So where are the 4K monitors to go with the multiple 4K outputs on a MacPro?

[Mark Dobson]

[Rick Lang] “Have you considered the Blackmagic Design Production Camera”

Hi Rick,

I’d sort of forgotten about Blackmagic. I always pick up on their product launch news and then hear about huge delays before anything is available. I’ve got a lot of respect for the R&D they do and their understanding of the filmmaking community.

I’ve no doubt that this camera produces sensational images and I could use all the lenses I have built up to use with our C300, but to me the Blackmagic Design Production Camera looks like a lot work to use as a second camera with limited battery life and awkward ergonomics. I would see it as the kind of camera that would need it’s own little ecosystem, rig, viewfinder, etc.

The potential advantage of the Sony PXW-Z100 is it’s usability as a self contained unit. But I would wait to pick up feedback once it’s released and actually get to have a hands on demo, or maybe hire one out for a day before making any decisions.