Odyssey 7Q	Shogun
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Cost	1795	1995
Display	7.7″ OLED, 1280×800, RGB 8-bit panel, ~ 16 million colors, wide gamut, 3400:1 contrast, 176° viewing, true blacks	7.1” 1920×1200
SDI Video I/O	HD-SDI/3G support: Single/Dual link, 2-inputs, 2-outputs, 2 Bi-Directional (can be inputs or outputs), Full-size BNCs	1 x 4K-SDI 12G/6G or HD-SDI 3G/1.5G (SMPTE) input, 1 x 12G HD/SD-SDI (SMPTE) output
HDMI Video I/O	HDMI I/O Version 1.4a support, up to 1080p30 422 8-bit (Mini HDMI)	1 x HDMI (1.4b) input, 1 x HDMI (1.4b)output
LUT Support	ARRI Log-C, Canon C-Log, Sony S-Log, S-Log2, S-Log3 LUTs (No Custom LUT Support)	REC709, C Log, Y Lift/Gama/Y Gain adjustable, (FUTURE) 3D LUTs
Focus Assist	Video + Edges (Peaking), Edges Only, Enhanced Edges, user choice of color: Red, Green, or Blue	Video + Edges (Peaking), Edges Only, Enhanced Edges, user choice of 7 colors
Zebras	Currently one programmable level, future two programmable levels	One programmable level from 50% – 105% in 5% increments
False Color	False color with 5 programmable levels	Yes, but no programmable levels
Waveform Monitor	Luma only, RGB Parade, Red only, Blue only, Green only, Full Size and Compact Size Options	Luma only, RGB Parade, Full Size, Compact Size and lower thrid Options
Histogram	Luma only, RGB Parade, Red only, Blue only, Green only, Full Size and Compact Size Options	No
Vectorscope	(FUTURE) Color Vectorscope with 2X zoom	Yes, compact size, full sze and zoom
Pixel Zoom	1:1 and 2:1 Image Magnification with frame drag	1:1 and 2:1 Image Magnification with frame drag
OLED Frame Reference	Vertical Auto-Flip (defeatable), Aspect Ratio Guides	Vertical Manual-Flip , Aspect Ratio Guides
Multi-Stream Display	Display four independent 1080 HD streams simultaneously (Quad-split) with live-switch capability	No
Digital Audio I/O**	8-channel embedded audio (48KHz, 24-bit) (2 channel initially, 8-channel via future firmware update)	12-channel embedded audio (48/96kHz 24-bit) plus 2 channels analog input for 14 total channels
Analog Audio I/O**	3.5mm 2-channel unbalanced or 1-channel balanced input up to -10dB, 3.5mm stereo headphone output	XLR 2-channel balanced (with pigtail) mic/mic48v/line input, 3.5mm stereo headphone output
Remote and Timecode	RS-232 I/O (FUTURE), programmable GPIO (FUTURE). Timecode: LTC I/O (BNC) or embedded SDI / HDMI	LANC control – Master and Slave. Timecode: embedded SDI/HDMI
User Interface	Capacitive Touchscreen, Two mechanical keys	Capacitive Touchscreen, One mechanical key
DC Power Input	6.5 to 34 VDC with built-in reverse polarity protection; locking power connector, built-in power switch	6.2V to 16.8V
Power Draw	8 Watts (monitor only), 9-12 Watts (simultaneous monitor/record mode)	6.8W – 11W
Weight and Size	560 grams / 1.2 lbs., 7.9″ x 6.1″ x 1.0″ (200 x 155 x 25 mm), -10 to +40°C (Operating), -20 to +70°C (Storage)	460g/16oz (without batteries & HDD), 645g/23oz (with batteries & HDD), 196 x 110 x 47mm, 7.7 x 4.3 x 1.85”
Onion Skinning**	(FUTURE): Overlay pre-recorded still frame on live video with opacity slider	No
View Monitor Out** Record Clean Video	(FUTURE): Display the monitor-out (viewfinder data) on the OLED while recording a clean video signal. Available when using the SONY F3, SONY FS700, CANON C500 and ARRI Alexa cameras.	No
Record Triggers	Touchscreen, SDI record trigger (ARRI, CANON, PANASONIC, RED, SONY), HDMI (SONY, CANON), Timecode, (FUTURE): Optional remote control cable	Touchscreen, SDI record trigger (SDI Trigger Camera Selectable, Timecode, Auto HDMI Trigger Supported Protocols – Canon, Sony, Atomos Open Standard, Lanc
Recording Media	Convergent Design SSDs with power-loss protection, in 256GB and 512GB sizes, 420Mb/sec write, 500Mb/sec read speed, compatible with USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt Adapters. SSDs and adapters sold separately.	4K / HD-(50/60/120p),CFast,SSD 2.5” Raided HDD (5,400 to 10,000rpm).  HD-CFast,SSD,2.5” HDD (5,400 to 10,000rpm)(Approved list only)
Recording Formats	Compressed formats: 4K/UHD 10-bit YCC 422 up to 30 fps, 2K/1080p 10-bit YCC 422 up to 60 fps, 1080i 10-bit YCC 422 up to 60i, 720p 10-bit YCC 422 up to 60 fps, (FUTURE): 1080p RGB 12-bit 444 up to 60fps Uncompressed formats: 1080p RGB 10/12-bit 444 up to 60fps  (base Odyssey7Q, additional codecs can be purchased)	4K-UHD 3840×2160 8/10-bit 4:2:2 – ProRes HQ 422 LT, Lossless Cinema DNG (data rate camera dependent), 1920×1080 8/10-bit 4:2:2 – ProRes HQ 422 LT, Avid DnxHD 220/220x 145 36…(FUTURE)12G-SDI 4K 50/60p ProRes HD 4:4:4 10-bit FS700 RAW decode Full 4K – 4096 x 2160
Construction	Metal Alloy	High quality lightweight ABS Polycarbonate for durability & portability, Heat pipe cooling technology
Pulldown Conversion		50i from 25PSF > 25P (2:2 Pulldown) 60i from 30PSF > 30P (2:2 Pulldown) 60i from 24P > 24P (3:2 Pulldown) 60i from 23.98P > 23.98P (3:2 Pulldown)
Playback	Yes	(FUTURE)Yes
Compatible batteries	Additional optional battery plates	NP series, D-Tap and supporting accessories (Nikon ENL6, Canon EL6)

