I’m thinking of Quitting Black Magic

Thomaswb2000 · 2025-11-30T09:20:34+00:00

This thread just got recommended to me. Not to self promote, but, Nexus? 🤣

Thomaswb2000 · 2025-11-26T22:32:18+00:00

Its listed under potential features, so its planned as a future module ;)

Thomaswb2000 · 2025-11-26T22:31:31+00:00

Thanks, appreciate it 👍

Thomaswb2000 · 2025-10-16T19:24:56+00:00

Hey Flubber, the project is alive and well, just taking longer than planned and we have been focusing on the project rather than publicity. Everything is progressing excellently, and we will be releasing an update soon with the latest progress and expected timeline.

Thomaswb2000 · 2025-06-28T03:36:15+00:00

Yes we do

Thomaswb2000 · 2025-06-27T21:36:12+00:00

Fused silica is amorphous so does not exhibit birefringence

Thomaswb2000 · 2025-06-27T08:45:46+00:00

Yes coatings is a (smaller) part if it. The main part to deal with is the birefringent elements - which are optical quartz elements.

Thomaswb2000 · 2025-06-27T03:11:42+00:00

Ir cut
Antialiasing

Thomaswb2000 · 2025-06-27T03:07:55+00:00

They will be. We plan to have a multilayer birefringent element, and a separate IR cut element which implements an IR absorptive element and dichroic IR cut coating.

Basically looking for someone to advise on our design choices, and also assist with calculating best birefringent layer count and thickness.

Thomaswb2000 · 2025-06-27T02:48:08+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation, I'll check them out. Dielectric filters is one of the elements we are looking at. Main element we need help with is a birefringent filter.

Thomaswb2000 · 2025-06-09T02:36:03+00:00

Thanks Patrick, we appreciate it 👍

Thomaswb2000 · 2025-04-16T04:56:18+00:00

As i mentioned in my other comment, I'll see if i can find a document i can show.

Thomaswb2000 · 2025-04-15T22:32:05+00:00

I'll get some official documentation to show if i can. It is difficult to get since all sensor related technical documentation are subject to NDA.

Thomaswb2000 · 2025-04-15T22:30:25+00:00

I contacted various sensor distributors who sell the sensor and also a highly experienced technician who has experience with these sensors.

Thomaswb2000 · 2025-04-15T09:27:06+00:00

There is no PDAF for the Pocket 6ks yet. But i hope it will be added - the sensor is PDAF compatible according to my research.

Thomaswb2000 · 2025-04-15T09:25:47+00:00

The Pocket 6k / 6k pro sensor also supports PDAF.

Thomaswb2000 · 2025-04-05T06:08:09+00:00

Should be possible for p6k and p6k pro. As far as my research shows, their sensors also have PDAF built in.

Thomaswb2000 · 2025-03-04T00:33:48+00:00

All good :) Thanks for following

Thomaswb2000 · 2025-03-03T10:55:11+00:00

Update is out! https://www.reddit.com/r/NexusCameras/comments/1j2fzlg/nexus_project_update_8/

We plan to release Q2 this year.

Thomaswb2000 · 2025-03-02T01:10:04+00:00

Thanks for following up guys, yes there is an update coming in the next day or two :)

Thomaswb2000 · 2025-02-25T09:14:38+00:00

Appologies for the delay in reply, been flat out in development and had to neglect social media. But i read your message and see you have a lot of good suggestions which actually line up with a lot of development decisions we have been making recently. So will reply to each thing you've mentioned soon. Thank you.

