Another object of desire
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Just to counterbalance one piece of high-end, expensive digital kit, with a piece of high-end, expensive film kit, check out this new 35mm camera 'Penelope' by Aaton.
Aaton has an interesting story too. The myth is that this French camera company was born from the streets of Paris 1968, where a whole generation rose up and blockaded the streets.
Arising out of the political events and developments of the French New Wave of cinema, Aaton wanted to create cameras smaller and lighter than anyone had done before.
Penelope continues in that tradition. It is a 2-pef 35mm camera which means that it shoots a 2.35:1 aspect ratio laterally across the roll of film, making it economical and very light compared to using anamorphic lenses and shooting on 4-perf.
Fascinating stuff. Rental is probably in the region of $500-$1000 a day, don't ask the selling price!
This would make a good camera for well funded shorts or features where speed and hand held maneovorability are at a premium.
Aaton has an interesting story too. The myth is that this French camera company was born from the streets of Paris 1968, where a whole generation rose up and blockaded the streets.
Arising out of the political events and developments of the French New Wave of cinema, Aaton wanted to create cameras smaller and lighter than anyone had done before.
Penelope continues in that tradition. It is a 2-pef 35mm camera which means that it shoots a 2.35:1 aspect ratio laterally across the roll of film, making it economical and very light compared to using anamorphic lenses and shooting on 4-perf.
Fascinating stuff. Rental is probably in the region of $500-$1000 a day, don't ask the selling price!
This would make a good camera for well funded shorts or features where speed and hand held maneovorability are at a premium.
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