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44-602: The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera (often simply the "Pocket" Camera or BMPCC ) is a line of digital movie cameras developed and manufactured by Blackmagic Design and was first released 2013. The initial version of the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera was announced in April 2013. It featured a Super 16 1080p sensor and a Micro Four Thirds mount. It was initially only capable of recording in Apple ProRes, though

88-565: A 25× optical zoom and an 800/100× digital zoom . Like the MV500 series, it has an analog S-video socket but lacks digital FireWire /DV connectivity. The Canon MVX100i is a MiniDV camcorder . It features a 16× optical zoom and a 320× digital zoom , a 2.5-inch LCD screen, and a manual focus feature. It also features manual adjustment for brightness, audio volume, exposure, white balance and has several built-in digital effects, including nine fades and nine video effects. The MVX100i also has

132-592: A file size limit of 4 GB. Movie makers are pressing this camera into service as a low-cost way to shoot motion footage. The Canon EOS 7D is an APS-C HDSLR that was used to shoot the independent horror film Marianne and Sound of My Voice . Both cameras have been used together to shoot point-of-view (POV) action scenes in The Avengers due to the cameras being relatively cheap and small and, therefore, easily used to shoot different angles in tight locations. List of Canon camcorders#Canon XL-1 This

176-464: A later updated allowed recording of CinemaDNG Raw. In April of 2018, Blackmagic Design announced an updated model, the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, at a launch price of US$ 1,295. The first in the Pocket Cinema Camera line with the ability to shoot 4K video, this model included a 4/3 image sensor and mount, and is capable of both ProRes and Blackmagic Raw. In August 2019, Blackmagic Design released

220-423: A nearly identical exterior appearance. The Canon MV500 is a MiniDV camcorder . It features a 18× optical zoom and a 360× digital zoom . The Canon MV600 is a MiniDV camcorder . It features a 18× optical zoom and a 360× digital zoom . The Canon MV630i is a MiniDV camcorder . It features a 20× optical zoom and a 400× digital zoom . The Canon MV900 is a MiniDV camcorder . It features

264-597: Is a list of camcorders manufactured under the Canon brand . The XF100 and XF105 are tapeless camcorders released in January 2011. The two camcorders are the same, except the XF105 has a Genlock , Timecode, and HD/SD-SDI terminals. The units record to Compact flash cards(2 slots), which can be changed while recording. The XF100 and XF105 feature two XLR inputs and one 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack for recording audio. The video

308-579: Is a single CCD Mini DV camcorder . It was sold in North America under the name Optura 100 MC. Still images may be recorded onto an SD flash memory card with an image resolution of either 1280×960 or 640×480 and an image quality of either fine or standard. When held in the hands, the Canon DV 012 is a sturdy camcorder that imparts a heavy feeling of ruggedness. It was replaced by the Optura 200 MC, which has

352-652: Is called DIGIC DV II ( DIG ital I mage C ore – D igital V ideo version II ). The technology is similar to the DIGIC II that Canon uses for their digital still cameras . Much of the technology is being kept under wraps, and the manufacturer of the CCDs is being kept secret. The XL H1 was shipped by Canon in one of two basic configurations, aiming the unit at either NTSC or PAL markets. The NTSC configuration supports NTSC DV and NTSC HDV 1080i 60, 30f and 24f. The PAL configuration supports PAL DV and HDV at 1080i50. A modification

396-565: Is recorded to the MXF file format. NTSC configuration The Canon XL-1 is a three-CCD standard-definition camcorder made from 1998 to 2001. The camera was designed for the prosumer market. The successor to the XL-1s is the Canon XL-2. The XL-1 and XL-1s have many features of a high-end camera such as interchangeable lenses, viewfinders, and XLR inputs. Many features of the XL-1s were carried over into

440-525: Is the big brother to the GL family and the successor of the similar looking Canon XL-1s. It is succeeded by the Canon XL-H1 with a similar 20x lens and similar design, but in black. The Canon XL-2 was designed to be very customizable, along with an array of pro-grade features. Some of these include: The camera also has 2 XLR inputs in the back, as well as the capability to add 2 more with an adapter that plugs into

484-502: Is the first consumer-grade camcorder to shoot 1080p24 . Consequently, it has become popular with low-budget film/video makers. It is the successor to the HV10, which was Canon's first consumer HDV camcorder. The NTSC-region camera shoots at 24p which gives a film-like look in PF24 mode, using 2:3 pulldown in a 60i stream. In PAL regions, it can record in native 25p mode and as such does not require

