Panavision launches DXL camera using RED 8K sensor

[donaldk]

Panavision the big cinema camera developer that rents outs it camera's has developed a new camera Camera using REDs 8K sensor. This larger sensor makes that the camera is optimized for the Larger Panavision 70 lenses. Panavision introduces the DXL camera at at the Cinegear expo this week. The camera will be available for rental early next year. The initial specs seem to indicate the extra room on the large sensor is not being used for affluent data exit capacity as the framerate is limited to 60P. The camera, at 10 pounds, or 4.54 kilo is lighter than most lenses it will be fitted with.

Till now 8K has primarily been available in broadcast camera's such as the Ikegami, Astro Design, Hitachi as a result of the NHK Super Hi-Vision research and development programme.

Sony is also rumored to come up with a new 8K camera to replace its F-65 this year. while Canon has been showing 8K prototype camera's at a number of tradeshows lately. And Sensor supplier RED introduced its own Weapon 8K camera at NAB this Aprillarge press kit here.



Sensor Type 16-bit, 35.5 Megapixel CMOS
Resolution 8192 x 4320
Sensor Size Large Format: 40.96mm x 21.60mm (Diagonal: 46.31mm)
Dynamic Range 15 stops
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)
Weight 10 lbs.

Additional Features
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

https://vimeo.com/168869375

[DCI forum]

Interesting, much needed for the struggling Panavision to remain relevant.

Panavision Unveils Millennium DXL Camera
Collaboration between Panavision, Red Digital Cinema and Light Iron
June 2, 2016

By Michael Balderston


HOLLYWOOD, CALIF.—Three heads are better than one, or at least that’s the idea, as Panavision has introduced its latest camera that was a result of a collaboration with Red Digital Cinema and Light Iron. The Millennium DXL Camera features large format optics and modular accessories from Panavision, an 8K sensor from Red, and color science and optimized workflow from Light Iron.

DXL includes a new image mapping process called Light Iron Color, which is designed to provide a cinematic look directly out of the camera. Light Iron Color integrates with DXL’s 8K resolution sensor and large format lenses. The camera body is lightweight and features an airflow system to reduce heat. Its streamlined workflow includes simultaneous recording or 4K proxy files—either ProRes or DNx—alongside 8K Raw files.

Panavision will make the Millennium DXL available to rent in early 2017. The company will display working prototypes and a demo reel at the upcoming Cine Gear Expo.


Panavision Unveils 8K Digital Cinematography Camera

The Hollywood Reporter
June 1, 2016

Panavision unveiled its first 8K "DXL" digital cinematography camera Wednesday at the American Society of Cinematographers clubhouse, just prior to the start of Cine Gear Expo, which opens Friday on the Paramount backlot.

With it, Panavision joins the trend toward offering higher resolution digital cinematography cameras, including ARRI's Alexa 65, which is a 6K camera; Red's 8K Dragon sensor-based camera; and Sony's F65, which uses an 8K sensor.

Expected to be available for rent in early 2017, the Panavision camera supports up to 8K resolution (8192 x 4320 pixels), which is 16 times the resolution of HD, and it uses a 16-bit, 35.5 Megapixel large-format CMOS sensor.

According to Panavision, its DXL camera has 15 stops of dynamic range and supports frame rates of up to 75 frames per second in 8K. The 10-lb. camera records to Solid-state drives.

It also uses what Panavision calls "Light Iron Color," from Panavision-owned Light Iron. Further details were not immediately available.

There are currently no systems in place to display 8K on TV or in cinemas in the U.S., so when used, cinematographers shoot for the higher resolutions, and the final content is distributed for today's formats.

Panavision new DXL camera pic.twitter.com/cG2k09lbl6

- Bill Bennett ASC (@CineBill) June 1, 2016