Showing posts with label digital cinematography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label digital cinematography. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

D 810 -Nikon's Challenge to 5D

           To break up the monopoly of Canon in still camera video segment, Nikon released it brand new DSLR Camera, the Nikon D810. Integrating the previous models D800 and D800E, this D810 is actually is a reinvention of D800/E technology, according to experts.

   


Nikon D810 Key specifications

  • 36.3MP Full-frame CMOS sensor (no AA filter)
  • ISO 64-12,800 (expands to ISO 32-51,200)
  • Electronic first-curtain shutter and redesigned mirror mechanism
  • New 'RAW Size S' 9MP Raw mode
  • Expeed 4 engine
  • Max 5fps shooting in FX mode, 7fps in DX (with battery grip + EN-EL18 / AA batteries)
  • 3.2in 1,229k-dot RGBW LCD screen with customizable color
  • OLED viewfinder information display
  • Improved Scene Recognition System allows face detection in OVF mode
  • 'Split screen zoom' display in live view allows horizons/lines to be leveled precisely
  • 51-point AF system with new 'Group Area AF' mode (inherited from D4S)
  • New 'flat' Picture Control mode (intended to appeal to videographers)
  • Auto ISO available in manual exposure mode
  • Zebra strips for focus checking in video mode
  • Uncompressed HDMI output with simultaneous recording to memory card
  • Built-in stereo microphone
    
 Nikon dreamed to replace Canon 5D with this model, do their dream becomes true..? Lets wait and see by keenly watching the expert reviews
Basic Specifications

Full model name:
Nikon D810
Resolution:
36.30 Megapixels
Sensor size:
35mm
Kit Lens:
n/a
Viewfinder:
Optical / LCD
ISO:
32-51200
Shutter:
30-1/8000
Max Aperture:
n/a
Dimensions:
5.7 x 4.8 x 3.2 in.
(146 x 123 x 82 mm)


Weight:
34.9 oz (988 g)
includes batteries

MSRP:
$3,300
Availability:
07/2014





Friday, June 1, 2012

Black Magic in Cinema Camera Segment

Blackmagic Designs, a company perhaps best known among film-makers for its external recording boxes, has announced its first camera - the Blackmagic Cinema Camera. It captures 2.5K (2432 x 1366) 12bit RAW footage with a claimed 13 stops of dynamic range on a sensor that is, at 16.64 x 14.04mm, slightly smaller than the Four Thirds standard. It features a Canon EF mount and the compact body includes a capacitive touchscreen and a Thunderbolt connection. EOSHD.com has published first impressions of the camera and what it offers the market.

Blackmagic Cinema Camera Key Features

  • High resolution 2.5K sensor allows improved anti aliasing and reframing shots.
  • Super wide 13 stops of dynamic range allows capture of increased details for feature film look.
  • Built in SSD allows high bandwidth recording of RAW video and long duration compressed video.
  • Open file formats compatible with popular NLE software such as CinemaDNG 12 bit RAW, Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHD. No custom file formats.
  • Includes no custom connections. Standard jack mic/line audio in, BNC 3 Gb/s SDI out, headphone, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology, LANC remote control and standard DC 12-30V power connection.
  • Capacitive touch screen LCD for camera settings and slate metadata entry.
  • Compatible with extremely high quality Canon EF and Zeiss ZF lenses.
  • Supports 2.5K and 1080HD resolution capture in 24, 25, 29.97 and 30 fps.
  • Thunderbolt connection allows direct camera capture via included Media Express software and supports live waveform monitoring via the included Blackmagic UltraScope software.
  • Includes a full copy of DaVinci Resolve 9.0 color grading software.
 
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