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528-482: Is used on the sensor, and the entire 1440 × 1080 sensor is used for 16:9 standard definition recording. Customizations to the image on the camera include gamma , knee, black levels, color gain, and sharpness settings. These settings allow the operator to develop a look for the production within the camera. Shooting modes of both HDV and DV include 60i, 30F, and 24F for a 60 Hz version. 50 Hz version offers recording modes of 50i and 25F. Vertical resolution of

572-470: Is via a D3 connector more commonly seen on Japanese consumer electronics. To preserve compatibility with existing interlaced equipment, 480i composite video is always available via either a BNC connector , or a 3.5mm TRS connector . Video shot in DV "F" mode is recorded to tape in interlaced format. Canon released its model XH A1S and XH G1s in 2008. Updated features include acceleration/deceleration control of

616-602: The AG-DVX100 , which was the first affordable camcorder to support progressive scan at 24 frames per second on its 60Hz version, duplicating the motion characteristics of film and allowing for easier transfers to film. Sony , JVC and Canon brought high-definition video acquisition to the consumer and prosumer markets with the HDV format. HDV cameras sold with a wide range of capabilities. Many support progressive shooting modes, and some have sensors with full 1920x1080 resolution (though

660-433: The 2000s, digital movie cameras have become the dominant type of camera in the motion picture industry, replacing movie cameras that shoot on film. There are a number of movie cameras on the market designed specifically for high-end digital cinematography use. These cameras typically offer relatively large sensors, selectable frame rates, recording options with low compression ratios or, in some cases, no compression, and

704-528: The 6K model - the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2, featuring a redesigned body which now resembles the 6K Pro's and utilizes many features found on the 6K Pro, but was designed without built in ND filters. In September 2023, Blackmagic Design released the Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K, which is Blackmagic Design's first full frame cinema camera. Despite no longer including "pocket" in the name, it is sold alongside

748-407: The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K with a Super 35 camera sensor and EF mount for US$ 2,495. In February 2021, Blackmagic Design released the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro, an updated version of the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K, which features internal ND filters , additional EVF port, and a 5" high brightness flip-out screen. In June 2022, Blackmagic Design announced the second generation of

792-526: The Canon GL-2 and XL-2. The Canon XL-1 and the XL-1s were designed to be very customizable. The camera's features include: The feature-length film 28 Days Later was partly shot using an XL-1. The camera was also used by the character Freddie Benson on the TV show iCarly , to shoot the in-universe webshow. The Canon XL-2 , released in 2004, is Canon's prosumer 3CCD standard-definition camcorder. The XL-2

836-495: The HDV format itself can only record 1440x1080 in non-square pixels, and DVCPRO HD only records at 1280x1080 or 960x720). In addition, some Canon and JVC HDV camcorders have the ability to use high-quality interchangeable lenses, rather than the fixed lenses that are included with most prosumer cameras. The Canon EOS 5D Mark II is a " full-frame " format HDSLR camera capable of recording 1080p video at 24, 25 or 30 frames per second, with

880-610: The HDV standard resolution of 1440×1080 pixels and has 3 native interlaced 1440×1080 CCDs (The photosites are 1.33:1 aspect ratio, allowing for a full 16:9 frame) where Sony's HVR-V1U has 960×1080 diagonal photosites, and Panasonic's AG-HVX200 pixel shifted 960×540 (goes to 1280×1080 but theoretically with pixel shift, has a resolution of 1440×810). The camera can also shoot in standard definition in either 16:9 or 4:3. It has an HD-SDI uncompressed output. There's also component uncompressed HD output. NTSC configuration : PAL configuration : Users could pay for Canon to re-configure

924-478: The ability to attach a wide variety of accessories, making it popular with amateur and independent filmmakers. It has a fixed fluorite zoom lens and records to MiniDV cassettes. Its operating weight, when batteries and tapes are included, is under four pounds. The GL2 differs from its predecessor, the Canon GL1, in a few notable ways. First, The CCD was improved to allow more accurate edge-to-edge imaging . While this

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968-404: The ability to take still pictures that can be saved to an SD memory card and can record video in long and short play. The audio system is a PCM digital stereo and can capture in 16 or 12 bits. The terminal features sockets for headphones, external microphones, analogue-in, direct print, AV and S-video, and the video is captured to a computer via either FireWire or USB . It has an accessory shoe on

1012-436: The ability to use high-quality optics. Some of the cameras are expensive, and some are only available to rent. Some of the most used professional digital movie cameras include: Independent movie-makers have also pressed low-cost consumer and hybrid prosumer cameras into service for digital cinematography. Though image quality is typically much lower than what can be produced with professional digital cinematography cameras,

