Kinefinity made its push into the high-resolution camera space back in 2017 as an inexpensive alternative to brands like ARRI, Canon, RED and Sony. No Film School previously reviewed the TERRA 4K, talked about the 6K capabilities of MAVO and tested the image quality of MAVO LF with great results. Today, Kinefinity has announced a price reduction on all of its cameras upwards of $4,000 USD depending on the model. 

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The graphic tells it all. The MAVO LF is dropping from $11,999 to $7,999, MAVO sees a $3,000 price decrease and TERRA 4K dips $500. No Film School asked Kinefinity why the reduction in price – not that we're complaining – and the company said it has to do with improving the supply chain and production process.  

Kinefinity has also reshuffled its camera kits to include three packages: Handheld (formerly Basic ), Core and Production. Note the prices do not include the camera body. 

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Handheld - $1,499 

  • KineMON-5U Ultra-Bright Monitor 
  • Sidegrip battery grip 
  • GripBAT 45WH for SideGrip
  • KineMAG 500G SSD

Core - $2,999 

  • KineMAG 500G SSD 
  • Movcam Top Handle 
  • KineBACK-W 
  • KineEVF Full-HD OLED Viewfinder
  • KineBAT 75 PD V-Mount Battery 

Production - $4,999

  • KineMAG 500G SSD 
  • Movcam Top Handle 
  • KineBACK-W 
  • KineEVF Full-HD OLED Viewfinder
  • KineBAT 75 PD V-Mount Battery 
  • KineBAT 150 PD V-Mount Battery 
  • KineMon 7H Monitor 
  • KineKIT with shoulder pack 
  • Kine D-Tap Power Cord 
  • Kine AC Adapter 
  • Carrying case 

TERRA 4K Apple ProRes Update

The TERRA 4K is capable of recording up to 4K open gate at 4096×2700 in compressed Cinema DNG or Apple ProRes internally. But ProRes was limited to ProRes 422HQ at all resolutions and frame rates. With a free firmware update coming April 2020, TERRA 4K will be able record ProRes4444 and ProRes444XQ. No hardware changes will be required for the update. 

Final Thoughts 

Price drops are always welcomed but it can be an indication of a new product launch. We asked Kinefinity if anything was on the horizon. For now, that's not the case. Has anyone else shot with a Kinefinity? Let's us know in the comments below.