The big surprise at SXSW is the Digital Bolex which uses a 16mm sized Kodak CCD that outputs a 2K, 12 bit, 4:4:4 signal. This is recorded RAW in Adobe Cinema DNG, TIFF, JPEG sequences on dual CF card slots through an SSD buffer drive. The file size is 2 to 3 MB per frame. Expect 8-10 minutes of recording on a 32 GB card.
C-mount will be the standard lens mount but PL, EF and even B4 will be available. Imagine all the ENG glass out there. The D16 will also have 2 channel, 16 bit, 48 kHz audio with XLR inputs and 1/8" headphone jack.
So, what's the downside? With a top speed of 400 ASA it would be considered slow these days. The standard video output for monitoring is only 640x480 and BLACK & WHITE! And the 16mm sized sensor won't deliver that shallow depth of field that's so popular these days. But what do you want for $2500 bucks for the first 100?
The first 100 cameras will be available this summer and can be pre-ordered through Kickstarter. More models are promised in Fall at $3300.
http://www.digitalbolex.com
And read Phillip Bloom's thoughts: http://philipbloom.net/2012/03/13/digitalbolex/
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/joedp/the-digital-bolex-the-1st-affordable-digital-cinem
C-mount will be the standard lens mount but PL, EF and even B4 will be available. Imagine all the ENG glass out there. The D16 will also have 2 channel, 16 bit, 48 kHz audio with XLR inputs and 1/8" headphone jack.
The first 100 cameras will be available this summer and can be pre-ordered through Kickstarter. More models are promised in Fall at $3300.
And read Phillip Bloom's thoughts: http://philipbloom.net/2012/03/13/digitalbolex/
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/joedp/the-digital-bolex-the-1st-affordable-digital-cinem
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