Video tour | Release Year | Imager | Imager Size | Diameter | Lens Mount | Base ISO | Latitude | Frame Rates | Digital Sampling on Media | Bit Depth | Format | Record Times | Weight | Power | Highlights Positives | Notable Credits | Average National Daily Rental | Website | Like | Last update | Name | |
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![]() | https://youtu.be/wwke7EpFo8k | 2011 | ![]() | 23.8 x 13.4mm | 27.2 mm Ø | PL | 800 | 14 Stops | .75-120 fps @ 1920x1080 for HD-SDI .75-60 fps ARRIRAW | 1920 x 1080 2880 x 1620 (ARRIRAW) | 12 Bit | Uncompressed ARRIRAW Uncompressed HD-SDI | 256 GB Mag 25 min @ 4:4:4 512 GB Mag 50 min @ 4:4:4 | 21 lb. | - Uncompressed Workflow popular w/ VFX heavy work - Production-tested, reliable workflow - Efficient workflow from Production through to Post | "Five-Year Engagement" "The Avengers" "Now" "Anonymous" Life of Pi" | $3500 - Alexa Plus - Codex Recorder with 3 Mags | http://www.codexdigital.com/products/onboard.php | 2015-11-06 00:07:53 | ARRI ALEXA & Codex | ||
![]() | https://youtu.be/kAB73P1tE2g | 2011 | ![]() | 23.8 x 13.4mm | 27.2 mm Ø | PL w/LDS | 800 | 14 Stops | .75-120 fps @ 1920x1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 10 Bit 12 Bit | ProRes 4:2:2 ProRes 4:4:4 | (2) 32GB SxS Cards 40 min @ 4:2:2 28 min @ 4:4:4 | 13.8 lb | 85w | -Low Light Performance -Wide Latitude -Cost Effective Workflow -Bright EVF w/ Overscan Great Color Separation | "Law & Order LA" "Playboy" "The Chicago Code" Numerous National Spots | $1900 Plus $1500 EV with (2) 32G Cards | http://www.arridigital.com/ | 2011-11-10 15:14:27 | ARRI ALEXA Plus | |
![]() | 2008 | ![]() | 35 x 24mm | 43 mm Ø | PL Canon | 100 Still 160 Video | 9 Stops | 24, 25, 30 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 8 Bit | H.264 | (1) 16GB Card 49 Min - 4:2:0 | 1.8 lb | -Cost vs Performance -Compact Size -Low Light Performance -Popular for Commercials, Music Video & webisodes | Numerous Regional & National Spots Numerous Credits as a "C" & "D" camera for Television & Feature Films | $350 w/ (2) 16GB Cards | http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_5d_mark_ii | 2011-06-02 16:42:55 | Canon 5D | |||
![]() | 2009 | ![]() | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 26.8 mm Ø | PL Canon | 100 Still 160 Video | 9 Stops | 24, 25, & 30@ 1920 x 1080 & 60 @ 1280x720 | 1920 x 1080 | 8 Bit | H.264 | (1) 16GB Card 49 Min - 4:2:0 | 1.8 lb | -Cost vs Performance -Compact Size -Low Light Performance -Popular for Commercials, Music Video & webisodes | NumerousRegional & National Spots Numerous Credits as a "C" & "D" camera for Television & Feature Films | $250 w/ (2) 16GB Cards | http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_7d | 2011-06-02 16:42:55 | Canon 7D | |||
