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KINEFINITY INC.
KINEMINI 4K
OPERATION MANUAL
For KineOS 3.2

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  • Page 1 KINEFINITY INC. KINEMINI 4K OPERATION MANUAL For KineOS 3.2  ...
  • Page 2 Compact and lightweight: shoot anywhere as one-man band. KineMINI 4K is a powerful and versatile tool for 35mm like Cinematography while still being self-contained and really portable. It’s a serious film-making tool with real Digital Cinema Camera features at an affordable price.
  • Page 3 Use a clean and dry cloth to clean the camera; l Do not block anything in the vent to avoid the camera overheating and damage; l Use the accessories which are verified or recommendated by Kinefinity; l Do not use camera under direct sun; l...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1.4.11   P layback   o r   e dit   C ineform   m ov   ............................   1 9 Nov   2 014         Kinefinity   I nc.   ( www.kinefinity.com/?lang=en)   4   /   7 9  ...
  • Page 5 2.5.6   B eeper   a nd   P ilot   ................................   3 1 Nov   2 014         Kinefinity   I nc.   ( www.kinefinity.com/?lang=en)   5   /   7 9  ...
  • Page 6 3.5.3     H ow   t o   S et   S 16mm   F rame   .............................   4 3 Nov   2 014         Kinefinity   I nc.   ( www.kinefinity.com/?lang=en)   6   /   7 9  ...
  • Page 7 4.1   S SD   N AMING   A ND   C LIP   N AMING   ..............................   5 8   4.1.1   S SD   N aming   ..................................   5 8 Nov   2 014         Kinefinity   I nc.   ( www.kinefinity.com/?lang=en)   7   /   7 9  ...
  • Page 8 6.4.2   V ersion   o f   K ineMOUNT   ..............................   7 8 Nov   2 014         Kinefinity   I nc.   ( www.kinefinity.com/?lang=en)   8   /   7 9  ...

  • Page 9: Overview

    Power indicator/Status indicator Zoom/Confirmation Button PWR: Power On/Off button Optical Plane Mark (M3 threaded holes) REC Button Nov   2 014         Kinefinity   I nc.   ( www.kinefinity.com/?lang=en)   9   /   7 9  ...
  • Page 10 3.5mm headphone out optical plane mark (M3 threaded holes) 3G SDI monitoring output (optional) HD Digital Port B Nov   2 014         Kinefinity   I nc.   ( www.kinefinity.com/?lang=en)   10   /   7 9  ...

  • Page 11: Description Of Buttons

    Image with core parameters; l Image without parameters and waveforms (Clean out); l Image with parameters and waveforms.   Nov   2 014         Kinefinity   I nc.   ( www.kinefinity.com/?lang=en)   11   /   7 9  ...

  • Page 12: Zoom

    Force Power Off: Press "14. PWR" button and hold for 5 seconds to force power off. l When shooting, the "14. PWR" button does not work. Nov   2 014         Kinefinity   I nc.   ( www.kinefinity.com/?lang=en)   12   /   7 9  ...

  • Page 13: The Basic Interface And Parameters

    Monitoring LOOK/LUT Real-time Power Voltage Color Temperature Waveform EI/ISO Mode Histogram EI/ISO Number Guideline Highlight and Headroom Nov   2 014         Kinefinity   I nc.   ( www.kinefinity.com/?lang=en)   13   /   7 9  ...

  • Page 14: Display With Core Parameters

    Shutter Speed/Shutter Angle Real-time Power Voltage/Threshold Voltage Iris Number (If Applicable) Record Format EI/ISO Mode Time Code Nov   2 014         Kinefinity   I nc.   ( www.kinefinity.com/?lang=en)   14   /   7 9  ...

  • Page 15: Quick Guide

    "25. MISC multi function socket" and 4-Pin end of cord into 4-Pin socket of EF mounting adaptor. Please ensure the hole in the sockets matches well, and operate gentlely to avoid damage.   Nov   2 014         Kinefinity   I nc.   ( www.kinefinity.com/?lang=en)   15   /   7 9  ...

  • Page 16: Lens

    Rotate locking ring (NOT lens) clockwise (follow the arrow of lock on mount) until it is fastened firmly; WARNING: Please hold the lens to prevent lens from dropping When removing the lens. Nov   2 014         Kinefinity   I nc.   ( www.kinefinity.com/?lang=en)   16   /   7 9  ...

  • Page 17: Monitoring

    WARNING: Performance on data spec are guarantied by KineMAG SSD. There is no technical support or help on recording issues such as frame drop or data loss if using third-party SSD.   Nov   2 014         Kinefinity   I nc.   ( www.kinefinity.com/?lang=en)   17   /   7 9  ...

