I guess the question regarding the 444RGB will come down to whether the "other" codec when available includes the 4444 flavor. You'll need RGB input on the recorder since RGB is the only way the F3 outputs 444.

Thanks for the updates Dan.

Dear Chris,

Initially, we will not have 4:4:4 recording in a compressed codec.

It is our intention to offer this later.

I hope this helps.

Respectfully,

Dear Friends,

To elaborate on my previous post:

The SMPTE Standard for Avid DNxHD-444 has not be ratified yet.

When this occurs, we do plan on implementing Avid DNxHD-444.


Also, we plan to implement all versions of the other very popular codec.

Respectfully,

Dear Friends,

We have been given official permission from Sony to discuss the bit-depth details of the Sony FS700.


1. The HD-SDI output of the updated Sony FS700 is 8-Bits effective in the 10-Bit HD-SDI format.

(But, please see my comments below).

2. The upgraded Sony FS700, in 2K Raw outputs 12-Bits linear. This is very good.

To obtain 12-Bits linear in a camera, one needs the image sensor to be greater than 12-Bits, say 14-Bits, but for image quality reasons, (and maybe some other reasons), the output is 12-bits.

Thus, when the Odyssey7Q records from the Sony FS700, in 2K Raw, up to 240 fps, we will be recording in 12-bit linear, in the Cinema DNG format.

Our test recordings have been at 12-Bit Linear Raw, in the Cinema DNG format. We have been recording in this format for a few days now.

And we have been using commercially available software to work with these industry standard files with great success.


Now, I would like to talk about the future.

We are planning, in the future, to take the 2K Raw 12-Bit output, decompress it, deBayer it, then record it compressed in Avid DNxHD (and another very popular codec later), in HD at the full 10-Bits.

To be clear, I am discussing what our plans are right now, and of course, this could change.

By in the future, I mean that we would like to have this ready by the time we start initial shipments of the Odyssey7Q.

If not, then we hope to have this ready via a firmware upgrade as soon as practical.

We certainly expect to be able to record this HD in 10-Bits up to 60 frames per second (1080p60, actually 1080p59.94)

We also plan on supporting 1080p50 at 10-Bits from the upgraded FS700.

Please note that Avid DNxHD supports HD, at 10-Bits, in the 220x flavor, so this should be accepted by all Non-Linear Editors.


We plan on showing the upgraded Sony FS700 with an Odyssey7Q, with our FS700 Recording Option, recording 12-Bit Linear Raw, at 240 fps, at Cine Gear Expo, Friday May 31, and Saturday, June 1st.

Respectfully

What do you mean 'upgraded FS700' you mean with a firmware upgrade or is there something physical that needs to be done?

Looking at the 7 (minus the Q) for C100 and 5D mkiii, but it appears they are not yet in stock nor are the drives available. Any idea when these units will arrive at dealers in a way that can actually be used?

Dear Al,

The SSD's that will be used with the Odyssey7 are the same as those currently used with the Odyssey7Q.

We currently offer 256 GB and 512 GB SSD's and they are readily available.

Our goal is to start shipping the Odyssey7 sometime in May 2014.

Respectfully,

Hi Dan,

I am thinking of up replacing my Nanoflash, I was in the beta program, my serial ends in 0004, it has given me 5 years of flawless recording, but now I feel an upgrade is due, and I am very interested in the Odyssey 7.

Does the 7 use the same power connector as the Nano ?
I have accumulated a selection of DTap, XLR, Fischer and Lemo's over the years an would like to hang onto them when I sell the Nano.

Al

Dear Alastair,

No, our Odyssey7Q uses a different connector for technical reasons.

We wanted the Odyssey7Q, to have zero internal wires going from the connectors to the main circuit board.

We wanted this for reliability.

And we had just a small amount of space available, since we wanted a push button power switch also.

Thus, we had to use a different connector.

I will come up with a solution so that you can use some of your nanoFlash power sources.

Please note, that one should use the Odyssey7Q AC Power Supply and not the nanoFlash one, as the power requirements (power capability of the power supply) are different.

And we will test if the popular two-cell Lithium Ion battery used for the nanoFlash is appropriate for use with the Odyssey7Q.

Respectfully,