I thank Rob for bringing this to my attention.
1. If you are willing to use the real time 4:2:2 HD-SDI output of the Phantoms then the workflow of the Phantoms blows the Cinespeedcam away. It is entirely real time, no rendering ever. Record it to your favorite HD recorder.
2. We are routinely using a full wireless version of Phantom V10s and HD's utilizing the 4:2:2 output. That means totally unteathered but retaining full control with no workflow slowdowns. HD video, data and lens control. An recent example of this was used on Thanksgiving Day by CBS Sports for their NFL game (or the British Open, of the LG Skins last week). This setup would work seamlessly on a Steadicam.
3. Resolution in all these cameras is paramount. Since they are using a single chip and interpolating the color, color artifacts are much more prevalent as you use a lower resolution camera.
4. No we don't do HD at 16,000 fps in HD Rob, but certainly over 1000. In lower resolutions all of these cameras can go much faster.
5. Why do you want to use a Steadicam? Since you are slowing down to a great degree whatever you are shooting, a Steadicam might not be necessary. It is remarkable how much smoother things look at 1000fps. The realtime duration of what you're shooting will be very brief of course.
6. You don't need to have a controller attached to the camera anyway while you are shooting. Put the camera in capture mode, unplug the controller, shoot the shot and trigger with a hard trigger, reattach the controller and play it back.
7. The flicker with smaller tungsten sources is minor at best. It is suitable for many situations. Saying you have to use a 5k or better is a bit unrealistic.
I too am available if anyone has questions about practical use of these cameras. We have more than 5 years experience with them.
Jeff
Jeff Silverman, Owner
Inertia Unlimited
Jacksonville, Vermont
jeff@inertiaunlimited.com
