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3May/110

Sony Demo Day in Seattle

Check out the PVT website for all the details.

14Mar/110

New HD-DSLR gear at NAB

POST BY ERIC PETRIE, RETAIL STORE MANAGER

A lot of new equipment geared for HD-DSLR use will be on display at NAB in a few weeks. Remember, you can get most of the gear this article features right here in Portland at ProVideo & Tape. This includes Atomos, Canon, Ikan, Litepanels, Oconnor, Petrol, Schneider, Redrock Micro, Sachtler, Vinten, and Zacuto.

14Mar/111

Canon XF100 50mbps 4:2:2 cameras in-stock!

POST BY ERIC PETRIE, RETAIL STORE MANAGER

We have filled all of our backorders and now have the Canon XF100 camera here and ready to go.  The hottest little camera to hit the market in years is ready to go at PVT right now. The Canon XF100. This camera records 50mbps 4:2:2 color to standard C.F. cards. All for $2,995. Come on down and check out this amazing little camera today.

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4Mar/110

Panasonic AF100 cameras IN-STOCK! Redrock Micro kit IN-STOCK! Buy both and save

POST BY ERIC PETRIE, RETAIL STORE MANAGER

We have PANASONIC AG-AF100 cameras IN-STOCK! Selling for $4,795. We also have the Redrock Micro AF100 cinema bundle with follow focus, base plate, rods, and matte box IN-STOCK! Selling for $1,875. If you buy both the AF100 camera and the Redrock cinema bundle i'll give you $200 off of any LENS or LENS MOUNT ADAPTER purchase. F-mount, PL-mount, Zeiss lenses, Panasonic lenses, and more!

 

10Feb/110

GoPro introduces LCD Backpack for Hero HD series cameras

POST BY ERIC PETRIE, RETAIL STORE MANAGER
ProVideo and Tape's favorite "toy" camera is the GoPro HD Hero. We're pretty excited that GoPro has announced the LCD Backpack attachment. Order yours today for $79.  The LCD includes new doors for the back of the crash housing that allow the screen to be used while the camera is still secure and safe.

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10Feb/110

Buy your DSLR audio solution right here at PVT!

POST BY ERIC PETRIE, RETAIL STORE MANGER

Head on over to www.DV.com for a review of the Beachtek DXA-SLR. This is the XLR audio adapter for DSLRs that i recommend most. With it's auto-gain disabling feature, audio loop back for clip review, and independent channel control it provides a similar level of control that you would expect from a pro camcorder. Buy one here at PVT for $389

10Feb/110

Canon introduces T3i 1080p HD-DSLR

POST BY ERIC PETRIE, RETAIL STORE MANAGER

Canon has announced a new, slightly updated 1080p Rebel series camera. The Rebel T3i directly replaces the T2i. For video purposes the major feature difference is the addition of a swivel screen like the one on the 60D. It features the same 18mp APS-C sensor, 90% the size of Super35mm film. Pre-order your Canon T3i from PVT today, $795!

10Feb/110

11th annual Cascade Mt. Video Show next Thursday!

The Cascade Mt. Video Show is NEXT WEEK! If you havn't been to it before this is the 11th annual CMVS hosted by ProVideo & Tape. There are over 50 manufactures presenting. We'll have about 500 customers like you there. FREE SHOW FREE FOOD FREE SEMINARS! Seminars on Sony F3, Panasonic AF100, and a special presentation from Alex Buono, DP from SNL, and Canon. Sign up now!  This is the largest show of it's kind any where in the Northwestern United States.

10Feb/110

PVT & GoPro at the Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show

POST BY ERIC PETRIE, RETAIL STORE MANAGER

ProVideo & Tape is thrilled to participating in this years Pacific Northwest Sportsmen's Show. We have partnered up with GoPro sports cameras and are selling GoPro products at PNSS. The show is at the Expo Center. For our special show prices on GoPro cameras and accessories head to the show and pick one up.

10Feb/110

AJA says Ki-ProMini begging to ship very soon

AJA has announced that they are (finally) starting to ship their Ki-ProMini portable field ProRes recorder. This device will allow you to capture 4:2:2 I-frame video at 220mbps on to convenient Compact Flash memory cards. It's highly recommended with some of today's digital cinema cameras such as the Sony F3. We haven't gotten our Ki-ProMinis in yet but we're taking orders now at $1,985.