Features

Extended Settings

Regular cameras don't use their full potential and some features are even blocked, others are simply forgotten during the design process. By offering an open source firmware users are able to program macros or scripts on their computer or even change parts of the UI and override firmware settings. This allows for example flowing frame rate changes, macro zoom or focus maneuvers and custom shooting modes.

New Meta Data

Aside from a microphone and the wireless connection module the Lens Unit houses a GPS receiver, a digital compass and an accelerometer. These sensors not only determine the position on earth, but also the direction and three-dimensional position of the image sensor. Due to this data the camera can track pans, tilts or paths during a shot which simplifies editing and CGI integration.

Smart Wizard

The Smart Wizard is a system that helps users during shots and post production. Beginners, that don't know the full basics of photography get help to learn what they are doing, while they are doing it to create the pictures they want. This system is not a typical automatic mode that changes settings, but it shows the user different ways to accomplish the shot they intended by analyzing live data.
On the computer the Smart Wizard is used as a plug-in in video editing software, that helps you organize and edit your footage. The new meta data is used in many ways to save you time during the post production. It displays your footage in a timeline depending on your preferred parameters and helps you combine your shots with digital effects, because it essentially knows everything about the scene to recreate an animated digital camera clone in your 3D program.

Ecological Design

All the main parts like body, lens and battery casing are made out of lightweight aluminium that is milled and then hard-anodized. The process of anodizing doesn't produce hazardous waste (if done under EPA rules) and creates a very hard oxide surface on the aluminium that is scratch proof and corrosion-resistant. Like regular aluminium, anodized aluminium is completely recyclable. Instead of using glue to waterproof the single units, screws and gaskets are used to connect and seal the parts, which also offers an easy way to replace internal components. All the plastic parts like caps, mountings and switches are made from ABS plastic which is also 100% recyclable. Padding on grip and battery packs are made out of injection molded silicone rubber, that can be removed from the aluminium before melting it into new parts.

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