The smartphone-connected Alice Camera is now live on Indiegogo. The 10.7MP Micro Four Thirds camera module will offer 4K30p video with automatic or manual operation, 32GB internal storage with MicroSD card slot, fast WiFi connection with the smartphone, and more. Available from £550. Back in October 2020, we informed you about a new smartphone-connected camera module concept called Alice Camera. Manufactured in the UK, the Alice Camera was planned to launch on Indiegogo in February 2021. The campaign has been launched and already successfully funded. It runs until March 12, 2021, so there is still time to pledge and get the Alice Camera. Let’s take a quick look at its features and specs. Alice Camera & artificial intelligence According to the Alice creators, the sensor in the camera is the Sony IMX294 which is the same Quad-Bayer structure image sensor with dual native ISO found in the Panasonic GH5S, BGH1, and in the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K. The sensor size is 4/3″ and the resolution is 10.7MP. From the filmmakers’ perspective, I think it was a good choice to include this sensor as it prioritizes dynamic range and better high-ISO performance while having enough resolution for 4K. I can imagine, however, that photographers would like to see a higher resolution sensor in the camera. Apart from the obvious 10.7MP stills, the camera promises to capture 4K 30fps or 1080p 60fps video with H.264 or H.265 compression. Thanks to the included Google’s Edge TPU chip, Alice creators claim that the camera...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 10 February, 2021