The B&H "HDSLR Guide"
Hello all,
When I was in New York recently and I got the heads up about this little microsite put up by B&H. I haven’t had a chance to go through the entire thing as there’s a fair amount of content (and many links to purchase B&H stocked products sprinkled on most every page). However, a cursory inspection shows that the authors of this have done their homework, and the designers of the site have done a good job with layout and navigation. The content shouldn’t be a surprise, if you look at the contributors page at the end there is some really solid information provided by the likes of Phil Rhodes, among others. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Rhodes several years ago and is very, very sharp; and an expert in what he does.
I have to give credit to B&H, it’s refreshing to read something that isn’t entirely a puff piece, this site doesn’t pull every punch in regards to artifacting- unlike many of the well-meaning but poorly written amateur blogs/magazine articles that can be found with a simple search of the net. It is worth noting that some well known issues with some HDSLRs are absent (i.e. overheating isn’t really mentioned). Also the B&H Guide isn’t really a “guide” in the strictest sense of the word. It’s more an elaborate and well organized primer on HDSLR technology, and way to somewhat disguise the marketing of products.
If you don’t mind being marketed to while reading, the B&H HDSLR Guide will give you some really good information. Although dear friends, if you’re reading this blog there’s a good chance you already know much of what’s inside the “guide”. That being said, the B&H HDSLR Guide is unquestionably a good tool to forward to someone else who doesn’t know as much as you. This is an excellent way for someone to spend 15-minutes and after digesting they should be able to at least begin the conversation with what’s important when considering HDSLR cameras for “professional” work. Now take all the “guide” bits of information with a grain of salt. Sections of the guide like “Direct to Disk” pretty much advise you on all of the very good reasons not to do it, but at the same time the section attempts to sell you “featured products” to help you ignore the advice they are sharing.
I.
Illy Friedman
President
Hot Rod Cameras
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it is very cool, I certainly, will be visiting that guide again and again as I step into the waters of HDSLR.