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What would your ideal video camera look like? Describe it here!
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  • BrennanKBrennanK

    Ok, I'll kick it off... :)

    1. Swappable sensors – two FF sensors (one 4K for cinema, one 1080p for low light), two Super35 sensors, and a standard 1080p B4 mount 2/3” sensor for ENG lenses

    - A simple swap, 4 large bolts, one strong connector, no cables. - Plenty of DR :D

    1. Good lens mounts available/changeable for adaptability (EF, Nikon, M4/3, PL, E mount, etc.)

    2. Autofocus module to use AF lenses in run-and-gun scenarios and a non-AF module for lower cost

    3. Ability to swap the sensor quickly on-set

    4. External knobs for certain video settings, programmable (ISO, ND, frame rate, menu recall, etc.)

    5. Good external outputs (not micro HDMI, but mini or full size) (Future proofed 3G or 6G SDI)

    6. 10 bit internal recording or external output, 4.2.2. Internal subsampling (or 4.4.4.) or external output

    7. Many different codecs, ranging from H.264 compressed to DNxHD/R ProRes to RAW options

    8. Modular media bay, cheap options for compressed recording, optional fast ones for RAW recording

    9. Cheap internal media (UHS-ii card slot for fast read/write and future capacity or SSD for RAW)

    10. Excellent low-light capability through high ISO, low image noise

    11. Top-quality audio connections

    12. Excellent quality audio pre-amps
    13. Headphone jack
    14. External knobs for audio control

    (Looks like the Axiom camera!)

    Wow, big list! LOL... Come on, through some ideas on the table!

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