I'm no Luddite. I love my G5 and I also like technology - but I appreciate older equipment because the build quality was far superior and the engineering is frequently excellent.

For the record I write my scripts using a computer and I also edit in an NLE. Combining the best of both worlds is fine - unless you specifically want scratches, etc. editing on a flatbed is not that advantageous.

Sony just announced a new CineAlta. Variable framerate to 60 FPS, 4:4:4 (to 30 FPS). Ready for NAB 07. 14 bit A/D converter. Looks very nice for 1080p!

What does NAB stand for?

National Association of Broadcasters
It's a trade show where a lot of the video technology gets announced.

CES (consumer electronic show) is another one.

about the color of the camera:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=66120

"It never was going to be silver... that was just the prototype art so it was easier to see detail. Black is the color."

I saw the Red Camera at NAB... I'll be posting impressions soon.

-Chris
Studentfilms.com

Just got back from the cinegear expo. Same plastic prototypes and goofy looking tent.