Canon Full-Frame 35mm Camera Sees in the Dark with 4 Million Max ISO

New Canon Full-Frame 35mm Camera Sees in the Dark with 4 Million Max ISO

Canon just announced the ME20F-SH, a full-frame 35mm camera with the ability to reach an astonishing 4,000,000 ISO.

The new 1080p camera is aimed at a number of different markets, including nighttime surveillance/security, cinema, reality TV, and nature/wildlife documentaries, just to name a few, and it comes with a positive-locking EF mount and features Canon Log and Wide DR for maximum recorded dynamic range. If you’re wondering how this thing came out of the blue — the answer is that they have been developing a sensor like this for some time, and even showed off a version of it back in 2013. Here’s a video they posted at that time explaining the sensor:

The true strength will be for the ME20F-SH camera to be able to capture full color 1080p images essentially in the dark:

While capturing video in extreme low-light conditions often requires the use of infrared illumination (a technique that only yields video in black and white), the ME20F-SH camera achieves impressive high-sensitivity performance enabling the capture of color Full HD video with reduced noise in low-light conditions without the need for infrared illumination.

This multi-purpose camera allows users to discern subjects under even some of the dimmest lighting conditions, such as environments lit by artificial illumination or under a moonless night sky. Furthermore, similar to Canon’s Cinema EOS System of professional digital cinematography cameras, the ME20F-SH camera includes Canon Log and Wide DR, which make possible a wide dynamic range, delivering high-image-quality video results across a range of illumination environments, from low- to brightly lit conditions.

Here are the specs:

• ME20F-SH Multi-purpose Camera
• 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor (single), effective pixel count: approx. 2.26 million pixels
• Minimum subject illumination: Less than 0.0005 lux (at maximum 75 dB gain setting, equivalent to an ISO sensitivity of over four million)
• Pixel Pitch: 19 Microns
• Lens mount: Canon EF mount (Cinema Lock type)
• Optical filters: ND filter with two density levels (motorized manual / auto) IR cut filter (motorized manual)
• Frame rates: 59.94P / 59.94i / 50.00P / 50.00i / 29.97P / 25.00P / 23.98P
• Gamma: Canon Log, Wide DR, etc.
• Two 3G / HD-SDI BNC jacks (1080P / 1080i / 720P)
• One HDMI connector
• Genlock terminal: BNC jack (input only)
• Remote terminal: φ2.5mm stereo mini-mini-jack (Canon-proprietary protocol), Round 8-pin jack (for RS-422, Canon-proprietary protocol)
• Microphone terminal: φ3.5mm stereo mini-jack
• AF: One-shot AF
• Auto-exposure: Combined interlocking (iris / gain / ND / shutter)
• White balance: AWB, color-temperature setting (setting range: 2000 to 15000 degrees Kelvin), natural light, light bulb, Setting A, Setting B
• Digital teleconverter: 2x, 4x
• Power input: 4-pin XLR DC11-17V, Terminal block 2-pin jack DC11-17V
• Operating temperature: 32 degrees F (0 degrees C) to 104 degrees F (40 degrees C)
• Body dimensions: Approx. 4 inches (102mm) x 4.5 inches (116mm) (h) x 4.4 inches (113mm) (d) (excluding protrusions)
• Weight: Approx. 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) (body only)
• Availability: December 2015
• Price: $30,000

No it’s not going to be cheap at $30K, but for special cases this is a perfect rental and exactly the sort of thing many people have been looking for — a smallish, large sensor EF mount camera with lots of sensitivity. The pixels on this camera are absolutely gigantic. At this sensor size, getting better sensitivity requires larger pixels, which is why it’s limited to 1080p.

For a comparison of just how big these pixels are, the 19 micron size is compared to a little over 8.4 microns for the also-super-sensitive Sony a7S (making that moonlight short look like child’s play) and 5 microns for a camera like the 6K RED EPIC DRAGON. As another point of comparison, the new Super 35mm Canon C300 Mark II, which is set to be released this fall, has a max ISO of 102,400, and a pixel pitch of 6.4 microns.

