The digital A-Cam

[Tinkleton]

The Swedish manufacturer of the A-Cam (The smallest, lightest and most affordable HD/Super 16 film camera in the world...) is apparantly releasing "the digital A-Cam" according to their website. All it says is:

- High res. 12 bits uncompressed images
- Stored as individual files in RAW Cinema.DNG
- The fastest memory in the world
- 80 GB Solid State cartridge

Does anyone have any info on this camera? I love the A-Cam and can't wait to know more about this digital version..

Link:

http://www.ikonoskop.com/index.asp

 

[Benni Diez]

The estimated price would be interesting. If it's more expensive than Scarlet there won't be much reason for it.

 

[Jason Murphy]

http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?t=12402

Earlier discussion on the A-Cam here on RedUser. Don't think they actually have a camera built yet. But hey, who knows?

Don't know if there will be no reason for the digital A-Cam, but if it comes to be more expensive than Scarlet, it's most likely going to have some major problems selling in the market. The ability to shoot with interchangeable c-mount lenses is great and all, but really, which people currently shooting digital today have a full complement of c-mount lenses (or any)? My guess is not a high percentage. And the release of one camera probably isn't going to revitalize that market unless it's both high quality and relatively cheap.

 

[Harva Raj]

so, it's not possible to mount LOMO Anamorphic lens in ikonoskop?

 

[Shane Kelly]

http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?t=12402

Earlier discussion on the A-Cam here on RedUser. Don't think they actually have a camera built yet. But hey, who knows?

Don't know if there will be no reason for the digital A-Cam, but if it comes to be more expensive than Scarlet, it's most likely going to have some major problems selling in the market. The ability to shoot with interchangeable c-mount lenses is great and all, but really, which people currently shooting digital today have a full complement of c-mount lenses (or any)? My guess is not a high percentage. And the release of one camera probably isn't going to revitalize that market unless it's both high quality and relatively cheap.

The thing about a c-mount lensemount is that you can easily use an adapter to go to pl - mount, nikon or practically any other stills mount. The switar lenses for the bolex (c-mount) were also great although not the best for pulling focus. It could be a great little b-camera with a smaller size than the scarlet.

 

[Jason Murphy]

The thing about a c-mount lensemount is that you can easily use an adapter to go to pl - mount, nikon or practically any other stills mount. The switar lenses for the bolex (c-mount) were also great although not the best for pulling focus. It could be a great little b-camera with a smaller size than the scarlet.

You're right, of course. I actually have both a switar lens for my Bolex and a c-mount to Nikon adapter. They're great! I just don't see it taking off in a big way; they still seem very niche to me.