![]() | https://youtu.be/KP1yyB1Qilw | 2000 | ![]() | 24.9 x 18.1mm | 31.1 mm Ø | PL | 500 | 15-16 Stops | 1-60 fps | 6K 4K 2K 1920 x 1080 | 16 Bit (Linear) | Uncompressed | 3 Perforation 14m48s 1000' 4 Perforation 11m 06s 1000' Full RGB 4:4:4 | 25 lb | 55w | -4:4:4 Color Sampling -Established Workflow -Widest Available Latitude -Proven Archival Value | "The Black Dahlia" "Chicago" "King's Speech" "Quantum of Solace" | $1,400 with Mags | http://www.arri.com/camera/35_mm_film/arricam_studio.html | 2011-06-02 16:42:55 | For Comparison - ARRICAM ST | |
![]() | https://youtu.be/0UVI37Bnrhg | 2010 | ![]() | 17.8 x 13mm | 20.3 mm Ø | Micro 4/3" (MFT) PL | 320 | 10 Stops | 24, 25, 30 @ 1920 x 1080 24, 25, 30 & 60 @ 1280 x 720 12-60 fps | 1920 x 1080 1280x720 | 8 Bit | AVCHD (H.264) | (2) 32GB SDXC Cards 180 Min @ 4:2:0 | 5.5 lb | 12.5w | -Cost-Effective Large Imager for Depth of Field -Uncompressed Audio Highly Accepted Workflow on virtually all platforms | New Camera Check Back Later for Updated List of Credits | $350 (2) 32GB SDXC Cards | http://catalog2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ModelDetail?storeId=11201&catalogId=13051&itemId=473159&catGroupId=112502&surfModel=AG-AF100&displayTab=O | 2011-06-02 16:37:14 | Panasonic AF-100 | |
![]() | https://youtu.be/koVCPOC66gE | 2007 | ![]() | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 11 mm Ø | B4 | 640 | 10 Stops | HPX-2000 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p | 1280 x 720 | 10 Bit | AVC-Intra 100 | (5) 32 GB P2 Cards 200 min - 4:2:2 | 10 lb | 43w | -HD D-5 quality at Relatively low data & Rental rates -Record 1080i | Numerous Regional Spots | $700 w/ five 16GB Cards | http://catalog2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ModelDetail?storeId=11201&catalogId=13051&itemId=103537&surfModel=AJ-HPX2000 | 2011-06-06 13:13:36 | Panasonic HPX-2000 | |
![]() | https://youtu.be/0evJEFSIS_0 | 2008 | ![]() | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 11 mm Ø | B4 | 640 | 10 Stops | HPX-2700 1-60 fps | 1280 x 720 | 10 Bit | AVC-Intra 100 | (5) 32 GB P2 Cards 200 min - 4:2:2 | 10 lb | 43w | -HD D-5 quality at Relatively low data & Rental rates -Record 1080i -Popular Slow Motion Camera | Numerous Regional Spots | $800 w/ five 16GB Cards | http://catalog2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ModelDetail?storeId=11201&catalogId=13051&itemId=298737&surfModel=AJ-HPX2700 | 2011-06-02 16:37:14 | Panasonic HPX-2700 | |
![]() | https://youtu.be/Qfrdvri-ua0 | 2007 | ![]() | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 11 mm Ø | B4 | 400 | 10 Stops | HPX-3000 24p, 25p, 30p | 1920 x 1080 | 10 Bit | AVC-Intra 100 | (5) 32 GB P2 Cards 200 min - 4:2:2 | 10.5 lb | 43w | -"HD D5" Quality -Cost vs. Performance -3700 Offers 4:4:4 Out | Numerous National & Regional Spots | $1000 with 2 16GB Cards Numerous National & Regional Spots | http://catalog2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ModelDetail?storeId=11201&catalogId=13051&itemId=116556&surfModel=AJ-HPX3000 | 2011-06-06 13:13:36 | Panasonic HPX-3000 | |