  • Page 18: Audio Recording

    120FPS. NOTE: Recommended ISO settings are 320 or 200 at HiSpeed mode, to get lower noise. Nov   2 014         Kinefinity   I nc.   ( www.kinefinity.com/?lang=en)   18   /   7 9  ...

  • Page 19: A Ccess   C Lips   I N   S

    NOTE: Windows OS users can download KineStation from official site, while MAC OS users need to apply it by email to sales@kinefinity.com. Nov   2 014         Kinefinity   I nc.   ( www.kinefinity.com/?lang=en)   19   /   7 9  ...

  • Page 20: Factory Setting

    To restore to factory settings, there are two ways: Turn on camera with any USB storage device plugged into USB socket of camera or CONFIGàSystemàReset to Factory Settings.   Nov   2 014         Kinefinity   I nc.   ( www.kinefinity.com/?lang=en)   20   /   7 9  ...

  • Page 21: Basic Operations

    There would show some jagged pattern, Moire, especially the 4K recording. Nov   2 014         Kinefinity   I nc.   ( www.kinefinity.com/?lang=en)   21   /   7 9  ...

  • Page 22: Exposure: Waveform, Zebra And Histogram

    NOTE: When over 100% on the waveform of Post RGB, images do not mean overexposure definitely, only over 100% on the waveform of RAW RGB, images must be overexposed.   NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page22   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 23: Tick Mark Of Histogram

    NOTE: Zebra of Kine camera may appear as pink strips, or black strips, not necessarily the traditional black and white zebra. NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page23   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 24: Active Ef Mount And Electronic Ef Lens

    This is most accurate way to set Iris number of electronic EF lens.   NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page24   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 25: White List Of Lens Compatiblity

    EF 70-200mm F/2.8L USM IS EF 70-200mm F/2.8L USM II EF 70-200mm F/2.8L USM IS II EF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 USM IS NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page25   /   7 9    ...
  • Page 26 11-16mm F/2.8 I 11-16mm F/2.8 II 12-24mm F/4.0 16-28mm F/2.8 Tamron Lens Note 18~55mm F/2.8 24~70mm F/2.8 28~75mm F/2.8 NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page26   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 27: Ssd Media

    WARNING: We highly recommend you to power off your camera when insert or remove SSD. Remove SSD with power on may cause crashes or damages.   NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page27   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 28: Kinemag And

    NOTE: Performance on data spec are guarantied by KineMAG SSD. There is no technical support or help on recording issues such as frame drop or data loss if using third-party SSD. NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page28   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 29: Audio

    You can also use the DR60 to record a high quality audio file in DR60 directly when feeding the Line-Out of DR60 to KineMINI, and then match the images recorded by KineMINI in the post workflow. NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page29   /   7 9    ...
  • Page 30 KineMINI can not detect the wireless MIC.   NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page30   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 31: Tune Gain Of Mic And Volume Of Headphone

    You can disable the function by: CONFIGàSYNCà Record Beeper. NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page31   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 32: Kinegrip: Multifunction Sidegrip With Power Supply

    18650 batteries with protection at the same time. New Battery holder which is printed by 3D tech for three protected 18650 batteries can be easily operated for batteries replacement. KineMINI 4K can work up to 60 mins if using new Panasonic 18650 batteries with 3400mA capacity.

  • Page 33: 8650   B Atteries

    Do Not charge batteries with large current: avoid charging current over 1A. Recommend NiteCore I4 charger from Kinefinity Store. It takes around 4~6 hrs if charging a 3400mA battery to full state. l We recommend Sanyo 2600mA 18650 battery with 3MOS protection, and Panasonic 3400mA 18650 battery with 3MOS protection.

  • Page 34: Kinestation

    NOTE: Windows OS users can download KineStation from official site, while MAC OS users need to apply it by email to sales@kinefinity.com.   NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page34   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 35: How To Use Kinestation

    After transcoding, there will be new folders inside of destination folder, and structure of folder is exactly same with original one. NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page35   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 36: Faq Of Kinestation

    Windows version of KineStation can be downloaded from our official website; and MAC version NOT. Just write an email to Kinefinity/Kinefinity distributors for it after you get your KR-MINI and buy KineStation; l New function may run on Windows at first, two months head of MAC version.

