HD, Quad HD & 3D Filming

Cross Staff circa 1700 - This particular Cross-Staff has been crafted by Thomas Tuttell, London, circa 1700.
The cross-staff was another instrument designed to measure the altitude of the sun or polar star. It made use of the properties of right-angled triangles, or trigonometry. The navigator or captain rested the main staff just below his eye and moved the cross until the bottom was aligned with the horizon level, and the top with the lower edge of star or sun. The position could then be read off on the scale in degrees and minutes. Cross-staves were mostly made of wood, but there are indications that some have been crafted in metall (brass) as well. Constantly looking at the sun with an instrument of this kind has often caused blindness. 		 


We can only say the very best about our Sony HDV cameras and Gates housings which we are still using to this very day; they proofed to be very reliable work horses, never let us down once. But technology is progressing and new HD video cameras are emerging like the “Red One”. Very shortly the underwater housings (Gates?) for these cameras will be available and for sure they will be tested by us thoroughly in 2009. But no matter how good a camera is, if you do not have the proper light system, the assignment will certainly be a waste of time and money. For some time OD is experimenting with newly developed LED light systems. As the tests continue it becomes pretty clear that these new systems have an enormous potential not only for the underwater HD-operator but also for the still photographer. More information on our next update.


 

The Next Generation of Tiny Underwater Cameras

HD Cam Baby – one of the tiniest fully integrated HD cameras on the market.
A camera so small, it could be hidden anywhere, without compromising the image quality. - true 1920 x 1080 progressive/interlaced, - 2/3" single chip CMOS sensor 16:9, - c-mount, - fully integrated electronics (NO CCU!), - RS-485 Remote Control, - full broadcast environment integration, - light weight, - revolutionary small.


 

 


Recorder Short Info

integrated wireless video, - camera triggered video recording (auto record), - digital recording, - intuitive operation, - integrated 7" TFT-Display, - 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio, - up to 10,5 hours of recording on one hard disk, - PAL / NTSC, - wide range of accessories available, - professional industry standard connectors. More we cannot release at this time, the test phase is still TOP SECRET.


 

Below find some information about the Red One and a link to their web site.

A new generation of cameras is emerging 


www.red.com

On November 13th, 2008, RED Digital Cinema shocked the world with a new concept camera system. Although sharing the name with the camera introduced at NAB in April '08, Scarlet is part of perhaps the most industrious undertaking in the history of photography and cinematography. Based on a modular system and defined by the moniker DSMC (Digital Still & Motion Camera), Scarlet blurs the line between still and motion capture.
There will be 4 models of Scarlet, one a 2/3" 3K fixed lens 8X camera, the other three being interchangeable lens bodies with 2/3" 3K, S35 5K and FF35 6K sensors. The modular concept of Scarlet allows the user to add handles, battery modules, expansion I/O modules, finders, media and support systems to fit the user's needs, while allowing full upgradeability for future technologies.

   
   
   


On November 13th, 2008, RED Digital Cinema surprised the world again by introducing a revolutionary camera system that breaks all the rules, setting the bar even higher. Originally announced at NAB '08 as the new world standard, EPIC is now part of a new RED DSMC (Digital Still & Motion) system, which also includes Scarlet. A departure from Scarlet, EPIC is hand machined, with a larger physical body that allows additional cooling for the much higher data and frame rates. EPIC is a step up from the RED One, offering higher resolution, faster frame rates, and the ability to have tremendous upgrade potential due to its modular design.
While the RED ONE offers greater performance than Scarlet in terms of frame rates, formats and versatility, EPIC is the natural upgrade path for those that want no limitations. Creating technology that many think is impossible, RED assures the world it is not, due to an aggressive world class sensor development program. And most amazing of all, technology is not where RED's innovation stops; RED continues breaking the rules by taking its revolutionary "Obsolescence Obsolete" credo to heart, by offering any RED One owner full credit of $17,500 towards the purchase ...



What type of inputs and outputs are provided on a RED ONE?
(4) Mini-XLR Balanced Audio Inputs (48V Phantom Power) (1) MiniJack Headphone 2 ch Output (1) Audio Monitor 2 ch. Output (1) Timecode In/Out (1) Genlock (1) EVF 1280x848 Video Output (1) LCD 1024x600 Video Output (2) Single 720P/ Dual Link 1080P HD-SDI (1) Preview HD-SDI 720P (1) HDMI Output (1) USB2 (Type A) (1) USB2 (Type B) (1) B4 Lens Power Connector (12V Regulated) (1) Power Input (11.5 - 17V DC) (2) Aux Power Outputs (battery pass-through) 1A & GPIO (1) Drive Connector (eSata & Power)

What is the focal length ratio, relative to 35mm, of each format?
Given 35mm 36mm x 24mm = 1.0X RED 4K 22.2mm x 12.6mm = 1.62X RED 3K 16.65mm x 9.36mm = 2.16X RED 2K 11.1mm x 6.24mm = 3.24X





Introduction of the 3DVX3, the latest in Century 21st line of digital stereoscopic motion picture camera systems.    




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