Kinefinity MAVO Edge 6K (Black)

The MAVO Edge 6K is a powerful new full-frame cinema camera. Equipped with a 6K full-frame 3:2 CMOS imaging sensor capable of shooting in 6K 75fps and 4K 150fps based on the high-performance computing platform of the MAVO Edge, the camera features dual native ISO (800/5120) and excellent highlights under various sensitivity settings. MAVO Edge 6K has an internal motorized full-spectrum e-ND filter(0.6-2.4), and integrates industry-standard ports and dual SSD media slots, capable of recording Apple ProRes4444/XQ and uncompressed RAW onto recording media based on NVMe M.2 2280 SSD. Weighing at only 3.6lbs, this compact and lightweight camera boasts powerful performance and versatility as it adapts to various demanding shooting scenarios. Like other Kinefinity cine cameras, MAVO Edge 6K brings natural color, pleasing skin tones, low noise, high dynamic range, and stunning details in an organic and delicate way.

The MAVO Edge 6K is the latest full-frame camera from Kinefinity since the release of MAVO Edge 8K, and it employs a full-frame 3:2 CMOS imaging sensor that not only shows cleaner images but also provides wider viewing angles, shallower depth of field, and more immersive presence. The advanced color processing architecture from the MAVO Edge platform creates images with low noise, high latitude, and wide color gamut, then brings stunning details, organic images with exceptional quality. In addition, the full-frame 6K CMOS sensor is perfectly paired with OLPF FF3 optical low pass filter that adopts a more complex and higher performance crystal process to“eliminate” aliasing/artifacts while keeping very sharp images.

The MAVO Edge 6K is equipped with dual native ISO, rated at 800 and 5120, as the second native ISO up to 5120 is perfect for low light scenes to obtain a clean image with high latitude and low noise, ideal for documentary filmmakers or those who favor available light during night shoots. 

MAVO Edge 6K outperforms its predecessor of MAVO LF a lot when it comes to highlight performance. At the industry standard ISO 800, the default highlight of the Edge 6K is 6.0 stops, capturing more highlight details to get a more cinematic look. Switch to Cine EI mode for more of a traditional cinema camera experience and highlight stops will adjust automatically as the EI changes. While using Cine EI mode, the second base native ISO 5120 is still activated when you go past 1600 EI.

From Apple ProRes422 LT to ProRes4444 XQ and uncompressed RAW codec, the MAVO Edge 6K is capable of recording high-resolution images with high dynamic range and with low to zero compression artifacts.

The MAVO Edge 6K supports 12-bit ProRes4444XQ in full frame rate and resolution, and it records with Kine LOG3 Gamma to preserve all the dynamic range captured by the CMOS imaging sensor.

The MAVO Edge 6K is equipped with a dual SSD slot based on PCIe-3.0 and its recording media, blazing-fast KineMAG Nano 1TB, is based on NVMe M.2 2280 SSD, ensuring storing uncompressed RAW stably and safely.

From capturing image data to color calibrating and tuning during encoding 6K ProRes4444XQ or storing uncompressed RAW to M.2 SSD, all these internal high bandwidth processing happens within the compact and lightweight body of the MAVO Edge 6K, quietly.

The MAVO Edge 6K is implemented with the latest KineOS 7.0 firmware, which has a redesigned user interface, and expected touch and tapping interaction with the camera. The new KineMON-5U2 and 7U2 with touchscreen monitors help to improve the user’s interactive experience and lower the learning curve.

The new interface design allows the user to control the entire functionality of the camera using only the touchscreen monitor.

Frame rate, shutter angle, ISO, aperture, ND strength, color temperature, LUTs, and audio levels can all be adjusted via touchscreen control, making it easy for the cinematographer to set up the parameters quickly.

In addition to the new UI, the MAVO Edge 6K firmware has come with many features. KineOS 7.0 supports Cooke/i protocol which enables the camera to record and save lens metadata into the footage, speeding up VFX workflow. Recording media also supports both NTFS and HFS file systems, for Windows and macOS.

