I don't know why I've been thinking about this so much lately. Maybe it's because of the constant requests on Facebook and Social Media. Maybe it's my desires. But here we go.
I loved the OG URSA concept. I loved the URSA Mini. I loved the move to the URSA Mini Pro. I really like the Pocket design. But where does it all lead?
Ultimately we come back to standards. There was the film standard. These days internal ND is key because we no longer use stocks of film that have speeds. Meaning instead of using 50 ASA Film for one scene and 500 ASA film for another, we need a single ISO Digital Sensor that can be adapted. Blackmagic came up with a Dual ISO Camera Sensor. But, the main flagship design still uses one ISO.
So, with internal ND we can utilize a certain speed digital sensor. Then we could theoretically have a second ISO for lower light situations. I like this concept. But, is it pivotal? Eh, not so much. But it does help with digital noise issues. So, let's go with it.
Global Shutter is a way to simulate the exposure of film regarding motion. But digital sensors have traditionally been rolling shutter for the most dynamic range. We're moving in the direction of Global Sensors capturing more dynamic range.
All of this is sensor based. I know. But bare with me on it...
So, ultimately we want multiple camera bodies with a single sensor. That makes sense.
So we come to Major, Mini, and Micro. But we also have a different class. That's where the DSLR Revolution from a decade ago came in. Small, and easy to use, cameras for everyday use.
So, let's say that what is desired is a Main Camera for the entire build. Then a smaller form factor. Then an even smaller form factor for gimbals. The problem: people hate to buy multiple units to achieve different purposes.
The Solution: Definitive Purpose Bodies. People understand they all have the same sensor, but each body does a unique task.
The all around sensor body should be the Mini. But the Micro is for gimbals and the Major is for high end work that requires higher frame rates and more features.
I've done this whole post without given specifics. How about that? Well, what do you say? Should Blackmagic develop 4 Camera Body Types. One Major for High End; One Mini for All Purpose; One Micro for Gimbal/Light-work; One All Purpose Low Budget.
Have fun. What do you want in each model?
I loved the OG URSA concept. I loved the URSA Mini. I loved the move to the URSA Mini Pro. I really like the Pocket design. But where does it all lead?
Ultimately we come back to standards. There was the film standard. These days internal ND is key because we no longer use stocks of film that have speeds. Meaning instead of using 50 ASA Film for one scene and 500 ASA film for another, we need a single ISO Digital Sensor that can be adapted. Blackmagic came up with a Dual ISO Camera Sensor. But, the main flagship design still uses one ISO.
So, with internal ND we can utilize a certain speed digital sensor. Then we could theoretically have a second ISO for lower light situations. I like this concept. But, is it pivotal? Eh, not so much. But it does help with digital noise issues. So, let's go with it.
Global Shutter is a way to simulate the exposure of film regarding motion. But digital sensors have traditionally been rolling shutter for the most dynamic range. We're moving in the direction of Global Sensors capturing more dynamic range.
All of this is sensor based. I know. But bare with me on it...
So, ultimately we want multiple camera bodies with a single sensor. That makes sense.
So we come to Major, Mini, and Micro. But we also have a different class. That's where the DSLR Revolution from a decade ago came in. Small, and easy to use, cameras for everyday use.
So, let's say that what is desired is a Main Camera for the entire build. Then a smaller form factor. Then an even smaller form factor for gimbals. The problem: people hate to buy multiple units to achieve different purposes.
The Solution: Definitive Purpose Bodies. People understand they all have the same sensor, but each body does a unique task.
The all around sensor body should be the Mini. But the Micro is for gimbals and the Major is for high end work that requires higher frame rates and more features.
I've done this whole post without given specifics. How about that? Well, what do you say? Should Blackmagic develop 4 Camera Body Types. One Major for High End; One Mini for All Purpose; One Micro for Gimbal/Light-work; One All Purpose Low Budget.
Have fun. What do you want in each model?
"I'm well trained in the art of turning **** to gold." - Tim Buttner (timbutt2)
Cameras: URSA Mini Pro G2 & Pocket 6K Pro
Past: UM4.6K, P6K, BMCC 2.5K
Computers: iMac 5K (Mid 2020) & MacBook Pro Retina 15.4in (Mid 2018)
Cameras: URSA Mini Pro G2 & Pocket 6K Pro
Past: UM4.6K, P6K, BMCC 2.5K
Computers: iMac 5K (Mid 2020) & MacBook Pro Retina 15.4in (Mid 2018)