RAW video is nothing new. It’s been around for years, with arguably the first RAW-capable hybrid camera being the “original” Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera announced in 2013. Since then, we’ve seen a slow but inconsistent trickling of RAW video functionality into the higher end of what may be considered mainstream hybrid cameras. However, including a certain feature in a mainstream product is not enough to make the feature mainstream. Here’s why. Over the years, we’ve seen quite a few innovative features come and go. Camera manufacturers always try to introduce new features, specs, and ways of interacting with our photographic tools. Some stick, some drop, some just hang. When it comes to RAW video, the mere presence of the feature in the camera menu is just a small part of what it takes for it to truly become mainstream. Ninja V+ and Canon EOS R5 Combo. Image credit: Atomos RAW requirements RAW files are massive. While still photography managed the added weight, when it comes to motion capture the numbers soar. Even lower resolution is multiplied by at least 24 frames per second, making every aspect of the process much more demanding. This means higher-capacity memory cards (or external SSDs). The media must also support high, consistent write speed. It also affects our workstation back at the studio with higher demands on available storage space, read/write speeds, and adequate RAW support from our editing software. Times change, tech changes Nothing stays still. Not time, nor tech. As we progress, we...
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