Articles tagged "8k"

Atomos CEO reveals more details about its full-frame 8K global shutter image sensor

The sensor, named the Sapphire F8, features global shutter, 12-bit capture and can record 8K up to 60fps. Atomos CEO Trevor Elbourne says the sensor was originally made to be used in an Atomos-branded cinema camera that ultimately never came to fruition.

Atomos has developed an 8K image sensor for cinema cameras

Australian cinema equipment company Atomos has announced it's developed a new 8K image sensor destined for cinema cameras.

RED's $35,000 V-RAPTOR XL 8K Vista Vision camera is now available to pre-order

This behemoth uses the same 8K full-frame Vista Vision CMOS sensor found inside the standard V-RAPTOR, but adds an impressive I/O array, integrated ND filter and more to make it a production-ready rig.

Sony brings 8K 4:2:2 10-bit video, reduced res lossless Raw stills to its flagship a1 camera via firmware update

In addition to the new stills and video capture modes for the a1, Sony has also released a minor firmware update for its a7S III full-frame mirrorless camera.

Nikon’s Z9 2.0 firmware adds internal 8K/60p Raw capture, 120Hz EVF upgrade, pre-buffer and more

Nikon has announced a major firmware update for its flagship Z9 full-frame mirrorless camera. Firmware 2.0 adds a series of features including 8K/60 Raw video capture, waveform displays, a 120Hz viewfinder mode, pre-buffer capture and more.

Sony announces new Venice 2 cinema camera: 8.6K internal Raw, 16 stops of dynamic range, interchangeable sensors and more

The Venice 2 takes over the original Venice as Sony's flagship cinema camera. It's available with two different sensor options and is capable of recording internal Raw.

Panasonic confirms it's still developing its 8K organic CMOS sensor with WDR and 60 fps global shutter recording

It's been three years since we last saw evidence of this sensor's development, but Panasonic has used the 4K/8K Technology Expo 2021 in Japan to once again highlight its ongoing efforts to make this sensor a reality.

The RED V-RAPTOR ST is a $25K cinema camera capable of 8K 120fps 16-bit Raw video capture

The V-RAPTOR ST is the first camera in RED's new DSMC3 generation of cameras and packs inside a 35.4MP CMOS sensor (8192 x 4320 pixels) capable of capturing over 17 stops of dynamic range.

RED teases new cinema camera that appears to record 8K video at 120fps

Jarred Land, CEO of RED Digital Cinema, shared an Instagram post that shows off the screen of an unreleased RED camera system.

Opinion: 8K video can be worth the hassle. But not for everyone, and perhaps not for the reasons you might think…

8K delivers four times as much resolution as 4K, but do you need al those pixels? It depends on what you use them for and who's watching.

All about the Kei: a 4K video from the Sony a1's 8K capture

8K is arguably more useful as a way to capture flexible 4K than as an output resolution, at the moment, so we shot a 4K-from-8K video project with the Sony a1. See for yourself how the 10-bit S-Log3 footage came out.

ViewSonic unveils new ColorPro monitors, including 32" 8K display aimed at photographers

ViewSonic has announced new ColorPro monitors at CES. The monitors, available in 27" and 32" sizes, range from 2K to 8K resolution and have been designed for color-critical applications including photography and video editing.

JAXA and NHK team up to send 8K camera into space for Mars exploration

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) are jointly developing a 'Super Hi-Vision Camera' for JAXA's Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission. The camera will record the first 8K ultra high definition images of Mars and its moons, Phobos and Deimos, taken in proximity.

Kinefinity's new MAVO Edge cinema camera can shoot 8K ProRes Raw internally at up to 75 fps

The MAVO Edge is built around a new 44.7MP full-frame CMOS sensor that claims to offer up to 14-stops of dynamic range and minimal rolling shutter, even at 8K.

Canon EOS R5: Go big, or go home

Canon may have launched the DSLR video revolution, but it has struggled to lead in recent years. Is the EOS R5 Canon's attempt to flex its muscles and reclaim its glory days of video dominance?

