The D16′s Media Core

There are a few hardware components that immediately come to mind when one thinks about what determines image quality of any particular camera. One thinks about the sensor, the lenses, maybe even the analog to digital converters, but you rarely think about the storage device, even though it’s of the most important factors. Continue reading →

Passing of a Friend

Before I ever dreamt of the Digital Bolex I moved to Downtown LA and discovered an unlikely little video store called Old Bank DVD. Unlikely, because at the time–2009–almost all of the big box video stores were already gone. But somehow, in this Netflix / Hulu world, Old Bank was thriving. Old Bank is more than a video rental though, … Continue reading →

Funding Complex R&D Without an Existing Product Line

Recently a rumor that Aaton has (at least temporarily) closed its doors while looking for more funding has spread around the internet. This is a personal story for me, both because I have loved using Aaton cameras in my past, and because of my current venture with Digital Bolex. Continue reading →