Canon just announced a new C100 Mark II Cinema EOS Camera!

New features include:

• 1080/60P Recording
• Redesigned Viewfinder
• Redesigned OLED Hinged Display
• ETA December 2014
• Price $5499 USD

Canon U.S.A. Announces the Second-Generation EOS C100 Mark II Digital Video Camera

Features MP4 and AVCHD 1080/60p Recording, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Face-Detection Autofocus (AF), Redesigned Viewfinder and OLED Panel, Built-In Canon Log Look-Up Table, and Wireless File Transfer Continue reading “Canon C100 Mark II Announced!” →

Here’s something exciting from Canon:

Canon Introduces The World’s Longest 4K Ultra-Telephoto Zoom Lens For Large-Format Single-Sensor Cameras

New Canon CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm T5.0-8.9 Ultra-Telephoto Zoom Lens Delivers Industry-Leading Range Up to 1500mm With Built-In 1.5x Extender

Click Here to Preorder the EF-Mount Version!
Click Here to Preorder the PL-Mount Version!

MELVILLE, N.Y., October 16, 2014 – With the increasing use of large-format single-sensor 4K cameras for field productions like sports and nature documentaries, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has introduced the new ultra-telephoto CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm T5.0-8.9 Ultra-Telephoto Zoom lens. With the world’s longest focal length (75-1500mm with its built-in 1.5x extender) and highest (20x) magnification among Super 35mm zoom lensesi, the new CINE-SERVO zoom lens offers cinematographers new possibilities for shooting scenes in HD, 2K and 4K on single-sensor cameras. The new Canon CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm zoom lens is an ultra-telephoto lens with superb 4K optical performance and a removable Digital Drive unit to accommodate either broadcast or cinema-style production. Continue reading “Canon Announced New 50-1000mm Cine-Servo Zoom Lens” →

Canon just announced that they will be “releasing free firmware upgrades for both the Cinema EOS C500 4K and C300 Digital Cinema Cameras, as well as Cinema RAW Development 1.3, an updated version of Canon’s Cinema RAW Development software, in November 2014.”