Canon EOS R5: Here's why you probably don't need 8K right now (and a few reasons why you might)

The EOS R5 will be the first mirrorless camera to shoot 8K video, but is it just a lot of hype? We look at several reasons why you probably don't need 8K technology today, as well as a few reasons you might really want it after all.

Canon confirms the EOS R5 will capture internal 8K/30p video, offer 'advanced animal AF'

Canon Australia has published a press release confirming its upcoming EOS R5 mirrorless camera will capture internal 8K video at up to 30 frames per second and feature 'advanced animal AF.'

Qualcomm shows off the first 8K footage captured with its Snapdragon 865 chipset

The 8K footage was shot on a prototype device with a Sony IMX586 image processor inside.

Sharp 8K Video Camera appears at CES 2020 with some specs and availability details

Sharp's 8K Video Camera has once again been showcased at CES, this time with more details on what the camera will offer and when it will be available.

Samsung code hints at 8K video for Galaxy S11 smartphone

The team at XDA Developers has found several references at new camera features in the Samsung Camera app apk.

Sony details specs for a 47MP MFT sensor capable of recording 8K30p video

The new 47MP sensor, officially called the IMX492LQJ, can shoot 10-bit 17:9 crop video at up to 30 fps.

DisplayPort 2.0 on the way with support for 16K HDR monitors, dual 8K HDR monitors

Preparing for the age of 8K and above, the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) has released details of the next version of DisplayPort that can handle multiple high-resolution HDR monitors.

Atomos' new Neon monitors/recorders will have 8K/60p ProRes RAW module option

The monitors/recorders come in 17in, 24in, 31in and 55in sizes and record 4K/60p ProRes RAW out of the box. But a future add-on will allow them to capture 8K/60p ProRes RAW straight from the sensor of compatible cameras.

ZTE Nubia Red Magic 3 comes with 8K video recording and cooling fan

ZTE's latest high-end device is the first smartphone capable of recording 8K video footage.

New Samsung Exynos chipset supports 8K video, up to five camera modules

Samsung's latest and greatest mobile chipset will push the imaging capabilities of 2019 mobile devices even further.

Canon exec says an 8K mirrorless camera is on the 'EOS R-series roadmap'

In an exclusive interview with Imaging Resource, Canon executive Yoshiyuki Mizoguchi said video 'will play a huge role' in the EOS R lineup and says 'an 8K video capable camera is already in our EOS R-series roadmap.'

Sharp reveals 8K Micro Four Thirds camera prototype at CES 2019

Sharp has shown off an 8K-capable Micro Four Thirds camera prototype that's expected to cost under $5,000.

NASA shares the first 8K footage from space, shot aboard the International Space Station

NASA has shared the first 8K footage filmed from outer space. In addition to streaming on YouTube, you can also download the full-res footage to your computer.

Cinemartin launches Fran cameras with 8K global shutter and Raw support

Cinemartin has launched three new 8K global shutter video cameras with Raw shooting modes and custom code support.

Panasonic announces first 8K camera with its organic image sensor inside

Panasonic has announced the AK-SHB810, the first camera to use its much-anticipated organic 8K sensor.

The Insta360 Pro 2 is an 8K 3D 360-degree camera

Insta360 underlines its ambitions in the professional space by launching the Insta360 Pro 2, a six-lens 8K 3D professional VR camera.

RED and Lucid unveil 8K 3D camera that produces 4V holographic video in real time

Computer vision company Lucid and cinema camera maker RED have partnered to create an 8K 3D camera that can capture 4-view (4V) holographic images and video in real-time. The camera is designed to work with RED's upcoming holographic Hydrogen One smartphone.

This Lamborghini is ‘the world’s fastest purpose-built camera car’

What do you get when you combine a Lamborghini Huracan with $500,000 dollar gimbal setup? You get "the world’s fastest purpose-built camera car."