![]() | https://youtu.be/OO8oHqUqCcw | 2008 | ![]() | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 11 mm Ø | B4 | 400 | 10 Stops | HPX-3700 1-30 fps | 1920 x 1080 | 10 Bit | AVC-Intra 100 | (5) 32 GB P2 Cards 200 min - 4:2:2 | 10.5 lb | 43w | -"HD D5" Quality -Cost vs. Performance -3700 Offers 4:4:4 Out | "Doll House" "Detroit 187" Numerous National & Regional Spots | $1100 with 2 16GB Cards Numerous National & Regional Spots | http://catalog2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ModelDetail?storeId=11201&catalogId=13051&itemId=299732&surfModel=AJ-HPX3700 | 2011-06-06 13:13:36 | Panasonic HPX-3700 | |
![]() | 2001 | ![]() | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 11 mm Ø | MAKING TEST CHANGE | 320 Film Rec | 9 Stops | 4-60 fps | 960 x 720 | 8 Bit | DVCPRO HD | DVCPRO Tape 32 Min @ 4:2:2 | 16.8 lb | 36w | - Variable Frame Rate - Industry Workhorse | "Arrested Development" "Waiting for Superman" "Borat" | $600 | http://catalog2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ModelDetail?storeId=11201&catalogId=13051&itemId=94208&surfModel=AJ-HDC27H | 2011-06-02 16:37:14 | Panasonic Varicam | ||
![]() | https://youtu.be/pfogNfGkWo4 | 2010 | ![]() | 25.6 x 16mm | PL PV Nikon Canon EOS Hasselblad, Mamiya 645 | 1200 | 1-1617 fps @ 2560x1440 1-2564 fps @ 1920x1080 | 2560x1440 1920x1080 | 12-bit | Uncompressed RAW | 32G Internal RAM 4.5s@2500fps 512G CineMags 1m14s@2500fps | 11.7 lb | 100w | - Compact size - Uncompressed RAW - 4:4:4 Output - CineStation Workflow - 12-bit RAW | NBA NFL Numerous National Spots | $5500 with 2 CineMags (1 TB) $3000 Camera Only (32 GB) | http://www.visionresearch.com/Products/High-Speed-Cameras/Phantom-Flex/ | 2011-06-02 20:43:13 | Phantom Flex | |||
![]() | 2009 | ![]() | 25.6 x 25.6mm | 36 mm Ø | PL PV Nikon Canon | 250 | 10 Stops | 5-1052 fps @ 1920x1080 | 2048 x 2048 1920 x 1080 | 14 Bit | Uncompressed RAW | 32G Internal RAM 8.9s@1000fps 512G CineMags 3m14s @ 1000fps | 12 lb | 80w | -Compact Camera Size -Uncompressed RAW -CineStation Workflow Anamorphic Lenses -14 Bit RAW | "Hurt Locker" "Max Payne" "The Spirit" Numerous National Spots | $5000 with 2 CineMags (1 TB) $2500 Camera Only (32 GB) | http://www.visionresearch.com/Products/High-Speed-Cameras/Phantom-HDGOLD/ | 2011-06-02 20:43:13 | Phantom Gold | ||
![]() | 2011 | ![]() | 27.7 x 14.6mm | 31.4 mm Ø | PL - w/ LDS PV Nikon Canon | 800 | 12+ Stops 16-18 with HDRx | 1-120 fps @5K 1-150 fps @4K 1-200 fps @3K 1-300 fps @2K | 5K 4.5 K 4K 3K 2K 1920x1080 | 12 Bit | R3D | SSD (Solid State Drive) 64GB - 15 min 128GB - 30 min 256GB - 60 min 5K w/ 5:1 Compression @ 4:4:4 | 5 lb | 60w | -Small - Ideal for 3D HDRx High Dynamic Range -Touchscreen LCD Established R3D workflow -EVF with overscan -12-14bit REDCODE | "Spiderman 4" "Hobbit" "Jack the Giant Killer" "Prometheus" (Alien Prequel) | $2700 with (2) 128GB SSD | http://www.red.com/products/epic | 2011-06-06 13:16:42 | RED EPiC | ||
![]() | 2007 | ![]() | 24.4 x 13.7mm | 27.9 mm Ø | PL Nikon Canon | 320 | 9 Stops | 1-30 fps @ 4K 1-60 fps @3K 1-120 fps @ 2K | 4.5 K 4K 3K 2K 1920x1080 | 16GB Card - 9 min 120GB RAM - 60 min 320GB Drive - 120 min | 10 lb | 75w | - Cost vs. Performance -Established .R3D Workflow on virtually all platforms | "The Book of Eli" "Knowing" "The Informant" "Che" "District 9" | $800 with (2) 16GB Cards | 2011-06-02 16:59:57 | Red One (Original Imager) | |||||
