MOVIEtube - a future 35mm solution...

[shAi]

i followed a link from 2-pop http://www.movietube.com and received this information via email. looks promising...

Thanks for your interest in our 35mm Camera system called MOVIEtube.
MOVIEtube will hit the market summer 2004 and will be sold in various kinds.
The MOVIEtube product line is providing the same depth of field and angel of view as the 35mm format.
Because there is no need to rotate the grain less groundglas, MOVIEtube is providing a sharper image with no hotspot and it is operating without any noise. The patented groundglas provides a almost loss less light transmission- for shooting in artificial light situations and by night.
For use in professional productions we developed the MOVIEtube PRO, with professional features known from traditional movie cameras:

-**** A integrated shoulder-set for use on shoulder for living-camera
***** moves
-**** Three WALTERgrip handles for low shots and handheld action
-**** A socket for use with Sony compatible professional viewfinder,
**** *to provide a sharp image for controlling the focus.
-*****Equipped with standard Arri connectors for wireless
***** follow-focus, wireless image transmitter and all the other Arri
******accessories like focus control monitor etc.
-*****Standard video rods for video accessories
-**** 35mm or 16mm rods for connecting matboxes and accessories
-**** 2 Balanced XLR-connectors for connecting professional sound
**** *gear


To start more cost-conscious with the MOVIEtube product line we are proud to introduce the MOVIEtube LT.
The MOVIEtube LT is a small unit with less features than the MOVIEtube PRO, but providing the same Image as the PRO.
The MOVIEtube LT is running without electronic power, except the Battery on the DV-Camera. Therefore it is lightweight, small and by the fraction of the cost of a MOVIEtube PRO. MOVIEtube LT can be later upgraded to be a full-blown MOVIEtube PRO unit.


The MOVIEtube System accepts Lenses from Panavision, Arri, Nikon, Canon, Minolta, Pentax, Contax!


At the moment the MOVIEtube 35mm Camera System is approved for the following cameras:*


-********** Sony PD-100
-********** Sony PD-150
-********** Sony VX 1000/2000
-********** Sony TVR Series
-********** Canon XM2
-********** Panasonic DVX100
-********** others will follow!


* Approved cameras can be docked directly on the MOVIEtube. No additional relay lenses are needed.* Canon XL-1 /s is not supported.


At the moment we are not able to quote the exact prize for the* MOVIEtube PRO*and the MOVIEtube LT .


For further information please visit frequently our Web Domain http://www.movietube.com it*will be online in a few month! A 3D technique section will provide answers for many questions about MOVIEtube. A show room and a user forum* are waiting to be visited.


Thanks again for your interest!


We are receiving huge interest in MOVIEtube from people all around the globe, even though we didn’t start the MOVIEtube sales promotion yet!We would be happy to welcome you as a satisfied MOVIEtube user some day


Best Regards
JK
-Marketing & Sales MOVIEtube-

[kai]

cool.... that guy has poor english. *;D

Hoping this product is real though... or at least comes to fruition sometime soon...

[shAi]

cool.... that guy has poor english. *;D


i could guess that it's made in europe.. couldn't find where though

and yes.. you can't tell if it's a real thing, an idea for "start up", or just an indusrtial design student's diploma project...
i would give an A if it was the last one...

[Vital_Visuals_Inc]

I'm wondering if this is a new Russian endeavor- Kinomatik could be related to Kinor of the old Eastern Bloc. Any thoughts?

I once had a Russian (Konvas) 35mm camera- noisy, but solid as a rock, and beautiful pictures! This could be good...

+Steve

[stevec]

It was @ NAB this year as well as the previous year. Abel Cine Tech has it on their web site, deposit only. No spinner or vibration ground glass, so the grain is very visible.

http://www.abelcine.com/store/product.php?productid=1000224&cat=0&page=1

They have not been able to get it for sale for the last 2 years. Another adapter MIA.

[ryan brown]

It says on the main page it won the "German Film Innovation Award 2005", so I'm assuming it's based out of Germany.

Surprised I've never heard of it, though...

[Simon Höfer]

A refundable deposit of $300 will hold your place in line for this hot new product, which will be available in late October. The MOVIEtube JR will retail for $5,995.
That's a hefty price tag :D

[DaveC]

I think it was even used on some feature films shot in by a German crew. I read in a German cinematographer journal an article about it. They wrote that it's very well built, unbreakable and so on. But I'm not sure if it's worth the 5000$ (or even more, depending on the setup).