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Issue No. 6       August 2009         
NEW P40+ in Rentals (for H series Hasselblad)

P40+Very fast - the fastest tethered capture available
Recently we tested the P40+ capture speed against the most popular
cameras, and we liked the P40+ so much we got one for rentals. Find this in S1 rentals.

Switch between 40 and 10 megapixel captures using Sensor+
40 megapixels for highest image quality and detail level
10 megapixels for higher sensitivity and faster workflow
ISO range from 50 - 3200
Fast capture rates - 58 frames a minute
Extreme 12.5 f-stop dynamic range 

If you want to try this we are offering a
50% introductory promo for the month of August. See details of this special here.
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Avril LavigneAvril Lavigne at S1

Recently we had Avril Lavigne in the Studios at S1 for a Canon shoot.
S1 provided camera side production including: Studios, Rental Lighting, Grip & Cameras,
Digital Capture Services & Catering.




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Capture Speed TestingCapture Speed Test (Tethered) 22nd July 2009
Tested: P65+, P40+, P30+, Canon 1Ds mk3,  Canon 5D mk2.
with Craig Samuel S1 Director, James Kachan Digital Tech/Photographer (www.jameskachan.com), & Andrew Tomkins Photographer (www.akaphoto.ca)

Phase P40+ smokes the other camera systems by 50% in speed.
This is a great consistent and fast Digital back that can pump out images at high speed all day long!
See the full test results here:
See full test details here.
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Umbrella ReflectorsUmbrella Reflectors 50% off in August

S1 has a range of the most popular Umbrella Lighting Modifiers

all working with Profoto heads & packs and as well as the
New Profoto D1 self contained 1000w head.
Try them at 50% off in August! See special details here.


Credits for Photo
Model: Rachel Jackson - Ford
Hair + Make Up: Stacy Hatzinikolas - Ford
Stylist:Tricia Campbell - Ford
Fordmodels.com
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D1 HeadsTony Corbell Yaks on About Profoto D1 Heads

If you have been wondering about the New Profoto D1 self contained heads, here is a YouTube clip. Its a bit of a sales job, but if you are interested in more information it can be useful.

D1 Heads available in rentals!

Watch the Video


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Tech Updates
Download new versions of:
C1 Pro Version 4.8.2
Onyx 2.0.4
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DOF Master AppRecommended iPhone Apps

DOFMaster

DOFMaster by Viewpoint Photography helps you to calculate total depth of field, near focus limit, far focus limit, and hyperfocal distance. Very useful to have on your iPhone when on location and you are working in the dark like I was recently. C
Find it on the app store or visit Viewpoint Photography at http://www.dofmaster.com/iphone.html


Handi 5Dmk2


DOF Master App

Handi 5Dmk2 is a quick reference guide to the Canon 5D mk2 camera covering commonly used functionalities including meteringmodes, white balance, custom functions and a quick help section.
Hey I never bring the manual with me, so I find it useful. C
Visit Y.O. Design LLC online at http://www.sixdgree.com/handi_5dmk2.html or search it on the app store.
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