Credit: Charles Haine, P2 has been around forever, and while it's frustrating that Panasonic continues to use their proprietary P2 cards, with more than a decade of use in the field, cards are plentiful and familiar to many users. However, it’s not quite got the texture of an Alexa; it’s a little smoother than that, missing the granularity of Alexa footage. Außerdem hält die Kamera Dual Native ISO Recording mit 800/5000 ISO für den Anwender bereit. NO it does not. You don't have to reboot in any standard frame rates (23.98,24,29.97 etc), and if you are shooting high speed generally that isn't something done on a whim. 2.7 kg (6.0 lb.) Im Februar 2016 stellte Panasonic die Varicam LT als Ergänzung der Varicam-Produktline vor. my question is what are you shooting that requires changing frame rates and codecs with that level of frequency? While we love tests from a Xyla or an Imatest with an HDR light box to give us insight into latitude, there are so many variables to consider (lenses have different contracts, and even change for different apertures, along with post processing introducing changes, along with monitoring), we tend to trust real world tests to give us a sense of useable latitude. Weighs nearly exactly as much as an ursa mini pro... Stay tuned for CineGear next month ;) Panasonic will be announcing a new camera. It's barely detectable if it's there at all, and it wasn't crippling to the footage in any way shape or form. Panasonic VariCam LT camcorder hands-on review. Credit: Charles Haine, Price also does matter. Breaks my back (serious issue) lugging around a massive tripod and a 25 lb+ camera is hard to go back to when I'm used to my FS7 and Epic-W. Another subtle but incredibly filmic quality is the highlight roll off. and then imagine doing that multiple times while on set. I think if they came out with an FS7 sized Varicam with the same features, it would be insane / rapid adoption. The VariCam LT offers a host of new features including an EF lens-mount, hot-swappable batteries, IR shooting capability, a 23.98 PsF output, cinema-style file-naming, and scene files. I think the c300mii is much better for many situations, however it lacks 60p in 4k which is a let down for that price range. But it’s competing with cameras like the Alexa Mini ($34K) and the RED Weapon ($40K), and in some respects is competing even with a full-fledged Alexa, so it's adding a valuable option to the rental market. No dedicated level meters / display At the start of the digital revolution, more than a decade ago, it was Sony and Panasonic who owned the market. ), and its upper-tier Varicam line, Panasonic was a huge player. Not! ProRes 4K 4444? Review of the Panasonic Varicam LT from Ben Meredith on Vimeo. „Man nutzt besser einfach ND-Filter oder reduziert mit –dB-Werten das 5000-ASA-Signal.”. May 23, 2017 at 4:15PM, Edited May 23, 4:15PM. Dailies can dictate the look of VFX. The VariCam LT is a stripped down version of the VariCam 35. Some shots look nice but others look on par with an a7s+Shogun combo. A sequel to the AF100! But regardless...it's such a phenomenal camera. If resolution isn’t your primary decider, the Varicam deserves a serious look and will likely win many conversations. The biggest issue I see for small crews and single operators is the 14 lbs body. Just different tools for different jobs. 4 years ago. Unwirkliches, magentafarbenes Licht überströmt zudem jeden Besucher, der hier im 26. DoP Matthias Bolliger und Kamera- Assistent Xavis Serra beim Dreh in der futuristischen Bar. Mit SDI- und Hirose- Buchsen am Sucherausgang sind Anschlussmöglichkeiten vorhanden, die das Gerät auch um individuelle EVFLösungen erweiterbar machen. you're aware that the audio controls are now assignable to the control wheel right? But on set it's never been too much a problem for me. Another day, another camera is released. Neu sind AVC-INTRA LT und AVC-INTRA 2K-LT. Beides Codecs unterstützen die Aufzeichnung von High-Speed- Streams mit bis zu 240 fps. Credit: Charles Haine, Color accuracy feels great. Wie er mit der Dual-Nativ-ISO von 800 und 5.000 umging, berichtete er in unserer Ausgabe 10/2018. For its price point, you are likely going to end up mostly shooting PL, but there are honestly so many beautiful EF mount lenses around today that shooting all EF to save costs while getting a body like the LT will make sense on a lot of productions. SPECIFICATIONS. Mon, 12/02/2018 - 15:04 . Ben is right. One of the key points on the Varicams that I don't see discussed is that the colour accuracy is retained through varying exposure. Stattdessen stehen die für diesen Ort ungewöhnlich funktional gekleideten Leute um eine Kamera herum. Was fand er in der Dämmerung der raumschiffähnlichen Bar hoch über den Straßen der Metropole heraus? Bolliger wollte beim Testdreh für den Launch genau dieses Lowlight-Verhalten demonstrieren: „Es war auch mein Anliegen, die Kamera ein bisschen herauszufordern.