4K Panasonic Lumix GH and Sony 4K for $2K

 

Possibly the Panasonic Lumix GH4, displayed behind glass at CES 2014. 4K Lumix and 4K action cam. Thanks to http://www.smallcamerabigpicture.com for the photo.

Features
- 4K/24/25/30fps
- 16mp sensor with full pixel readout
- 1/8000 shutter
- 3G-SDI and XLR adaptor (An adaptor that the camera sits on with XLR x2, HD-SDI x4)
- 10bit 4:2:2 codec (likely AVC Ultra)
- 200Mbit MP4 ALL-I and 100Mbit IPB options
- Adapter that sits on the camera has 4x 3G-HD-SDI and 2x XLR
- Up to 30fps in 4K mode
- OLED monitor, 1 million dot
- 21mm OLED viewfinder, 3 million dot
- Form factor similar to the GH3 but slightly larger, all output jacks facing out of the left side
- Time code.

 

Sony have also announced the 4K shooting FDR-AX100 camcorder which will retail at $1999 and you can pre-order today.

Pond5 now accepting RAW R3D Files + 4K

One of the biggest and most popular stock footage sites online is now accepting R3D files for download up to 4K resolution.

' R3D. For all of you RED shooters, you can now upload your RAW R3D files, along with the color-graded .mov versions and, if you like, the color grading information. Please consult our video specifications for details on how to upload R3D native files'

Visit the site for more info.
 

ARRI Announce The AMIRA

 ARRI AMIRA unveiled

ARRI proudly introduces AMIRA, a versatile documentary-style camera that combines exceptional image quality and affordable CFast 2.0 workflows with an ergonomic design optimized for single-operator use and extended shoulder-mounted operation. Ready to pick up and shoot straight out of the camera bag, AMIRA is hardy enough to take anywhere and features in-camera grading with preloaded looks based on 3D LUTs, as well as 200 fps slow motion.

• 1080p or 2K
• AMIRA records Rec 709 or Log C images
• ProRes LT, 422, 422HQ or 444 codecs. Recording to in-camera CFast 2.0 flash memory cards 
• High resolution OLED eyepiece with a fold-away LCD monitor
• Dynamic range of more than 14 stops
• Up to 200fps

AMIRA Showreel from ARRI Channel on Vimeo.

Sony Launches 4K Handheld PXW-Z100

Sony has announced two brand new 4K cameras the PXW-Z100 for professionals and the FDR-AX1E consumer model.
The PXW-Z100 can record full 4K images at 4096 x 2160, while the FDR-AX1E records at UHD resolution, 3840 x 2160. Both cameras can record 4K at 50p, while the PXW-Z100 can record at 60p as well. 

FDR-AX1E 

• 1/2.3-type Exmor R™ CMOS sensor captures true 4K resolution (3840x2160) images

• HDMI 2.0

• 20x optical G lens

• Steadyshot 

• Up to 50p 

• XQD™ memory cards 

PXW-Z100 

•  1/2.33" Exmor R CMOS sensor

• 16 million pixels and is able to acquire stunning 4K content (4096x2160)

• 50p and 60p

• XAVC recording format at 4K 50p/60p, 4:2:2 10-bit at 500/600Mbps, HD at up to 223Mbps

• HDMI interface for 4K output and 3G HD-SDI interface for HD output

• Paint function for more creative freedom

• Remote control with WiFi - Control aperture, focus, zoom and start/stop rec.   

 

Deakins shooting Bond 24 in 4k New Arri Alexa?

So with the announcement that Sam Mendes is returning to shoot 'Bond 24' after the billion dollar success of 'Skyfall'. The big question for cinematography fans is; will Roger Deakins be returning.. and will it be the Alexa again? Arri have hinted that a 4k Alexa is in the making will it be ready in time to shoot 'Bond 24'? Is bond going 4k? Maybe the Sony F65 might get a chance, so many questions but only time will tell, lets just hope its not in 3D.