Panavision Dynamax-35 ULTRA Video Sensor

Panavision Dynamax-35 ULTRA Video Sensor

The DYNAMAX-35 sensor is a multimode video sensor capable of operating up to 120 frames-per-second at 6x HDTV resolution and 30 frames-per-second at full resolution of ~37 Mega-Pixel. The DYNAMAX-35 is designed to capture high quality, low noise video, while consuming a modest power of 4W typical.

-High Dynamic Range (HDR) Video

-Oversampled Video

-37 Mega-pixel

-120 frames per second

-Key Features:

• LVDS ports capable of operating at a speed of 330MHZ

• Several modes of readout

• Very High Gain

• 18x HDTV full resolution

• Low fixed pattern noise (FPN)

• 60db dynamic range in Normal mode

• Distributed Analog to Digital Converter

• XtremePIX sensor technology

• 3.3v Analog and 3.3v/1.8v Digital core

• Pb-free package

Be sure to read the product brief for additional details.

http://www.panavisionimaging.com/imagers_DMAX.htm

The specs are pretty insane. To my knowledge there has been no official announcement of the Dynamax-35 and no one is talking about it in the blogosphere. Even as long as 3 years ago I had heard about a new Panavision digital camera in development. Could this be what's going into Genesis Part Deux?

This is what I'm talking about when I say that the market is now in the driver's seat. All the vendors want to stay in the game. Everyone wants to make the best solution and have their gear on every set around the world.

Hey Panasonic, where are you?

Introducing Key Light for iPhone / iPod Touch

Introducing Key Light for iPhone / iPod Touch

Key Light Exposure Calculator is a tool for filmmakers useful in determining how much incident light is necessary at various combinations of Frame Rate, T stop (Aperture), ISO (Sensitivity), and Exposure Time (Shutter Speed / Shutter Angle).

Key Light determines its results using established photographic formulae to find the appropriate exposure parameters. Resulting Incident Key Light is the amount of light required to correctly expose for an 18% Reflectance Gray Card.

Designed with High Frame Rate Videography in mind, use Key Light to help you determine how much light is required to make correct exposures at very high frame rates and short exposure times. Also useful for low light and high ISO photography in determining if available light will be sufficient. 

~ This app is not a light meter and does not measure light ~

-Switchable between Footcandles and Lux

-ISO Range 3 - 102400

-T Stop Range f/.7 – f/64 in 1/3 stop 

-Includes Shutter Converter Utility for determining equivalent Exposure Times and Shutter Angles at any Frame Rate

-Includes list of Footcandle Values for Common Lighting Situations

Key Light Exposure Calculator available on iTunes / App Store for 2.99 USD

Key Light is Negative Spaces first foray into App design. Please use this sticky post to leave comments on all things Key Light related. Only with user feedback can we make this a really great tool so please don't be shy. 

Gitzo's Athena Remote Head

Gitzo's Athena Remote Head

http://www.gizmag.com/gitzos-athena-remote-control-camera/14509/

Wireless, multi axis remote head controlled via Mac interface. Sick? Yes. No word on price though.

"The cameraman that can go anywhere."

"I suppose 'camerawomen' would be more appropriate, given that Athena is a woman's name. But what's in a name? Regardless of what you call it Gitzo's fully electronic, remote-controlled head was one of the sweetest gadgets on display at CP+ 2010 Focus on Imaging exhibition in Yohohama this past weekend.

Given that it can be controlled wirelessly from a distance, the Athena GH5130RC allows you to put a camera in places that might be inaccessible or dangerous for a human.

Gitzo presented this monster device as a possible solution for nature photographers, as it's movements are ultra quiet and won't scare away your subject. Event photographers might mount the Athena in hard-to-reach areas such as the top of a basketball backboard, a dangerous corner on a race track, or even at the top of a stage at a rock concert. The user still has complete control of the camera's position via dedicated software on a nearby computer (Mac OS or Windows).

The Athena can point in almost any direction, panning vertically, horizontally, or rolling over on a swivel, thus giving the user an enormous amount of camera control. Photographers will be pleased to see a live viewing option, as well as the capability to input saved camera positions.

There's no specific date set for release just yet, but as it's just been announced Gitzo should have some more information available on their website very soon."