The kind folks over at RIGU have created a coupon code for DSLR Video Shooter readers. So if you are tired of black bags and boring camera straps run over to their website and use to code”DSLRVS10″ to save 10% on all their gear and accessories.

RIGU Camera Accessories

Remember the CineMover? That kick action dolly system I did an episode on a while back? Well its created J.G. Pasterjak is coming out with something new. I can’t tell you how excited I am about what he has put together.

Its called the CineMonster and you should check out his highly entertaining video where he demos this new piece of gear.

Preorders are through KickStarter so head over there are get in on the action!

CineMonster KickStarter Project

If you are looking to get into HDSLR shooting for the first time or need a second camera now is the time to act. With these new double rebates you can save some serious cash on lenses with camera purchases. Check them out:

Canon Double Instant Rebates

Nikon Camera and Lens Bundles

Probably the most exciting thing coming out of NAB for me was the Blackmagic Cinema Camera.

Basically its a Micro Four Thirds, 2.5K resolution, 13 stops of dynamic range box with a touch screen and a copy of DaVinci Resolve… For under $3,000… As Lenny Pepperbottom would put it, That’s pretty neat.

This little sucker looks like a real winner. I can’t wait to try one and hopefully get a review out to you guys. If you are already sold, or just need a cheap copy of DaVinci Resolve, you can pre-order this fella on B&H right now via the link below.

Blackmagic Cinema Camera

The Super Bowl of filmmaking tech is here… Its NAB season kids!

I was not able to get out to Vegas this year for the event unfortunately. But I know where the best coverage is going to come from. For the last several years I have been super impressed with FreshDV’s coverage of NAB. Matt Jeppsen and Kendal Miller have always delivered top notch stuff. And this year they are teaming up with the fellas from NextWave DV who are killing it over on their site as well. So this is a completely shameless plug for them this year. And no, I was not paid to say any of this. Can’t wait to see what they will come up with.

So grab some popcorn and enjoy the show!

Looks like you might be holding your own Canon 5D Mark III by the end of March! We also have a more specs (Great breakdown here).

Check out Digital Rev’s hands on first look:

If you already know you won’t be able to live without this camera you can pre-order from B&H and Amazon:

• $3499 on B&H
• $3499 on Amazon

Image of the 5D3 that has been floating around the internet

So its looking like we are going to hear more about the Canon 5D mkIII on Friday March 2nd. How excited are you guys about this? Do you think the suggested price of $3500 is going to fly for video people? I guess my thoughts are that it has a lot of proving to do at that price. For $3500 you’re most of the way to an Sony FS100 ($4699 after rebate at the moment). I am definitely looking forward to seeing how the new 5D is going to stack up to what we are seeing now.

Here are some 5D mkIII specs from Canon Rumors:

• 22mp
• 61pt AF
• 100% VF
• 3.2? LCD
• Dual CF/SD Card Slots
• Price: Around $3500 USD
• Announcement on March 2, 2012 (Depending where you are on earth)

UPDATE: Congratulations to Jared of NY for winning the lens!

It could be YOU who wins this beautiful vintage 1960′s Nikkor 50mm F1.4. Just subscribe to the newsletter on the sidebar and you’re entered to win!

The winner will also get an adapter for their camera.

Here is a sneak peek at what topic will be covered in the next newsletter:

This one is tempting. Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium for only $799 (Windows version here). Now might be a good time to make the jump and not go broke.

I had the opportunity to see Act of Valor last night at a prescreening (shout out to Christopher Kou for the invite).

You all should definitely check the film out. It was shot almost completely with the 5D, and 7D. It was interesting seeing the evolution of Shane Hurlbuts use of DSLRs in the film. There are a couple scenes where it looks like it was shot at 30FPS and twixtored down the 23.97. Especially in one night scene early in the film where a male and female are walking down the street you can see the lights in the background doing crazy things.

The film is loaded with COD style first person shots which really worked. Most of the time I couldn’t believe they used HDSLRs. The film as a whole is beautiful. And of course the story is incredible. Huge props to Bandito Brothers and the Hurbut Visual team for delivering such a fantastic film.

Check out the making of video, and the trailer: