Feel free to experiment and share results, results now confirmed with pair of cheapest SSD 120GB storage at 4:1 RAW and higher grade pair of 240GB SSD at 3:1 RAW for 1 hr solid recording...

Remember, you heard it here first, so please CONTRIBUTE to VK's tip jar for his hard work and open forum this Thanksgiving season...

Cheers! NickBen

PS. I would like to keep this thread open EXCLUSIVELY for RAID over USB C with the BMPCC4K positive outcomes, as there's more to come...

Houses 1.3 MP AR0134 CMOS Image sensor (Monochrome/ RAW Bayer)

Fixed Focus

Global Shutter

Plug-&-Play (UVC compliant - No drivers required)and Backward compatibility with USB 2.0 hosts with limited features and capabilities

Output format: Monochrome version - YUY2 (16bits per pixel YUV422 format) Color version - RAW Bayer (8bits per pixel Bayer RGB format)

Supported OS: Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Linux and MAC *

Read more: https://www.e-consystems.com/1MP-USB3-Globalshutter-Camera.asp

Specifications:

• High resolution 1080HD Super 16mm sized sensor with superior handing of image detail.
• Super wide 13 stops of dynamic range allows capture of increased details for feature film look.
• Compatible with extremely high quality Micro Four Thirds lenses. Compatible with other mounts via common third party adapters such as PL mount and Super 16 cine lenses.
• Built in SD card allows long duration recording with easy to use media.
• Open file formats compatible with popular NLE software such as ProRes 422 (HQ) and lossless compressed CinemaDNG 12 bit RAW. No custom file formats.
• Features all standard connections, including mini jack mic/line audio in, micro HDMI output for monitoring with camera status graphic overlay, headphone mini jack, LANC remote control and standard DC 12 power connection.
• Built in LCD for camera settings via easy to use menus.
• Supports 1080HD resolution capture in 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97 and 30 fps.
• Compatible with DaVinci Resolve Lite color grading software.

Availableat:

• http://www.adorama.com/VDBMCCP.html

http://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagicpocketcinemacamera

I was wondering about the Kinefinity 4K but am wondering if it can be barebones handheld without jello and shitty images?

Any other options. I wish there was a global shutter option...

http://www.personal-view.com/faqs

Feature highlights include:

• 13 stops of dynamic range
• Large 2.5k sensor
• Integrated solid state drive recorder (SSD)
• Ability to capture CinemaDNG, RAW, ProRes and DNxHD files
• Touchscreen for metadata entry
• Compatibility with EF and F mou
• SDI and Thunderbolt connectors
• Includes a FULL copy of DaVinci Resolve and UltraScope software

First videos:

http://vimeopro.com/johnbrawleytests/blackmagic-cinema-camera

Full specs

Videos:

Links:

http://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagiccinemacamera/

http://johnbrawley.wordpress.com/2012/04/17/blackmagic-cinema-camera-lets-take-it-from-the-top/

Reviews:

• None yet

:)

With their first prototype (Axiom Alpha) already operational I trust the guys can actually build their second prototype (Axiom Beta) and have it delivered into the eager hands of the crowdfunding campaign backers.

Links:

https://www.apertus.org

https://www.apertus.org/axiom-beta-crowdfunding-launch

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/axiom-beta-the-first-open-digital-cinema-camera

Now, to help guide you through the crowdfunding options - this is the original announcement of Axiom Beta

https://www.apertus.org/zh-hans/node/303

They promise to ship the camera with a user-replaceable sensor. There are two sensor choices right now Super35 (APS-C) CMV12000 and alternatively a cheaper FourThirds KAC12040

Accordingly when making a crowdfunding pledge you need to make a preliminary choice of which camera you'd like to receive eventually. During the launch party on IRC (http://irc.apertus.org/index.php?day=10&month=09&year=2014) the guys said that it might be possible to change your decision at a later time if absolutely necessary.

Why am I excited about the project?

• it's 100% open source; full freedom to hack; no need to decode firmware or anything :)

• 4K resolution

• full freedom of capture formats (so long as smb writes the software), including RAW

• both sensors capable of global shutter

• CMV12000 in pseudo-logarithmic mode goes up to 15 stops of dynamic range (10 stops in linear mode)

• CMV12000 is LARGE - great for shallow depth of field, hopefully low noise in the dark

• great flexibility in power solutions - they say anything DC between 5-40 Volt

• interchangeable lens mounts

• FPS: they promise 60 but CMV12000 can do 180 (or even 300); so if the guys develop a decent SSD interface..

• Beta version (that is currently "sold" via crowdfunding) will be delivered to backers at manufacturing cost

• all parts of the camera are going to be field replaceable and user-serviceable - full freedom of DIY :)

• should you want an upgrade from Axiom Beta to Axiom Gamma when the latter becomes available (Alpha and Beta are prototypes; Gamma is expected to be commercial) you should be able to keep your sensor making the upgrade relatively cheap

• all hardware specs and dimensions for both Beta and Gama will also be open source - it is promised that any commercial company will be allowed to make parts or cameras - with luck we should end up having a rich aftermarket for mods and add-ons and eventually a sustainable and competitive ecosystem!

Moneywise it's EUR 300 or 350 now and another EUR 1900 or 2300 later depending on the sensor. Yeah a bit pricey - but hey it's easily going to be on par with the best cinema cameras out there!

P.S. The way I understand it - they're going to ship the camera as a box with a lens mount. Battery/SSD/recorder/microphone need to be external. Not sure if there's going to be a display - perhaps not. Ok for rig building, but I guess I'll keep my GH3 for casual shooting. The promised delivery time for Axiom Beta is April 2015

P.P.S. Disclaimer: I'm an eager backer of the project but not a member of the development team. I'm sure your questions are welcome on the IRC (https://www.apertus.org/irc-chat)

P.P.P.S. Hurry up! Right now as of 12:43 GMT only 187 out of 216 Axiom Betas haven't yet been pledged for!

https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagicmicrocinemacamera

https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagicmicrostudiocamera4k/techspecs/

PRESS RELEASE

Sony grows large sensor camera family with new 4K camera systems

Sony is unveiling two new CineAlta™ 4K cameras, complemented by a full line-up of new accessories. The new cameras, the PMW-F55 and PMW-F5, fill a critical gap in large-sensor acquisition between Sony's PMW-F3 camcorder and its F65 CineAlta Premium 4K camera, giving content creators new levels of flexibility and creative options for HD, 2K or 4K acquisition and production.

With a modular and compact design for easy configuration, each camera features a new type of 4K Super 35mm image sensor with a 4096 x 2160 resolution (11.6M total pixels).

The 20 megapixel F65 remains the flagship of Sony's large sensor camera family. The 8K sensor-equipped F65 continues to evolve, with new features designed for the most demanding high-end imaging applications. These features include a new high frame rate mode for 4K RAW recording at 120P to deliver stunning 4K images with super smooth slow motion capabilities, and image capture using the SR codec at 12-bits. Future updates to the F65 will deliver 6K de-mosaicing, along with other major new features.

New PMW-F55 and PMW-F5 Cameras

The new PMW-F55 and PMW-F5 CineAlta 4K cameras deliver unprecedented creative options for HD/2K/QFHD/4K (PMW-F55) and 2K*/HD (PMW-F5) production. Both offer multi-codec support featuring Sony's new XAVC MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format, the SR codec (MPEG4 SStP) and the industry-standard High Definition XDCAM 50Mbps 4:2:2 codec. In-camera recording is on Sony's New SxS media, SxS PRO+ (Plus ) – which can be used to record XAVC in HD High Frame Rate and in 4K at up to 60fps (in the PMW-F55), and XAVC HD High Frame Rate in the PMW-F5.

In addition to on-board recording onto SxS PRO+, the PMW-F55 and PMW- F5 can also be connected to the new AXS-R5 RAW recorder. Slow-motion imagery at up to 240fps** (PMW- F55) and up to 120fps** (PMW- F5) can be captured as 4K RAW files on newly developed AXS memory.

The PMW-F55 features a global shutter to eliminate rolling shutter skew and flash band, and features a wider colour gamut for exceptional colour reproduction. The cameras are further distinguished by wide (14 stops) exposure latitude, high sensitivity, and low noise.

New Options for Monitoring

The PMW-F55 can connect to the new 4K 30-inch LCD monitor, PVM-X300, using four 3G-SDI interfaces to monitor pictures at 4096x2160 resolution at up to 60p, while recording and playing back XAVC 4K images. Similarly, it is also possible to connect directly to the 84" BRAVIA 4K LED TV for large-screen monitoring of the camera's 4K 60P images (at resized horizontal resolution of 3860 pixels).

PL Lens System – The Second Generation

The PMW-F55 and PMW-F5 cameras continue Sony's efforts to offer the most flexible lens options. A PL-mount lets users choose cinematic lenses from suppliers such as Angénieux, ARRI, Canon, Carl Zeiss, Cooke, FUJIFILM and Leica.

Sony is also launching a second generation of cost-effective PL mount prime lenses. Each is certified for 4K capture, and is designed to minimize geometric distortion, vignetting and breathing. A 9-blade iris delivers beautiful bokehs and the focus rings rotate 240°. The new lens series includes focal lengths of 20, 25, 35, 50, 85 and 135 mm. For easy lens changes, each has the same T2.0 aperture, the same external diameter, matte box diameter, and gear locations for follow focus and aperture. All are the same height except for the 135 mm lens.

Shooters can use stills lenses by removing the supplied PL-mount adaptor to reveal the native FZ mount. This makes it easy to accept commercially available adaptors for third-party lenses, including Canon® EF, Canon FD, Nikon® DX, Nikon G, Leica® M and even 2/3-inch B4 lenses. A third option is the use of Sony FZ-Mount lenses with auto focus servo zoom (model SCL-Z18X140.)

Viewfinders

Using a new digital interface, PMW-F5 and PMW-F55 users can take advantage of a new series of high-quality OLED and LCD viewfinders. The DVF-EL100 OLED viewfinder measures 0.7-inches with 1280 x 720 HD resolution, superb brightness, contrast and response. The DVF-L350 3.5-inch LCD viewfinder offers 10 times the contrast of previous Sony LCD viewfinders, with a flip-up eyepiece for direct monitoring. A third option is the full HD DVF-L700. This compact 7-inch LCD viewfinder enables high resolution when shooting in 2K and 4K, with pixel-to-pixel 1920 x 1080 representation of HD images.

New RAW Recording System

Sony is also unveiling the AXSM™ Access Memory System for 2K*/4K RAW recording, based on Sony's unique recording technology. Optimised for this new platform is the AXSM memory card (512 GB capacity, model AXS-512S24), using the generic file system exFAT. Users can record 4K RAW data up to 60 fps and 2K RAW up to 240 fps**, with a 300MB/s sustained transfer speed. PC-friendly operation is enabled through use of the AXS-CR1 card reader, offering a USB 3.0 interface for high speed transfer.

Additionally, the new AXS-R5 RAW recorder directly docks onto the PMW-F5 and PMW-F55, for an extremely elegant and compact recording system for 2K** and 4K RAW recording.

New Recording Media

The cameras support Sony's new high-speed, enhanced versions of its SxS PRO memory cards: the "SxS PRO+(PLUS)" series (in 128 and 64 GB capacities, models SBP-128B and SBP-64B). Based on the format long used in Sony's XDCAM EX camcorders, the cards support XAVC 4K and XAVC HD high frame rate recording, and can be directly inserted into the cameras.

New Battery and Charger

The PMW-F5 and PMW-F55 cameras take advantage of Sony's new BP-FL75 battery pack, which uses Olivine-Lithium Iron Phosphate-instead of conventional Lithium Ion cathodes. The result is a substantial increase in charge-discharge cycles, compared to previous Sony batteries. The Olivine battery works with Sony's BC-L90 quick charger. The new battery supports outstanding mobility for on-set shooting enabling two times higher speed charging than current chargers and a maximum 150 minutes of consecutive shooting.

The PMW-F5 and PMW-F55 cameras are also compatible with Sony's BP-GL95A, GL65A, L80S and L60S batteries, which use the BC-L70 and L160 chargers.

Shoulder Rig

Delivering advances in ergonomics specifically requested by cinematographers, the PMW-F5 and PMW-F55 feature Sony's newest shoulder rig for extra stability and comfort. The rig is sturdy, lightweight and uses industry-standard rosettes on both sides for quick and easy attachment of third-party hand grips and other accessories.

Pricing and Availability

The new cameras are scheduled to be available in February 2013, with suggested list pricing to be announced. For more information, visit

http://www.pro.sony.eu/pro/product/f55

or

http://www.pro.sony.eu/pro/product/f5

• 2K/QFHD for PMW-F55 and 2K for PMW-F5 will be available with firmware version up.
  **High frame rate higher than 60fps will be available with firmware version up.

Run and gun means one can carry around a camera with no rigs, poles, tripods or other aids shooting handheld, for hours. The FS700R needs the 7" Shogun Inferno attached by wire to shoot 4K60P and 120P RAW. Can this combo be used for run and gun?

Well, if you think of the Shogun not as a monitor but as just an external recorder, then you can just put it in a shoulder bag. Convergent Design makes a very thin and flexible (you can tie it in knots they show) 3' SDI cable. So carry the recorder in a shoulder bag and shoot with the camera. The cable is so thin and flexible and long, it is as if it is not there (SDI cables also have more secure attachments than HDMI cables; no danger of the wire coming loose).

The picture shows the rig - the tripod is just a stand-in for the videographer. No tripod allowed for this. Just me and the bag and the camera. The camera has a perfectly fine monitor, touch screen, and all the focus assists one needs - (peaking, 8X magnification moveable frame). No need for another monitor. I wish Atomos would just make a little recorder that does what the Inferno does, in a small size.

So, out to shoot at 4K60P and 120P in the field. First stop - chickens, slowed down by 1/4 in 4K (real 4K, not UHD). Cinematic chickens.

The lens: The Sony 14-70 FE Zeiss.

Trailer:

I also used a 5D Mark III with Magic Lantern for some Glidecam shots.

Here is a NoFilmSchool BTS write-up from many moons ago (when it was called SLEEPWALKERS): http://nofilmschool.com/2013/12/ryan-lightbourn-shot-feature-on-red-scarlet-bmpcc-5d-mark-iii

Specs

• Four models with the choice of two sensors, 4.6K or 4K sensor in EF or PL mount.
• Built in dual CFast 2.0 card recorders allow unlimited duration recording in high quality.
• Open file formats compatible with popular software, such as CinemaDNG 12 bit RAW. No custom file formats.
• Support for CinemaDNG 4.6K RAW files and ProRes 4444 XQ, ProRes 4444, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422, ProRes 422 LT, ProRes 422 Proxy recording at Ultra HD and HD resolutions.
• Features all standard connections, including dual XLR mic/line audio inputs with phantom power, 12G-SDI output for monitoring with camera status graphic overlay and separate XLR 4 pin power output for viewfinder power, headphone jack, LANC remote control and standard 4 pin 12V DC power connection.
• Built in high quality stereo microphones for recording sound.
• 5" foldout 1080 HD touchscreen for on-set monitoring and menu settings.
• Optional URSA Mini Shoulder Kit, allowing both tripod and shoulder use interchangeably.
• Built in gyroscope allowing recording of camera pitch, roll and yaw movements when working in RAW.

• Includes full copy of DaVinci Resolve software color grading and editing software

• Blackmagic URSA Mini 4K - $2995

• Blackmagic URSA Mini 4K PL - $3495
• Blackmagic URSA Mini 4.6K EF - $4995
• Blackmagic URSA Mini 4.6K PL - $5495

https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagicursamini

Currently this project is in final stage of development. Hope expansion box will be available in month or so. Price will be around $25-$50. Worldwide shipping with registered air mail about $5.

For more details send me a private message or contact directly to radioproektor (@) gmail . com

Has some cool features and shoots "Ultra HD". Giant view screen. Any studio and broadcast people think this will be implemented in studios?

I hate that they went with built-in battery on a camera again. Although I guess with the scenario for this camera they will usually be running AC power anyway.

Kickstarter page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1623255426/fps1000-the-low-cost-high-frame-rate-camera

290fps 720p sprinkler footage: https://vimeo.com/user33535663/review/109492168/ff84853146

290fps 720p sprinkler footage with added sharpening: https://vimeo.com/user33535663/review/109518150/7df49dccbf

200fps 1080p flower/water video: https://vimeo.com/user33535663/review/110201175/34ae6f752c

First spec available on red-user.com news on http://redraven.red/ http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?136117-4K4ALL/page107

• 4K at 5:1 Compression
• Up to 120FPS
• Dragon Sensor "20.48mm wide, a bit shy of Academy 35mm and APS-C. All your APS-C / S35 lenses should cover"
• Built in Wifi
• Fixed Canon mount
• Fixed RED Media SSD bay

"The Raven doesn't replace Scarlet, It's a new category in our line up. Raven is a younger, hungrier, more "spirited" member of the RED family with a bit of a chip on his shoulder ready to take on the entire sub-$10k market with images that you will be incredibly proud of." Jarred Land

Price will be $5950 for brain only

Today RED introduced the newest addition to the RED DRAGON® family, SCARLET-W. Bringing an unparalleled level of accessibility to content creators everywhere, SCARLET-W combines RED’s intuitive camera design—including integrated mounting points, interchangeable lens mounts, simultaneous REDCODE® RAW and Apple ProRes recording formats, intelligent OLPF system, and in-camera 3D LUT outputs—with a RED DRAGON sensor to provide a solution that blends flexibility and accessibility with high-end performance.

Coupling RED’s wide dynamic range and renowned color science with simultaneously recording capabilities in REDCODE RAW and Apple ProRes, SCARLET-W provides shooters with the best image quality possible in any format. Professionals are empowered to capture their vision exactly as they see it with recording frame rates of 5K at 60 frames per second (fps), 4K at 150 fps, or 2K at 300 fps when shooting REDCODE RAW.

