Moviecam Compact

Moviecam Compact is a movie camera product line created by Moviecam in 1990, developed by Fritz Gabriel Bauer with the improvements after developed Moviecam SuperAmerica.

Moviecam Compact
Variant modelsCompact
Compact MK2
ManufacturerMoviecam
Introduced1990 (Compact)
2004 (Compact MK2)
Gauge35 mm
Weight6.3kg/13lbs without magazine
MovementCompensating link movement with dual registration pins and dual pulldown claws, 3 or 4-perf pulldown, interchangeable aperture plates; pitch adjustment.
SpeedBoth models 1–50 frames per second (forward) and 12–32 frames per second (reverse – Moviespeed box needed). Both models crystal accurate to 0.001 frame/s.
Aperture sizefull range available
Aperture plateremovable
MotorDC with quartz crystal control
Operating noise levelBoth models <20 dBA
Indicatorsspeed, run, counter (ft or m), shutter angle, time code (user bit and sensitivity level), voltage, incorrect movement, asynchronous speed, low battery, film end, heater, film jam, loose magazine
Lens mountArri PL (Super 35 compatible)
Shutterelectronic reflex mirror; Can adjusted between 45° and 180° while in standby; manual model stops at 45°, 90°, 120°, 144°, 172°, 180°
Viewfinder6.1x magnification; viewfinder is rotatable 360° while maintaining an erect image; 12 viewfinder with 2.4 x magnification zoom is available; heated eyepiece.
Video assistFlicker-reduced color or black-and-white CCD camera; on-board 1 monitor available.
Ground glassinterchangeable
Magazines500' (150m) and 1000' (300m) displacement style; all have built-in heaters and torque motors; mechanical and electronic footage counters. 400' (120m) lightweight Steadicam magazines with vertical displacement.
Magazine loadingactive displacement mags; takes up emulsion in (9P design).
Film coresstandard cores
Batteries24V

Description

Its potential applications are widespread, and it is regularly used on music videos, for commercials, in second unit work on features, for special effects shooting, and for motion control. It is currently considered the most popular 35 mm movie camera in general use because of its intuitive design, wide range of applications, high reliability and retail availability. In recognition of the Compact system's achievements, AMPAS awarded Moviecam a Scientific and Engineering Academy Award in 1993.

In 2004, Moviecam released the Compact MK2, with an updated drive system.

The Compact was used to film the horror movies Vampire in Brooklyn and Scream, directed by Wes Craven. The Compact MK2 was used to shoot The Ward, photographed by Yaron Orbach and directed by John Carpenter.

The Arricam systems, which co-developed by Arri and Bauer, inspired from Compact and Arriflex 535 series in design and mechanism aspects.

See also

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