Blackmagic Cintel Scanner G3 HDR+

Film Stocks

Print, Negative, Interpositive, Internegative.

Mono and Color.

Film Gauges

35mm (2, 3, 4 perforations),

Super 35mm (2, 3, 4 perforations).

16mm, Super 16mm

8mm, Super 8mm

Native Resolution

4096 x 3072

Effective Resolutions

3840 x 2880 - Super 35

3390 x 2465 - Standard 35

3390 x 2865 - Anamorphic 35

1903 x 1143 - Super 16

1581 x 1154 - Standard 16

892 x 638 - Super 8

752 x 567 - 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.

Continuous Motion

Run speed:

1 - 30 fps

Shuttle:

1 - 150 fps (16mm)

1 - 200 fps (16mm)

Acceleration

5 - 30 fps/s

Film Shrinkage Tolerance

Up to 2% guaranteed, more may be possible if user care is taken.

Capacity

2000 ft

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 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 12.0 Monterey,
Mac 13.0 Ventura or later.

Windows 10, 64-bit.
Windows 11.

Linux

Voltage Range

100 - 240V AC.

Power

200W

Operating Temperature

18 to 28°C (64.4º to 82.4º F).

Relative Humidity

Maximum 65% non-condensing.