![]() | 2010 | ![]() | 24.4 x 13.7mm | 27.9 mm Ø | PL Nikon Canon | 800 | 12 Stops | 1-30 fps @4K 1-60 fps @3K 1-120 fps @2K | 4.5 K 4K 3K 2K 1920x1080 | 12 Bit | R3D | 16GB Card - 9 min 120GB RAM - 60 min 320GB Drive - 120 min | 10 lb | 75w | - Low Light Performance - Cost vs. Performance -Established .R3D Workflow on virtually all platforms | "The Social Network" "Pirates of the Caribbean 4" "Winter's Bone" | $1200 with (2) 16GB Cards & RAM Drive | http://www.red.com/store/red-one/product/red-one-s35-mysterium-x | 2011-06-02 16:42:55 | Red One MX | ||
![]() | 2007 | ![]() | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 11 mm Ø | B4 | 320 | 11 Stops | 1-60 fps | 1920 x 1080 | 10 Bit | HDCAM SR | HDCAM SR Tape 50 min @ 4:2:2 50 min @ 4:4:4 | 24 lb | 106w | -4:4:4 Recording -Established Workflow -Popular for Greenscreen | "Speed Racer" "Public Enemies" Numerous National & Regional Spots | $2500 with SRW-1M & SRPC-1 | http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/cat-broadcastcameras/cat-cinealta/product-F23/ | 2011-06-02 16:37:14 | Sony F23 | ||
![]() | https://youtu.be/4PnVjIdoL6M | 2011 | ![]() | 23.6 x 13.3mm | 27.1 mm Ø | Sony F3 PL - w/ LDS | 800 | 11 Stops | 1080 1-30 fps 720 1-60 fps @29.97 | 1920 x 1080 | 8 Bit on SxS Cards 10 Bit 4:4:4 SLog Coming Soon | XDCAM EX | (2) 32GB SxS Cards 100 Min @ 4:2:0 | 5.3 lb | 24w | -Small Size Ideal for 3D -Low Light Performance -Low Power Consumption -S Log 4:4:4 HD-SDI Out | New Camera Check Back Later for Updated List of Credits | $450 with (2) 16 GB Cards | http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/product-PMWF3L/ | 2011-06-06 13:16:42 | Sony F3 | |
![]() | 2008 | ![]() | 23.6 x 13.3mm | 27.1 mm Ø | PL | 320 | 12 Stops | 1-50 fps @ 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 10 Bit 12 Bit Coming with SRMemory | HDCAM SR | HDCAM SR Tape 50 min @ 4:2:2 50 min @ 4:4:4 | 24 lb | 106w | -4:4:4 Recording -14 bit A/ D -Established HDCAM SR or Codex Workflow | "Tron Legacy" (Codex) "Red Tails" "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" | $3250 with SRW-1 & SRPC-1 | http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/product-F35/ | 2011-06-02 20:11:15 | Sony F35 | ||
![]() | 2000 | ![]() | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 11 mm Ø | B4 | 320 | 9 stops | 24, 25, 30p | 1440 x 1080 | 8 Bit | HDCAM | HDCAM Tape 50 Min @ 3:1:1 | 12 lb | 34w | -10 yr. Industry Workhorse -Proven Easy Workflow | "Attacks of the Clones" - Star Wars "Star Trek: Enterprise" "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" "Baadasssss!" | $900 | http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/product-HDWF900R/ | 2011-06-02 16:37:14 | Sony HDW-F900 | ||
