Vision Research Phantom Flex4K, Manual

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Chapter 5: Phantom CineMag & Phantom CineStation
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Phantom CineMag IV
& CineStation IV
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The Phantom CineMag IV is a high-speed solid-state
storage module, compatible with the Phantom Flex4K
for recording, and the CineStation IV for downloading.
It records raw sensor data in 10-bit packed format, and
differs significantly from a traditional hard drive or solid-
state disk in that there is no file system.
For high-speed recording, you must record to the
camera’s RAM buffer first, review, and then transfer to
the CineMag - this is known as ‘Loop’ mode. For lower
speed recording, the camera can run in Run/Stop mode,
writing direct to the CineMag, allowing several minutes of
recording. A 2TB CineMag IV allows up to 120 fps at full
resolution (96 fps to a 1TB CineMag IV).
It is not possible to delete individual clips from a CineMag
IV because all frames are recorded contiguously. This is
an important consideration when saving clips – once the
CineMag is full; you can only re-record on it by deleting
its entire contents. For this reason it’s recommended that
RAM cines are reviewed and trimmed by setting in and
out points prior to transfer from the RAM buffer to the
CineMag.
.cine files are downloaded over Ethernet (either 1Gb or
10Gb) using Windows-based Phantom PCC or Mac-based
Glue Tools Séance software.
Beginning with firmware version 53, the camera can be
set to save either Cine Raw or ProRes 422 HQ to the
CineMag. When working with ProRes, the resolution is
limited to full 4K and files can be saved as 4K or scaled
2K. Also, ProRes files must be downloaded using PCC
software.
Refer to page 76 of this manual “Working with ProRes and
Audio” for more information.
Introduction
File Formats