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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. |
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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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!!! 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 are recommended monitors with HD-SDI input? | ??? What are recommended monitors with HD-SDI input? | ||
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- | * [[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. | ||
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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. \\ | 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. | 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 ===== | ||