographer have been released and first place in the Underwater category was taken by Magnus Lundgren with an image of a sailfish striking a group of sardines. The results were announced at the International Nature Photography Exhibition at Lunen. Magnus also placed second in the Mammals category with a sperm whale image.
Congratulations to all the winners and it is great to see so many familiar names from Wetpixel in the results. (Image by Magnus Lundgren/aquagraphics.se)
DEMA show 2011: Coverage
Wetpixel’s coverage of the annual DEMA show is underway. DEMA is the world’s largest trade-only dive exhibition and is the place that the majority of manufacturers release and demo their new products. For 2011, it is being held in Orlando, Florida from 2 to 5 November. Wetpixel as always will be providing full coverage of the event with updates being added here daily. Please keep checking back for news as it breaks.
Tuesday 1 November: Pre-show set-up.
Wednesday 2 November: Booth visits.
Thursday 3 November:Booth visits.
Special report: Shawn Heinrichs receives the Sea Hero of the Year Award.
Slideshow of images from the Wetpixel/DivePhotoGuide Pool party.
Friday 4 November: Booth visits
Saturday 5 November: Booth visits
Slideshow about the “people of DEMA”
DEMA 2011:Final thoughts and conclusions.
Gates shows new housing for Canon EOS C300
At the Wetpixel/DivePhotoGuide party at DEMA in Orlando last night, John Ellerbrock of Gates Underwater Products produced renderings of the new Gates housing for the Canon EOS C300 digital cinema camera. The actual prototype of the housing was on display at the Canon release event at Paramount Studios.
The EOS C300 is expected to become a competitor to the RED family of cameras. Gates currently offers the DEEP Epic for the RED Epic camera and DEEP Red for the RED One.
Canon Announces new Cinema EOS line including EOS C300 camera
At Paramount Studios on Nov 3, Canon announced the Cinema EOS line, spearheaded by the EOS C300, a S35 sensored camera which shoots 422 50mbps MXF files and comes with either EF or PL mounts. The C300 uses dual CF cards for video and a SD card for stills. Canon also announced 2 PL and 5 EF mount lenses. Price is estimated to be around US$16000 and available in Jan 2012. Most interesting is the announcement of a prototype DSLR that shoots 4k resolution in MJPEG. No data on when it will hit production.
Red announces Scarlet-X
Red has finally announced the Scarlet-X, their long awaited S35 camera. With 4k resolution up to 30fps and 5k stills up to 12fps, the Scarlet records on SSD media with 3 mounts made of 2 different metals. The EF (Canon ) mounts are available in either Alu or Ti, while the PL mount is Ti. The EF Alu goes for US$9750, while the PL and EF Ti goes for US$11250. Deliveries start Nov 17th.