The result of many years of close collaboration with its technology partner Sony, Genesis™ combines high performance electronic imaging with world-renowned Primo® cine optics for unprecedented imaging versatility.

Finally, for the cinematographer, “shooting digital” means no compromise on depth of field control, portability, sensitivity, dynamic range or color. Because Genesis™ was designed from the beginning to be an integral part of the Panavision system, cinematographers have at their fingertips the vast array of Panavision’s Academy Award® winning 35mm lenses and proprietary Panaflex® accessories that they have come to expect from Panavision.

Genesis™ was designed with an “electronic intermediate” in mind, utilizing a unique gamma and colorimetry that enables seamless intercutting with most 35mm film emulsions. The nominal ISO T400 sensitivity can readily be extended to ISO 1600 for low light situations. Shutter angles from 0.8 to 360° and frame rates from 1 to 50fps will enable further compatibility with Panavision’s family of film cameras.

Genesis™ docks directly (top or rear) to the latest Sony HDCAM-SR™ digital field recorder, ensuring a totally portable package without cables to external recording or power.

By cutting the cable, Genesis™ allows you the freedom to shoot 35mm digital cinematography anywhere your imagination takes you—Steadicam™, Technocrane™, hand held, underwater housings, car mounts, etc.

Genesis™ Camera System
Super 35mm sized sensor
Equivalent to 35mm depth of field
Utilizes all existing spherical 35mm lenses, including Primo® Primes and Zooms
Size, weight and ergonomics suitable for hand-held, studio or Steadicam™
Utilizes many of the existing Panaflex® accessories
Dockable Sony SRW-1 VTR (no cables)
1 to 50 frames per second
12.4 mega pixel, true RGB sensor (not Bayer pattern)
Greater dynamic range than available digital cameras
Nominal exposure index of 400
10 bit log per color output
Wide color gamut for film intercut applications
Dual viewfinder outputs
Full bandwidth, dual link 4:4:4 HDSDI outputs
Single 4:2:2 HDSDI monitor output
Fiber optic camera adapter for off-camera control and recording
Integrated lens control for focus, zoom and iris
Camera control via Panavision RDC or Sony MSU, RMB series controllers
Digital lateral color aberration compensation for improved visual effects
Integrated display provides user-definable access to camera functions
User-selectable menu terminologies (i.e., shutter angle or shutter speed)

Productions which have used Genesis include:

Feature Films

SUPERMAN RETURNS— Dir: Bryan Singer . DOP: Newton Thomas Sigel ASC
CLICK— Dir: Frank Coraci . DOP: Dean Semler ACS ASC
FLYBOYS— Dir: Tony Bill . DOP: Henry Braham BSC
SCARY MOVIE 4— Dir: David Zucker . DOP: Thomas E. Ackerman ASC
APOCALYPTO— Dir: Mel Gibson . DOP: Dean Semler ACS ASC
LA MAISON DU BONHEUR— Dir: Dany Boon . DOP: Jean-Marie Dreujou AFC
EMPTY CITY— Dir: Mike Binder . DOP: Russ Alsobrook ASC
GRIND HOUSE— Dir: Robert Rodriguez & QuentinTarantino . DOP: Robert Rodriguez
A TIGER’S TALE— Dir: John Boorman . DOP: Seamus Deasy
DEJÀ VU— Dir: Tony Scott . DOP: Paul Cameron
NEXT— Dir: Lee Tamahori . DOP: David Tattersall BSC
THE LOOKOUT— Dir: Scott Frank . DOP: Alar Kivilo ASC
THE FERRYMAN— Dir: Chris Graham . DOP: Aaron Morton
ASTÉRIX— Dir: Frederic Forestier . DOP: Thierry Arbogast AFC
BALLS OF FURY— Dir: Robert Ben Garant . DOP: Thomas Ackerman ASC
BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU’RE DEAD— Dir: Sidney Lumet . DOP: Ron Fortunado
CONDEMNED— Dir: Scott Wiper . DOP: Ross Emery
HIS MAJESTY MINOR— Dir: Jean-Jacques Annaud . DOP: Jean-Marie Dreujou AFC
SLIPSTREAM— Dir: Anthony Hopkins . DOP: Dante Spinotti AIC ASC
REVENGE OF THE NERDS— Dir: Kyle Newman . DOP: Lukas Ettlin
THE COMEBACKS— Dir: Tom Brady . DOP: Tony Richmond
THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL— Dir: Justin Chadwick . DOP: Kieran McGuigan
I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU CHUCK AND LARRY— Dir: Dennis Dugan . DOP: Dean Semler ACS ASC
SUPER BAD— Dir: Greg Mottola . DOP: Russ T. Alsobrook
I KNOW WHO KILLED ME— Dir: Chris Sivertson . DOP: John R. Leonetti
THE TOURIST— Dir: Marcel Langenegger . DOP: Dante Spinotti AIC ASC

Dramatic TV

NIGHT STALKER (SERIES)— DOP: Bob Primes ASC, Rick Maguire & Sandy Sissel ASC
CONVICTION (SERIES)— DOP: Ernie Holzman ASC (PILOT) & John Thomas ASC (SERIES)
WHAT ABOUT BRIAN (SERIES)— DOP: Russ Alsobrook ASC & Joe Pennella
FACELESS (PILOT)— DOP: Mauro Fiore ASC
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY (PILOT)— DOP: Victor Hammer
BROTHERS & SISTERS (PILOT)— DOP: Tom Yatsko
52 FIGHTS (PILOT)— DOP: David Hennings
PROTÉGÉ (PILOT)— DOP: Adam Sliwinski
JUSTICE (SERIES)— DOP: Dermott Downs
3 POUNDS (SERIES)— DOP: John Thomas ASC

Commercials

Foxtel (Promos)
TCN-9 (Promos)
Nokia
City Rail
NIB
BMW
Coors Light
Jobs.com
Wonder Bra
Frucè
Care Australia
General Motors
Coca-Cola
Sony
Grey Goose
Acura
Mattel

Panavision Genesis with Panavision SSR-1 Solid State Recorder