Panavision DXL2

Overview

Designed for top-tier features and series, this large-format platform marries a high-resolution sensor with Panavision’s lens ecosystem and proprietary color tuning. The result is a flexible A-camera that supports rich skin tones, controlled highlight roll-off, and the optical character of premium glass—particularly Panavision’s large-format primes and zooms.

Image and Color

The camera emphasizes nuanced color separation and a soft yet detailed rendering that plays well with HDR deliveries. It supports wide color gamuts and high bit-depth recording, with show LUTs that translate cleanly through finishing. Large-format coverage produces shallow depth of field and distinct perspective compared with Super 35 frames at equivalent fields of view.

Practical Considerations

As a rental-only ecosystem, bodies are tailored per show with lensing, filtration, and monitoring packages curated by Panavision. Camera assistants benefit from robust build quality and assistive tools, but careful thermal and power planning remains important for long takes and hot environments.

Use Cases

High-end narrative, beauty work, and sweeping vistas that benefit from large-format scale. The platform’s color fidelity and lens options make it a frequent choice for projects prioritizing a bespoke, premium look over modular, owner-operator economics.

Related Terms

• Large format, show LUT, Panavision glass, HDR.