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Fujifilm goes supersize! Fujifilm’s GFX100 is now the first medium
over HDMI. The format gives enormous latitude,making it ideal forHDRworkflows. Both ProRes Raw, and less compressed ProRes Raw HQ, are supported. ProRes Raw is supported in Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere and Grass Valley Edius, along with Assimilate Scratch, Colorfront and FilmLight Baselight. The firmware also expands the GFX100’s USB control, giving more options over the camera’s settings when shooting tethered, and allowing remote control of various camera features when mounted on a drone or gimbal. Face and eye detection AF is improved, as is the performance of phase detection AF in low light. New focus bracketing options have also been added, and GFX100 gains the Classic Neg and Eterna Bleach Bypass Film Simulations. fujifilm-x.com
format Raw video camera that you can actually buy, as rivals are purely rental only. Following a firmware update, it now allows the GFX100 to output 4K Raw video via HDMI and there will be a second update fromAtomos that will allow its Ninja V monitor/recorder to readand convert it into 12-bit 4K ProRes Raw. The Fujifilm sensor is a 100-megapixel 4:3 ratio CMOS sensor that’s 44x33mm and is bigger than the rental-only Arri Alexa 65 in 16:9mode. The GFX100’s sensor is bigger than all the far more expensive large- sensor cameras like the Sony Venice, Red Monstro, Arri Alexa LF and Mini LF, but is significantly cheaper at £9999/$9999. The Ninja V will record Fujifilm video at up to 4K/30p in 12-bit Apple ProRes Raw, which will give the unique look and depth- of-field you can only get with a large sensor and correspondingly longer focal length lens. This format is optimal for HDR finishingor togivegreater flexibility inpost for standard Rec. 709 productions. The Ninja V allows cinematographers to view the GFX100 Raw signal in HDR in a choice of HLG and PQ formats, or use Fujifilm’s F-Log profile. The Ninja adds pro tools like waveforms and focus peaking. Alternatively, the Ninja V can also record 10-bit 422 ProRes and DNx video up to 4K/60p from the HDMI output of the GFX100. All files are recorded to AtomX SSDmini SATA drives in the Ninja V. ProResRaw is nowbecoming established as the new standard for Raw video capture, with Fujifilm becoming the fifth major company to announce support for Raw
ZOOM CONTROL FOR FUJINON PREMISTA
The Premista Motor Bracket kit is manufactured by Duclos Lenses, specifically for the Fujinon 28-100mm and 80-250mm Premista zoom lenses, and hits the market at £858/$795. The kit includes an adjustable eccentric ring to achieve the perfect mesh between the zoom gear and the motor. Installation is quick and requires no modification to the original lens. The motor bracket kit is designed, machined from billet 6061 aluminium, and assembled in California. The design provides a robust mounting point for the Heden M26T and CM55 zoom
motors while adding minimal weight to the camera package. A zoom gear extension segment keeps the motor as close to the lens as possible without interfering with other components. ducloslenses.com
Many filmmakers have relied on SanDisk Extreme Pro memory cards for years, and now the range has expanded to a portable SSD, which boasts transfer speeds of up to 1050MB/s. It has a rugged case and is available in a large capacity of up to 2TB. To protect against the against the elements, the unit has a forged aluminium body with a durable silicon rubber coating for impact resistance. It has IP55 rating for water and dust resistance, and comes with a five-year warranty. The SanDisk Extreme Pro is compatible with both PCs and Macs, plus USB-C and A connectors. A 1TB drive costs £200/$200. westerndigital.com SANDISK BRINGS EXTREME TO SSD
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