A Treasure Trove of HDLSR Resources!

A huge tip of the cap goes out to dslrvideoshooter.com for compiling this wonderful and comprehensive list of resources for DSLR users. Check out some of these sites to get the latest news, reviews and inspiration! And be sure to keep us on your radar as well! Enjoy.

Blogs

Philip Bloom - Now known as a leader in the HDSLR revolution, Philip Bloom has a lot of knowledge to share on his very popular blog.
Planet 5D - Videos, news and more.
DSLR News Shooter - DSLR News Shooter is dedicated to the use of the latest HDSLRs like the Canon Eos 5DmkII, 7D and Nikon D300s for news, documentary and factual shooting.
Hurlbut Visuals - Shane Hurlbut shares knowledge on using HDSLR for filmmaking.
FreshDV - Industry news, reviews and training resources for HDSLR users.
Negative Spaces Blog - Ben Cain tests DSLRs and shares some tips on how to use them.
Vincent Laforet’s Blog - Vincent is another leader in the DSLR revolution and is continually pushing these cameras to create captivating images.
Cinema 5D News – Daily news feed for DSLR filmmakers.
Wiegaertner Films – Sebastian Wiegärtner shares info, teaches HDSLR workshops and much more.
DSLR HD - Blog with a interesting series called: Why You Should Not Shoot Video With A DSLR.
ProLost - Stu share info on color correction, cameras and the like.
Learning DSLR Video - Best blog for beginning HDSLR users. Dave explores shooting video on DSLRs and shares findings.
No Film School - Home of The DSLR Cinematography Guide.
Canon Filmmakers - One of the first kids on the DSLR-for-film block.
DSLR Cinematography - News, reviews and tutorials for DSLR filmmakers.
El Skid’s Blog – Robin Schmidt’s killer blog on filmmaking, HDSLR filmmaker and more.
Nino Film - Commercial and documentary shooting with a stellar blog.
A 550D User’s Blog – Michael Schmidt shares links, videos and more.
7D Pro - Designed simply to provide an online presence for Canon EOS DSLR users
Wide Open Camera – Tests, giveaways and great information for HDSLR users.
Cheesy Cam – If your interested in DIY and DSLRs this is the blog for you.
FStoppers – Information pertaining to professional photography of all kinds.
Tom Guilmette – Sports and nature shooter who is always sharing tips and tricks.
DV Culture – Online platform focused on Digital Video News, Product Reviews.
Phil Hoyt – Sharing info on HDSLRs, gear and more.
Digital SLR Shooter – Blog on Hybrid shooting and video production.
Scene Blog – A Blog by Filmmakers For Filmmakers.
Daniel Freytag’s Blog – DSLR related blog content.
Need Creative – For those who are passionate about HDSLRs, Macs and other visual tech.
Next WaveDV – The Next wave of digital video.
5D Mark II Team – Improvements and Gear.

Podcasts

The C47 | iTunes – Learn lighting, shooting, and post workflow from a DSLR user.
16×9 Cinema | iTunes – The home of Carl Olson’s ”Digital Convergence Podcast” and blog where he shares information, resources, and interviews industry professionals.
Crossing the 180 | iTunes – Ron Dawson interviews filmmakers and talk about DSLRs in production.
My DSLR Show – weekly web series for filmmakers using DSLR cameras.
RED Centre | iTunes – Wait… RED??? Yes, but lately Mike Seymour and Jason Wingrove cover a lot of DSLR topics and info.

Forums

EOS HD - Forum and blog sharing news and videos.
Cinema5D - International HDSLR Forum with a great community.
DVX User – Its a DVX user blog with HDSLR info to boot!
Creative Cow – Creative Community of DSLR Users.

Vimeo Groups

Cinemacuteo Free Film School.
DSLR Cinema.
Canon DLSR Video Users Group.
DSLR Filmmakers Group.
Canon EOS 7D.

Nikon Announces D3100 with Full HD Video

Nikon is finally getting it’s act together in regards to capturing HD video. This camera is the first Nikon DSLR to shoot full 1080p video and offers 24 fps. Successor to the popular D3000, it is built around a 14.2 CMOS sensor and a 3 inch LCD. As well as movies it gains Live View shooting, a wider ISO range ( 100-3200 expandable to 12800) and a host of small revisions. The camera will be available soon at a retail price of $699.99 with the 18-55mm VR lens.

Full specs after the jump.

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The Great Camera Shootout 2010

The fine folks over at Zacudo undertook a very daunting task back in March of this year. They set out to compare each of the best ‘Video DSLRs’ on the market side by side next to 35mm film.

This resulted in a 3-part web series that is sure to surprise a lot of you. If you currently own one of these DSLRs, are thinking about purchasing one, already shooting video like a pro or looking to get started this is a very informative and interesting viewing experience.

Head over to www.zacuto.com/shootout and get out your popcorn.

“Which Video DSLR should I buy?”

Our friends over at DSLR University have put together a very comprehensive piece attempting to answer this very tough question. As they state right off the bat, it all depends on personal preference and what you plan on using it for, but they do a great job of weighing the pros and cons of each of these video-capable DSLRs:

Nikon D3s

Panasonic GH1

Canon T2i

Canon 7D

Canon 5D Mark II

Canon 1D Mark IV