Japan's NHK will demo an 8K camera that can shoot 240fps slow motion at NAB 2018

Japanese broadcasting organization NHK has developed a slow motion camera that can shoot 8K at 240fps, and they'll be showing it off at NAB 2018 alongside their new 8K transmission and VR technologies.

New flash storage standard opens the way for 8K video capture on smartphones

The new UFS 3.0 flash memory standard for mobile devices brings theoretical transfer speeds of up to 2.9 GB/s, while lowering power consumption at the same time.

The new HDMI 2.1 specification (and cable) adds support for 10K, 8K HDR, and 4K at 120fps

The new HDMI 2.1 specification and Ultra High Speed Cable standard have been released, and they can handle some crazy data rates. We're talking 10K video, uncompressed 8K HDR, and 4K at 120fps kind of crazy.

Vimeo adds support for 8K 10-bit HDR videos

Vimeo has just added support for 8K HDR 10-bit content, making it possible to show up to 75% of the colors the human eye can perceive vs the usual 35%. Take THAT YouTube.

Blackmagic unveils DeckLink 8K Pro capture card for 'real time 8K workflows'

8K video is coming a lot faster than you think, and Blackmagic is ready for it. Meet the DeckLink 8K Pro, a new high performance PCI-E capture and playback card built to handle 'real time high resolution 8K workflows.'

Sharp's new 8K camera is $77,000

The Sharp 8C-B60A 8K camcorder is aimed at broadcasters and likely to be deployed at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Dell's new 8K display is pretty amazing, but do you need it?

Have you been telling yourself, "Hey, I really need one of those 8K displays?" A video about Dell's new 8K monitor shows you what to expect. Is it really that much better?

'That article was more like gossip' Panasonic's head of cameras talks downsizing, GH5 and the 8K era

Yosuke Yamane, the Director of Panasonic’s imaging business speaks to us about the GH5, the promise of 8K, reports of downsizing and why we haven’t seen on-sensor phase detection in one of the company’s cameras. Read more

Olympus working on 8K video for Micro Four Thirds

Senior representatives from Olympus have revealed in an interview that the company could be working on Micro Four Thirds sensors that support 8K video. Read more

Dell's 8K monitor goes on sale in March for $5000

Ready for 8K? Dell's UltraSharp 32" 8K monitor will be the first of its kind to reach the masses when it goes on sale in March. Read more

Vorticity: Time-lapse captures the drama of storm chasing

Mike Olbinski drove some 20,000 miles over the course of 18 days to put together one of the most compelling time-lapse videos we've seen in a long time. Read more

Highlight reel: top video trends from NAB 2016

With over 100,000 attendees, the NAB Show (National Association of Broadcasters) is a great place to see what tools and technologies are on the horizon for filmmakers, videographers, and even still photographers. We take a look at a few trends and products that caught our eye last week at NAB 2016 in Las Vegas. Read more

Panasonic to restart development of image sensors to fast-track 8K video

According to a report from the Nikkei Asian Review, Panasonic has decided to resume image sensor development in order to speed up the drive for 8K video. The company suspended its development program a few years ago, the report says, but now Panasonic is preparing to invest ¥10bn/$80.8m to get its R&D back up to speed. Read more

CES 2013: Sharp shows 8K TV prototype at CES

8K video and gigapan images show the Olympics in high resolution

The Olympics are always the great proving ground for the latest camera technology, but it's not just Canon's EOS-1D X and Nikon's D4 that are bringing the experience of the games to the wider world. US broadcaster NBC is publishing a series of stitched 'gigapan' images from the different venues - including a 3 gigapixel composite of the opening ceremony. Meanwhile, Japanese broadcaster NHK has been collaborating with the UK's BBC to broadcast the first live, remote 8K footage. There are few screens that can yet show such footage, but tech-site Engadget has written about what it's like to watch and whether 8K really is 'the end of the resolution story.'