EOS C500 / C500 PL Digital Camera (Released Oct. 2012)	EOS C300 / C300 PL Digital Camera (Released Jan. 2012)

Canon’s Cinema EOS System lineup of digital cinematography cameras and lenses has earned the praises of a wide range of progressive professionals working in the cinema and television production industries. The new firmware upgrades, which will deliver enhanced performance to effectively respond to the needs of various users, are being offered for the EOS C500 and EOS C300 camera models while the updated Cinema RAW Development software for 4K Cinema RAW footage is intended for the Cinema EOS C500.

Offering compliance with the ITU-R BT.2020 (Rec. 2020) color space employed in the 4K TV broadcasting tests carried out earlier this year in Japan, the firmware upgrade for the EOS C500 and EOS C500 PL camera models facilitates the capture of high-resolution video supporting the color space employed in the ITU-R BT.2020 next-generation broadcast standard. When used in combination2 with Canon’s DP-V3010 professional 4K reference display (released in January 2014), the system effectively responds to input and output needs within the realms of next-generation motion-picture production and broadcasting.

The upgraded Cinema RAW Development software features the addition of 3D-LUT for converting from Cinema Gamut/DCI-P3+ to such highly versatile color space standards as ITU-R BT.709 (Rec. 709) and DCI-P3, enabling efficient video editing while maintaining low-chroma color reproduction and high-chroma color gradation. Additionally, support for EDLs (edit decision lists)3 enables only necessary time code-designated segments to be converted to the DPX and ProRes formats suitable for editing, effectively doing away with the need to process unnecessary files. Also, when using a PC equipped with Intel® Iris™ Pro graphics, Cinema RAW Development 1.3 makes it possible for faster development of 4K Cinema RAW data.4

The new firmware upgrades contribute to improved operability by allowing users to easily set color temperature values using the camera’s FUNC button.

Canon plans to exhibit products supporting the ITU-R BT.2020 color space at the company’s booth during the IBC2014 broadcast technology tradeshow, to be held in the Netherlands, September 12-16, 2014.

Canon C100 $500 Instant Rebates Announced Today!

$500 Instant Rebate & $300 Instant Rebate for Battery & SDXC Card Can Be Combined!

Canon is offering an Instant Rebate of $300 on the purchase of an EOS C100 cinema camera, a BP-975 battery pack, and 64GB SDXC memory card when bought together. Battery & SDXC $300 Rebate Expires September 30, 2014.

1.99% & 2.99% Interest Lease Program: Canon ITCG, in partnership with Canon Financial Services, Inc. is offering 1.99% financing for 36 months and 2.99% for 24 month leases. These special rates are only available until September 30th, 2014!

Canon C100 Camera Body $4999 – $500 Instant Rebate = $4499

Canon C100 Auto Focus Camera Body $5499 – $500 Instant Rebate = $4999

Canon C100 Auto Focus Camera with 18-135mm Lens $5699 – $500 Instant Rebate = $5199

Canon C100 Auto Focus Camera with 24-105mm Lens $5999 – $500 = $5499

Canon C100 Auto Focus Camera Triple Lens Kit $9999 – $500 = $9499

Canon just announced Instant Rebates for Cinema Primes & Cinema Zooms:

Canon Cinema Primes:

$300 Instant Rebate Per Lens

CN-E14mm T3.1 L F $5220 – $300 Instant Rebate = $4920
CN-E24mm T1.5 L F $5220 – $300 Instant Rebate = $4920
CN-E35mm T1.5 L F $4950 – $300 Instant Rebate = $4650
CN-E50mm T1.3 L F $4950 – $300 Instant Rebate = $4650
CN-E85mm T1.3 L F $4950 – $300 Instant Rebate = $4650
CN-E135mm T2.2 L F $4950 – $300 Instant Rebate = $4650

Cinema Prime Packages:

