OCTOPUS16 is a prototype camera with a 4K Super16 CMOS sensor developed by the self-funded UK-based OCTOPUS CINEMA. The camera should offer dual-gain 16-bit readout, CinemaDNG, CFexpress recording, native CS mount, aluminum body, low power draw with NP-F battery plate, and more for well under $1000. You might remember the OCTOPUS CAMERA project from the UK-based self-funded company OCTOPUS CINEMA (further as OC). Years ago, I started following the project and wrote a few articles about the progress. Interestingly, my last update article on the OCTOPUS CAMERA LF with an 8K global shutter sensor came out almost exactly three years ago. Since then, the self-funded company has unfortunately not managed to start the production of the camera, as they evaluated the project to not be feasible under the current circumstances. Therefore, OC is now focusing on bringing a different camera to the market. …it has been quite a journey but we are entirely self-funded (for now) which does mean slower progress than other technology companies. Unfortunately, the economics of our expensive larger sensor camera development wasn’t feasible enough consumer facing – about a year ago we pivoted to a consumer facing highly-affordable Super 16mm design. We are positive given the prototype’s progress that we can deliver the camera within a timeframe that is relevant and competitive for this feature set and price point. OCTOPUS CINEMA on January 29, 2024 OCTOPUS16 camera project OCTOPUS16 camera prototype. Source: OCTOPUS CINEMA The new OC project is a much smaller, but really interesting Super16...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 2 February, 2024