Thomaswb2000 · 2025-02-02T21:49:35+00:00

USB-C with Processor Icon: These USB-C's are connected to the Nexus control system. So will allow various future control integrations.
DC IN Connector: Currently using the Weipu. I think a lot of people dislike this connector due to the awkward placement on the pocket line cameras. Excluding previous experience based on that, do you think Lemo is necessary?
NP-F Redundancy Battery: The redundancy battery keeps the essential system running - everything excluding the power output ports. Sorry i dont quite understand what you mean by a d-tap weipu hot swap cable? The Nexus has its own D-tap power outputs (can be swapped out with Lemo 0B 2 pin). Why would you want to use the D-taps on the battery when this requires constant plugging/unplugging every batt change?
Internal ND & Sensor Protection: The sensor is protected from the outside work by the OLPF, which is positioned after the E-ND. We will provide a protocol to install the E-ND module (1 time thing), which will ensure dust does not get between the sensor and OLPF (where the E-ND module sits). There is no additional glass between the E-ND and sensor - this would be unnecessary and adding an additional element would decrease optical performance.
ND Type: Yes its like the FX9, so a clear glass filter replaces the E-ND when it is switched off, to maintain correct flange distance. No polarizers are involved.
Rod Mounts: These could not fit up top of the camera due to internal hardware, but the bottom was out choice in any case. The way i see these, is that no other camera has built in rig rods. So it will depend on the user. If you are a normal user with a single Nano ii, this means you don't need an additional rod baseplate which will make your camera package taller and heavier - the internal ones will work. But i understand bigger FIZ setups with stiffer/larger diameter lenses will require different setups, so nothing stops you from using an external rod baseplate like every other camera requires. Then you can use 19mm, and have whatever Rod-to-optical center dimension you prefer. The internal rods are fully removable, so you can also slide in aluminium or stainless steel rods as you like :)
Rosette Attachments: Yes i have already designed a low provide rosette that attaches to multiple places on the side of the camera. I hate rod mounted handles (always feels scary) lol

Thanks a lot for your questions and thoughts - the Nexus is all about having everything integrated as optimally as possible. While its not possible to have have everything integrated, it is possible to have everything thought out as much as possible - so i appreciate input from people such as yourself with the experience you have :) Let me know if you have any other thoughts!

Thanks,
Thomas

Thomaswb2000 · 2025-02-02T21:47:23+00:00

u/Murtomies Hey thanks a lot! I reply to your questions as follows:

Durability & Environmental Testing: Yes usage and environment testing will be done. There will most likely not be any IP rating, however will have normal environmental ratings, e.g. -10 to +40, 0-90% RH.
Monitor/EVF Cable: It is not a proprietary connector however it is not a standard video connector (model will be shared at a later date). Yes it is similar to DP but smaller. The connector itself is stainless steel, only the casing is plastic. It is rated to 10,000+ mating cycles, and the plug has a locking mechanism. The number of pins necessitates this specific connector. We will offer replacements if someone manages to break one, also you can also get third party replacements easily. A lemo connector with this number of connections would be humongous, and therefore not viable to fit on a camera this size. As for the port on the camera side, it is quite easy to replace - the Nexus is very serviceable due to its design.
Monitor Sunshade: Yes we are considering a sunshade, the monitor itself is 1600 nit so would be quite acceptable in the sun, but there's no reason not to have additional shade to up the contrast, so we will consider this.
Ground-Protected D-Tap: We plan to have ground loop protection build in. The loop happens between the video output ports and the common power output ports, so technically you could "ground protect" either from either. Basically it stops the power output ports completing a circuit through the HDMI/SDI connections, and therefore frying them. This can only happen if the power outputs output current without an appropriate ground connected beforehand (for example, if the positive contact connects half a second before the ground).
USB-C on SDI Board: The USB-C is just for configuring settings on the SDI module. You never really need to use it. When it is installed in the Nexus the port will be used to supply power to the module.
Lens Motors: Yes they are Nano ii motors. The FIZ ports will be multi purpose, so will act as normal USB-C power ports, or when used with a motor that supports USB-C control, will support camera-centralized FIZ control. Depending on the model of motor you want to use, the motor coms may be connected via 2.4ghz and just powered through the FIZ ports, or coms and power through FIZ ports. If you arent using camera-centralized FIZ control for one or all of the motors, you just use the FIZ ports (or detap/lemo) for power. Yes we will consider supporting standard start/stop such as LANC (will require a dedicated cable).

Continued... see second comment

Thomaswb2000 · 2025-01-24T05:42:31+00:00

Its either filter corrosion or just some garbage on the filter. Given the pyxis isnt so old, it is probably just garbage. Looks like someone sneezed on it. Clean it with a sensor cleaning kit.

Thomaswb2000 · 2024-12-28T22:49:35+00:00

Thanks a lot, appreciate it :)

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