  • Page 37: Settings And Advanced Operations

    24fps for playback. This kind of way is called overcrank/undercrank in serious filmaking which makes the actions seems more fast. The factory setting of project fps is 25fps for TV-PAL.   NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page37   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 38: Maximum Fps For Typical Resolutions

    DCI 2K Scope 2048x860 ✔ ✔ ✔** Full HD 1920x1080 ✔ ✔ ✔** Full HD Wide 1920x860   NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page38   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 39: U Ser-­-Defined   S Ensor   F

    KineStation if project fps equals to sensor fps, else it just two uncompressed audio files in the clip folder. NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page39   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 40: C Olor   T Emperature   A Nd   A Uto   W

    UserWB. Once the UserWB is set, it can be used at any time later. NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page40   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 41: Hispeed Mode/Sport Mode

    DI and NLE software; l Output format is RGB444, there is no color loss due to transcoding. NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page41   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 42: Anamorphic Lens Support And 3K Recording

    CONFIG menu. For example, anamorphic lens factor is 2, set the factor in camera to 2, then you can get normal view of 6K CinemaScope, not squeezed image by lens. Set the ratio: CONFIGàLiveViewàAnamorphic Choose the ratio.     NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page42   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 43: Sensor Format Size

    In liveview, press “9. Multi-functional Rotary Button”Down (3 push-button) twice, pop up the Preset Shortcut List, and choose S16mm option.(Preset can be saved for current parameters: CONFIGàShootingàSave parameters to, some preset) NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page43   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 44: Three In-Camera Lut For Monitoring

    -party LUT, you need to load them in DI or NLE software. Refer to Section 4 footages and post- workflow. NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page44   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 45: Ei/Iso Mode

    To recover the same brightness of image in the post-workflow, the monitoring LUT must be loaded on clip when EI is used. NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page45   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 46: Control Cameras With Ipad (Kineremote)

    If camera is configured with WIFI option, you can use iPad to control Kine cameras by running KineRemote on iPad. KineRemote APP has been released in App Store, and you could search Kinefinity or KineRemote in App Store to find the KineRemote App.

  • Page 47: Slate

    Section 3.11 3D sync settings and shooting. Refer to Section 4.1, the naming of clip and naming of SSD. NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page47   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 48: Firmware Update And Option Upgrade

    Means in-camera options includes: 4K, HiSpeed, WIFI, KineStation. There will have 3D shown here if you buy 3D options.   NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page48   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 49: Uprade In-Camera Option

    3D option. Please send the SN of camera body to us when you buy some in-camera option in Kinefinity online store. Kinefinity will send you a soft key named as kineraw.opt based on the SN of camera and factory setting of your camera. You can use the soft key to upgrade your camera.

  • Page 50: Bad Pixel Removal

    NOTE: if can not remove bad pixel naturally, it is possible that ISO highlit was set too high, or changed ISO to hihher. Please reset to factory settings, then do a clibration again.   NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page50   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 51: H Ow   T O   S Hoot   R Eal   3

    Press "15. REC Record" button, two cameras will shoot fully consistent clips which match the left eye and right eye respectively. NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page51   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 52: Playback And Exit 3D Shoot

    For the naming of clips in details, please refer to Section 4.1. NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page52   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 53: Configure Camera

    Preset 1 4096x2160 KineRAW(.krw) Preset 2 2048x1080 KineRAW(.krw) HiSpeed Preset 3 2048x1080 Cineform(.mov) Preset 4 2048x858 KineRAW(.krw) HiSpeed NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page53   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 54: Timecode

    Setting different timecode mode and initialize the timecode if chooing Record Run. KineMINI does not support input of timecode. NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page54   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 55: Camera Fan And Core Temperature

    For indoor interviews, and other quiet place required, it is very useful. NOTE: When this feature is enabled, pay attention to core temperature in the UI, when recording. NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page55   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 56: Power Supply And Warning Indicator

    NOTE: if dual power supplies at the same time, the KineGrip acts as UPS: can hotswap external Broadcasting battery. NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page56   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 57: Shutter Display Mode

    NOTE: Shutter Speed List provided by camera is based on 1/3 f-stop, and it does match Shutter Angle List. NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page57   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 58: Footages And Workflow

    When DIT, backup clips to RAID or TB disk, suggest make a new folder with same name as SSD name, and copy all the clips into the new folder, so that the reel number can be recognized easily.   NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page58   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 59: Clip Naming

    Slate.txt: slate information which contains most of information when shooting the clip, like shutter speed, ISO, highlight, color temp, etc. l 0.mt: internal camera information when recording. Please send slate.txt and o.mt to Kinefinity if clip files shows abnormal.   NOV   2 014    ...

  • Page 60: Kineraw(.Krw) Codec

    KineMINI   4 K   O peration   M anual   ( KineOS3.2)   4.2 KINERAW(.KRW) CODEC KineRAW (.krw) codec, cinema-level codec is developed by Kinefinity with great efforts and resources: l Average compression level is 3:1, lossless compression algorithm: it remains whole information of original image, there is no color sampling and loss.

