DXL Panavision

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DXL Panavision

Posted by Aaron Star on June 7, 2016 at 6:16 pm
There is a new 8K camera released by Panavision this week. Mainly it looks like Panavision has rolled their own version of the RED Dragon 8K camera.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/behind-screen/panavision-unveils-first-8k-digital-898842

https://DXL.Panavision.com

Here are the stats:
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
Warren Eig replied 9 years, 11 months ago 4 Members · 5 Replies
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Todd Terry
June 7, 2016 at 6:29 pm

Very interesting… I’ll need to read up on it when I have time. I’m wondering who really makes it for (or with) Panavision. Specs look RED-ish but the body looks ARRI-ish.

Panavision will say a camera is “by Panavision”… true for their film cameras but in the electronic camera realm that typically means re-branding. I.E., the Panavision Genesis might have been “by Panavision” but it was really a Sony F35 Cinealta with a couple of modified body panels and re-badging.

Interesting…..

T2

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Todd Terry
June 7, 2016 at 6:34 pm

Ah… had time to read for a sec…

Panavision says it uses the 8k RED sensor. So specs-wise I imagine it is sorta like having a Dragon but with a Panavision lens mount. I’m sure there are lots of other things, too, but that seems to be the basis.

T2

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Fantastic Plastic Entertainment, Inc.
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Warren Eig
June 8, 2016 at 4:02 pm

It’s a project in conjunction with Red (sensor) Light Iron (Color science) and Panavision (Design and lenses).

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Gary Huff
June 17, 2016 at 4:45 am

[Warren Eig] “It’s a project in conjunction with Red (sensor) Light Iron (Color science) and Panavision (Design and lenses).”

Light Iron is the DIT cart. Therefore the color science is REDCOLOR sent to a DIT cart and recolored there. Probably some custom LUTs or Red looks.
Warren Eig
June 17, 2016 at 5:43 am

No, actually if you read about it, Light Iron developed the color science. Red makes the sensor and the RAW data. There are a bunch of articles you can read on line. It’s very interesting how they developed it.

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