Shane says: May 7, 2010 at 11:51 am Andrew Howe, The CP2’s are not anything to write home about. It is the exact same glass as the ZE’s. For 3 times the price. Just to be housed in a large barreled lens that is giving soft centers and edges on the 18,21,25mm lenses. Sorry I […]
If you have ever used HMI, and loved it…and if you’ve also used a Mola dish, and fallen for that, then imagine them both together ! What we needed was an HMI source that could offer a bare bulb option. We prototyped with a Joker Bug, and finished up with a Kobold DW 800 open […]
Coming very soon is a new Matthews M25 video tripod & head. No it’s not a Sachtler, and no, it doesn’t have a true fluid head, but for the purchase price of approximately $USD170 it needs to be tried. Based simply on the online reviews and feedback, this product could fit in the niche between […]
Earlier this year, I was so happy to finally print, frame, and install our gallery walls again at the studio. Prior to the renovations, we had work on the walls, so after nearly two years, it was time to hang again. This time, there is only photography: no paintings, and we have added new pieces. […]
The HD-DSLR lens debate is ongoing, and ever changing at the moment. We have been watching as better solutions are announced, and then it all changes again. When this all began early 2009, early adopters used what they had in their bag: Canon lenses, and they made excellent pieces, simply working around the prevalent issues. […]
The notes from the NZIPP Meeting are now available for download at this link. For those who did not attend: this meeting was an extremely positive discussion that covered alot of ground within about an hour and a half. There were probably about fifty guests ranging from stills only shooters, experienced hybrid shooters, and traditional […]
As many hardened production companies are learning, these popular HD-DSLRs are less than flexible in post, specifically in the area of acquisition, grading, and exposure correction. Dealing with that DSLR in POST! « Life through the Viewfinder The crux of the situation is that the cameras (for this conversation, we are talking about Canon cameras) […]
Fashion & Portrait photographers should take note of the following article from planet5d.com . It shows examples of extremely easy to achieve add-on or enhanced imagery that can be shot on it’s own or in conjunction with stills shoots. New trends in motion photography: Moving Portraits and Vertical Video | planet5D-Canon HDSLR news (5Dmk2, 7D, […]
Kobold by Bron, has recently launched their entry into the LED production lighting market with the LE350. There are two models: LE 350-W a white light only unit and the LE 350-C a color version. Both are equivalent to a 400w halogen lamp. Each unit can be modified to the other simply by exchanging the […]
Diffusion Frames are the basic building blocks of so many lighting sets, however here at Kingsize, we really try to specify you the best option for your specific shooting scenario. If for example you are shooting indoors in tight confines, you do not want a scaff pole sized 6×6 frame to build and grip with […]
Kingsize specialises in problem solving for the photographer, film maker & content creator, in studio or on location. We offer rental gear & studios, equipment sales, education, consulting & production. Based in Auckland, we have been servicing the industry since 1998. We are passionate about lighting, the creative community, and the craft of the business.
