General
Is there a discount when buying multiple cameras?
Yes, we do give discounts for purchases of multiple camera sets! Please contact us for details!
Do you have 360° Rigs in your office? Can you create one? What is the cost?
We do not carry 360° Rigs as standard items, but we can arrange demos for you. We can most certainly build one for your project and for your budget.
Do you have demo footage in QT ProRes, QT RAW, and Cinema DNG?
All available from the product pages of the indieGS2K (link) and indiePOV(link). If you need more or other scenes, let us know an we will send you more footage.
What is the difference between rolling and global shutter?
With the rolling shutter the image is taken line by line which can cause a “bending” of the image when doing fast movements. With the global shutter every pixel of the image is taken at the same time, so this “bending” also known as “rolling shutter effect” isn´t present anymore.
What Gamma is used?
User selectable. As a standard REC709.
Tips for recording two cameras onto one Gemini444 recorder!
You can record two signals from indieGS2K cameras onto one Convergent Design Gemini444 recorder in HD (2K not supported). The cameras have to be genlocked and set to exactly the same settings (shutter and whitebalance can be adjusted for calibration purposes). The signals will be recorded to separate SSDs. You can monitor each camera separately through outputs SDI-A and SDI-B.
I see on the control unit that you can paint the RGB of the cameras. Are they also set with presets? Do you have to paint the cameras or can you just set them all to 3600 or 5200 in the field (to save time)?
Yes, these presets are available.
In what way is the indieGS2K different to the indiePOV?
The indiePOV is a rolling shutter camera and it is limited to 30p. It cannot do 50i/60i. Other than that, it is a very nice camera!
How do you have to set up the Hyperdeck Shuttle to support Indiecam´s instantRAW format?
The only thing you have to make sure is to set the Hyperdeck Shuttle to uncompressed QuickTime recording. Neither Prores nor AVID DNxHD will work for instantRAW. Make and verify the setting in the Hyperdeck utility on a PC or MAC with the recorder connected via USB (follow manufacturers instructions). To extract the CinemaDNG files from the uncompressed Quicktime files use our software instantRAW2CinemaDNG. Contact us for a copy of this software.
What is your RAW recording format?
The indieGS2K is recording to Convergent Design Gemini and Odyssey recorders in CinemaDNG format. This can be well processed in a lot of applications like DaVinci Resolve, Speedgrade, After Effects, etc.. We were one of the initial developers of the CinemaDNG format together with Adobe.
Broadcast with indieMorpho?
The indieMORPHO is an image processor that delivers 422 HDSDI signal. Without it, the indieGS2K outputs a RAW-signal for recording on Convergent Design Odyssey or Gemini. So if you want to do broadcast, you need indieMORPHO. All image processing functions are set in indieMORPHO. Framerate, shutter, Whitebalance are set in the camera with indieREMOTE.
What is the maximum indieREMOTE / RS485 cable distance?
RS485 can go over long distances with our camera as well. Baudrate is 9600. The limit here is the control cable. The best cable to use is a twisted pair cable for audio with good shielding. These can run several hundred meters. For very long distances you can also use RS485 to fiber converters.
Which settings do you recommend when recording RAW? 12bit RAW 1080p or 2K-RAW!
Use 2K-RAW for feature film productions and all productions intended for cinema. Use 12bit RAW 1080p for commercials and high-end TV-productions.
Is the remote panel required to be plugged in during operation or just during setup? Is setup information stored on the remote panel, in the camera, or both?
It is only needed to setup the camera. It is not needed for operation. The settings information will be stored in the camera, not in the indieREMOTE. To store your settings in the cameras, navigate to the SYSTEM screen on the indieREMOTE and select “Save PRST”.
What size are the indieIFC gear-rings and what type of module?
The indieIFC gear rings can be ordered from us in any size fitting your specific lens. Standard is module 0,8. Module 0,5 can also be ordered.
Can I set detail enhancement, noise management and RGB black balance etc.. with the indieMORPHO or with the indieRemote?
All image processing functions are set in indieMORPHO. Framerate, shutter, and whitebalance are set in the camera with indieREMOTE though.
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indieGS2k / indiePOV
indieGS2K
What kind of sensor does the indieGS2K use?
A global shutter CMOS sensor with a max resolution of 2048×1080 and 60fps.
What is the maximum resolution of the indieGS2K?
2048×1080
What is the weight of the indieGS2K system?
170g
What recording device do I need for the indieGS2K?
For RAW: Odyssey7Q+, Gemini444, or Hyperdeck Shuttle. For 422 in combination with the indieMORPHO any HDSDI recorder that accepts YCbCr 4:2:2.
What is the base sensitivity of the indieGS2K?
