Digital Bolex D16 vs Digital Bolex D16M
Digital Bolex D16 vs Digital Bolex D16M
When comparing Digital Bolex D16M and Digital Bolex D16, which one is better?
1. Sensor Type Comparison
Both D16 and D16M use the same sensor type — CCD — meaning that no camera in this comparison has an advantage over the other in this regard.
Winner: Tied
Regarding sensor type: Digital cameras feature two different sensor types; CMOS and CCD.
2. Internal Video Bit Depth
Both Digital Bolex D16 and Digital Bolex D16M has an internal video bit depth of 12 bit.
Winner: Tied
Regarding internal video bit depth: The internal video bit depth is important since it means that a camera can capture more colors or less colors compared to other cameras. 8-bit internal video is very limited, while 10-bit or 12-bit internal video recording is plenty for professionall applications.
3. Dynamic Range Comparison
Digital Bolex D16M has the most dynamic range at 13 stopp where the Digital Bolex D16 has 12 stopp, which is 7.69% lower.
Winner: Digital Bolex D16M
Regarding dynamic range: Dynamic range is the light difference from the darkest parts to the brightest. The dynamic range is measured by sources like Gerald Undone or CineD.com, and are not the manufacturer's specified dynamic range, since those values often are greatly exaggerated.
4. Lens Mount
Both the Digital Bolex D16 and Digital Bolex D16M use the same lens mount; the C Mount, Arri PL Mount. This means that you can use the same lenses on both cameras, as long as they cover the full sensor. Full format lenses will work on all cameras with the same mount.
Winner: Tied
5. Internal Raw Video Support
Both Digital Bolex D16M and Digital Bolex D16 features internal raw video recording.
Winner: Tied — both have this feature
Regarding internal raw video: The ability to record raw video internally is becoming more and more common in cinema cameras, and this may or may not be an advantage depending on how you shoot. While raw offers the most flexibility, it also requires more powerful editing computers, faster memory cards and more storage.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Digital Bolex D16 and Digital Bolex D16M:
| Digital Bolex D16 | Digital Bolex D16M | |
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| Brand | Digital Bolex | Digital Bolex |
| Sensor Type | CCD | CCD |
| Internal Video Bit Depth | 12 bit | 12 bit |
| Dynamic Range | 12 stopp | 13 stopp |
| Lens Mount | C Mount, Arri PL Mount | C Mount, Arri PL Mount |
| Shutter Type | Global Shutter | Global Shutter |
| Storage | Internal SSD | Internal SSD |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Film Camera or Still Camera | Cinema | Cinema |
| Digital or analog | Digital | Digital |
| Bluetooth | Missing | No |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 2048x1080 (2K) | 2048x1080 (2K) |
| Internal Raw Video | Evet | Evet |
| Stabilization | No | No |
| Built-in ND Filter | No | No |
| Streaming over USB | No | Missing |
| HDMI-utgång | Ja | Ja |