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A BlackMagic for 995$?!

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08 Apr 2013 07:13 #23998 by Karsten Schlüter

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… 'consumer cam' gets a new meaning .... :lol:

and for the pros:
the other device looks nice too .....

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08 Apr 2013 07:27 #23999 by Julian

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Now this is a game changer.

13 stops of dynamic range... it's basically the original BMCC, only much smaller and no 2.5k. Active M43 so I can just sell my GH2 body and keep the lenses.

The full 4k @ $4k is also tempting, but I think for what I'm doing now, I'll take the pocket camera in a heartbeat.

Wow.

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08 Apr 2013 07:31 #24000 by BenB

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08 Apr 2013 07:38 #24002 by finalbug.net

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No way...

Not a camera guy but that sounds intriguing :woohoo:

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08 Apr 2013 08:08 #24003 by Scrubelicious

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The real question is... can they deliver! lol

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08 Apr 2013 09:27 - 08 Apr 2013 09:30 #24006 by simonpwood

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S35 sensor with compressed RAW at 4K for $4,000 with an EF mount & Global Shutter!?

Thats the game changer. Everyone with Canon lenses will jump ship. The DSLR revolution is over.

Yes, the 1st question is can they deliver?

The second question is how soon before RED slaps lawsuits on them?

This BMC takes everything that RED markets itself with, and delivers it at a fraction of the price? RED doesn't even have a Global Shutter.

Sheesh - never mind the end of the DSLR revolution, this is the end of the RED revolution.

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08 Apr 2013 09:34 - 08 Apr 2013 09:35 #24007 by simonpwood

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The Compressed RAW at 4K option is the killer here. RED has long prided itself on the REDCODE RAW, which is compressed raw, and one of their big patents. I predict RED will come out swinging very quickly on this point.

I feel like my 5Dmk3 has just been made obsolete for video. Though, at least I still have a kick-ass stills camera. I would really hate to have bought an Epic recently though; man those guys are going to be feeling bilious when they read the news this morning.

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08 Apr 2013 09:37 #24008 by Scrubelicious

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Yes agree this is really good. Still having my opinion you don't by hardware or software you buy a workflow.
I really like to see RED adjust.

If RED slaps a Lawsuit I think they will make more enemies. No?

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08 Apr 2013 09:41 - 08 Apr 2013 09:43 #24009 by simonpwood

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They'll make themselves the most hated company in the Indie film world, yeah. But if they don't protect their current customers then they'll be hated by them (for not protecting the large investment of their current customers).

There are small companies, like Black Magic and GoPro doing amazing and innovative things right now - and people love them for it.

But, not so many years back that was true for RED - they came into the marketplace as the underdog and started shaking the industry to the core.

Its funny how quickly things change....

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08 Apr 2013 09:46 #24010 by Karsten Schlüter

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Sony comes with 4k DSLR video
www.eoshd.com/content/10004/sony-show-ci...und-full-frame-dslrs

(just mockups)

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08 Apr 2013 09:50 #24011 by Scrubelicious

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Karsten Schlüter wrote: Sony comes with 4k DSLR video
www.eoshd.com/content/10004/sony-show-ci...und-full-frame-dslrs

(just mockups)

They must have seen the Tweet on the Black Magic announcement.
Cause they sure don't look happy. :woohoo:

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08 Apr 2013 09:53 #24013 by simonpwood

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Scrubelicious wrote:
They must have seen the Tweet on the Black Magic announcement.
Cause they sure don't look happy. [/img]

Haha! So true.

Surprised it took Sony so long (considering Canon released the 4k 1DC DSLR some time back). Sony & Canon both have high end cameras to protect, hence why they cripple their smaller ones. But these 2 latest offerings from BM are going to make them have to reconsider their business model. Surely?

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08 Apr 2013 12:32 - 08 Apr 2013 12:51 #24022 by TrixTrax9000

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More info, I like it

www.slashgear.com/blackmagic-pocket-cine...ttle-early-08276810/

more specs

* Type Mirrorless interchangeable lens
* Lens mount Micro Four Thirds
* Memory card SD
* Announced 2013-04-08

www.engadget.com/2013/04/08/blackmagic-pocket-cinema-camera/

And there's also this...

www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/891443-RE..._Cinema_Camera.html/

Or Panasonic's latest VariCam (120fps @1080)

www.dvinfo.net/news/panasonic-unveils-3r...eration-varicam.html

Looks like NAB will have some great surprises!

(Wonder what Apple has in store for us...? )

:cheer:

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08 Apr 2013 12:57 #24023 by simonpwood

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Just placed a preorder for the BMC 4K with EF mount, and paid the deposit. Now the waiting game.

It says 4K support - I wonder does this mean 4K recorded to an external recorder (not onboard)?

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08 Apr 2013 13:10 #24024 by Scrubelicious

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TrixTrax9000 wrote: (Wonder what Apple has in store for us...? )

What you mean they just released a new version of FInal Cut Pro X and they will have new cool Apps in the App store that will most likely keep your attention spam for... what... a week. :woohoo:

simonpwood wrote: Just placed a preorder for the BMC 4K with EF mount, and paid the deposit. Now the waiting game.

It says 4K support - I wonder does this mean 4K recorded to an external recorder (not onboard)?

WOW its already available for preorder... even nobody has seen this thing.
Simon I hope the waiting time isn't a year like for the 2K model.

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08 Apr 2013 13:20 - 08 Apr 2013 13:20 #24025 by simonpwood

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Well, the deposit is refundable, so I have nothing to lose. If it drags on too long I'll just cancel it.

But at least this way I am at the front of the line at the very beginning.

I had said many times that the biggest problem for me with the BMC was the size of the sensor, and if they ever offered an APS or FF sensor I'd jump on board. Well, time to put my money where my mouth is!

The bonus is that this camera is offering so much more than the original version: 4K, Global Shutter, compressed raw (plus ProRes). That with the S35 sensor and the fact that its going to accept all my Canon EF mount lenses. Wow.

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