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| ??? What are the best places to order upcoming camera? | ??? What are the best places to order upcoming camera? | ||
| !!! We have special [[Orders Preorders | Best prices and places to order camera]] page. | !!! We have special [[Orders Preorders | Best prices and places to order camera]] page. | ||
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| + | ??? How soon camera will be shipping? | ||
| + | !!! See answer at the [[Orders Preorders | Best prices and places to order camera]] page. | ||
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| ??? Are complete reviews available with measurements and other tests? | ??? Are complete reviews available with measurements and other tests? | ||
| - | !!! Nope. Camera is still in beta unreleased stage. So, even DNG samples are top secret for now. | + | !!! Nope. Camera is still in beta unreleased stage. So, even DNG samples are top secret for now. It is looking strange, but this is how it is. |
| =?=== Sensor ===== | =?=== Sensor ===== | ||
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| !!! It is certainly CMOS sensor, and while BM do not disclose manufacturer it can be either Fairchild sCMOS or new Panasonic produced sensor. \\ | !!! It is certainly CMOS sensor, and while BM do not disclose manufacturer it can be either Fairchild sCMOS or new Panasonic produced sensor. \\ | ||
| According to people at NAB rolling shutter is quite good, but nothing spectacular. | According to people at NAB rolling shutter is quite good, but nothing spectacular. | ||
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| + | More information abotu sCMOS sensor can be found at: http://ridl.cfd.rit.edu/products/sCMOS/scmos_white_paper_8mb.pdf | ||
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| + | Note that BM camera do not use potential of the sensor, such as global shutter mode or up to 100fps modes. | ||
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| ??? Sensor must become hot, can it degrade performance somehow? | ??? Sensor must become hot, can it degrade performance somehow? | ||
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| (John) Other mounts are being considered, such as m4/3 and PL. | (John) Other mounts are being considered, such as m4/3 and PL. | ||
| + | ??? Can I use Nikon F mount lenses? Any recommendations? | ||
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| + | !!! Yes, you can. You need [[http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=See-All-Categories&_from=R40&_nkw=nikon%20to%20Canon%20EF%20adapter&_sop=15&_clu=2&_fcid=168&_localstpos=&_stpos=&gbr=1 | Canon EF to Nikon F adapter]]. \\ | ||
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| + | Considering Nikon lenses recommendations. \\ | ||
| + | Check this comparisons : | ||
| + | * http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/lenses.html | ||
| + | * http://www.naturfotograf.com/lens_surv.html#top1 | ||
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| + | You can get this manual lenses at [[http://www.keh.com/Camera/format-35mm/system-Nikon-Manual-Focus/category-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses?s=1&bcode=NK&ccode=6&cc=80342&r=WG&f | KEH]] or [[http://www.ebay.com/sch/Lenses-Filters-/78997/i.html?_sop=15&_fcid=168&gbr=1&_from=R40&_nkw=nikon+manual+lens&_clu=2 | Ebay]]. | ||
| ??? What about m43 mount, do they have plans about it? | ??? What about m43 mount, do they have plans about it? | ||
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| !!! HD-SDI will output full color 1080p 4:2:2 image. In camera adjustments will be minimal - only two LUT options (contrasty video one and flat cinema oriented). | !!! HD-SDI will output full color 1080p 4:2:2 image. In camera adjustments will be minimal - only two LUT options (contrasty video one and flat cinema oriented). | ||
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| + | ??? Can HD-SDI port output 1080i as required by many equipment? | ||
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| + | Nope, it won't work because of hardware limitations. It is fun, but currently Cinema Camera will not work with BM produced ATEM line of switchers. | ||
| + | Isn't it weird? | ||
| ??? They are using some Thunderbolt port, do they have any reason for this? Is it for Apple computers only? | ??? They are using some Thunderbolt port, do they have any reason for this? Is it for Apple computers only? | ||
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| ??? What SSDs are best for use in such camera? | ??? What SSDs are best for use in such camera? | ||
| - | !!! Most of modern >128Gb drives must work,\\ | + | !!! See [[http://www.personal-view.com/faqs/blackmagic-cinema-camera/workflow#what-ssds-are-best-for-use-in | SSDs answer in Workflow QnA]] |
| - | But BM has some recommended list: \\ | + | |
| - | - OCZ 240GB Vertex 3 | + | |
| - | - OCZ 480GB Vertex 3 | + | |
| - | - Crucial 256GB C300 | + | |
| - | - Crucial 512GB M4 (firmware 009) | + | |
| - | - Kingston 64GB SSDNow V+100 | + | |
| - | - Kingston 128GB SSDNow V+100 | + | |
| - | - Samsung SSD 830 512GB | + | |
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| - | From: http://www.blackmagic-design.com/support/detail/faqs/?sid=3960&pid=3968 | + | |
| ??? Camera use standard 2.5" SATA SSDs? Is it reliable? | ??? Camera use standard 2.5" SATA SSDs? Is it reliable? | ||
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| ??? I heard that SSD must be formatted in some HFS+ format, is it true? | ??? I heard that SSD must be formatted in some HFS+ format, is it true? | ||
| - | !!! Yep, it is. It is Mac format and it is used because BM CC is Mac centric camera. Good thing is that it supports files of any size (just like NTFS).\\ | + | !!! Yep, it is. \\ |
| - | Bad thing is that you need special software if you plan to use PC. Below you can find some information about available software: | + | See [[http://www.personal-view.com/faqs/blackmagic-cinema-camera/workflow#i-heard-that-ssd-must-be-forma | SSD formatting answer in Workflow QnA]] for more details. |
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| - | **HFS+ for Windows® 9.0** | + | |
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| - | Paragon HFS+ for Windows is the only solution that provides full read-write access to HFS+/HFSX partitions on any type of disks (APM, GPT, MBR) under most of Windows versions! | + | |
| - | Access Mac-formatted partitions in Windows systems with the fastest and most stable HFS driver on the market. | + | |
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| - | http://www.paragon-software.com/home/hfs-windows/ , cost $20 | + | |
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| - | **JHFSPlus** | + | |
