noX Digital Cinema Camera Now Available at FreshDV

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noX Digital Cinema Camera Now Available

Published by Matthew Jeppsen September 17th, 2007 in News

One digital cinema camera that hasn’t got a lot of attention is the noX by GS Vitec. They recently announced they would be attending the IBC tradeshow, and that they had met their target release date of September 7th. The 2K camera system can be ordered at this time, with a delivery date in approx 5-8 weeks. Some of the camera specs are intriguing, like the listed 12+ full stops of dynamic range. I’d be interesting in seeing a stouffer wedge shot by this camera. It appears to be an IT-based design similar to the SI-2K, with features like Gig-Ethernet access of files and programmable under-cranking. Interesting stuff. Specs follow…

*2K resolution (2048 x 1152 at 25-fps max)
*1080p (1920 x 1080, progressive, 23.98-, 24-, 25-fps)
*720p (23.98-, 24-, 25-, 29.97-, 37-fps max)
*Single 1.2â€œ CCD chip
*More than 12 f-stops dynamic range
*CCD signal conversion via 14-bit A/D converter
*8.4â€œ high resolution control monitor with touch screen
*6.5â€œ high resolution, high brightness control monitor with touch screen (opt.)
*Electronic viewfinder (opt.)
*Raw uncompressed data recording
*Direct recording to integrated exchangeable datapack
*18 seconds shock protection
*Programmable under cranking < 0.12-fps
*360-degree shutter
*Stereo mic/line level inputs with 16-bit/48Khz sampling (opt.)
*Easy-to-use camera operation
*Adjustable Gamma-curves
*Personal presets savable
*Clip browser
*Instant raw data playback
*Integrated pre-cut system
*Per-channel live histogram display
*Waveform display
*Vectorscope display
*Interchangeable camera heads
*Fully compatible to 35 mm accessories
*Robust aluminum alloy body
*High precision electronic back focus with presets
*Different changeable mounts available (PL, F, C, Canon, etc.)
*V-mount rechargeable battery system
*12 V two pin connector for external accessories
*HD-SDI (optional via noXboX)
*Remote control (opt.)
*Shoulder pad (opt.)
*Gigabit Ethernet based file access
*noXboX Digital Combo Recorder solution for data backup and fast rendering (opt.)

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1 Dean Sep 18th, 2007 at 4:30 pm

12 Stops of dynamic range (4000:1) is a lot to stuff into 8bits of data, please excuse my scepticism, but seems highly unlikely and not have banding issues.

Quoted from the GS Vitec web site…

“What is the typical data rate of recording in 1080/24P?
The data rate of the uncompressed RAW stream from the camera in 8-bit, 1080/24-fps format is 380Mb/s.”
2 Kendal Miller Sep 18th, 2007 at 7:53 pm

chalk me up for skeptical as well… :)
3 Patrick Swrschek Sep 28th, 2007 at 3:47 am

Hi there

Understanding that in this times it’s hard to believe in the marketing oriented claims of new camera manufacturers :-P , we’ve got footage here that contains this nr. of F-Stops AND masses of details in the Highlights and Lowlights, in 8 bit, Because we’ve heard this kind of disbelief more than once now, this footage will get online in the next days to stop speculation. You’ll find a link here too. Anyway, 8 bit is what the prototype ran on, the final version which will be delivered in some weeks is 12 bit lin / log - your choice and 14 bit will come as a software update which is in the making right now. Writing down only the things you’ve really got is a matter of a good business conduct.

Thank you very much for your valued opinion.
Patrick Swrschek
cco/cmo GS Vitec
4 Matthew Jeppsen Sep 28th, 2007 at 3:51 am

Many thanks for the update and clarification, Patrick. Please keep us posted on developments and news.

-Matt Jeppsen
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