Panavision DXL or How to Shoot in 8K RAW Format

   It’s a Breath Stopping Story…

   For a man who likes seeing everything, Panavision’s engineers create that beautiful 8K RAW Camera!  

   Here is Panavision’s Monster DXL 8K in Raw Format Cinema Camera

PIC. 1  Panavision 8K RAW “DXL” Cinema Camera

DXL Camera Key Featueres 

• High-Resolution Cinema Camera with 8K RED CMOS Sensor in Large-Format (40.96mm x 21.60mm)
• The Camera delivers 21 MegaPixel Resolution of the TRULY 4K Anamorphic Images
• Optimized For Panavision Large Format Lenses
• Uses Primo 70 Motorized and Wireless Lenses
• New Light Iron Color Science in Common the Sensor Level
• Ergonomic Panavision Accessories built into an extra light-weight Form-Factor
• Optimized 4K and 8K Workflows embedded into the DXL Cinema Camera
• Camera File System Uses Open File Architecture
• Built-in WiFi Ambient ACN
• 8k Raw File Format

Related Video By Panavision: Panavision DXL 8K Camera 

Video. 1  Detail Overview of Panavision DXL Cinema Camera – Duration:   4:39 min

PIC. 2   Panavision DXL 8K (8192 x 4320) Cinema Camera – the Operator’s Side View

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

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.

PIC. 3  –  From this view, You can see the 6 independent video outputs

   “The new camera package won’t be available for sale any time soon.

It will be a rental-only system just like its competitor, the Arri 65.”   said: Cinema 5D

Panavision info:

The Device Will be Available for Rental early 2017.   See It At SineGearExpo.

Source: Panavision