SCARLET-W is estimated to begin shipping in February 2016, with deposits now being accepted through the RED website or with a RED Authorized Dealer. Customers have the choice to purchase the camera BRAIN® only—with either a color or black and white monochrome sensor—or the SCARLET-W Base I/O V-Lock Package, which provides the key components necessary to get out and start shooting. Additionally, current SCARLET DRAGON® owners are eligible to receive a $2,500 discount on the SCARLET-W Base I/O V-Lock Package price (Only available through RED.COM).

http://www.red.com/products/scarlet-w

I would need a comparison chart to understand where they place it.. better or worse than EPIC?

Specifications:

• Super 35 sensor
• Effective Sensor Size 21.12mm x 11.88mm (Super 35).
• Frame Rates
  • 3840 x 2160p23.98,
  • 3840 x 2160p24,
  • 3840 x 2160p25,
  • 3840 x 2160p29.97,
  • 3840 x 2160p30,
  • 1920 x 1080p23.98,
  • 1920 x 1080p24,
  • 1920 x 1080p25,
  • 1920 x 1080p29.97,
  • 1920 x 1080p30,
  • 1920 x 1080p50i,
  • 1920 x 1080p59.94i.
• Recording:
  • Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) at 3840 x 2160 and 1920 x 1080,
  • Visually lossless compressed CinemaDNG RAW at 3840 x 2160 and 1920 x 1080 * Global Shutter
• Ultra HD and 4K support
• Built In SSD recorder
• Touch LCD metadata entry
• Compressed Cinema DNG RAW and ProRes recording
• Thunderbolt and EF lens compatibility
• Cncludes FREE DaVinci Resolve and UltraScope.
• $2495 Retail price

http://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagicproductioncamera4k

Available at:

• http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/964119-REG/blackmagic_design_blackmagic_production_camera_4k.html

• 16-bit, 35.5 Megapixel CMOS 40.96mm x 21.60mm sensor (Diagonal: 46.31mm)
• Full frame resolution – 8192 x 4320
• 15 stops DR
• Native ISO 800. Maximum ISO 12,800
• Max Frame Rate – 60 fps at 8K Full Frame (8192 x 4320), 75 fps at 8K 2.4:1 (8192 x 3456)
• Recording Codec – 8K RAW with simultaneous 4K proxy (ProRes or DNx)
• Recording Media – SSD (up to 1 hour on a single magazine)
• File Type – .r3d (supported in RED SDK)
• Color Profile – Light Iron Color (compatible with all popular gamuts and transfer curves)
• “Different colour science to RED Dragon”
• Weight – 10 lbs / 4.5kg
• 6 independent video outputs
• Supports 6 independent 1D LUTs or up to 4 independent 3D LUTs
• Directly motorize Primo 70 lenses through wireless control
• Built in wirelesss timecode for genlock (Ambient Control Network)
• Dual menus (Operator side, Assistant side)
• Advanced airflow system for superior temperature management
• Custom cheeseplate with integrated electronics
• Modular and tooless quick changeover accessories

Good excuse for a PV NYC Meet-up!

http://hayesurban.com/current-projects/2012/3/14/digital-super-8.html

http://www.kinefinity.com/2014_newproducts_release/

Possibly more "dreamer" level than BMD products, but very hard to tell. Will try to get some snaps at NAB From the website :

http://www.craftcamera.com/

The Video Element is at the core of the Craft Camera. There are 2 Video Element models to choose from. Sharing the same body, connections, and accessories makes it easy and cost effective to operate both models. The Video Element can be used independent of any accessory or it can be built out as a full cinema camera. On its own, the Video Element is perfect for studio and live environments such as a house of worship, corporate settings, concerts, or TV where on board recording isn't necessary. Additionally, you can remotely use it as a compact action camera. Use it with your existing accessories or use our additional Elements to add recording, professional audio, extended battery life, full display, and control capabilities.

The big question is : Do I need to upgrade to a 4k system to be able to compete next year and the following 3?

If so do I go the Big Ursa route? Or the Ursa Mini 4.6 k. (I may be able to acquire a Big Ursa V1 for $3800)

Either way I'm looking at pairing with an A7s as lowlight isn't a huge muscle with these cameras.

If 4k isn't necessary than I'm looking at an FS700 as over crank is a big component of my work and I maintain low light capabilities.

My main concerns about the Big Ursa are flying it (gimbal, crane, slider, hand held, tripod for that matter)

• 4K
• global shutter
• high frame rates
• High dynamic Range
• Prores 4444 proxy recording
• $9000