FAQ of KineMAX 6K

KineMAX™ Records three RAW formats as KineRAW(.krw), CinemaDNG and Cineform RAW mov online. These codecs are very high RAW images; for RAW clips, there is no color sampling at all, equivalent to RGB444.

1. 12bits with 14 f-stops at 6K/4K/2K S35mm framing or crop mode;
2. 16 f-stops at golden binning 3K (S35mm framing), binning 2K (M4/3 framing);

KineMAX employs whole new 6K CMOS sensor; when capturing 6K binned into 3K with advanced algorithm. Then,

1. 16 f-stops：Capturing as 6K 12bits, its native latitude is 14 f-stops, it turns into 16f-stops after binning; Latitude will be more if final delivery is 2K/1080p;
2. Still S35mm framing All pixels as 6Kx3K captures lights, so frame is still S35mm frame, not crop;
3. No Moire: With very advanced and patented algorithm for pixel merging, it will not add extra moire;
4. Reduce Aliasing: Aliasing from debayer will be much reduced from 3K downconverted to 2K if final output is 2K;
5. Reframe: 3K image is 100% more than 2K image if target is 2K, 100% room for reframing;
6. Real resolution is 2K: Recovering R/G/B from Single-chip CMOS by debayer: Effective resolution will be 3K*0.7=2.1K>2K; equivalent to RGB 3-chip 2K CCD sampling.
7. Upconverted to 4K from 3K if 4K delivery required;
8. Much lower data bits: Compared to 4K or 6K capturing and recording, it demands much lower speeds to SSD. Recording 3K, KineMAX can do it as Cineform RAW mov online, data bits is around 50MB/s. Saving SSD and benefit for DIT, data copy and backup.

That’s why we call KineMAX Binning 3K as golden 3K.

KineMAX can record three RAW formats online: Lossless Compressed KineRAW(.krw), UnCompressed CinemaDNG(.dng) and Cineform RAW (.mov). KRW can be transcoded by KineStation into Cineform RAW/RGB444, or CinemaDNG. Following table shows the different resolutions and different codecs:

For different codecs, resolutions, different bit rates and recording times exist:

Yes. It supports 4K 4:3 Anamorphic, two resolution:

1. 4.3K 4:3: 4320×3240;
2. 4K 4:3: 4096×3072.

Note: 4:3 Anamorphic is included in every KineMAX.

Yes. KineMAX is capable of slow motion capture (overcrank), especially KineMAX featuring HiSpeed mode which enable 4K/2K slow-mo up to 100fps at S35 frame, 3K Wide 150fps@M4/3, and 2K Wide @225fps at S16 frame .

It also supports crop mode to high fps.

1. M4/3 (Crop mode), 4K Wide records up to 56fps;
2. S16mm (Crop Mode), 3K up to 75fps;
3. 16mm (Crop Mode), 2K Wide up to 110fps.

All the Slow-Mo recordings do not have limitation on recording time.

For HiSpeed Option which is also included in every KineMAX for Free, here is table to show:

Regarding to the option:

1. In-Camera Option; No need external recorders at all;
2. 6K Option is included in every KineMAX for Free;
3. Enable 6K RAW option;
4. Enable 4.3K 4:3 Anamorphic Recording;
5. Enable Golden 3K Recording;
6. Can NOT record 6K/4K Cineform RAW mov at real time;
7. Can record 6K/4K Lossless Compressed KineRAW(.krw) and 4K Uncompressed CinemaDNG;
8. Can use free KineStation to transcode KineRAW(.krw) and CinemaDNG into 6K Cineform RAW mov, RGB444 mov.

For HiSpeed mode, it is captured in S35mm,  M4/3 and S16 framing, and there is no recording time limitation, until SSD full.

Yes. KineMAX is capable of quick motion capture (undercrank). As of undercrank/Quick-Mo, the lowest fps is down to 6fps under current firmware. You can set any custom sensor fps between lowest and highest fps, the accuracy is 0.001fps, while recording fps is set by project fps in the camera. It provides much more possibilities over fixed fps like 24, 25, 30fps.