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| - | Quite weird Java thing (and read only). But free. | + | |
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| - | http://sourceforge.net/projects/jhfsplus/ | + | |
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| - | **MacDrive** | + | |
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| - | Seamless access to files on virtually any Mac-formatted disk from Windows. | + | |
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| - | * Access Mac disks in Windows | + | |
| - | * Partition, format and repair disks | + | |
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| - | http://www.mediafour.com/products/macdrive | + | |
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| - | **TransMac** | + | |
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| - | Commercial tool, supporting all operations, including formatting. | + | |
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| - | http://www.asy.com/scrtm.htm | + | |
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| - | **HFS Explorer** | + | |
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| - | HFS Explorer is a Windows file browser that allows you to access your Mac hard disks and disk partitions through a program window. HFS Explorer can't mount Mac drives in Windows Explorer or do anything particularly fancy, but it works great if you just need an easy way to read and write to your Mac drives in Windows. Most importantly, **HFS Explorer is free**. It hasn't been updated since 2008, but the HFS+ format hasn't really changed since then, so compatibility isn't an issue | + | |
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| - | http://www.catacombae.org/hfsx.html | + | |
| =?=== Monitors and viewfinders ===== | =?=== Monitors and viewfinders ===== | ||
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| ??? What are recommended monitors with HD-SDI input? | ??? What are recommended monitors with HD-SDI input? | ||
| !!! | !!! | ||
| - | * [[http://www.smallhd.com/Products/DP6.html | SmallHD DP6 SDI]]. Monitor with good reputation, 1280x720 resolution and many functions. Company keeps good support making firmware upgrades. | + | * [[http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/717/special-deals-led-lighting-and-lcd-camera-monitors | Personal View S056 monitor]]. Very good LCD panel. 1280x720 resolution. Focus peaking. Cheap and very good. |
| - | * [[http://www.smallhd.com/site/dp7/index.html| Upcoming SmallHD DP7 with SDI]]. OLED monitor with amazing colors, 1280x720 resolution and even more functions. Check [[http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/2884/smallhd-dp7 | SmallHD DP7 topic]] for complete specifications. | + | * [[http://www.smallhd.com/Products/DP6.html | SmallHD DP6 SDI]]. Old monitor with good reputation, 1280x720 resolution and additional functions. Company keeps good support making firmware upgrades. Pricey. |
| + | * [[http://www.smallhd.com/site/dp7/index.html| Upcoming SmallHD DP7 with SDI]]. OLED monitor with amazing colors, 1280x720 resolution and even more functions. Check [[http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/2884/smallhd-dp7 | SmallHD DP7 topic]] for complete specifications. Very pricey. | ||
| =?=== Other features ===== | =?=== Other features ===== | ||
| - | ??? Camera is using passive colling solution, isn't it? | + | ??? Camera is using passive cooling solution, isn't it? |
| !!! Camera is using active cooling approach with small fan residing inside, it is very quiet, so not need to worry. And can be replaced by user. | !!! Camera is using active cooling approach with small fan residing inside, it is very quiet, so not need to worry. And can be replaced by user. | ||
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| ??? Is camera suitable for live broadcast applications? | ??? Is camera suitable for live broadcast applications? | ||
| - | !!! In the current, beta state, not very much. If you look at the interface settings screens, no way you can set any paramaters of output rather then Video/Film LUTs setting. | + | !!! In the current, beta state, not very much. If you look at the interface settings screens, no way you can set any parameters of output rather then Video/Film LUTs setting. |
| Most of the time you prefer to have more picture adjustment instruments, as well as some approach allowing you to match settings among multiple cameras. \\ | Most of the time you prefer to have more picture adjustment instruments, as well as some approach allowing you to match settings among multiple cameras. \\ | ||
| Manufacturer aims this camera to be used mostly on narrative applications to fully use advantage of raw format for editing and grading. | Manufacturer aims this camera to be used mostly on narrative applications to fully use advantage of raw format for editing and grading. | ||
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| !!! No, you can't. Camera interface just does not have necessary functions. It is another big flaw, in long row of BM camera flaws. | !!! No, you can't. Camera interface just does not have necessary functions. It is another big flaw, in long row of BM camera flaws. | ||
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| + | ??? Camera allows to set WB temperature, isn't it? | ||
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| + | !!! Yes, but in a very limiting way. Only choices available are 3200K, 5600K and 6500K. | ||
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| + | ??? May be at least we could have picture profiles, as it can shoot not only raw? Even in raw it could be very usable to see screen/SDI preview that will approximate final image style. | ||
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| + | !!! As I understand company position, it is uber raw camera. With extremely restricted interface. If you look at the interface settings above you won't see any parameters of output rather then Video/Film LUTs setting. \\ | ||
| + | So, no any picture profiles, normal WB settings, nothing. And while camera could shoot in non-raw formats, they are same half baked thing requiring heavy postprocessing. \\ | ||
| + | If you look at interface and feature decisions made by BM you'll see error after error, typical for first beta type products. | ||
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| + | ??? What will be the shutter speed choices? | ||
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| + | !!! In current beta cameras only shutter angles are 360, 180, 172.8 and 90. \\ | ||
| + | Some hopes exist that 45 and 15 degrees will be added. | ||
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| + | Why they use degrees only, any problem to have choice? \\ | ||
| + | They want be "proper cinema camera". Yep, insane, I know. | ||
| =?=== Controls ===== | =?=== Controls ===== | ||