AJA Cion: una videocámara 4K APS-C capaz de 120 fps.

Otra videocámara, 4K, por supuesto.

Un fabricante que se llama AJA acaba de presentar en medio del desierto de Nevada una videocámara que se llama Cion y que incluye un sensor APS-C libre de «rolling shutter» (eso dicen) que es capaz de proporcionar video 4K a 120 fps.

Semejante trasto, como no podía ser de otra manera por su precio, tiene de todo y hace de todo.

Estará disponible el verano próximo al precio de 9.000 dólares, y para que os hagáis una idea, estas serán sus principales virtudes:

CION Features:

• Sensor: 4K APS-C sized CMOS sensor with an electronic global shutter. 12-stops of dynamic range.
• Recording Formats and Resolutions: Apple ProRes 4444, Apple ProRes 422 (HQ), Apple ProRes 422, ProRes 422 (LT) and Apple ProRes (Proxy); 4K (4096×2160), Ultra HD (3840×2160), 2K (2048×1080), HD (1920×1080). 2K and HD are hardware scaled from the full 4K sensor for high-quality over-sampled images and retention of field-of-view.
• Media: Record to AJA Pak SSD media available in 256GB and 512GB capacities. Transfer via Thunderbolt™ or USB3 with optional AJA Pak Dock; Complete 10-bit and 12-bit workflow from HD to 4K.
• Raw Support: Output AJA Raw via 3G-SDI at up to 4K 120 fps or via Thunderbolt™ at up to 4K 30 fps.
• Lens Mount: Industry standard PL mount
• Connectors:

o        4x 3G-SDI/HD-SDI outputs (4K/Ultra HD/2K/HD)
o        2x 3G/HD-SDI monitor outputs with overlay support
o        1x HDMI output offering support for 4K and Ultra HD or scaled 2K/HD
o        1x HDMI output for 2K/HD
o        2x mic/line/48v XLR analog audio inputs
o        2x LANC control ports
o        1x LTC input connector
o        1x reference connector
o        1x USB connector
o        1x 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection
o        1x Mini TRS headphone jack
o        1x 4-pin XLR power connector
o        1x input power connector for attaching third-party battery plates
o        1x output power connector
o        1x Thunderbolt™ connector

• Optical Low Pass Filter and IR cut filter: An integrated OLPF (Optical Low Pass Filter) reduces unwanted moiré effects while still retaining vital image detail. The infrared (IR) cut filter produces high quality colors within the image by blocking unwanted light wavelengths.
• Back Focus Adjustment: The mechanical calibration of the distance between lens and sensor allows finely tuned adjustments to ensure the sharpest image quality possible.
• Industrial design: Lightweight magnesium chassis, built-in confidence monitor, standard playback controls and connectors placed to optimize functionality. Integrated “cheese plates” fitted to both the top and the bottom of the chassis provide easy mounting of accessories.  All CION accessory connection points use open standards, including 15mm rods, 1/4-20 and 3/8-16 threaded holes, and M6 hirth-tooth rosettes.
• User interface: Via operator side panel display, control knob and buttons or via LAN connection using a web-browser; no software installation required.

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