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HD-900F High Definition Camera System |
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In 1997, Panavision and Sony announced their collaboration on the development of a 24 frame, progressive capture digital high definition camera suitable for use by filmmakers to create images for the motion picture screen. We knew from 45 years of experience, that a complete imaging system approach was the only way for traditional film crews to make a seamless transition into digital production. Panavising the Sony HDW-F900 camera required a disassembly of the stock camera and replacement of the top cover, carrying handle, bottom supports and mounts with more robust and flexible mounts and handles. Also, a complete new faceplate, lens lock and iris rod support system have been installed. A newly designed Ultraview® Viewfinder with enhanced optical performance and easier to use controls replaces the standard viewfinder. These changes and more were made in order to produce a film friendly system that utilizes many of the standard Panavision accessories, such as the follow focus, matte box, heads, etc.
In addition to the mechanical modifications to the camera, a unique optical pre-filter gives you better color matching with film emulsions and enhanced resolution for blue screen effects cinematography.
Historically, 525 and 625 line video systems were constrained in their performance by almost everything but optics. However, with the introduction of the first progressive output 2/3", 2 million pixel (per color) CCD camera it was immediately apparent that optics were going to be critical to maximizing the performance of a Digital Cinematography System.
The 2/3" CCD imager is actually only 11mm in diagonal (as compared to the 27.5 mm diagonal of a 35mm motion picture film frame). Therefore, for any given screen size, the 2/3" CCD will require 2.5 times more horizontal magnification than a 35mm film frame. This required that our new Primo Digital™ lens series be designed to have 2.5 times the performance of our best cine lenses.
To maximize versatility and ensure optimal image quality, Primo Digital™ lenses employ state-of-the-art opto-mechanical components, such as ultra precision linear bearings, exotic glasses, finely ground aspherical surfaces and high efficiency antireflection coatings (up to 12 layers), in very compact, lightweight packages. Rather than treat each zoom lens design separately, Panavision has developed its Primo Digital™ zoom lenses together so that they properly address customer needs. We began with two slightly overlapping medium ratio 4.5x zooms which cover wide angle to telephoto focal lengths of 6-27mm and 25-112mm with a 20x total focal length range. Then we added a 9x larger ratio 8-72mm zoom to accommodate virtually all shooting scenarios. All Primo Digital™ lenses are optimized for maximum image quality at fast maximum apertures of T1.6-1.9 (F1.45-1.75), thus enabling depths of field similar to 35mm cine formats. For visual effects and CGI work the lenses include integral encoders for real-time sub-pixel accuracy of focus, zoom, and aperture data.
Panavision is committed to continuously developing our Digital Imaging System in close collaboration with our clients, just as we have done with our film systems over the last 45 years. Now your HD project will benefit from the same dedication to customer service and superior image quality that is the hallmark of Panavision.
The Panavised HDW-F900 Camera System includes a more robust faceplate and a lens lock that allows for optical recentering of the prism block, a bottom iris rod support system, a standard follow focus, matte box, and the Ultraview Viewfinder™ with a larger image size and relocated control.
Includes:
· HDW-F900 Sony 24P HDW-F900 High Def Camera—Panavised with more robust faceplate, lens lock
· HDRP HD Remote Control Panel
· HDPS HD 24/12DC Power Supply
· HDSP HD Steadicam Plate
· HDLM HD Low-Mode Bracket
· HDPCM HD Panahead Mount
· HDCH HD Carry Handle
· HDRB HD Rod Bracket
· PLLV Panalens Light with video
· EPL Eyepiece Leveler
· HDMB HD Matte Box 6x 6
· MMB4 Geared 4 Stage Module
· MMBFC-S Flexible Cable w/Handle 18 in.
· MMBFC-L Flexible Cable w/Handle 24 in.
· MMB2 Geared 2 Stage Module
· HDMB4 Bottom Mount 4 x 5
· MFFGB Modular Follow Focus Gear Box
· MFF2SK Modular Follow Focus Two Speed
· MFFSK Modular Follow Focus Single Speed
· HDFB HD FF Bracket
· AB100 AB 14.4 100WA NI Battery
· ABQNI AB NI Quad Charger
· ABSU Up Converter (14.4/24V) |
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