Clearly in terms of low-light sensitivity the ME20F-SH blows everything else out of the water, and it will be interesting to see what kinds of projects we will see with it. The design is rather minimal and feels very similar to the ARRI ALEXA Mini, and because of it’s compact size and weight, it could be a solid camera for gimbal or drone work. Being able to put a camera in the sky like this means capturing aerials at night that would be essentially impossible otherwise (especially if you’re away from a big city with lots of lights).

The only slight catch with the ME20F-SH is that it doesn’t record internally, and doesn’t have any sort of onboard monitor for changing settings. It’s kind of surprising they couldn’t figure out a way to put any kind of recording device internally, so you’ll have to wire this with an external recorder through HDMI or HD-SDI if you want to actually capture images. The plus side at least as far as the design is concerned is that you can put the ME20F-SH in plenty of places that taller and more awkward cameras can’t go. Here’s more on recording with the camera, which can be controlled remotely:

Employing output-only 3G/HD-SDI and HDMI terminals, Canon’s ME20F-SH camera enables users working on location to output video via a single cable to a variety of peripheral equipment, including external recorders and monitors. Equipped with a φ2.5mm stereo mini-jack and a round 8-pin jack for RS-422, the multipurpose camera is capable of connecting with Canon’s RC-V100 Remote Controller (released in June 2014; sold separately). By allowing users to operate the camera or change settings from a remote location, the camera facilitates video capture from inaccessible locations as well as fixed-point surveillance. Furthermore, a φ3.5mm stereo mini-jack allows the camera to connect with an external microphone, enabling users working on location to output audio and video signals to connected peripheral equipment.

Hopefully we get to see some higher-quality video of what this thing can do pretty soon. For more info,

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Canon’s First Ultra-High-Sensitivity Multi-Purpose Camera

Canon’s First Ultra-High-Sensitivity Multi-Purpose Camera Features ISO Equivalent Of Over 4,000,000

MELVILLE N.Y., July 30, 2015 – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today has introduced the Company’s first multi-purpose camera, the new ME20F-SH, which delivers exceptionally high sensitivity to capture Full HD video with a minimum subject illumination of less than 0.0005 lux¹ (at maximum 75 dB gain setting, equivalent to an ISO sensitivity of over 4,000,000). Nighttime surveillance and security, cinematic production, reality television, and nature/wildlife documentaries are just some of the ME20F-SH’s many possible usage applications. With the ability to capture color video in extreme low-light conditions and its simplistic and versatile design, the ME-20F-SH Multi-purpose Camera can be easily incorporated into existing infrastructures and systems to provide high-quality video capture even where subjects might not be seen with the naked eye.

ME20F-SH (front)	ME20F-SH (back)

Canon’s new multi-purpose camera employs an enhanced version of the 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor for Full HD video use that was originally developed by the Company in 2013². Its compact, modular body design allows easy custom configurations for diverse usage scenarios. While capturing video in extreme low-light conditions often requires the use of infrared illumination (a technique that only yields video in black and white), the ME20F-SH camera achieves impressive high-sensitivity performance enabling the capture of color Full HD video with reduced noise in low-light conditions without the need for infrared illumination.

Ultra-High-Sensitivity CMOS Sensor Enables Color Video Capture in Extreme Low-Light Conditions

The ME20F-SH camera’s CMOS sensor has pixels measuring 19 μm square³, which is more than 5.5 times the surface area of the pixels on the CMOS sensor featured in select top-of-the-line interchangeable lens cameras⁴. Furthermore, the sensor’s pixels and readout circuitry make use of Canon proprietary technologies to achieve both reduced noise and exceptionally high sensitivity on subjects with a minimum illumination of less than 0.0005 lux. This multi-purpose camera allows users to discern subjects under even some of the dimmest lighting conditions, such as environments lit by artificial illumination or under a moonless night sky. Furthermore, similar to Canon’s Cinema EOS System of professional digital cinematography cameras, the ME20F-SH camera includes Canon Log and Wide DR, which make possible a wide dynamic range, delivering high-image-quality video results across a range of illumination environments, from low- to brightly lit conditions.

