Hello everyone, in today’s post I will introduce you a camera model of one of the most traditional brands in the film market, both analog and digital, I’m talking about the new Panavision DXL 8K camera!Anyone who knows Panavision doesn’t need comment, but who doesn’t know, I’ll describe a little bit of this powerful and traditional manufacturer of cameras, lenses and filters.
Panavision was founded in late 1953, but was officially incorporated in 1954. In 1954, Robert Gottschalk and his partners saw the opportunity to solve one of the most urgent challenges in the film industry, producing special lenses for projectors with the height/width ratio?Cinemascope? From the beginning, Panavision developed its first successful product, the Panavision Super Panatar lens, which at the time was priced at $1,100, conquering the entire market.
- Panavison has never stopped its growth.
- Conquering every season its excellence in the manufacture of professional cameras.
- Lenses and filters for cinematography.
- Great productions have been shot with their cameras and lenses.
- Such as Ben Hur.
- Lawrence of Arabia.
- 2001: A Space Odyssey.
- Among others.
- The list is long and growing.
With the digitization of the process of capturing ever smaller images and productions made with film, Panavision has never been surpassed. Since the launch of its first digital cinema camera, the “Genesis”, which has a well-deserved reputation for its reliability, efficiency and hassle-free post-production, with high quality recording formats and ensuring error-free filming.
Panavision introduces its new camera model with 8K image resolution!I mean the Panavison DXL 8K camera
One of the features of panavision is that it is a company that works since its inception with solid alliances like MGM and SONY, this new model uses a large format and high resolution RED image sensor, here are its specifications:
Large size: 40. 96 mm x 21. 60 mm (diagonal: 46. 31 mm)
60 ips to full 8K format (8192 x 4320), 75 ips to 8K 2. 4: 1 (8192 x 3456)
Simultaneous 4K RAW 8K proxy (ProRes or DNX)
SSD (up to 1 hour in a single magazine)
. r3d (red SDK compatible)
Light iron color (compatible with all popular transfer ranges and curves)
10 lbs (4. 6 kg)
Supports 6 LUTs (1D) or up to 4 independent LTUts (3D).
2 menus (one for the cameraman and one for the camera assistant).
Custom base with built-in electronics and no modular tools, for a quick touch of accessories.
https://vimeo. com/168869375
Anyone who wants to learn more about Panavision DXL 8K can answer all your questions on the Panavision website:
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Until the next post!
Fernando Rozzo