william everett Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 (edited) On a related topic, is there such a thing as an MOS camera (35mm or 16mm) separate from a regular camera, or is basically every camera MOS? Edited July 3, 2006 by williameverett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Stephen Williams Posted July 3, 2006 Premium Member Share Posted July 3, 2006 On a related topic, is there such a thing as an MOS camera (35mm or 16mm) separate from a regular camera, or is basically every camera MOS? Hi, Mit Out Sound! A MOS camera is not quiet & can not be used for sync sound unless placed in a Blimp. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member David Mullen ASC Posted July 3, 2006 Premium Member Share Posted July 3, 2006 Yes, even though any camera can have a crystal-sync motor, an MOS camera does not run quietly enough for sound recording. An Arri-435, Arri-III, Arri-2C, Arri-235 are considered MOS cameras but the Arri-BL's, Arri-535's, Arricam LT and ST, etc. are considered sound cameras, even though some sound cameras get a little noisy and some MOS cameras are almost quiet enough for sound shooting (especially with a blimp.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 "Mit Out Sound" Stephen? I have heard that legend but I think MOS stands for Minus Optical Stripe :) R, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Buick Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Is there anyway to shut an ARRI 16S/B up without an expensive and heavy blimp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
william everett Posted July 3, 2006 Author Share Posted July 3, 2006 (edited) Okay, let's try this again. I am shooting a silent film so it doesn't matter if the camera makes noise; is there a difference between an MOS camera and a regular camera? Is there an advantage, such as price or number of technicians needed.... Edited July 3, 2006 by williameverett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member David Mullen ASC Posted July 4, 2006 Premium Member Share Posted July 4, 2006 The features tend to be camera specific in terms of weight, ease of handholding, how bright the viewfinder is. An old MOS camera like an Arri-2C tends to be cheaper, but it is also more awkward to operate, having a fixed position viewfinder. And the mag sit on top, making handholding awkward. The Arri-435 is MOS and pretty expensive, does everything but make breakfast for you, but it's not a good handheld camera compared to the new Arri-235. You have to just look at the individual features, like does it have a crystal sync motor? At what speeds is it crystal? Is the viewfinder bright enough? etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart McCammon Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 "Mit Out Sound" Stephen? I have heard that legend but I think MOS stands for Minus Optical Stripe :) R, Only in Boddywood) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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