KineMAX employs a state-of-art 6K S35mm CMOS sensor. It does suffer from some rolling effect. If you want to take action shots, KineMAX features Sport/HiSpeed mode which reduces rolling effect greatly, seems like global shutter.

Sport/HiSpeed Mode is designed to alleviate the rolling greatly, and make KineMAX handle quick movement shootings, like handheld, shots on shoulder, documentary style. The footages would be turned into Cineform RGB444 mov after KineStation transcoding.

Note: Sport/HiSpeed Mode takes effect only on 2K and 4K, not 6K and Golden 3K. And it reduces the latitude a little bit and more aliasing.

It is a S35 frame size, like most mainstream S35 Cinema cameras. Its active frame size is close to APS-C, so its conversion ratio is close to APS-C camera too if you use DSLR lens.

Besides, you can purchase Mounting adapter with KineEnhancer, so that KineMAX turns into Full Frame cinema camera.

Not exactly.

Kine cameras have two working modes for different resolutions creatively.

• Full size, means S35 framing, there are 6K/golden 3K resolution, and HiSpeed/Sport Mode, can be used in S35 framing;
• Cropping, means M4/3 or S16 framing, there also are 4K/3K/2K is cropped from 6K@S35mm. There is also a HiSpeed M4/3 for KineMAX to get more higher fps on 2K.

KineMAX features one high definition display ports with industry standard: 1080p or 720p: you can set the monitoring resolution in-camera.

Yes, there are dual SDI monitoring outputs option. Two SDI and one HD display ports can provide sufficient monitoring paths and meet the demands for EVF, field monitor, and DP monitor without need any other splitter nor converters.

The SDI option is included in standard package and professional package.

KineMAX has two options on Mount:

• Native Active EF, supports in-camera Iris control over majority of EF/EF-S lens; display Iris number and tune Iris number electronically. And even the EF mount is a Cine-Style mount, not DSLR type. This type of lock-style EF mount can be regarded as Cine mount, like PL mount which is very different from the fastening way of DSLR camera. Please visit How to use new lock-style EF mount to learn more.
• KineMOUNT is a mount with short FFD, actually omni-mount like other short FFD mount:
  • KineMOUNT + PL mounting adapter, it turns into PL mount;
  • KineMOUNT + EF mounting adapter, it turns into EF mount;
  • KineMOUNT + Nikon F mounting adapter, it turns into Nikon F mount;
  • And even B4, OCT-19 mount.

Note: EF mounting adapter support Iris control, while Nikon F mounting adapter not. Besides, mounting adapters are independent accessories, not included in machine body.

Kinefinity has employed whole new Cine-Style/lock-type EF mount, new lock-type EF mounting adapter, new lock-type Nikon F mounting adapter from 2014 Jan. Its fixing way is very similar to Cine PL mount: lock ring rotation, not lens rotation to make sure EF lens locked firmly and to be contacted well with pogo-pin contact inside of EF mount in any case. Compared to traditional lock way based on spring metal, the new EF mount gains much better stability; fits very well in professional way when video shots using follow-focus gear.

It CAN playback based on your project fps setting, typically it runs as 25fps. Color shown when playback is based on LUT you chosen: Neutral or Flat . Generally, it records in LUT of Neutral.

KineMAX has in-camera MIC and supports KineAudio which is external professional audio recording module with Phantom 48V and XLR ports. It will generate two independent uncompressed wave files.

If record format as Cineform RAW mov, KineMAX will embed the audio track into mov file.

You can use KineStation to integrate audio files with DNG/KRW into Cineform RAW/RGB444 mov.

Yes, it has fan inside. KineMAX has two in-camera fans to cool the camera itself and make camera work well in stable condition.

Fan generates noise. You can choose Record Stop in Fan setting to make one fan stop works temporarily: Fan works when live view; Stops when recording begins so that it is totally quiet when recording. It is very important in quiet environment, and sensitive to any audible noise.

Pay attention to camera temperature indicator if recording Cineform RAW.