The MAVO Edge 6K will also implement the pre-recording function in an anticipated firmware update. It ensures the cinematographer will not miss any shot during unpredictable scenes, providing a useful solution in live events and documentary works.

MAVO Edge 6K inherits the integrated body design of Kinefinity’s flagship product, MAVO Edge 8K which won the prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD 2021. Its ultra-high strength deformed Aluminum body has superior strength and toughness even at high temperatures to meet a wide range of photographic needs.

The compact camera body of the MAVO Edge 6K only weighs 1.6kg(3.6lbs), and it is equipped with a full-spectrum e-ND filter, dual SDI ports, multiple control ports, and multi-channel audio tracks, as well as powerful wired and wireless functions. The monitoring image from two proprietary video ports is independently displayed from SDI outputs at the rear. The video ports can be connected to the Kinefinity touchscreen monitor and micro-OLED viewfinder.

Kinefinity camera is with a native short flange distance KineMOUNT since KineRAW-S35, the first generation cinema camera released in 2012. 

MAVO Edge 6K is using the third-generation KineMOUNT that matches the large-format CMOS image sensor: With an ultra-short FFD and cine style locking method, the KineMOUNT can match richness of mounting adapters such as EF, passive E , PL and the LPL mounts that allows the photography to pair variable lenses with MAVO Edge camera seamlessly and capture with a wide range of lens styles. 

Whether small creation or large production can be handled easily with MAVO Edge 6K. 

CMOS IMAGING SENSOR

6K 3:2 Full Frame CMOS Imaging Sensor

6016×3984 (Open gate 3:2), 24M

0.2~75fps @FF 6K Wide, 0.2~150fps @S35 4K Wide

36x24mm, ø 43.3mm

Regular Base ISO: 800 (500 – 2560), High Base ISO: 5120 (3200 – 20480)

>14 stops

0.7°~358° with rolling shutter

Omni Native KineMOUNT, Short FFD Adapters: PL/LPL/Active EF/passive E

OLPF with UV and IR-cut filter

Built-in motorized: Clear and e-ND from 0.6 to 2.4

CODECS, LUT

Record Codec

KineLOG3, Neutral(Rec 709), Support Custom 3D LUT

Media Slot x2, for KineMAG Nano SSD 1TB based on NVMe M.2 SSD (3rd party NVMe M.2 2280 cards are also supported via the KineMAG Nano card body)

KineMAG Nano Size

1.6×3.5×0.35”/40x88x9mm (WxHxL)

RESOLUTION, FRAME RATE and OPTICAL FORMAT

Full Frame

S35

Other Cropping

MONITORING

Proprietary Video Port x2

SDI x2

For Kinefinity Viewfinder, KineMON-5U2/7U2 Ultra Bright Monitor with Touch Screen

3G/1.5G SDI x2 with Meta data (regular BNC)

Audio output

Linear PCM, 24bits, 48KHz

Built-in Mono Microphone

3.5mm Microphone Jack

48V Phantom-power Balanced Input x2 (regular XLR)

3.5mm Headphone Jack

Wireless & Network

Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45 type) for live stream, camera control and data transfer

WIFI 5 for live stream, camera control

3-axis accelerometer

SYNC AND CONTROL

Linear TC In&Out (0B5P)

Lens with RS232, Power output (0B6P)

SYNC with RS232 and Kinefinity camera sync(0B7P)

Rec trigger input with Power output (fisher 3P)

Data & Control, EXT1 & EXT2(for pogo-pin, 2×4 contacts)

Type-C USB x1, can be used for firmware updates and importing custom LUTs

Power outputs

29W, when 6K HD 25p, liveview

Integrated V-mount battery plate, V-mount battery or BP-U compatible

DC Input (1B2P), 11~26V

UPS EXT 3(for pogo-pin, 2×5 contacts)

D-tap x1, Vbat @3A; Vbat as DC in or BAT in

RS x1, Vbat @3A (Shared with D-tap)

Lens x1, Vbat @3A

CONSTRUCTION AND SIZE

Ultra-high Strength Aircraft Aluminium

3.5lb/1.6kg

4.1×4.8×4.3″/106x124x109 mm (*w/o protrusion)

0°C ~ 40°C