There is a major update on the development of the Nexus G1. Following the first announcement in January of this year, the company has released a new video with a reveal of the final design. Not only that, but they have a physical prototype. Let’s dive right in! Nexus Camera is a company run by Australian brothers Thomas and Timothy Boland, who planned to design and build a camera “by filmmakers and for filmmakers.” The Nexus G1 is a box form factor-style camera using the Blackmagic Design 6K Super 35 RAW imaging system that records in Blackmagic BRAW or Apple’s ProRes. After nearly a year, the final design has been released. Project Chief Thomas Boland released a YouTube video on his channel that goes into detail about the final design of the Nexus G1. The surprise at the end of the animation is a real-life prototype. Features of the Nexus G1’s final design Some of the highlights include using a 0.71x speed booster (via the AutoLock module) to turn the camera into a full-frame equivalent. Meanwhile, the built-in LWS spaced 15mm rig rod mount system is a pleasant surprise and slides in and out of the camera body. The Nexus G1 with an optional lens control system. Source: Nexus The Nexus G1 will be a fully modular camera, allowing for a variety of different setups. For example, they provide a variety of lens mounts, including PL and Micro Four Thirds. Additionally, there is an SDI module that adds a single...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 11 December