> they can't make their own sensors (e.g. RED Dragon) so they need to use CMV12000 which is a sensor for scientific and industrial applications - fast, but not optimized for image quality
> from the likes of RED, Canon, Blackmagic etc
Guess which sensor in in some of BlackMagic's offerings?
I'm pretty sure the Blackmagic used CMOSIS sensors at least on the 4K Production Camera.
On Axiom - I think it's great to have open source cameras like this, but the price point needs to come down significantly before it will get traction. Also, with indie camera companies expect long delays - Axiom's been years in the making, as have KineFinity cameras (another independent RAW cinema camera brand).
From a practical POV for indie filmmakers, the resale value of these cameras is also questionable when compared to BlackMagic or RED.
I think much of the benefits of RAW (dynamic range) will actually come from 10bit HEVC cameras shooting HDR. GH5 is one of the first of those, in 1-2 years I expect every smartphone will shoot 10bit HEVC that will have significantly more latitude than current 8bit video, even at small sensor sizes.
I would actually love to see mobile SoC's like Qualcomm 845 (4K 60fps, 10bit HDR, Rec 2020 color gamut) and Android used on semi/pro cameras, with a good OLED touchscreen, relatively large (1" or larger) sensor and maybe m43 mount lenses. Something like BMPCC but with updated sensor and chipset, running Android.
> from the likes of RED, Canon, Blackmagic etc
Guess which sensor in in some of BlackMagic's offerings?