Twitter rumour re BBC

It isn't just about the camera for the BBC but the workflow through post to delivery via the transmission systems.

That is why a 5D is totally unacceptable and codec's such as HDV or even the 35mbs XDCAM, it is also about the camera resolving good enough images to feed the codec and that is why 1/3" camera's such as the canon can be acceptable.

The AF100/101 may be acceptable with nanoflash at 50mbs as stated but we will have to see what Alan says in his report.

That doesn't mean that it will be acceptable for everyone as there are only certain camera's on the BBC list that are approved for indie production.
 
The list is confusing because it has cameras on there that are not approved and the the xf300 which is, toward the bottom.

I think the deal is: xf300 is approved 100% by itself, Af100 with nano flash at 50 Mb also fully approved. As far as I know cameras like hvx200 and 5D are not 100% approved.
 
That list is of cameras tested - not accepted. Here's that list with each camera linked to its test results (notice how badly the 5D failed):

http://thebrownings.name/WHP034/


Here's the latest list of what's acceptable to the BBC:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/commissioning/production/hd.shtml

This list predates the AF101. Also, the Canon XF305 has recently been upgraded to full acceptance, not just for independent productions. The 5D has been used on some projects, but apparently those went straight to the BBC's SD channel. The EX1/3 can also be used, with a nanoflash.
 
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