Monthly Archives: September 2016
Panasonic+Codex VariCam Pure
At IBC 2016, Panasonic introduces the VariCam Pure. It is a “co-production” between Panasonic and Codex. VariCam Pure is a new S35 4K/2K camera system with high-quality imaging, 14+ stops of dynamic range, dual ISO 800/5000, and built-in, uncompressed RAW to 120 fps. The new VariCam Pure camera records pure, uncompressed RAW up to 120 fps onto familiar, industry-standard Codex Capture Drive 2.0 media already widely used by many camera systems, post facilities and studios. read more…
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New Cooke Panchro Classics
In response to continued enthusiasm from cinematographers and demand by rental houses for Cooke Optics’ vintage Speed Panchro lenses from the 1920s-1960s, Cooke introduces a new series of Panchro Classics based on the original design, with PL mounts and modern mechanics. The Panchro Classic line is scheduled to ship around April 2017. read more…
FDTimes at Cinec 2016 in 3-A17
Film and Digital Times returns to the usual location, booth 3-A17 at Cinec in Munich. Pick up a copy of the latest edition–Issue 77-78 September 2016 at our booth or from one of our sponsors. Cinec Dates 17th to 19th September 2016 Address MOC Events Center, Hall 2 / 3, Lilienthalallee 40, 80939 Munich / Germany Show times Saturday, 17th… read more…
FDTimes at IBC 2016
Film and Digital Times will be at IBC September 9 – 12, 2016. Get a complimentary copy of the September 2016 FDTimes IBC print edition: at the entrance to hall 11, in Booth 12.F30 (courtesy of Aaton/Transvideo) at the FDTimes publication stand in the corridor between halls 8-11 and at the booths of most FDTimes sponsors. IBC2016 in Amsterdam expects 55,000+ visitors. The fifteen… read more…
ZEISS LWZ.3 21-100mm T2.9-3.9
ZEISS launches a new Super 35 format Lightweight Zoom: LWZ.3 21-100mm/T2.9-3.9 T*. It is light (2 kilos), compact, very affordable and has interchangeable mounts (PL, EF, F, E, MFT). What sets the new 21-100 zoom lens apart is a combination of attractive features: range, light weight, optical and mechanical quality, and astonishingly affordable price. Here’s a new Super 35 zoom lens from ZEISS for many types of productions that will fit digital and film cameras. read more…
Tags: 21-100, adri geisegger, helmut lehnhof, Lightweight zoom, LWZ.3, ZEISS
Canon Cinema EOS C700
This is the camera that many have dreamed Canon would build. They have. Canon presents Cinema EOS C700 at IBC 2016. It’s a Super35 format studio and shoulder-resting “A” camera with internal 4K ProRes and XF-AVC as well as integrated Codex uncompressed RAW recording. There is a choice of two lens mounts, PL or EF mount—and a choice of Global Shutter or Standard CMOS sensor. Pixel size is 6.4 x 6.4 μm. Depending on model and mode, effective image area is 26.2 x 13.8mm (29.6 mm diagonal) when shooting 4K and 28.9 x 15.2 (32.6mm diagonal) in RAW 4.5K. Download the 12-page PDF special report. read more…