The Nexus G1 modular box-style cinema camera has reached a major milestone, with the team confirming the camera is now fully operational and sharing the first test footage shot during field testing in the Australian rainforest. For those who have been following this ambitious independent camera project (previous reports here and here), this latest update represents a significant leap forward. The Nexus G1, built around the Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K imaging system but housed in a completely redesigned modular body, has been in development since January 2024. We last reported on the project when preorders opened earlier this year, and now Update #10 brings confirmation that the imaging system, cooling system, MaxDrive storage, and optical system are all complete and tested. The accompanying short film, shot by the Nexus team with actor Logan Huffman, marks the first time we are seeing actual footage from the camera. Almost all footage was captured handheld using a mix of vintage lenses, affordable cine primes, and Sigma photo lenses, giving potential buyers a realistic sense of what the camera can deliver with widely available glass rather than exotic cinema optics. Field testing in challenging conditions The Nexus team has been putting the camera through its paces in the hot and humid Australian rainforest for several weeks. According to the update, the run-and-gun shooting experience has been exceptional, with the team noting they have developed a newfound appreciation for handheld shooting thanks to the camera’s raw versatility. Beyond real-world field testing, the cooling...
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