''...capturing individual still frames on a JK optical printer to then be compiled into video output.'' Could a modified scanner be more efficient and cheaper than a camera? Seems that other people have gone that way.
2015-10-26 9:03 GMT-04:00 Chris G <[email protected]>: > Frameworkers, > > I am looking into mirrorless digital cameras for capturing individual > still frames on a JK optical printer to then be compiled into video output. > I realize that there is information out there on past implementations of > DSLRs and mirrorless cameras used for digital transfers but I want a very > contemporary take given the advancements in this format and what one's > general concerns might be. I would also love to see examples of output from > similar set ups. I realize that much of this can be gleaned from research, > but my attempts so far have only yielded uncertain results (dead links, old > posts, unspecified techniques). I am more interested in the consumer market > of these, and don't really want to spend more than $500 on a body. > > • What sensor size (considering crop factor/coverage and using existing > 50mm and 75mm lenses on my JK) is optimal for capturing 16mm/S8? It seems > that the mirrorless cameras have gained considerably larger sensors in the > last year(s), even on the consumer level, so now certain sensors are 2x the > size of a 16mm frame. JK's website references using an older Lumix and the > old Sony S1 Pro, which doesn't really apply to today's market so well. > > • Will I likely need to extend my bellows more than 6"? > > Light > > • Consumer cameras seem to have a lowest native ISO rating of 80-200, > depending on the model/brand. I'm assuming that one consideration I should > take would be finding a camera/sensor with the lowest native ISO, but is > there generally a massive difference in latitude between the common > 80/100/160/200 CMOS sensors? > > • Would I need to compensate for density through lamp brightness/filters > in order to capture more detail in shadows/highlights? > > • Alternative light sources? A Frameworks thread back in December 2010 > addresses this pretty well and how the standard bulbs are only rated for > 10-20 hours of use and this process being incredibly slow you could burn > out your bulb before you even capture 100' of film. I am inclined towards > building my own LED source but am wondering what others have come up with. > I know Jaakko sells LEDs for the 103/104, but I think I can come up with > something more appropriate for my specific needs. > > Process/Output > > • That same thread from Dec 2010 mentions compiling the images in an > animation codec in FCP7. I have Adobe CC + access to older CS programs and > Media Composer 8, so wondering what the best workflow with those resources > would be. > > Overall > > I have a 103 that's controlled with a computer-based sequencer. I use > Nikon enlarging lenses and a C-mount REX 4. I don't want to invest in large > format (135mm/150mm) lenses at this point. I am leaning towards a Sony > A5000/51000, depending on the crop factor/coverage as it has a 23.2mm x > 15.4mm sensor. I'll control the digital camera as I do the Bolex, through > the computer sequencer, so I need a wired remote for interfacing the > shutter actuation. I realize that an older camera body might be just fine > for my needs, but SDXC would be nice, especially if I want to shoot RAW. > > My general expectations are to have a set up sufficient for web output, > but something suitable for digital projection would also be nice. I know > this is a sloooooooow process and that there are likely several other > considerations I've overlooked or just not researched. Any input on my > specific questions or experience with similar set ups would be greatly > appreciated. > > Thanks, > Chris > > _______________________________________________ > FrameWorks mailing list > [email protected] > https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks > >
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