1056-430: The accessory shoe. This makes it useful for use with wireless microphones or other audio sources. The XL2 records to a MiniDV tape and can export to a computer via a FireWire (IEEE 1394) port. The XL2 is one of only a few cameras that can record to all 4 MiniDV audio tracks simultaneously. The Canon XL H1 is Canon's first HDV camcorder with interchangeable lenses. It is the successor to the Canon XL-2. It can shoot in

1100-624: The addition of the XL H1A and XL H1S. The H1A and H1S are almost exactly the same except for the exclusion of the "Jackpack" (HD SDI, Genlock, Timecode) on the H1A. The kit lens includes an iris ring and a more sensitive zoom. The H1S and H1A also have a stronger headphone jack. They are no longer made out of plastic, but metal, making them less prone to breaking. The XH A1 and the XH G1 are professional handheld HDV camcorders manufactured by Canon. The form factor of

1144-491: The built-in microphone or via external XLR audio. In HDV mode the camera can record two 16-bit channels at a rate of 192 kbit/s and 1.5 Mbit/s in DV mode. The official web site states that (HDV standard): HDV: 2-channel recording MPEG1 Audio Layer II: (bit rate 384 kbit/s) In SD mode: DV: 2-channel recording PCM digital recording : 16 bits (48 kHz), 12 bits (32 kHz, 12 bits selectable). XH-A1s improves audio connections and addressing flaws from

1188-447: The camcorder is called the HV10E and features PAL DV recording in addition to HDV 1080i50 mode. The HV10 does 1080i60 and NTSC . It can capture video at the full 1920 × 1080 interlaced resolution , however the horizontal resolution is reduced when it is stored to tape in the HDV standard of 1440 × 1080 resolution. The Canon HV20 is an HDV camcorder . Announced January 30, 2007, it

1232-417: The camera to shoot in 50i and 25f. 24f, not to be taken as 24p, is derived from cooler running interlaced CCDs that are clocked at 48 Hz. Every two of the 48 fields are captured at precisely the same moment in time providing an image capture in camera without the need of any additional internal cooling devices for the CCDs. The digital signal processor that enables the CCDs to capture in the "f" frame rate

1276-604: The cameras is a close successor to the Canon GL2, with the newer HDV models being slightly larger and heavier. The cameras were marketed towards independent and documentary filmmakers, and for broadcasters and journalists for electronic news gathering . Both cameras share the same basic design and body, though the XH G1 is geared towards professional multi-camera production and includes connections for HD-SDI/SD-SDI Out , genlock , and time code . The cameras were originally released in 2006,

1320-601: The early 2000s. Steven Soderbergh used the Canon XL-1s MiniDV camera while shooting Full Frontal . The Danny Boyle directed British horror film, 28 Days Later was also shot on MiniDV using the Canon XL-1 , albeit with traditional Panavision 35mm film lenses. One of the first MiniDV cameras used on a feature film was the Sony VX-1000, which was used to shoot Spike Lee 's Bamboozled . In 2002, Panasonic released

1364-539: The lens is set to. The lens thread supports 72 mm filters and adapters such as fisheye and wide-angle lenses. Modern devices such as the Letus35 also allow for 35 mm lenses to be attached providing a very shallow depth of field and create a more "film" like feel which is often desired by many amateur film makers and allows for even greater operational flexibility of the XH A1. The XH A1 provides two channels of audio through

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1408-533: The original Pocket Cinema Camera was only capable of ProRes recording, and the Cinema Camera 6K is only capable of Blackmagic Raw. The current lineup is designed to be comfortably hand held, and are compatible with accessories like an external battery grip and EVF . The entire line Pocket Cinema Cameras are advertised to offer up to 13 stops of dynamic range , and is capable of recording to removable flash media or external SSDs . Digital movie camera Since

1452-590: The original XH-A1. [1] Canon XM2/GL2 is a PAL or NTSC Mini DV camcorder , the successor to the Canon XM1/GL1. Part of their high-end, " prosumer " range, notable features include zebra patterning , colour gain, phase and sharpness. It has a 2.5 inch LCD display and 0.44 inch viewfinder, a bulky auto/manual focus button on the front, and a large rubber manual focus ring for quick or pull focusing. It also includes such features as 3 1 ⁄ 4 ″ CCDs , manual and auto focus and white balance, and

1496-454: The progressive video shot in "F" mode is about 25% lower than theoretically possible, because it is generated from interlaced CCD sensors by using row-pair summation but is still higher than the resolution of a single field. Tapes, recorded in HDV "F" mode are compatible with Native Progressive Recording mode offered on some Sony camcorders. A progressive video output is available via a FireWire (IEEE 1394) port. 1080i or 480i component video