  • Page 61: Cineform Basic Operation

    Cineform RAW or RGB444 clips shot by Kine Cameras (or transcoded by KineStation) are with gamma of KineLOG, like ARRI Log-C: the images show flat, low saturation if no LUT loaded.   NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page61   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 62: Cineform Real-Time Color Correction By Active Metadata

    For fast workflow, you can do primary color correction, set debayer option and load LUT in Cineform studio, and get the result in real-time in NLE software, then renders output in NLE software directly. You can access official website (http://www.kinefinity.com/tutorial-cineform-raw-3/) to watch the tutorial. NOTE: for operations on clips in Cineform Studio/Cineform Studio Premium (Firstlight), you can use CTRL+C to copy one specific operation on one clips (like adjusted exposure, color temperature, debayer options, etc.), then CTRL+V to apply the same...

  • Page 63: Playback Cineform With Lut Automatically

    Right click the Cineform LOGO, pop up menu,; Active Metadata–>Looks(3D-LUTs): Marked to playback with LUT, Unmarked to playback without LUT (KineLOG image).     NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page63   /   7 9    ...
  • Page 64 It requires monitoring with Kine709 or KineColor LUT when shooting. The following image is comparison between KineLOG image (Left) and image with LUT of KineColor2 (Right). NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page64   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 65: Cineform Debayer/Demosaic Options

    Right click the Cineform icon in the windows system status bar (Char C in red or blue color); Pop up Cineform menu àDecoder SettingsàDemosic TypeàAdvanced Details 1/2/3.     NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page65   /   7 9    ...
  • Page 66 HiSpeed mode and transcoded into Cineform RGB444 mov by KineStation, can not the Debayer options. NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page66   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 67: Load Lut In Di Software

    Apply effect: EffectàUtilityàApply Color LUT, as shown; Add LUT in popup dialog; Load LUT added in the effect panel, as shown. NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page67   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 68: Typical Workflow Of Cineform

    NOTE: Adobe supports active metadata and debayer option of Cineform to get sharper images. And You can also use denoise plugin like DarkEnergy for AE to get most clean images, at the same time.     NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page68   /   7 9    ...
  • Page 69 RAW in the terms of grading room. Note: you need to purchase Cineform Studio Premium to output Cineform 12bits RGB444, else 10bits YUV422. NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page69   /   7 9    ...
  • Page 70 If does not work still, set display resolution of Kine camera to 720p(SDI monitoring signal is 720p@60fps, or 1080p @60fps, HD-SDI and 3G-SDI respectively): CONFIGàLiveviewàDisplay Resolution, and restart Kine camera.     NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page70   /   7 9    ...
  • Page 71 Check KineGrip are installed well. Please visit official website about choice of 18650 batteries: http://www.kinefinity.com/shop/kinegrip/ 6.   I ris   o f   e lectronic   E F   l ens   c an   n ot   b e   t uned:    ...
  • Page 72 Please make sure your folder chosen as source path is not a single clip, but a directory containning all clips. Please refer to section 2.7.3 FAQ of KineStation. NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page72   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 73: Tech Parameters

    NOTE: **: It can record Cineform RAW mov only less than 10 seconds if fps higher than 30fps at S16mm. NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page73   /   7 9    ...
  • Page 74 KineMINI   4 K   O peration   M anual   ( KineOS3.2)   KineRAW (.krw) codec, cinema-level codec is developed by Kinefinity: Average compression level is 3:1, Lossless compression by advanced algorithm. Compared to Cineform RAW mov and Uncompressed CinemaDNG, the recording time on KineMAG:...
  • Page 75 Full HD Wide 1920x864 DCI 2K 2048x1080 DCI 2K Scope 2048x860 Full HD 1920x1080 Full HD Wide 1920x860 NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page75   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 76: Tech Specs

    Operating Temp 0°C to +40°C ALL SPECIFICATIONS SHOWN ARE PRELIMINARY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.   NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page76   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 77: Physical Parameters

    KineMINI   4 K   O peration   M anual   ( KineOS3.2)   6.4 PHYSICAL PARAMETERS 6.4.1 Version with EF mount NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page77   /   7 9    ...

  • Page 78: Ersion   O F   K Inemount

    KineMINI   4 K   O peration   M anual   ( KineOS3.2)   6.4.2 Version of KineMOUNT NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page78   /   7 9    ...
  • Page 79 Haidian District, Beijing, China Kinefinity™ 100084 Phone: 010-51243411 Other trademarks belong to respective owners. Email: support@kinefinity.com sales@kinefinity.com www.kinefinity.com/?lang=en NOV   2 014           Kinefinity   I nc.   Page79   /   7 9    ...

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