AJA CION, Operation Manual

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
This manual covers the operation of CION and the optional accessories for the product.
CION is a 4K/Ultra HD/2K/1080 HD capable camera that features an APS-C sized CMOS
sensor with an electronic global shutter. It may be used for live video output or the on-
board recording of Apple ProRes files to the following formats:
• 4096x2160
• 3840x2160
• 2048x1080
• 1920x1080
The recorded QuickTime files can be used in a variety of non-linear editing, compositing
and color correction applications without file transcoding.
Physical Design
Attention was given to CION's physical design because not all production environments
or production demands are the same.
• CION is supplied with a removable PL (positive lock) lens mount. The PL lens mount
allows the use of high-quality prime or zoom lenses.
• CION features an integrated OLPF (optical low pass filter) and IR (infrared) cut filter. The
OLPF helps eliminate undesirable moire in images and the IR cut eliminates unwanted
infrared image contamination to produce accurate colors.
• Industry standard hirth-tooth rosettes allow easy integration with accessories such as
hand grips.
• The top and bottom of the body feature removable cheese plates with multiple
threaded holes so that accessories, like the AJA-supplied top handle, may be easily
attached to the unit.
• The use of magnesium body panels makes the unit exceptionally lightweight yet rigid.
• No proprietary connectors have been used in the design so that readily-available
cables may be used with the device.
• Transport buttons are provided for the review of recordings made on the device.
• Dedicated menu buttons are provided for the easy configuration of settings.
• User interface navigation is via a single User Interface Control Knob.
• A built-in screen supplies menu information as well as a confidence image.