GoPro Releases new line up of products.

Karma is the latest in GoPros line up of stealthy cameras. This release finally brings users into the sky! A slick design and light weight. Capable of 20 minutes of light time.

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 All of this is packed into a small light weight bag for effortless storage and carry.

Specs:

Maximum Speed 35 mph (15 m/s)
Maximum Distance 3280ft (1000m)
Maximum Flight Altitude 14,500ft (4,500m)
Maximum Wind Resistance 22mph (10m/s)
Operating Frequency 2.4GHz
Dimensions (Opened/No Propellers) Length: 12in (303mm)
Width: 16.2in (411mm)
Height: 4.6in (117mm)
Dimensions (Folded/Transport) Length: 14.4in (365.2mm)
Width: 8.8in (224.3mm)
Height: 3.5in (89.9mm)
Propeller Length 10in (25.4cm)
Weight 35.5oz (1006g)
4K 30fps (Hero 5 Black)

Compatible with:
Hero 5 Session
Hero 4 Black/Silver

Convenience alert** The camera mounts to a handheld gimbal in seconds for land use. Included.

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Remote features an enormous screen. While a second operator can control the cameras moves.

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All of this starting at a price of only 799 (drone only)

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HERO 5 Black

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Features:

• Voice Contro, allows handsfree operation.
• Built in 2-Inch Touch Display.
• Rugged + Waterproof
• Durable by design, HERO5 Black is waterproof to 33ft (10m) without a housing
• Video Stabilization.
• Raw 12mp Photos.
• Built in gps allows for location tracking 
• Stereo Audio.

All for 399$

Exciting new features for everyday IPhone photographers

• One of the most exciting rumors has finally been unveiled. Raw photos on the Iphone 7.  This major upgrade will allow users to tweak and refine style at a near professional level. 

• Another exciting feature is the addition of two optical lenses. This will allow users a much crisper and less pixelated image normally seen due to the negative effects of digital zooms.  The 12mp sensor is equipped with a 2x optical zoom. 10x digital zoom (photo) 6x digital (video) iPhone 7 Plus specs. 

• This newly designed optical system will for the first time allow depth of field in your pocket. meaning you can blur out backgrounds without  having to apply a weak looking Instagram filter

• Next up is the exciting addition of a 7mp forward facing camera. Now selfies will clearer than ever. 
• To top it all off this device is WATERPROOF! now you can capture those once sketchy pool side selfies effortlessly. 

• More storage! the Iphone 7 will store your raw pictures effortlessly with capacities of 32GB, 128GB, 256GB capacities

• All in all I would not ditch your dslr quite yet. Yes the Iphone 7 shoots raw but low light performance will likely be weak considering the sensor the size of a pin head. 

Tip #25 Multicam Madness

Event: 
Video shoot for artist Yellow Claw. 2 minute recap video. Plus stills for multiple artists.
Technique tip: 
Do not shy away from having to many cameras. Quick edits grab peoples attention. Add many angles and you really grab audiences attention.
This after movie was created by Ben Brodsky (Me) and one other pa.
Gear used:
Cameras Sony a7s (2X), Canon 6D, Canon t5i, Nikon d3200, Gopro Hero 4 Black
Lenses: Canon 70-200L F4, Canon 50mm F1.4, Sony 16-35 f4, Sony 55mm F1.8 Sony 24-105 F4, Rokinon 12mm T3.1
Accessories: Atomos Assasin 4k, 240gb sand disk ssd, Tascam DR100 mII, DJI Ronin m, Gopro grip mount, Rode Video Mic Pro, Lowpro bag, Quick capture, Premiere pro.

Tip #25 Edit quickly humans have short attention spans

Thousands turned out for this year's big island bash "hosted" by Red Bull. Rumors say that Red Bull may not participate in these events in the coming years. There is much controversy whether the party is just too big. Committee members met last week to discuss safety concerns going forward.

NEW DJI Phantom 3 hits market

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The new Phantom 3 is small but as technologically packed as they get. The drone features many new upgrades including the ability to shoot 4k30  professional model  and 1080p60 (Advanced model)

Info on Gizmodo. com 

 "The Phantom 3 comes in two flavors: Phantom 3 Professional and Phantom 3 Advanced. The main difference here is the camera. The Professional version shoots 4K footage at 30 fps, while the Advanced shoots at 1920 x 1080 resolution at up to 60 fps. The Professional costs $1250, or $1350 packaged with an extra battery. The Advanced costs just $1000 or $1100 with an extra battery. (Battery life is rated at about 23 minutes of flight time.)" 

The DJI website is experiencing heavy traffic as this new product is truly a game changer in the creative video capturing industry.

The remote is similar to the DJI Inspire 1 controller featuring easy tilt and pan controls and improvement making it easier to fly while also giving the ability to position the camera how you like. The remote communicates all wireless activity freeing up your cell phones network so it can focus on streaming live video.

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Being a filmmaker the camera on the new Drone truly is the most impactful 

the camera is capable of 4k30 a must have for cinema style films. the camera has a FOV 94° 20 mm (35 mm format equivalent) f/2.8, focus at ∞  Judging from the inspire 1 model this camera will produce stunning low light spectacles   

Professional model it can shoot the following video formats 

• UHD: 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p 24/25/30
• FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60
• HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60

Phantom advanced shoots these formats 

• FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60
• HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60

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