Overview; Features - P+S Technik WEISSCAM HS-2 User Manual

1. Overview

1.1 Features

The WEISSCAM HS-2 is the newest, uncompressed digital Highspeed Camera for framerates up to
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4.000fps. It is developed as a Stand-alone camera aiming especially the needs of cinematographers.
Coming with an easy workflow, two Streams (RAW + HD) via HD SDI, and cinema-style images, it
is designed to offer you the freedom of shooting either in HD or RAW mode.
The WEISSCAM HS-2 has a full Format Super35 CMOS Sensor with a global shutter. By using
the Interchangeable Mount System (IMS) from P+S TECHNIK you can attach nearly every lenses
on the camera (PL Mount, Nikon F-Mount, Panavision Mount, etc.) and also change the Mount
within a few seconds.
The output of the WEISSCAM HS-2 offers two Streams at the same time and uses the HD SDI
interface for both signals. With the WEISSCAM "RAW IN HD SDI" mapping, you are able to trans-
port the RAW files via the worldwide standard and fast HD SDI single and dual link interface.
The HD stream offers YCbCr in 4:2:2. You can choose between linear standard curves like ITU-R
709 or log curve for a higher contrast range within the HD SDI image.
The RAW stream is a 12Bit uncompressed WEISSCAM RAW file and gives you the freedom to
debayer in post production.
In conjunction with the WEISSCAM DIGIMAG DM-2, you are able to record both formats via HD SDI:
YCbCr and RAW.
An intelligent master/ slave DC/DC power management, saves the camera from any short circuit
and makes it needless to turn off the camera for a battery change.
A lot of mounting possibilities allows you to connect additional accessories like onboard monitor,
lens control system, etc. and power them by the several outputs of the DC/DC board.
The very fast boot up time allows you to be ready to shoot in less than 30 seconds.