Moviecam Compact
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| Moviecam Compact | |
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| Image:Url:http://www.moviecam.at/international/Resources/compact.jpg Introduced in 1990, the Moviecam Compact isthe most recent iteration in the Compact line. |
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| Variant Models | Compact, Compact MK2 |
| Manufacturer | Moviecam |
| Introduced | 1990 (Compact), 2004 (Compact MK2) |
| Gauge | 35 mm |
| Weight | 6.3kg/13lbs without magazine |
| Movement | Compensating link movement with dual registration pins and dual pulldown claws, 3 or 4-perf pulldown, interchangeable aperture plates; pitch adjustment. |
| Speed | Both models 1-50 frames per second (forward) and 12-32 frames per second (reverse - Moviespeed box needed). Both models crystal accurate to 0.001 fps. |
| Aperture Size | full range available |
| Aperture plate | removable |
| Motor | DC with quartz crystal control |
| Operating Noise Level | Both models <20 dBA |
| Indicators | speed, run, counter (ft or m), shutter angle, time code (user bit and sensitivity level), voltage, incorrect movement, asynchronous speed, low battery, film end, heater, film jam, loose magazine |
| Lens mount | Arri PL (Super 35 compatible) |
| Lens control | |
| Shutter | electronic reflex mirror; Can adjusted between 45° and 180° while in standby; manual model stops at 45°, 90°, 120°, 144°, 172°, 180° |
| Viewfinder | 6.1x magnification; viewfinder is rotatable 360° while maintaining an erect image; 12 viewfinder with 2.4 x magnification zoom is available; heated eyepiece. |
| Video assist | Flicker-reduced color or black-and-white CCD camera; on-board 1 monitor available. |
| Ground glass | interchangeable |
| Magazines | 500' (150m) and 1000' (300m) displacement style; all have built-in heaters and torque motors; mechanical and electronic footage counters. 400' (120m) lightweight Steadicam magazines with vertical displacement. |
| Magazine loading | active displacement mags; takes up emulsion in (9P design). |
| Film cores | standard cores |
| Matte boxes | |
| Electronic accessories | |
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| Other accessories | |
| Batteries | 24V |
| Environment protection | |
| Camera support | {{{camerasupport}}} |
The Moviecam Compact is a movie camera product line created by Moviecam in 1990. As such, its potential applications are widespread, and thus it is regularly used on music videos, commercials, second unit work on features, special effects work, and motion control, among other usage. It is currently considered to be the most popular 35 mm movie camera in usage, due to its wide range of production adoption, intuitive design, high reliability, and retail availability. In recognition of the achievements of the Compact system, AMPAS awarded Moviecam a Scientific and Engineering Academy Award in 1993.
In 2004, Moviecam released Compact MK2, with updated drive system.
