2009Cameras (Film/Video/HD) forum
Arri HD camera line introduction with built-in recording capability
17 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- The cameras feature a 4:3 CMOS sensor with electronic or optical viewfinder options
- Base sensitivity is rated at 800 ASA
- Weight is approximately 12-13 pounds for the EV models without accessories
- The camera body is roughly the length of an Arri 416 but wider
- Power consumption is 2-3 amps at 24 volts, running on a single Dionic 90 battery
- Onboard recording media size is comparable to a Hytron 140 magazine
- Electronics are completely sealed with a single fan producing less than 20 decibels
- The electronic viewfinder displays 720p resolution
- Price range is approximately 50,000 to 120,000 euros or 70,000 to 170,000 US dollars
- The design prioritizes dynamic range and image quality over maximum resolution
- Over-scanned HD-SDI output allows approximately 10 percent visibility beyond frame lines
- One model variant can utilize full aperture with anamorphic lenses, while cheaper models use a 16:9 section of the chip for 2K HD output
Depends on
- No standard definition NTSC or PAL output capability
- This discussion is from 2009 and reflects early digital cinema camera development
- Specific model names are mentioned but details about individual variants are limited