Notable news for anyone who shoots in either RAW or 1080p video: camera giant, Canon, announced they'll be offering DSLR models with Intel's Thunderbolt technology (we're talking about transfer speeds of 10 Gbps, which Intel claims equates to a full-length HD movie in less than 30 seconds). Apple's latest MacBook Pro update comes equipped with the all-in-one connection which is aimed to leapfrog past USB 3.0 as the standard for fast/large file transfers. The announcement comes followed by rumors of a hush-hush collaborative effort between Apple and Canon for the next version of Final Cut Pro. All exciting news from both a technological standpoint and also a pragmatic organizational one (less cables is always welcome).
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I'm wondering how this doesn't infringe with the HTC Thunderbolt (or vice versa).
I'm excited about this and not knocking it, but:
"All exciting news from both a technological standpoint and also a pragmatic organizational one (less cables is always welcome)."
I don't understand how this means less cables. Doesn't this actually mean adding another cable?
Just a thought.
Nate,
Typically yes this isn't less cables, but thunderbolt has the possibility of being the one cable solution for simultaneous data, power and video. Just not right away. And you don't need a different cable for your different cameras or devices. For now you do however.
@funstraw, Thanks for clarifying. Now we need to find a way to recycle all the other cables :)
Seriously though, having one cable for power and transfers would be most welcome.
they should delay the T3i for a month or so and just add it in now. Next version, screw that.
@nate, It's good for professional tethered shooting. You could theoretically shoot tethered HD or still and power off of your computer. I say theoretically because only they know what they are going to develop this into and how quickly. I am sure we will only see these on the next Pro-level, maybe prosumer market. Consumers won't know what to do with this power.