Filmmaking cameras
Film cameras and Lens used for
'Angel city'
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Documentary cinematographer Arlene Nelson collaborated with fellow cinematographers Emily Topper, Turner Jumonville, Yamit Shimonovitz, and Sherri Kauk. Keeping the equipment minimal and unobtrusive was crucial. "The goal was to blend seamlessly into the surroundings, maintaining a small and unobtrusive presence. We utilized Canon EOS C500 and C300 cameras along with Canon CN-E prime lenses for this project," explained Emily Topper in ASC Magazine. To capture the games, a Canon CN-E 30-300mm (T2.95-3.7) zoom lens with a 2x optical extender was included in the equipment. Arlene Nelson opted for Sony PXW-FX9 and ILME-FX6 cameras for the principal photography, complemented by a set of TLS-rehoused Canon FD prime lenses and Angénieux zoom lenses. During the matches, she employed three to four camera teams, incorporating additional FX9 and Arri Amira cameras.
CAMERAS
Arri Alexa Mini LF
The go-to camera for drama series, feature films and commercials.
Combining the compact size and low weight of the popular ALEXA Mini with the large-format ALEXA LF sensor, ALEXA Mini LF brings exciting new creative possibilities to ARRI’s large-format camera system. Featuring 16 recording formats, the Mini LF can be universally used for large format and Super 35 productions.
The ARRI ALEXA Mini LF camera native 4K recording, with ARRIRAW or ProRes recording in LF Open Gate, LF 16:9, or LF 2.39:1 mode. It combines large-format resolution with an optimal pixel size for excellent image quality producing vivid, nuanced images with natural skin tones.
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Sony PXW-FX9
The FX9 revolutionises full-frame cinematography with peerless ergonomics and advanced technology for on-the-go shooting. The world’s first full-frame electronic variable ND filter* transforms possibilities for shooting in variable lighting conditions. Built-in Wi-Fi and 12G-SDI support advanced workflows.
The back-illuminated full-frame 6K CMOS sensor uses Sony’s Exmor R technology for improved sensitivity and reduced noise. When recording at DCI 4K*, Ultra HD resolutions the ability to oversample and capture at 6K, combined with powerful image processing, ensures that subtle details and textures beyond those that can be captured by a conventional 4K sensor are retained while at the same time noise is reduced.
Compared to a 4K Super 35mm sensor, the FX9’s 6K sensor has over twice the surface area, providing a wider angle of view, making it easier to gain a shallower depth of field. You can also shoot with Super 35mm lenses without compromise, capturing at 4K in super 35mm with all the benefits of this advanced imaging sensor.
FX9 offers an exceptional 15+ stops of dynamic range – allowing for unprecedented creative freedom in colour grading and post. Camera operators can concentrate on framing the scene they want while relying upon the FX9 to capture every nuance and detail using either 4K 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording or 16-bit RAW external recording.
Sony FX6
Inside a compact body that's ready for grab-and-shoot action, the FX6 packs a highly sensitive, full-frame image sensor with the power to expand your moviemaking creativity.
Sony's FX6 Full-Frame Camera was designed to provide flexible cinematic imaging in an impressively compact package. It boasts the capability to capture over 15 stops of dynamic range, incorporates Sony's S-Cinetone gamma for achieving film-like skin tones, and offers up to 10-bit, 4:2:2 XAVC-I recording. The FX6 is not only a valuable complement to your FX9 or VENICE setups but also a versatile choice for handling documentary work, gimbal shots, and drone filming with ease on its own.
Canon C500
The Canon EOS C500 Mark II is equipped with a full-frame 5.9K sensor that guarantees high-resolution video capture, highlighting even the most intricate details with utmost clarity. Additionally, the in-camera electronic Image Stabilizer significantly corrects movements across five axes, crucial for ensuring stable footage, especially in rapidly changing scenarios. Its EF mount makes the C500 Mark II incredibly versatile, compatible with a plethora of lenses suitable for a myriad of shooting contexts.
From a design standpoint, it doesn't compromise on robustness; its weatherproof housing is meticulously crafted, bearing in mind the rugged demands of professional shooting environments.
To top it all, the camera presents advanced recording capabilities such as 4K UHD resolution, 12G-SDI, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF, which are in line with contemporary professional recording standards and the needs for seamless connectivity.
Canon C300
The EOS C300 Mark III has integrated the DGO Super 35mm 4K CMOS Sensor, which is highlighted as one of its primary innovations due to the sensor's size and the technology driving it. Furthermore, it has an exceptional dynamic range with its Super 35mm DGO CMOS sensor that can showcase over 16 stops, ensuring that both highlights and shadows capture intricate details.
Its predecessor, the EOS C300 Mark II, set a benchmark by recording in beautiful 4K/Full HD video and offered a dynamic range reaching 15 stops. The current model offers cinematographers diverse lens mount options, adding to its adaptability and enhancing its versatility. Moreover, the EOS C300 Mark III is equipped with advanced user controls, such as a remote control port, an external modular LCD display, and playback controls, optimizing the shooting experience for efficiency.
LENSES
Canon CN-E 30-300mm
The Canon CN-E 30-300mm T2.95-3.7 L S EF Mount Cinema Zoom Lens is meticulously crafted for digital cinematography, catering specifically to cameras equipped with APS-C or Super 35-equivalent sensors and an EF mount, such as Canon's EOS C300.
The lens was designed with working professionals in mind, with easy-to-read focus, zoom, and iris markings engraved into angled surfaces on both sides of the lens, so you can read the setting from either side of a camera – or from behind it. Depending on the production's needs, focus markings can be switched from standard to metric. The lens facilitates manual operation that's subtle, smooth, precise, and repeatable. Control rings are designed to provide and maintain the proper amount of resistance so you can operate with a consistent torque. The focus rotation angle is about 300°; for zoom, it's approximately 160°.