Digital Super 8 Cartridge

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I have always wondered why more modernizing digital “cartridges” were not made for much of the incredibly well designed and built technologies that have been sitting around collecting dust.  Many have excellent optics and easily achieves very unique looks.

From: http://hayesurban.com/current-projects/2012/3/14/digital-super-8.html

  • Footage limited only by SD card size
  • No film processing time or costs
  • No telecine transfer time or costs
  • Direct import into editing application

 

 

iMac Editing

  • 720p HD video capture in 4:3 format
  • Frame rate automatically adjusts to camera settings (up to 60 fps)
  • Integrated Film Look options
  • Unlimited storage via removable SD card
  • Battery and recording status light

Specifications

  • Image Sensor:  5 megapixel Omni Vision OV5600 series
  • Video Encoding: 720p HD H.264 (4:3)
  • Memory:  Removable high capacity SD card
  • Connections:  One mini USB port (primarily for charging)
  • Battery:  Rechargeable LiPo battery providing up to 3 hours of continuous recording
  • Housing:  Machined aluminum, color anodized and laser etched
  • Height:   70mm
  • Width:    75mm
  • Depth:    24mm
  • Weight:   160g

 

Apparently this concept has been in development for sometime.  Outisde of traditional hurdles put up by existing camera manufacturers, getting design to manufacturing, difficulty in sourcing for market friendly pricing is the incredible difficulty.  One can only hope this product is realized sooner rather than later.

 

 



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