New upcoming model, the Blackmagic mini. Anyone know what Super 16 size means?

<p>I understand, I think, the reason a mfr migh pick a micro four thirds mount for a small form, but I never heard of <em>super 16</em> in the digital world before. Is it out there somewhere or new? They have lost me so I ask here. Anyone know what this is and is it another brand new standard? Also does it do the AVCHD compression or is it more highfalutin?<br>

http://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagicpocketcinemacamera</p>

<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16_mm_film#Super_16_mm">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16_mm_film#Super_16_mm</a></p>

<p>Actually, it looks like the Blackmagic is a little bigger than Super 16...<br>

<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_sensor_format#Table_of_sensor_formats_and_sizes">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_sensor_format#Table_of_sensor_formats_and_sizes</a></p>

<p>So I see, what a laundry list, but still why would they, Blackmagic, choose to not stick with the 4/3 standard sensor size. And confuse the DOF issues even further. Oh well....video people have their own ideom I guess, always have.</p>

<p>I presume that the sensor is designed for a wider screen format than the typical micro 4/3 camera, with the exception that is of the GH 2 which apparently is pixel perfect in any ratio or format. Seems like this good looking video only machine is a ways down the pike, delivery wise. Just curious, as I am still experimenting, and having fun aplenty with the now techno aging Lumix GH2 in AVCHD mode. Crop factor is going to make some users yelp I suspect. Beyond 2X.</p>

<p>Gerry - the crop on the <a href="http://www.adorama.com/VDBMCCP.html?kbid=66297">Pocket Cinema Camera</a> will be 3X, but I'm guessing that people will put up with it to get 10 bit, 220mbps ProRes 422 now and CinemaDNG RAW later. I plan to put my O<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001M47FG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0001M47FG&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20">ly 11-22mm</a> on it with a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ISKNKK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001ISKNKK&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20">MA1 4/3 to micro 4/3 adapter</a>. A 33-66mm (35mm equivalent) lens should be wide enough.<br>

Cheers,<br>

Bill<br>

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