3 Cinema Primes Package:
Buy (3) prime lenses get $900 for the bundle and $300 for each lens = $1,800.00
CN-E24mm, CN-E50mm, & CN-E85MM
$15120 – $1800 = $13,320

4 Cinema Primes Package:
Buy (4) prime lenses $1600.00 for the bundle and $300 for each lens = $2,800.00

5 Cinema Primes Package: 
Buy (5) prime lenses $2500.00 for the bundle and $300 for each lens = $4,000.00
CN-E14mm, CN-E24mm, CN-E50mm, CN-E85mm, CN-E135mm
$25,290 – $4000 = $21,290

6 Cinema Primes Package:
Buy (6) prime lenses $3000.00 for the bundle and $300 for each lens = $4,800.00
CN-E14mm, CN-E24mm, CN-E35mm, CN-E50mm, CN-E85mm, CN-E135mm
$30,240 – $4800 = $25,440

Compact Cinema Zooms
$1000 Instant Rebate 
CN-E15.5-47mmT2.8 L SEF $23,275 – $1000 Instant Rebate = $22,275
CN-E30-105mmT2.8 L S EF $23,275 – $1000 Instant Rebate = $22,275
CN-E15.5-47mmT2.8 L SP PL $23,275 – $1000 Instant Rebate = $22,275
CN-E30-105mmT2.8 L SP PL $23,275 – $1000 Instant Rebate = $22,275
CN-E15.5-47MMT2.8 L SP/MOD $23,875 – $1000 Instant Rebate = $22,875
CN-E30-105MMT2.8 L SP/MOD $23,875 – $1000 Instant Rebate = $22,875

Top End Cinema Zooms
$2000 Instant Rebate
CN-E14.5-60mm T2.6 L S EF $42,750 – $2000 Instant Rebate = $40,750
CN-E30-300mmT2.95-3.7 LS EF $44,650 -$2000 Instant Rebate = $42,650
CN-E14.5-60mmT2.6 L SP PL $42,750 – $2000 Instant Rebate = $40,750
CN-E30-300mmT2.95-3.7 L SP PL $44,650 -$2000 Instant Rebate = $42,650

Convergent Design has announced that the Odyssey7 will begin shipping tomorrow on Friday, July 11.

The Odyssey7 (CD-ODYSSEY7) is a monitor/recorder, designed for on-camera use. The monitor features a 1280×800 OLED touchscreen with true blacks and accurate colors. Monitor functions include advanced Image Analysis tools for exposure and focus, such as waveform, histogram, false color, focus assist and pixel zoom.  As a monitor alone, the Odyssey7 delivers an outstanding value beyond any competitor in the field.

The Odyssey7 is also a professional HD video recorder.  The Odyssey7 currently captures HD video in Apple ProRes 422(HQ) up to 1080/30p, 1080/60i and 720/60p.  Future free updates will expand the available frame rates as well as add other formats of compressed HD video recording.  The Odyssey7 has a single SSD slot and will only accept Convergent Design Premium SSD Media in 256GB and 512GB.  One 512G SSD will hold 330 minutes of 1080/24p material.  Full Playback Controls, including file scrubbing, are now included in both the Odyssey7 and Odyssey7Q.  Both devices also support output over SDI and HDMI simultaneously.

The Odyssey7 is only $1295.

Texas Media Systems will begin shipping new orders by Thursday, July 17 2014.

 

Grass Valley & Canon have teamed up to offer a new free Edius NLE promotion for new Canon C100 owners.

Buy a new Canon C100 from April 1 through August 31, 2014 in North America ( Dec 31 everywhere else) get a free full download of Edius Pro 7 NLE software that retails for $699.

Edius supports a new Canon C100 Continuous Record feature that was added on a recent C100 firmware update.

Continuous Recording lets you record an entire event without missing any significant moments during corporate presentations and weddings, for example. The same image files and companion metadata are recorded to the EOS C100’spair of media cards, with sequences between each IN and OUT point being tagged as a chosen shot.

Canon C100 & Edius Pro 7 Demo with Stefan Czech

Skip to about 7:00 to see a good demo of the C100 Continuous Record.