Blackmagic Design Cintel Scanner G3 HDR+ 8/16
Description
Cintel Scanner G3 HDR+ 8/16 is an advanced 8mm HD and 16mm Ultra HD film scanner with optics specifically designed for higher resolution capture of smaller format film. Includes capstan based transport for delicate archive film, new light source for higher speed realtime HDR, powerful film restoration tools with DaVinci Resolve and scanning via Thunderbolt to Mac and Windows computers.
Scanner Features
Film Stocks
Print, Negative, Interpositive, Internegative.
Mono and Color.
Film Gauges
16mm, Super 16mm
8mm, Super 8mm
Native Resolution
4096 x 3072
Effective Resolutions
2966 x 1781 - Super 16
2464 x 1798 - Standard 16
1390 x 994 - Super 8
1172 x 884 - Standard 8
HDMI Formats
3840 x 2160 Ultra HD
1920 x 1080 HD
(auto selected to match monitor resolution)
Dynamic Range
Normal Scans: 12 stops
HDR Scans: up to 3.5 additional stops
Audio
Extraction from scanned image.
Transport Type
Rubber Capstan.
Dirt and Scratch Reduction
Diffuse light source. Cleaning rollers.
Mounting Options
Desk Mount. Wall Mount.
Transport Features
Continuous Motion
Run speed:
1 - 30 fps
Shuttle:
1 - 150 fps (16mm)
1 - 200 fps (8mm)
Acceleration
10 - 60 fps/s
Film Shrinkage Tolerance
Up to 2% guaranteed, more may be possible if user care is taken.
Capacity
2000 ft
Connections
HDMI Video Output
1 x HDMI 1.4 10-bit 4:2:2 for preview purposes only.
Computer Interface
Thunderbolt™ 3 for capture of image and audio, software updates and supports USB-C charging with 15W at 5V.
PCI Express 4 lane generation 2.
Bi-phase/Timecode Output
XLR3 Bi-phase: 4.5 Volt DC coupled.
Timecode: 1.5 Volt DC coupled with support for 24, 25 and 30 fps.
Analog Audio Inputs
2 Channels of professional balanced analog audio with sample rate converter via XLR connectors with 10dBV levels.
AES/EBU Audio Input
1 Channel with sample rate converter on XLR connector.
Options Interface
XLR6
Cintel Scanner G3 HDR+ 8/16
Operating Systems
Cintel requires Desktop Video installed on the host computer to operate. Scanning can be controlled though DaVinci Resolve or through third party software using the Cintel SDK.
Operating Systems as per Desktop Video Read Me
Download Desktop Video here.
Download DaVinci Resolve here.
Mac icon
Mac 13.0 Ventura,
Mac 14.0 Sequoia ,or later.
Windows Icon
Windows 10, 64-bit.
Windows 11.
Linux icon
Linux
Accessories
Cintel Scanner 16mm Gate HDR
Cintel Scanner 8mm Gate HDR
Cintel Audio and KeyKode Reader
Cintel Cleaning Roller Kit
Blackmagic PCI Express Cable Kit
* Capstan models only including C-Drive, G3 and G3 HDR+