The Kinefinity MAVO Edge 6K full-frame camera was just announced and I was able to take it for a short spin and give you my first impression of it! With advanced features like Open Gate and uncompressed RAW recording, Kinefinity might have a winner here. Furthermore, it seems simplicity and ease of use combined with excellent image quality are becoming Kinefinity’s trademark. The main obstacle I see in making this filming tool popular is its’ price, but more on that below. I will not elaborate on the content of the above video I shot as each and one of us deserves to form their own opinion. Though, I would like to thank Christiani Wetter for jumping in on very short notice and helping me in executing this gig. All in all, I dedicated a day to filming Christiani and the accompanying b-roll footage. So with your understanding, I would like to elaborate more about how the camera worked for me in the field and also summarize who it’s for, in my opinion. Kinefinity MAVO Edge Comparison 8K vs 6K. Image Credit: CineD Kinefinity MAVO Edge 6K Body Design The new camera shares the same exact body design as the Kinefinity MAVO Edge 8K albeit the material is different, aluminum alloy vs. carbon fiber. (For more details on the MAVO Edge 8K, read our review here). I like the design and would like to emphasize two main benefits when using the camera: The ability to use Sony’s BP-U batteries next to...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 29 March, 2022