Canon's RED?
Received this spec list in regards to a video camera with an EF mount.
Specifications
– Unconventional case, more like a Hasselblad.
– Alloy heatsink for extended shoot times and lower heat related picture noise.
– FF 4k sensor, no line skipping and much reduced jello effect
– ISO 100-1600
– Pellicle Mirror however it can be flipped up if a OVF isn't required to regain the lost 2/3 stop.
– EF fitment
– AF when pellicle mirror is down
– Digital Follow focus to control lenses electronically
– Twin CF slots
– Add on module with SSD drive for extended shooting, like a virtual film mag.
– 4:4:4 SDI out
– HDMI out
– 3D LUT capacity
This is currently a “skunk works project that was initiated with the 5D video explosion. Designed to be a base body, leveraging the existing EF glass. 3rd parties left to develop rails, matte boxes etc.”
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Agreed. Anything above 1250 ends up looking like garbage… if you’re picky at all. And pros are picky. 1600 limit sounds fine to me
i’ve posted at many sites for many years about the benefits of a Pellicle mirror when using iiveview in video and stills mode. But I didn’t start this rumor.
This does read like a wish list, but it is a believable wish-list considering how each feature would differentiate the Canon from current competitors. I work in marketing and this type of list is often requested by those creating brochures, etc since they are pivotal benefits that make the product stand out. Perhaps the source of the rumor was referring to the list of features that Canon Marketing wants to explain and point out.
I wouldn’t list this rumored camera as a video camera any more than the folks at Red consider their gear “video” gear. It is clearly focused on Digital Cinema with many fringe benefits to other shooters who want high frame rates and AI servo AF.
I’ve also wondered about that. Perhaps this has to do with the reduced Jellocam effect since CMOS sensors roll at a specific rate, and faster rates make it less sensitive to light? I’m not sure. Just a theory.
my guess on this spec of this unlikely camera
‘low’ ISO caused by pelicle light loss and need to keep heat generation down
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… just thinking of the Rollei 2000 – a small 35mm camera with exchangeable film backs!
Why not? But would be nice if it is a full frame cam with EF-S compatibility (readout of smaller sensor area) and a higher resolution. Binning of a 20 Megapixel sensor for 2 Megapixels of HD video would enhance the quality dramatically: ca. 3 red pixels plus 3 green pixels plus 3 blue pixels for one movie full color pixel!!!