RED, Panavision and Light Iron Collaborate on the PANAVISION DXL 8K Raw Digital Cinema Camera
RED, Panavision and Light Iron Collaborate on the PANAVISION DXL 8K Raw Digital Cinema Camera
In a historic collaboration, RED Digital Cinema, Panavision and post-production masters Light Iron are collaborating on the newly announced Panavision DXL - an 8K camera beast capable of 8K/60p RAW + 4K ProRes proxies!
At the heart of the new Panavision DXL lays an 8K RED-made sensor, while post-production guru's Light Iron have created a custom colour science tailored to this specific sensor ensuring maximum flexibility in post-production. The camera will be capable of recording 8K RAW files simultaneously alongside 4K Prores or DNxHR proxies for faster turnaround.
Obviously this is a very high-end, if not the highest-end camera to date, which is predominantly catering to cinematic productions of the highest budgets, as I am sure this sort of performance will not come cheap. Check out the DXL promo video below for more information on what the DXL can do.
Panavision DXL Specifications and Features
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
The new Panavision DXL camera is compatible with a wide range of Panavision large format lenses, including the Primo 70 series, and will be available for rental only through Panavision in early 2017.
At the heart of the new Panavision DXL lays an 8K RED-made sensor, while post-production guru's Light Iron have created a custom colour science tailored to this specific sensor ensuring maximum flexibility in post-production. The camera will be capable of recording 8K RAW files simultaneously alongside 4K Prores or DNxHR proxies for faster turnaround.
Obviously this is a very high-end, if not the highest-end camera to date, which is predominantly catering to cinematic productions of the highest budgets, as I am sure this sort of performance will not come cheap. Check out the DXL promo video below for more information on what the DXL can do.
Panavision DXL Specifications and Features
