There's a lengthy interview with Mark Linfield (BBC NHU Planet Earth producer) on reelshow (http://www.reel-show.tv/) dated 1/11/2008
He talks about film vs hd etc. for wildlife.
In summary; they like the new P2 Varicam 2700 because of 10 bit recording (gives better image in high-lattitude situations), getting to grips with the ups and downs of solid state workflows - they go to mirrored RAID drive in field then LTO tape at base.
RED etc., at 4k loses lots of res after de-bayering so would probably equal 1080 2/3" camera at best, and you'd have 35mm sensor so lenses would be about 2.5x lesss magnification so not so good for wildlife - same problem with 35mm cinecamera use.

Steve

Steve, it won't play in my browser, just a black window! Maybe this is due to limitation playing this outside GB?
Anybody else have the same problem?

Maybe, or not sure if you have to sign up? I have had issues with it in the past. Very interesting for wildlife shooters anyway. You don't get any audio either? You don't really need a picture as it's just Mark talking.
Steve

Steve, are you sure that the link is right? The link says: http://www.reel-show.tv/
There is no sound/audio or picture in the browser, just a black window. Viewing the code tells me that this is a flash movie.

Hi again, there seem to be something wrong at the PC at my end. I was able to view the programme on my trusty Mac Pro :-)

Interesting to watch his thought about the future of wildlife filming.


Note: you have to register (which is for free) to be able to watch this. Once registered just fill out Linfield in the search field (keyword) and and you're ready to go!

Yes, sorry Per Johan, there wasn't any specific link to the interview, as you say you need to search.
Steve