Firmware Version - Gemini 4:4:4 User Manual

Firmware Version 1.4.101

16-November-2012
1. Formal Support for Canon C500 Record / Playback (as a purchased Upgrade):
The following modes are now supported for Record and Playback in the Gemini Recorder from the
Canon C500:
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Canon Raw 4K (4096x2160) @ 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97 fps (requires two SSD's),
50, 59.94 fps (requires two recorders / 4 SSD's) (recorded as Canon .RMF files)
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Canon Raw Quad HD (3840x2160) @ 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97 fps (requires two SSD's),
50, 59.94 fps (requires two recorders / four SSD's) (recorded as Canon .RMF files)
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Canon Half-Raw 4K (4096x1080) @ 50 and 59.94 fps
(requires 2 SSD's but only one Gemini 4:4:4) (recorded as Canon .RMF files)
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RGB 4:4:4 1080P 10-bit @ 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97 fps
(29.97 and above requires two SSD's) (recorded as .DPX files)
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RGB 4:4:4 1080P 12-bit @ 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97 fps
(25 and above requires two SSD's) (recorded as .DPX files)
(all 12-bit recordings require Gemini Transfer utility to convert 12-bit to 16-bit for editing)
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RGB 4:4:4 2K (2048x1080) 10-bit @ 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97 fps
(29.97 and above requires two SSD's) (recorded as .DPX files)
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YCC 4:2:2 1080P @ 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94 fps
(Recorded as 4:4:4 RGB for compatibility with industry standard software)
(29.97 and above requires two SSD's) (recorded as RGB 4:4:4 .DPX files)
(59.94p requires Gemini Transfer utility to convert 10-bit to "un-packed" for editing )
To be supported in the near future:

Canon Half-Raw Quad HD (3840x1080) @ 50, 59.94 fps
(requires 2 SSD's), 100, 119.9 fps (requires two recorders / four SSD's)
(recorded as Canon .RMF files)

Canon Half-Raw 4K (4096x1080) @ 100, 119.9 fps
(requires two recorders / four SSD's) (recorded as Canon .RMF files)

RGB 4:4:4 1080P 10-bit @ 50, 59.94 fps (requires 2 SSD's) (recorded as DPX files)

RGB 4:4:4 1080P 12-bit @ 50, 59.94 fps (requires 2 recorders / 4 SSD's) (recorded as DPX files)
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RGB 4:4:4 2K (2048x1080) 10-bit @ 50 fps (requires 2 SSD's) (recorded as .DPX files)
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All Slow/Fast rates, which include up to 120 fps for both Half-Raw (4K or Quad HD)
and YCC 4:2:2 will be supported in the near future.
However, for this release, do not use any of the Special Record options
on the C500 (Slow/Fast, Frame Record, Interval Record) with the Gemini Recorder.
Not supported:
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RGB 4:4:4 2K (2048x1080) 12-bit : not supported at this time
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RGB 4:4:4 2K (2048x1080) 10-bit (59.94, 119.9 fps) : not supported
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