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The new Canon EOS-1D Mark II is the successor to the Canon EOS-1D which was announced and introduced at the end of 2001. This new generation of digital SLR almost doubles resolution with its new eight megapixel CMOS sensor, doubles the size of the continuous shooting buffer. Despite the advertised 8.5 fps the EOS-1D Mark II actually shoots at a maximum of 8.3 fps (the same as the EOS-1D). The EOS-1D Mark III is also obviously Canon's answer to Nikon's fast shooting D2H announced last year, it does appear however as though Canon are raising the bar with resolution and one would hope we can expect similar low noise performance from its CMOS sensor as we have seen from the same technology in the EOS 10D. Putting the additional resolution and buffer size to one side there are also a variety of improvements and changes compared to the EOS-1D, not least of which a new version of Canon's DIGIC image processor, an extension of selectable ISO sensitivity, support for Secure Digital as well as Compact Flash and the addition of a USB port (although only USB 1.1). The SD slot and USB connector are interesting additions as they may hint towards potential future add-ons for this camera such as a wireless kit (pure speculation on my part at this stage). |
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For our graphic needs, we use Apple's Pro Digital high resolution studio cinema screen monitor offering extreme performance for all of our multi-media applications. True to color 23" large screen format delivers superior image clarity and brighter colors optimized for superior video performance, immersing digital photography and videography in intense vivid clarity and buttery smooth colors, offering optimum reproduction of Sony's F828, 8 mega pixel camera shown above. |
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For our computer graphic mastering, we use Apple's Power
Mac G5 2.0, 8 Gigs of RAM, Twin Processors, (equivalent speed of a 8.0 Gigahertz
PC) with OS-10.7.1 operating system. The G5 delivers the worlds most advanced computer & operating system available in the public
sector. Its
ultra pristine quality graphics as well as audio, has made a smash hit
in the making and mastering of major Hollywood block busters like, Cold Mountain,
Lord Of The Rings - Return Of The King and The Passion Of Christ and The
Matrix to
name a few.
This makes it possible to take full advantage of new high end, cutting edge graphics technology. The G5 is a no brainer choice when it comes to working with both still and full motion photography. |
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Our Web Software: In the fall of 2003, Microsoft launched one of the most powerful web mastering tools ever devised, offering innovations never seen before on the web. We chose FRONTPAGE 2003 for it's many highly advanced features and ease of use for building WebPages, its key search engine tools, highly advance E-commerce tools, excellent hosting tools, and it's excellent online training programs and for it's superb graphic layout capabilities, of course! Soon there will be sweeping changes to our website, but we promise
you that we will not abandon the original format that has helped to make
this website so popular over the years. |
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Soon, we will produce and release the first DVD on Smith Mountain Lake,
offering breath taking views of the lake and region. Suggested retail is
$19.95 and most likely will actually sell for $14.95. If you would like
to be notified of it's release, please
email
us, this will guarantee you get a copy before we run out, as this
will be a limited production in the beginning. |
