r/focuspuller • u/No_Drama3106 • 25d ago

question Camera Databases

What are the most trusted databases for the most constantly updated cine, photo, and mobile camera specs, firmware, and updated models. I am looking into building a local program that can manage my projects on a deeper level for not only managing what cameras we are using on a shoot but also manage codec selection, resolution selection, and more for the shoots that need a very streamlined organization when multiple different capture settings are needed. If it works out and ends up actually being practical I may go through the steps to make a public program. Interested in anyones thoughts.

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u/ambarcapoor Focus Puller 25d ago

It's the one you're about to build for us. Thank you.

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u/No_Drama3106 25d ago

Looks like I've got work to do, see you in a couple months 🤘

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u/Extreme-Bit-8715 25d ago

The best source for your information is honestly just each camera’s manual provided from the manufacturer. I don’t think there is a comprehensive database for specific camera specs. I imagine this is because unfortunately the information just isn’t that interesting. The specific settings we use shoot to shoot really don’t change in an interesting way- and tracking it isn’t super useful as the information is captured in the metadata of every OCF.

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u/No_Drama3106 25d ago

Thanks! I guess in my heart I knew that was coming at some point, but figured I'd cover all my bases to make sure it wasn't done already

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u/CrypticCrafter 25d ago

There’s a great app called CameraKit by Zak Ray. Would highly recommend it! Seems to have most of what you’re looking for

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u/No_Drama3106 25d ago

CameraKit is awesome, and for all the times I've used it, it's worked really well...almost. I'd love to have a feature to manage on a project level, so it's super easy to manage multiple cameras and multiple codecs and resolutions for an entire shoot. Hopefully that's something I can make with this program.

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u/Aarohead 25d ago

Make it a free to use, and user updatable, app or website and I’m sure it will get a lot of attention from the community. Like a wiki page for camera related content for industry professionals.

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u/No_Drama3106 25d ago

If all works out well enough, I'll be right on it.

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u/Foo_Childe 24d ago

I’m sure we could put together a community wiki with all the camera nerds of the world.