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 p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Blackmagic announced 6k full-frame cinema camera with L-mount | |
MAubrey wrote:
Right. On their website in "tech specs" it just says "Auto focus available using compatible lenses."
One of the beta testers (cinematographer John Brawley) confirmed that it's not continuous autofocus, but you can tap anywhere o the screen to focus. It just doesn't track as the subject moves so it's of limited value...good for interviews or shooting non-moving objects, or shifting focus between two actors, that sort of thing. This is how it works with other BMD cameras, so not surprising. These are cinema cameras after all: in cinema everything is rehearsed and there are no surprises; autofocus is a liability rather than an asset. You want total manual control over focus, using a dedicated focus puller.
It doesn't appear to have gyros, which is a disappointment but not a major one; it just cuts out the possibility of handheld use without a gimbal or steadicam or other stabilization device. You could do it with a lens that has OIS, but OIS tends to result in jerky footage if you try to pan with it, as the stabilization keeps trying to correct for the movement.
The low-light capabilities, image quality, flexibility for grading in post, and the fact that it can take all my lenses (M-mount, LTM mount, Minolta SR mount, Nikon mount, and PL mount for cinema lenses including Super 16 lenses) make this a really attractive option for me, and the price is low enough that getting two for an A and B cam isn't out of the question.
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