400ASA
Can I adjust black level?
Yes.
Do I have a white balance function?
Yes, manual and One-Push-Auto.
What are the HD-SDI Video modes of the indieGS2K?
RAW 12bit: 1080p24 / 1080p25 / 1080p30 / 1080p50 / 1080p60 1080p23.98 / 1080p29.97 / 1080p59.94
720p50 / 720p59.94 / 720p60
RAW 2k: 2kp24 / 2kp25 / 2kp30 / 2kp50 / 2kp60,
YCbCr 4:2:2 (when using indieMORPHO): 1080p24 / 1080p25 / 1080p30 / 1080p50 / 1080p60 1080p23.98 / 1080p29.97 / 1080p59.94 720p50 / 720p59.94 / 720p60 / 2kp24 / 2kp25 / 2kp30 / 2kp50 / 2kp60 (all SMPTE compliant)
RAW 2k: 2kp24 / 2kp25 / 2kp30 / 2kp50 / 2kp60,
YCbCr 4:2:2 (when using indieMORPHO): 1080p24 / 1080p25 / 1080p30 / 1080p50 / 1080p60 1080p23.98 / 1080p29.97 / 1080p59.94 720p50 / 720p59.94 / 720p60 / 2kp24 / 2kp25 / 2kp30 / 2kp50 / 2kp60 (all SMPTE compliant)
What is the pixel size of the indieGS2K?
5,5µm
What is the diameter of the circular coverage area in the indieGS2K?
At 1920×1080: 12,116mm, and at 2048×1080: 12,734mm
Is an auto-exposure mode available in the indieGS2K?
For automatic exposure control the cameras have Auto-Shutter built in. You can adjust the speed of adaption and the target level of brightness. Auto-Iris is not available.
How do you sync the indieGS2K to other equipment?
The indieGS2K can be synced with a trilevel genlock signal applied to its “SYNC” labelled BNC connector. First, connect your external gunlock signal to the SYNC BNC. Then, with the indieREMOTE control connected, navigate to the HOME screen and select “Slave” from the SYNC item. Then confirm by pressing the center button. To save this setting, navigate to the SYSTEM screen and select “Save PRST”.
The indieGS2K will switch to the specific format, that the genlock generator is sending. This will override the internal format settings of the camera. In this way, you can easily control the format setting of multiple cameras with the gunlock signal. Make sure you are not applying PSF or interlaced genlock signals, if you are recording RAW!
The indieGS2K will switch to the specific format, that the genlock generator is sending. This will override the internal format settings of the camera. In this way, you can easily control the format setting of multiple cameras with the gunlock signal. Make sure you are not applying PSF or interlaced genlock signals, if you are recording RAW!
What are the mounting and rigging options for the indieGS2K?
You can mount baseplates on all four sides, which provide multiple 1/4″20 and 3/8″16 threads. Often, our cameras are sandwiched between rods.
Power rating of the indieGS2K?
7-24V (absolute max). 4W
We need a camera that has the option to switch the iris between manual and auto. Does the indieGS2K have the ability to have both an auto and manual iris?
We have a motor-system called indieIFC which is essentially a film-style wireless follow-focus and iris system that is compatible with cmotion and chrosziel controllers. All of the lenses have manual focus and manual iris and these can be motorized with this system. For automatic exposure control the cameras have Auto-Shutter. Auto-Iris is not available.
What type is the power-plug on the back of the indieGS2K?
The power plugs are BINDER. It carries both power and serial control.
Binder Part Number: 99 0425 00 08 They can be found here: http://www.binder-usa.com/products/partsdetail/89240
Binder Part Number: 99 0425 00 08 They can be found here: http://www.binder-usa.com/products/partsdetail/89240
The indieGS2K says the resolution is 2048x1080. Internally, can i switch to 1920x1080? In case there is a confusion with an external record deck?
You can use both 1920×1080, which is the standard mode, and 2048×1080, which is a more advanced SMPTE-mode over 3G. Both can be easily recorded in CinemaDNG on the Odyssey7Q+ recorder from Convergent Design. This unit is the recorder used most and it delivers the best image quality due to the CinemaDNG RAW-Format.
You can also use both resolution as fully SMPTE compliant YCbCr signals when using the indieMORPHO for live image processing.
You can also use both resolution as fully SMPTE compliant YCbCr signals when using the indieMORPHO for live image processing.
What is a basic RAW production kit for the indieGS2K?
For RAW recording you will need:
– indieGS2K
– baseplates
– indieREMOTE
– Odyssey7Q+ incl. accessories
– a Lens
– Cables (power and HDSDI)
– battery
– filters are a good idea as well!
