Kinefinity Vista First Look

[Aussie Ash]

 

[eatstoomuchjam]

Huh.  A Sub-$3k cinema body in that form factor could be really compelling.  The big question now will be what sensor they put in there.  If it's an IMX410, it'll be big shrug from me - but if it's a newer sensor, maybe the one used in the S1 II, and they have 10-bit ProRes and, ideally, some 12-bit codec, it could be a compelling product.

Otherwise, the Nikon ZR exists, costs less, and can be shoved into any of the same spaces that the Vista would fit in.  Also has decent face detect AF which is really useful when the camera's shoved into a tiny nook/cranny.

[Aussie Ash]

open gate & internal SSD but only manual focus

[Aussie Ash]

[KnightsFan]

Looks cool, but I'm surprised that I can't find any info on frame rates or anything. As the first reply says, if it's the typical IMX410 then it's not interesting to me. I do love that it uses a generic battery and interchangeable lens mount.

[Aussie Ash]

There is nothing on their web site about it either.The full specs don't seem to be finalised yet,it looks like an entry level camera for them so logically the sensor is already used in their existing line up.Their Mavo MkII full frame body start around US $6,000  they are aiming at getting this to market at around US $3000 .

[eatstoomuchjam]

I'm pretty sure that the Mavo Mark II LF is using IMX410.  It's a great sensor which is why it's been used in so many cameras since it was introduced in 2018.  But that's also exactly the problem.  It's in a lot of cameras already.  Sell it at $1,500 and it's interesting as a budget play.  Sell it at $3,000 and you're going up against the EOS R5, Nikon Z8, Red Komodo, Nikon ZR, Panasonic S1 II, and EOS R6 Mark III.  IMO, every one of those sensors that's at least equal to the IMX410.  They also support 10-bit internal recording that doesn't look like ProRes 4444 (I think that's the only 12-bit format available on Kinefinity right now).  Of course, it's also up against the much cheaper Z Cam E2-F6 and E2-F6 Mark II which also use IMX410.

The form factor is enticing, but a ZR is even smaller and also has a big flippy 4" screen.  And internal raw.  And really good autofocus.  And costs around $1,000 less.

Just like with some of the other cameras that have been announced recently, the question to ask not just "What makes me buy this over the other cameras on the market?" - but it's also "What makes me buy this over a camera I already have?"