1540-426: The region where the camera is sold, but the camcorder can be made 50 Hz / 60 Hz switchable for additional fee. Video is recorded to MiniDV cassettes with a maximum record time of 80 minutes. CCDs are the image sensor technology used in the camera with a resolution of 1440 × 1080 in high definition Mode. When recording in standard definition in a 4:3 aspect ratio an area of 1080 × 1080 pixels

1584-572: The rest of the "pocket" series, and is compatible with the Pocket Cinema Camera Pro EVF. (Number) (CINECAMPOCHDMFT) (CINECAMPOCHDMFT4K) (CINECAMPOCHDEF6K) (CINECAMPOCHDEF06P) (CINECAMPOCHDEF6K2) (CINECAM60KLFL) The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Cameras come with Canon EF, MFT, or L-Mount lens mounts, depending on the model. Most of the lineup supports recording in both Apple ProRes and Blackmagic Raw (Blackmagic Design's proprietary compressed raw codec), often simultaneously - though

1628-432: The same technology used in many of their Single-lens reflex camera lenses. The lens body has three rings affecting focus, zoom and aperture; however, these rings do not manually drive the lens. Instead, sensors measure the movement of the rings and electronically drive the lens through built-in motors allowing for smoother operation and more feedback telling the user exactly what focal range, aperture f-number and zoom number

1672-425: The technology has steadily improved, most significantly in the last several years with the arrival of high-definition cameras in this market. These inexpensive cameras are limited by their relatively high compression ratios, their small sensors, and the quality of their optics. Many also have integrated lenses which cannot be changed. MiniDV was the predominant standard definition consumer video acquisition format in

1716-664: The top and takes a Li-ion battery. It weighs 620 grams. The MVX250i (as it is known in Europe ), or the Elura 70 (as it is known in North America ), is a digital video camera manufactured under the Canon brand . One of its features is an optional aspect ratio of 16:9. The Canon L1 , LX-1 (in Japan ), or EX1Hi (in Europe ), is a consumer Hi-8 video camcorder released in March 1991. The L1

1760-615: The updated versions XH-A1s and XH G1s came out in December 2008. The Canon XH A1 has been used in a variety of applications in broadcast, on-line, and theatrical productions. Use of the camera in professional applications includes the Chicago Tribune 's on-line videos, and the camera was used for the production of the motion picture Crank: High Voltage . The camera is capable of shooting and recording with either 60 Hz or 50 Hz scanning rates. The default rate depends on

1804-404: The zoom, separate audio sensitivity settings for the two input XLR audio channels and the ability to simultaneously record sound from the input and external microphone. The built-in lens has a focal length of 4.5 mm - 90 mm (equivalent to 32.5 mm - 650 mm for 35 mm), with a maximum f/stop of f/1.6. Canon also includes its image stabilization technology on the camera,

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1848-1057: Was available from a Canon Authorised Service Centre to make a single unit capable of both sets of systems, allowing users to switch "personality" through an on-screen menu selection. Owners of the PAL / 1080i50 version will probably require this modification, as it is a pre-requisite to obtaining 24f operation. At present, the XL H1 24f and 30f HDV is supported by major non-linear editing systems such as Canopus/Grass Valley Edius 5.0 , Sony Vegas , Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0 , Apple Final Cut Pro 5.1.2 and Avid Xpress Pro . As of January 29, 2007, Final Cut Pro does not support standard definition 24f or 30f. 1080i60 and 1080i50 are cross-compatible with Sony's implementation of HDV; Canon 1080i50 and 1080i60 can play on Sony HDV cameras and decks. Canon's 24f, 25f, and 30f are not cross-compatible with Sony's implementation of HDV. No 1080 HDV footage will play on JVC HDV cameras or decks. In 2008, Canon updated their XL line with

1892-405: Was entirely in the overscan area of broadcast television, the improvement is visible in conversions to film and in video distributed on the web. Slower shutter speeds were introduced, all the way down to 1/8 of a second in video mode. The GL2 also introduced features for digital effects and colour bars in-camera, as well as 1.7 Megapixel still camera features for use with an SD Card . Canon DV 012

1936-703: Was the first camcorder in the world with interchangeable lenses , it uses the Canon VL Lens System . The Canon L2 , LX-1T (in Japan ), or EX2Hi (in Europe ), is the successor to the L1, but is nearly identical in all but a few features such as the addition of time codes and shuttle-ring-equipped remote control. The Canon HV10 is a consumer high definition video (HDV) camcorder released in September 2006. The HV10 features both HDV and DV recording. DV can be recorded in both 4:3 and 16:9 formats . In Europe,

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