– indieGS2K
– baseplates
– indieREMOTE
– Odyssey7Q+ incl. accessories
– a Lens
– Cables (power and HDSDI)
– battery
– filters are a good idea as well!
What is a basic broadcast production kit for the indieGS2K?
For broadcast you will need:
– indieGS2K
– baseplates
– indieREMOTE
– indieMORPHO
– a Lens
– Cables (power and HDSDI)
– battery
– filters are a good idea as well!
– indieGS2K
– baseplates
– indieREMOTE
– indieMORPHO
– a Lens
– Cables (power and HDSDI)
– battery
– filters are a good idea as well!
Does the indieGS2K work with polecam?
Yes, it works wonderfully!
Does the indieGS2K work with poelcam´s fishface underwater housing?
Yes, it works very well. There is a special version of the fishface available for the indieGS2K.
Will the indieGS2K take a regular 35mm camera base and bridge plate?
Yes, the indieGS2K base plate has 3/8 and 1/4-20 inch mounting points.
Is the camera compatible with 10x Resolve Optics lens?
Yes, the indieGS2K is compatible with the 10x Resolve Optics lens and with all B4-mount broadcast zoom lenses when using a B4 adapter.
What is the power consumption of the indieGS2K?
3,5W at 12V
indiePOV
What kind of sensor does the indiePOV use?
A rolling shutter CMOS sensor with a max resolution of 1920×1080 and 30fps.
What is the maximum resolution of the indiePOV?
1920×1080
What is the weight of the indiePOV system?
170g
What recording device do I need for the indiePOV?
For RAW: Hyperdeck Shuttle. For 422 in combination with the indieMORPHO any HDSDI recorder that accepts YCbCr 4:2:2.
What is the base sensitivity of the indiePOV?
250ASA
Can I adjust black level?
Yes.
Do I have a white balance function?
Yes, manual and One-Push-Auto.
What is the pixel size of the indiePOV?
5µm
What is the diameter of the circular coverage area in the indiePOV?
11,015mm
What type is the power-plug on the back of the indiePOV?
The power plugs are BINDER. It carries both power and serial control.
Binder Part Number: 99 0425 00 08 They can be found here: http://www.binder-usa.com/products/partsdetail/89240
Binder Part Number: 99 0425 00 08 They can be found here: http://www.binder-usa.com/products/partsdetail/89240
Troubleshooting
The indieRemote does not find the camera or the camera is not responding to settings-changes in remote control!
Check all cables! Navigate to system-screen and select “Rescan Cameras”. The indieGS2K needs to be up and running and showing an image at the HDSDI connector. The connection screen will show the camera IDs it is scanning and list all IDs it can find on the RS485 network. If it does not list any ID, go to SYSTEM screen, set SCAN-Start to 0 and SCAN-End to 255, then try again. This is the maximum range of IDs and it will take longer to scan the entire range. Once your camera ID has been found, you can reduce the scan-range again.
Convergent Design Gemini444: PC or MAC does not recognise SSD when inserted into USB3.0 transfer station!
Follow these steps when connecting the transfer-station and an SSD via USB3.0: Connect transfer station to mains power. Insert SSD into transfer station. Insert USB3.0 connector to PC/MAC. Whenever you insert a new SSD into the transfer station, unplug the USB3.0 connector after you have safely ejected the SSD from your operating system, then insert a new SSD while unplugged, then replug with the USB3.0 connector to the PC/MAC.
Is there a LogC option for the indieGS2K to match Alexa material ?
As the indieGS2K records in RAW, ist CinemaDNG footage can be matched very well to the ARRI Alexa! If you want to preview in LogC, you can use a log-LUT on the Odyssey7Q+ and also on the indieMORPHO image processor.
If I have a Teradek HD video transmitter and receiver, can I use it with the Indiecam’s?
Yes, the cameras work well with your Teradek HD video transmitter and receiver. Be sure to use the indieMORPHO for YCbCr HDSDI signals into your transmitter.
I have a Gemini / Odyssey7Q. Do I have to buy an indieRAW licence?
Every Gemini / Odyssey needs its own Indiecam RAW recording license. The license can be purchased but also rented on a daily basis.
I can see vertical stripes on the indieRemote display. Is it broken?
No, the batteries are almost empty. Please change the batteries!
Is the indieGS2K protected against reverse polarity?
The indieGS2K is not protected against reverse polarity and does not have a fuse. So if somebody makes a mistake with wrong voltage polarity, the IO-board of the camera will be damaged. In such a case you can still use the RS485 on this connector for remote-control and the other connector for powering. Always use original Indiecam power cabling, like our D-Tap power cables. The IO-board of the camera can easily be replaced at our offices.