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GEAR LAUNCH NEWS
Panavision has made some major announcements for their DXL digital camera PANAVISION LAUNCH DXL2
“The Preston announcement is big for us. Panavision has a camera with interchangeable MDR modules, a first in the world, and it allows users to decide how they want to configure their camera, not the other way around. Since Preston is the most popular system in the world, it is amazing to have a full Preston MDR as part of the DXL ecosystem. “Tying the new Preston MDR into DXL2 allows for direct connection to the new Preston Light Ranger. The Light Ranger uses lasers to gauge focus and then radios that back to the module. Because DXL’s module is built in, and our motors are built into some of our lenses, the Light Ranger allows for automated focus assist to be mapped seamlessly into the lens and controlled by the first AC. This is also important because DXL’s large-format sensor makes it more of a challenge to pull focus. Panavision is now making T1 lenses and in large format – that’s a challenge and this system helps ACs find focus and maintain control.” All these features were made available internationally on the same day.
ith Panavision making big noises about 8K there have been further developments with their DXL camera – and they are massive.
Firstly, the DXL 2 takes advantage of a new optimised RED Monstro sensor. Michael Cioni commented on the new sensor from RED, “The new RED Monstro sensor is bananas! It’s truly a mark of achievement from the RED company. Over 16 stops of dynamic range and 1600 native ISO!” Light Iron, part of Panavision, has also released Light Iron Color 2 (optimised for HDR using RED Wide Gamut). Michael again, “LiColor2 is optimised for RED Wide Gamut, which is great stuff using the new IPP2 processing from RED. Signal-to-noise ratio is bonkers. This camera is clean and powerful and that means smoother, more malleable images.” Also new is ProRes 4K (optimised for episodic), 24-volt power and a built-in Preston MDR. “ProRes 4K gives the full 8K large format field of view, plus we have Cooke /i integrated into the lens system using our SP70 large format mount.
emotional impact of images, creating unique and pleasing bokeh both in the foreground and background.” NEW LPL LENS MOUNT Optimised for large-format sensors, the new LPL lens mount has a wider diameter and shorter flange focal depth, allowing the ARRI Signature Primes and all future large-format lenses to be small and lightweight, with a fast T-stop and great bokeh – a combination of features that would not be possible with the PL lens mount. The LPL mount will also be available for other ARRI cameras and is being lisensed to third-party lens and camera manufacturers. BACKWARDS COMPATIBLE Although the camera, lens mount and lenses are new, full compatibility with existing PL mount lenses and ALEXA accessories is a cornerstone of the system’s design. A PL-to- LPL adaptor offers backwards compatibility with all PL mount lenses, whether Super 35 or full frame. The adaptor attaches securely to the LPL lens mount without tools, allowing crews to rapidly switch between PL and LPL lenses on set, and offering cinematographers an unlimited lens choice.
ABOVE The Panasonic DXL2 takes advantage of the new optimised RED Monstro sensor.
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