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Author Topic: A new 65 mm camera made in Denmark Helmut Maripuu Film Handler Posts: 25 From: Västerås Västmanland Sweden Registered: Mar 2004 posted 05-21-2018 04:59 PM                     http://www.biografmuseet.dk/nyheder/2018/magellan/index.htm http://www.in70mm.com/news/2018/magellan/index.htm http://www.in70mm.com/news/2018/logmar/gallery_2/index.htm  |  IP: Logged Monte L Fullmer Film God Posts: 8367 From: Nampa, Idaho, USA Registered: Nov 2004 posted 05-22-2018 05:53 PM                     The camera  |  IP: Logged Thomas Hauerslev Master Film Handler Posts: 451 From: Copenhagen, Denmark Registered: Aug 2000 posted 05-23-2018 03:17 AM                        The "Magellan 65" will be presented at CineGear next week in LA  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 05-23-2018 12:24 PM                     But only a video viewfinder??????  |  IP: Logged Leo Enticknap Film God Posts: 7474 From: Loma Linda, CA Registered: Jul 2000 posted 05-23-2018 05:35 PM                        Simplifies the optical path, I guess - straight shot from lens to emulsion. Presumably a video rangefinder is cheaper to do than an SLR type optical viewfinder.  |  IP: Logged Kenneth Wuepper Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1026 From: Saginaw, MI, USA Registered: Feb 2002 posted 05-23-2018 05:59 PM                     The video finder allows other monitors to view the image while taking the shot. This can be helpful in the event that another angle may be desirable based upon what the director sees in this camera's view.  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 05-30-2018 11:38 AM                     quote: Leo Enticknap Presumably a video rangefinder is cheaper to do than an SLR type optical viewfinder. Exactly! An optical shutter reflex viewing system is actually 2/3 of the cost of manufacturing most reflex film cameras. This rig would meke a great underwater camera, but I think many DP's would shy away from it because of the video finder only.Even reflex cameras have a straight optical path to the film plane, unless it is a pellicle reflex type. Mark  |  IP: Logged Randy Stankey Film God Posts: 6539 From: Erie, Pennsylvania Registered: Jun 99 posted 05-30-2018 06:26 PM                     quote: Mark Gulbrandsen But only a video viewfinder?????? Ironic how you used a picture of Jerry Lewis, there. He's the guy who invented 24-frame video assist: Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Lewis#Video_assist During production of The Bellboy, Lewis pioneered the technique of using video cameras and multiple closed circuit monitors, which allowed him to review his performance instantly. This was necessary since he was acting as well as directing. His techniques and methods of video assist, documented in his book and his USC class, enabled him to complete most of his films on time and under budget since reshoots could take place immediately instead of waiting for the dailies. Lewis stated he worked with the head of Sony to develop the prototype. While he popularized the practice, and was instrumental in its development, he did not hold a patent. This practice is now commonplace in filmmaking.  |  IP: Logged Tony Bandiera Jr Film God Posts: 3067 From: Moreland Idaho Registered: Apr 2004 posted 05-30-2018 08:01 PM                     Why is the trend in newer cameras that boxy, cheap CNC look? I miss the older cameras like the Mitchells that had style and looked like a solid piece of kit. The new stuff all looks like a high school design project...  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 05-30-2018 09:44 PM                     Because they are made by CNC! Thats not to say that an old Mitchell NC or Standarad isn't also boxy...  |  IP: Logged David Stambaugh Film God Posts: 4021 From: Eugene, Oregon Registered: Jan 2002 posted 05-30-2018 10:19 PM                        What possible difference does it make what the capture system looks like if it works well? Just asking. Never mind.  |  IP: Logged Kenneth Wuepper Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1026 From: Saginaw, MI, USA Registered: Feb 2002 posted 05-31-2018 06:39 AM                     Since modern films are shot with accompanying sound. Reducing noise is more important than appearance. Blimping extra volume of camera can be cumbersome. Electronic view finders are also easier to blimp.  |  IP: Logged Scott Norwood Film God Posts: 8146 From: Boston, MA. USA (1774.21 miles northeast of Dallas) Registered: Jun 99 posted 05-31-2018 07:06 AM                        This is sort of interesting but do we really need more 65mm cameras? I would assume that supply must exceed demand, or else Panavision and Arriflex would be building more of their existing models. I would tend to doubt that the current lack of 65mm production is the result of limited camera inventory at rental houses.  |  IP: Logged

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