Rumor about new Canon 120fps video camera

[David Rasberry]

I hate to say this, but as a long time Canon SLR user, if Canon can deliver an XL-H1 like camera with an APS-C sized sensor and an EF mount that can record at least 1080p/24fps with an option for RAW for under $8K, I'm sold. I have been a long time follower of Red's development and am very excited for the Scarlet, but truth be told, if I'm on a budget, $8K for a complete kit > $7K for just the brain.

Just my 2 cents (please don't ban me)

Matthew

Only the camera with lens is targeted under $8K, to record in Mpeg4 @ 56Mbps...

To record RAW, there's an IO module with price above $4K.

Just a rumor...

From the way the RAW I/O module is described you will also need a digital recorder of some kind attached too. The module is only I/O interface.

 

[Craig Ryan]

Well this kind of stuff is indeed what's best for us all; not only does it open the door for more choice, but now even RED is seemingly pushing the envelope even further to stay that much ahead.

 

[Petr Dvorak]

I hate to say this, but as a long time Canon SLR user, if Canon can deliver an XL-H1 like camera with an APS-C sized sensor and an EF mount that can record at least 1080p/24fps with an option for RAW for under $8K, I'm sold. I have been a long time follower of Red's development and am very excited for the Scarlet, but truth be told, if I'm on a budget, $8K for a complete kit > $7K for just the brain.

Just my 2 cents (please don't ban me)

Matthew

You didnt saw any picture from that camera and you are sold???
Then good luck.

 

[Albert Armes]

8bit Mpeg4? That's a delivery codec no matter what the bitrate, surely?

 

[Patrick Tresch]

You didnt saw any picture from that camera and you are sold???
Then good luck.

Aren't we used to buy without seeing... here on this forum???


Patrick

 

[David Rasberry]

8bit Mpeg4? That's a delivery codec no matter what the bitrate, surely?

AVCHD is the H.264/MPEG4 web friendly consumer camera codec. Same as the video output of the 5DII. Not a good native editing format for sure.

 

[Matthew Blight]

You didnt saw any picture from that camera and you are sold???
Then good luck.

There were many many people (I being one of them) sold on Scarlet based on a spec sheet on the internet, what's your point?

Matthew

 

[Robert Sanders]

Competition is good for RED. And considering Jim's latest updates and statements I think these rumors are probably true. Someone on DVX mentioned that Panny is also working on an APS-C camera.

I'm almost positive Canon leaked this directly. And I think it's because they've been trying to quell the frustration over the 5D and XTi. It's their way of saying, "Please stop the bitching about our DSLR cameras, we've got a real camera coming soon. We don't hate independent filmmakers. We love them. Just wait until NAB. Please?"

That's my take on all of this.

 

[AntonyCASAFilms]

It's a RUMOR people. To complain about specs on a camera that doesn't even exist is silly.

LOL.

Isn't that what reduser.com is all about

 

[Petr Dvorak]

... Someone on DVX mentioned that Panny is also working on an APS-C camera.
...

it was here too, look at post #5 from Mark

 

[Tom Lowe]

The big question on this camera, IMO, is the IO RAW module. If that is cheap and effective, it will be a big hit. If it's pricey, bulky and a pain in the ass, less so.

 

[Petr Dvorak]

yep but biggest question is real resolution - HD or 4K or what?