Canon’s Diverse Interchangeable EF Lens Lineup Enables Wide Range of Imaging Possibilities

The new ME20F-SH employs the same EF mount (Cinema Lock type) as Canon’s SLR cameras and Cinema EOS System-series of professional digital cameras, allowing users to make use of the Company’s extensive lineup of interchangeable EF lenses⁵. By letting users select the ideal lens based on their shooting or application requirements, taking into consideration such factors as angle of view and level of brightness, this multi-purpose camera facilitates a wide spectrum of imaging possibilities.

Supports various standard video-recording interfaces

Employing output-only 3G/HD-SDI and HDMI terminals, Canon’s ME20F-SH camera enables users working on location to output video via a single cable to a variety of peripheral equipment, including external recorders and monitors. Equipped with a φ2.5mm stereo mini-jack and a round 8-pin jack for RS-422, the multipurpose camera is capable of connecting with Canon’s RC-V100 Remote Controller (released in June 2014; sold separately)⁶. By allowing users to operate the camera or change settings from a remote location, the camera facilitates video capture from inaccessible locations as well as fixed-point surveillance. Furthermore, a φ3.5mm stereo mini-jack allows the camera to connect with an external microphone, enabling users working on location to output audio and video signals to connected peripheral equipment.

The Canon ME20F-SH is expected to be available in December 2015 at a suggested retail price of $30,000.

 

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The films follows Maari  (Dhanush ) a local dada , who has control over triplicane area .He collects “Mamool” from the market
area in return for protection and raises pigeon for races. Backed up by a Don named Velu he maintains clean record and has no hassles with the police.In comes a new Sub inspector Arjun (Vijay Yesudas) who tries all means to put Maari between bars and take control over the area. He reopens a cold case in which Maari’s name was involved and with some help of Maari’s rivals puts Maari in Jail. How Maari regains his position is the rest of the story.
The aura of Dhanush as the character Maari makes the audience forget the lack of Story with a crappy screenplay in the film. Dhanush acts is heart out and makes people crazy with his screen presence .The chemistry and combination between Robo-shankar and Dhanush super exceeds that of Kajal Agarwal and Dhanush.Robo Shankar is a value additiuon in this picture who makes the film move without a dull moment .Vijay Yesudas ‘s attempt as an actor is miserable , best stick to music. Anirudhs’s music makes people scream and dance but after a point it becomes very repetitive .Lack of Direction with just punch lines and slow mo of Dhanush will bring only 4/10

 

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Watch Raw Footage of Tom Cruise’s M:I 5 Airplane Stunt

Need to shoot your hero hanging off the side of an airplane for your next film? You’ll be shooting that one in front of a green screen. Unless, of course, your hero is Tom Cruise and your film happens to be Mission: Impossible: Rogue Nation. In that case, you’ll just do it for real.

Check out this short documentary teaser for the fifth Mission: Impossible film, which has Tom Cruise playing series protagonist Ethan Hunt and achieving lift-off without the aid of a stunt double

That’s a Nettmann Systems Super-G aerial rig, provided to the production by London’s Helicopter Film Services, mounted to the side of an Airbus A400M traveling at 180mph.

And pay attention, 35mm film fans — that sure looks like a film camera capturing the action at 0:12. IMDb says a Panavision Panaflex Millennium XL2 was used on the shoot, as well as the ARRI Alexa XT, Alexa XT M, and Alexa 65.

However you feel about Tom Cruise as an actor, there’s no denying he’s one of the more adventurous producers around. Not only does he obviously enjoy stuntwork (see also the vertiginous Burj Khalifa sequence in the previous Mission: Impossible installment), but he also consistently hires directors with distinctive visions to keep his films from going on autopilot. The M:I franchise alone has employed Brian De Palma, John Woo, J.J. Abrams, Brad Bird, and now, on Rogue Nation, Christopher McQuarrie.

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