Coming soon to a security camera near you??
For the upcoming movie "F1," Sony developed a custom, compact, and lightweight camera based on the FX6/FX3 sensor, specifically designed for capturing high-speed, in-car footage. This custom camera features a detachable sensor module, allowing it to fit into tight spaces within F1 cars while maintaining cinematic image quality. The camera also incorporates a custom drop-in ND filter system and a remote-controlled pan and focus mechanism.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
For the upcoming movie "F1," Sony developed a custom, compact, and lightweight camera based on the FX6/FX3 sensor, specifically designed for capturing high-speed, in-car footage. This custom camera features a detachable sensor module, allowing it to fit into tight spaces within F1 cars while maintaining cinematic image quality. The camera also incorporates a custom drop-in ND filter system and a remote-controlled pan and focus mechanism.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
- Custom Design:
The camera was a collaborative effort between Sony engineers and the film's cinematographer, Claudio Miranda, and 1st AC Dan Ming, according to Y.M.Cinema, and Variety.
- Sensor Module:
A key innovation was the "sensor-on-a-stick" design, where the sensor could be separated from the main camera body.
- Size and Weight:
The camera's small size and light weight were crucial for mounting within the limited space of F1 cars and to minimize any impact on performance.
- 6K Recording:
The custom camera can capture 6K resolution footage.
- Integration with VENICE 2:
The custom camera's footage was designed to seamlessly integrate with the main camera used for the movie, the Sony VENICE 2, for consistent image quality across the film.
- Remote Control:
The custom camera allows for remote pan and focus control via a Preston motor, enabling dynamic framing and focus adjustments during filming.
- Recording Format:
The camera records in a version of Sony's XAVC-I codec, specifically DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 600 Mb/s VBR, ensuring high quality and compatibility.
- Production Use:
A total of 20 custom cameras were used, with multiple cameras mounted on the cars to capture various angles.
