Not Afraid! » a-cam dII http://www.notafraid.com Inspired Digital Production Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:55:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 New Kid on the Digital Cinema Block http://www.notafraid.com/2008/09/new-kid-on-the-digital-cinema-block/ http://www.notafraid.com/2008/09/new-kid-on-the-digital-cinema-block/#comments Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:24:41 +0000 Not Afraid! http://notafraid.com/?p=109
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    • ]]>     Ikonoskop A-camMove over RED ONE and Silicon Imaging there’s a new kid in town.  Ikonoskop a Swedish company known for small form factor 16mm cameras introduces an HD Raw digital film camera the A-cam dII

    This small file based camera sports a Super 16MM sized CCD sensor with global shutter.  That means no jello-cam on fast moving shots like you might see on the CMOS based Red One, SI-2k or even the Sony EX-1.

    The camera specs from their website:

    Image size 1920 x 1080 pixels
    Format Individual files in RAW sequences. DNG format
    Colour depth 12 bit
    File size 3,5 MB/frame in RAW
    Sensor CCD: 10,6 mm x 6 mm (Super-16)
    Framerate 1 – 60 fps
    Sound 2 channel 48 kHz
    Timecode 5 pol. Lemo SMTPE
    Video output Monitor and HDMI
    Data output USB 2.0
    Power 7,2 V in, or onboard Sony NP-F770
    Lens Ikonoskop 9mm f/1.5 cine lens
    Body Milled aluminum
    Measures 222 mm x 91,5 mm x 83 mm
    Lensmount PL, Leica M, IMS and C-mount
    Threads 3/8″ and 1/4″
    Weight Less than 1,5 kg incl. memory cartridge and battery

    Special features:
    1:1 pixel zoom in viewfinder while recording for checking focus. Histogram. Preview monitor on right side for directors and sound people.

    The preliminary price is €6.950 (about US$9,800) and includes 1 battery, 1 Ikonoskop 9mm lens and 1 Ikonoskop 80GB Memory Cartridge.

    I love the fact that they are using the open standard of DNG files (pioneered by the folks at Adobe) , though a workflow will still need to be developed.

    This doesn’t get you the resolution or depth of field characteristics of a Red One, but is a great alternative for 16MM film productions, or low budget independents who still can’t afford a Red with all it’s required accessories.  I’m glad to see the revolution continues.  We’ll all benefit from it.

    A shout out to Stu Maschwitz for posting first!

    UPDATE: now with video:

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