![]() | https://youtu.be/c48SgfxqiSs | 2009 | ![]() | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 11 mm Ø | B4 | 500 | 10 Stops | 1080 1-30fps 720 1-48 fps @ 23.98 1-60 fps @ 29.97 | 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 | 8 Bit | XDCAM EX | Optical Disk 95 Min - 4:2:0 | 9.5 lb | 44w | -Combines the best of a tape and tapeless world -Low Cost Media -Native support by Major NLE | "Parks & Recreation" Mark Burnett Productions | $1,000 | http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/cat-broadcastcameras/cat-xdcam/product-PDWF800/ | 2011-06-02 16:37:14 | Sony PDW-F800 | |
![]() | https://youtu.be/j2E7UQuTBss | 2007 | ![]() | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 8 mm Ø | FIXED LENS | 400 | 7 Stops | 1-30fps @1080p 1-60fps @ 720p | 1920 x 1080 | 8 Bit | XCCAM EX | SxS Cards (2) - 32GB 200 min @ 4:2:0 | 6.2 lb | 6.2w | -Cost -1/2" Imager -Full 1920x 1080 -imager and recording | Numerous Regional Spots | $375 w/ two 16GB Cards | http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/product-PMWEX1R/ | 2011-06-02 16:33:31 | Sony PMW-EX1 | |
![]() | https://youtu.be/NVWp_A6USdY | 2008 | ![]() | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 8 mm Ø | EX Mount B4 | 400 | 7 Stops | 1-30fps @1080p 1-60fps @ 720p | 1920 x 1080 | 8 Bit | XDCAM EX | SxS Cards (2) - 32GB 200 min @ 4:2:0 | 7.9 lb | 13.5w | -Cost vs. Performance -Size -Flexibility to mount Professional 2/3" Lenses | Numerous Regional Spots | $500 w/ two 16GB Cards | http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/cat-broadcastcameras/cat-xdcam/product-PMWEX3/ | 2011-06-02 16:33:31 | Sony PMW-EX3 | |
![]() | https://youtu.be/EYR1DJ4fzMU | 2010 | ![]() | 23.7 x 13.4mm | 27.1 mm Ø | B4 | 320 | 12 Stops | 1-50 fps @ 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 10 Bit | HDCAM SR Tape HDCAM SRMemory Coming Soon | HDCAM SR Tape 50 min @ 4:2:2 50 min @ 4:4:4 | 14.5 lb | -14 bit A/ D -Low Light Performance -Easy and Established HDCAM SR Workflow | "Justified" New Camera Check Back Later for Updated List of Credits | http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/product-SRW9000/ | 2011-06-02 16:33:31 | Sony SRW-9000PL | |||
![]() | 2008 | ![]() | 22.2 x 22.2mm | 31.4 mm Ø | PL PV Nikon Canon | 320 | 10.5 Stops | 1-2000 fps @ 1920x1080 | 2048 x 1536 1920 x 1080 | 12 Bit Uncompressed RAW | Uncompressed RAW | 32G Internal RAM 12s @ 1000fps 2 TB DigiMags 12m30s @ 1000fps | 13.2 lb | 70w | -Simultaneous -HD-SDI & RAW -Wireless Interface -Anamorphic Lenses -Master Quality HD-SDI Out | "House" "The Three Musketeers" "The Lucky One" Numerous National Spots | $3750 with 1 Digi-Mag (2 TB) $3000 Camera Only 32 GB | http://www.weisscam.com/products/hs-2/features.html | 2011-06-02 16:37:58 | Weisscam HS-2 | ||
![]() | 2005 | ![]() | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6 mm Ø | FIXED LENS | 320 | 7 Stops | 6p, 12p, 18p 20p, 22p, 26p 30p, 32p, 36p 48p, 60p @ 720 | 960 x 720 Using Pixel Shifting | 8 BIt | DVCPro | 2 32GB P2 Cards 160 min | 5.4 lb | 14w | - Cost - P2 Workflow - Most Established Tapeless Workflow - Familiar Camera | Numerous Regional Spots | $250 with 2 cards | 2011-06-03 01:42:32 | Panasonic HVX-200 |
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