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Super-duper Cameras: WrapUp

This sort of brings to a close to this series but I will certainly revisit different elements as I get new news, insights and experience. And remember always, that I am keen to hear of your thoughts and experiences.
So here are the Digital Video Camera Brands that I took a look at. The purpose of this was to just talk a look at the camera – not to go into a detailed review – a video camera fashion parade if you will: (more…)

Super-duper Cameras: RED Epic-617 Pro

You know you get those stories of things that just can’t be real; someone brings it up in conversation some time or another, the urban legend.

Red Epic 617 MysteriumOk granted, it will optimistic to think that this will be released with a year, but going on the reputation of RED – it will be released. Imagine that 28k footage – what on earth do you view that on? “umm – I will be editing the full res sequence on the surface of the moon”

Effective Pixel Resolution28,000 x 9,334
Color Space4:4:4
SensorSensor 168×56mm Mysterium Monstro
FrameRates28k 261MP28k: 1-30fps
9k: 1-50fps
6k: 1-100fps
5k: 1-110fps
4k: 1-125fps
3k: 1-150fps
2k: 1-250fps

Super-duper Cameras: RED Epic-X 35

RED had their much anticipated announcement on October 30th. There was much said. But my intention here is to highlight the camera, not to review it but just to parade it – cos this is an awesome super-duper camera of note – word.
RED Epic-X 35Not really sure what the cost will be in this case because of the vast configuration options. Typically you would start with the brain (sensor part) and build from there. But with RED One owners there are intensives for similar configurations when investing in this new baby. Wish I could be in that club with the cash on hand for this camera; but having said that – I am very keep the hear more about the Epic FF35 option.

Effective Pixel Resolution5120 x 2700
Color Space4:4:4
Sensor30×15mm
FrameRates5K 2:1 – 100fps
4K 2:1 – 125 fps
QuadHD 16:9 – 120 fps
3K 2:1 – 160 fps
2K 2:1 – 250 fps
1080p – 60fps

Interesting Links:
Specdown: Red One vs Epic-X announced features
Red Update – revised specs for Epic-X camera

Super-duper Cameras: RED One

Ahhh, what an interesting time it is for RED One owners and enthusiasts. I am an enthusiast and will remain one until I make the next great Indie film that gets me major much or someone gives me one (and the editing system to support it). Cos lets just face facts – despite the fact that this camera is the most incredible and best prices camera in it’s domain – it is hectically expensive and requires a hectic editing setup to support and finish.
But having said that, RED is coming out with slightly less hectic and more affordable options – more about that and the interesting things that is RED later.
RED One

Camera Body $17500

Look to spend closer to $50k for kitting out this baby. But even with a pack of RED Primes and the best MacPro, RAID, Graphics setup – it is still very well priced – in.its.play.park.
All right let take a look at some spec candy. For the full effect of specification glazing see here.

Effective Pixel Resolution4520  x 2540
Color Space4:4:4
Sensor12 Megapixel Mysteriumâ„¢
FrameRates23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 fps 4K

There are various different output and acquisition formats, as well as different available frame rates. Quite awesome really.
I had the privilege to edit some 4k footage from the OpenCut Competition last year – wow.

Super-duper Cameras: Canon

Canon, dah dah dah dah.
Some really nice cameras. Back in the day when I wanting to get a good PAL camera I was tempted to put in extra cash for the XL2, but in the end I went for the Panasonic DVX100BE – which I do not regret.
So here are the Canon cameras I post up this week.

XH G1

G1_586x225
Effective Pixel Resolution1440 x 1080 about 1.67 MP
Color Space4:2:2 when using HD or SD-SDI
Sensor3 – 1/3″ Native 16:9 CCDs (1440 x 1080)
FrameRates50i or 60i
Zoom20X

XL H1S

Canon XL H1S High Definition Camcorder
Effective Pixel Resolution1440 x 1080 about 1.67 MP
Color Space4:2:2 when using HD or SD-SDI
Sensor3 – 1/3″ Native 16:9 CCDs (1440 x 1080)
FrameRates60i/50i, 24F, 30F
Zoom20X

5D Mark II

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera
Effective Pixel Resolutionabout 21.1 MP1920 x 1080 HD Video
Color Space4:2:0
SensorSingle CMOS sensor 35mm
FrameRates30p/25p

Next Week RED are sure to announce updates on Pricing and Availability of the EPIC and Scarlet range so I will be taking up the RED parade then and hopefully have great news. Awesome times.

Super-duper Cameras: Canon 5D Mark II

Now here is an interesting thing; a Stills camera shooting movie – good HD movie – wow. And, no – not like the movie feature on some point and shooters. In terms of taking pictures – still pictures – this is a damn good camera. But it’s ability to film video was a game breaker. ha ha ha – film video.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR CameraI have not had the pleasure of using this camera – for stills or video, but I did edit a short spoof that was shot with this camera. What I loved about the footage was the shorter depth of field that I am used to and the richer colors. What I did not enjoy too much was the encoding used – I seemed to struggle with filters even after converting to ProRes, hmmm.

$2,699.00

Nice price, but if you want to get good stuff from this baby you need a really good lens.

Effective Pixel Resolutionabout 21.1 MP1920 x 1080 HD Video
Color Space4:2:0
SensorSingle CMOS sensor 35mm
FrameRates30p/25p

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