EPIC-M Monochrome

[brett ogden]

Will it have the Epic-x Fan cover or the one for the "M" i see the "x" in the pic but just asking

[Jarred Land]

This sounds awesome Jarred!

Question, will the possible frame rates see a significant change from what I guess is a pretty big difference in data rate? Am I right in guessing that files of the same resolution and frame rate will be around half the size?

frame rate will be the same.. the output resolution is the same. The difference here is that instead of reading 4 pixels ( RGBG ) to interpolate ( guess ) 4 final color pixels, you are reading 4 unique, accurate imaging pixels to create 4 accurate final pixels. that is why all Bayer Pattern CMOS sensors loose effective resolution, for example our 5K cameras measure an accurate 4K resolution after Debayer, and most 1080p cameras net only an accurate 1.2-1.6k image.

Its an important distinction.. one of the reasons we have always touted resolution is so important, and also the reason you are now starting to see cameras that do oversampling like the F65.

[Elsie N]

Interesting - I got the "sharper image" part right away. I just didn't realize there was a large demand for B&W only images; at least not to the tune of $42K. lol

But, I am right that one could colorize the images in post and have one hell of a sharp image in full color. Yes?

I think you only have to color green screens, Terry. '-)

But seriously, I've colored old Black and White photo scans so I suppose you could do individual frames... otherwise, moving footage would need something like Turner Classic Movies did to old B&W films years ago.

[roryhinds]

*6%FU765CK!!! Me

[Elsie N]

Any sepia settings in the firmware?

[BillBarnes]

frame rate will be the same.. the output resolution is the same. The difference here is that instead of reading 4 pixels ( RGBG ) to interpolate ( guess ) 4 final color pixels, you are reading 4 unique, accurate imaging pixels to create 4 accurate final pixels. that is why all Bayer Pattern CMOS sensors loose effective resolution, for example our 5K cameras measure an accurate 4K resolution after Debayer, and most 1080p cameras net only an accurate 1.2-1.6k image.

Its an important distinction.. one of the reasons we have always touted resolution is so important, and also the reason you are now starting to see cameras that do oversampling like the F65.

Got it, makes sense that that's where you gain. I bet it looks beautiful, thanks.

[Michael Millichamp]

Crazy. I had no idea that B&W cameras were in high demand.

This makes me really really really want to shoot something on it.

Hey Jarred, send me a camera for some tests?

;)

[Michael Millichamp]

Also,

Where's the Scarlet love?

[Brian F Kobylarz]

..... But, I am right that one could colorize the images in post and have one hell of a sharp image in full color. Yes?

Forget about doing it in post. Just buy three of them, a beam splitter, couple of filters and take over the town.

Seriously, this fills in a gap - nice going guys!

[Ivan Kovax]

This will be an extremely niche product. A welcome addition to those who require it for the projects.