“ Er bat um die Möglichkeit, ein Model als Anspielpartner für die Kamera zu engagieren, und holte so Marta Trias Moya an Bord. I'm an owner of the camera and I can't believe the biggest gripes weren't mentioned. Color accuracy feels like it should be easy, but it's amazing how often it’s not, and the Varicam LT just feels right. Footage from the Varicam just looks great. As an added bonus, the LT allows you to record your clean, ungraded footage to P2 cards, but also make proxy prores files with a look baked into them to SD cards, for a speedier process to get you editing faster. May 25, 2017 at 4:07AM, Edited May 25, 4:07AM. Wo die 35er-Version bis zu 12 bit AVCINTRA 4K 4:4:4 leistet, zeichnet die Varicam LT maximal 10 bit AVC-INTRA 4K 4:2:2 auf. The image quality is stunning. Not just on a lot of the TV shows you watch, but also conversationally, it’s got a buzz. Credit: Charles Haine, RED and Alexa often feel like the only choices at the highest end of the digital cinema market. Credit: Charles Haine. Finally! There’s a temptation to say "Alexa-like" because it’s got that creamy, low contrast, accurate-but-not-particularly-saturated look. MicroP2 - really ????? The VariCam LT differs from the VariCam 35 in being a one-piece, short-bodied camcorder vs. a two-piece camera head plus recorder. Hochauflösende Proxyfiles können erstellt werden, paralleles Sub-Recording dagegen bleibt weiterhin nur der Varicam 35 vorbehalten. Zudem bietet sie eine weitere Alternative zu den etablierten Geräten von ARRI RED und Sony, die sich in Sachen Bildqualität, Farbwiedergabe und Lowlight-Verhalten – und auch Dynamikumfang – nicht zu verstecken braucht. Varicam LT gives you great images out of the camera​, A lot of your favorite shows have been shooting with it and you’ve likely thought “Oh, is that Alexa?”, Panasonic has decades of experience designing for users and it shows. So it's not like I'm just shooting scripted narrative work. This makes a ton of sense, since it makes it easier to use third party eyepieces that you power via d-tap and ultimately makes for a more open experience for the end user. Einer von ihnen ist Kameramann Matthias Bolliger. Model Marta Trias Moya in der Dämmerung an der Fensterfront. Especially known for it’s beautiful color reproduction, especially in the skin tones, the Panasonic reputation was strong enough that producers would frequently push for it. Lesen Sie es hier in unserem Bericht aus der Ausgabe 05/2016. Credit: Charles Haine, The Varicam has two native ISOs, 800 and 5000. May 23, 2017 at 3:43PM, Edited May 23, 3:43PM. Im Februar 2016 lud Panasonic zum Launch der Varicam LT, die der 2015 vorgestellten Varicam 35 folgt. Schon 2014 hatte er beim Dreh von Yildirims „Boy 7“ nach etwas Leichterem für die POV-Shots gesucht. Niemandem kann man es verübeln, wenn ihn hier Assoziationen zu Science-Fiction-Filmen überkommen. A better comparison would have been to the Red Scarlet-W. For about the same price, you get 5K, a proper RAW format, and excellent image quality. Was fand er in der Dämmerung der raumschiffähnlichen Bar hoch über den Straßen der Metropole heraus? Pretty reasonable weight. Der Sensor ist derselbe Super35-1MOS-Sensor wie bei der Varicam 35, der ebenfalls mehr als 14 Blendenstufen Dynamikumfang abbilden soll. from Tobias Mennle PRO . - it's such a pleasant roll off. Die Idee mit dem Alleinstellungsmerkmal hatte ich auch, nur wird die normale VariCam es mit der LT selber noch schwerer haben. For a while, on Netflix and Amazon jobs where 4K was required, Varicam was regularly chosen by productions that didn't like the look of the RED but couldn't afford to go Alexa. View video. "Filmed using Panavision® Cameras & Lenses". excluding handle and accessories Approx. Recently, I had the opportunity to put the Varicam LT through its paces with rigorous testing in a variety of locations. Absolutely... Why compare this camera to the $40K Weapon when you can compare it to the Scarlet-W which is nearly the same price. Er schlug vor, sich auf das Alleinstellungsmerkmal der Varicam-Reihe zu konzentrieren: die Lichtempfindlichkeit. 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