{"id":2956,"date":"2015-04-19T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-04-19T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ww3.ambientskies.com\/top-3-digital-cameras-used-in-feature-films-today\/"},"modified":"2023-02-24T12:52:53","modified_gmt":"2023-02-24T19:52:53","slug":"top-3-digital-cameras-used-in-feature-films-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ambientskies.com\/blog\/filmmaking\/top-3-digital-cameras-used-in-feature-films-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 3 digital cameras used in feature films today"},"content":{"rendered":"

Keeping up with the ever-changing world of digital cameras is no easy task.<\/p>\n

There are so many that hit the market it’s hard to know who uses what. <\/p>\n

Especially for use in feature films.<\/p>\n

Knowing which camera is the best and most current solution for your needs is not always apparent. As it stands right now in 2015, most feature productions have preferred using one of these three camera brands\/models for several years now, marking these as the current champs in the world of cinema. <\/p>\n

So let’s dive into this world and see which cameras are the hottest on the market.<\/p>\n

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The Top 3 Digital Video Cameras used in Feature Films (2020)<\/h2>\n

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RED DRAGON 6K Digital Camera<\/span><\/h3>\n

This red-cam has been used in such films as Pacific Rim<\/i>, The Hobbit trilogy<\/i>, Guardians of the Galaxy<\/i>, and many more.  <\/p>\n

It seems to be a favorite for movies with heavy VFX (yet there is no data to prove that integrating the two is superior to the other cameras listed below). <\/p>\n

This probably has something to do with the innovative 6K Dragon sensor that captures over 9x more pixels than HD. Reproduces stunning detail and native exposure eclipse 35mm in both latitude and image density. <\/p>\n

This camera is able to shoot in super low light situations and keep the digital noise to it’s absolute minimum. <\/p>\n

The RED Dragon also shoots high speed up to 100 fps in 6K, all the way to 300 fps in 2k and everything in between. <\/p>\n

Boasting many other valuable features that we don’t have time to discuss, this camera is a serious contender in the ring of Cinema.<\/p>\n

Red Dragon Tech Specs <\/h2>\n

Sensor Resolution: 6144 x 3160<\/p>\n

Signal to Noise Ratio: 80db<\/p>\n

Dynamic Range: 16.5+ stops<\/p>\n

Lens Coverage: 30.7mm (h) x 15.8mm (v) x 34.5 mm (d) (5K on DRAGON is about the same size as it is now, 6K is slightly larger at a 1.173x crop)<\/p>\n

Formats:<\/strong><\/p>\n

6K (2:1, 2.4:1, Anamorphic)<\/p>\n

5K (Full Frame, 2:1, 2.4:1 and Anamorphic 2:1)<\/p>\n

4.5K (2.4:1)<\/p>\n

4K (16:9, HD, 2:1 and Anamorphic 2:1)<\/p>\n

3K (16:9, 2:1 and Anamorphic 2:1)<\/p>\n

2K (16:9, 2:1 and Anamorphic 2:1)<\/p>\n

1080p RGB (16:9)<\/p>\n

720p RGB (16:9)<\/p>\n

Frame Rates (same as EPIC except for 6K):<\/strong><\/p>\n

1-100fps 6K<\/p>\n

1-120fps 5K, 4.5K<\/p>\n

1-150fps 4K<\/p>\n

1-200fps 3K<\/p>\n

1-300fps 2K<\/p>\n

Monitor Output<\/strong>: HD-SDI\/HDMI Frame Guides and Look Around<\/p>\n

Monitor Output Formats<\/strong>: 2K RGB, 1080p RGB or 4:2:2, 720p RGB or 4:2:2<\/p>\n

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