The model of the video camera that Yalcin used to film the unidentified objects in the Sea of Marmara is important for researchers and analysts to evaluate the footage's authenticity. With the surge in computer graphics, deep fakes, and AI, it’s getting harder to tell if a video is genuine. Interestingly, the camcorder that recorded the Turkish video is now considered old technology, which might actually be a plus when it comes to verifying the video’s reliability.
The video was captured on MiniDV, which recorded onto magnetic tape.
In theory, using CGI to change physical tape is pretty hard unless you have a lot of technical know-how, the right gear, and sufficient time. The original cassettes from the Kumburgaz case have been examined in detail, and there’s no evidence of tampering. Moreover, the situation is complicated by the fact that recordings were made on 24 different dates over three years. Many critics, even the harshest ones, think that CGI was likely not used in the original videos and are looking into other explanations.
History of the MiniDV
By the mid 90s, VHS tapes had a firm grip on the home video entertainment industry. If consumers weren’t out at their local Blockbuster renting new VHS releases, they were at home with their oversized camcorders, making their own family films.
There was just one big problem – the bulky and burdensome nature of those full-sized VHS camcorders just weren’t viable for extended use, or portability. The VHS technology had been out for a while and people were craving something newer, something sleeker – something a little more mobile.
Measuring in at just a 1/4-inch thick, 2 ½ inches wide and 2 inches tall, the MiniDV was significantly smaller than its standard VHS predecessor. This made toting the tapes and the camcorders they were compatible with a breeze. And with each tape holding around 13 GB, consumers could expect about 60 to 120 minutes of video per tape depending on record speed setting.
Although the quality of the MiniDV wasn’t necessarily any better than the VHS – after all, they were designed to record onto similar magnetic tape – MiniDVs found themselves as the new go-to for home recordings thanks to their convenient size.
Camera Model Used In The Kumburgaz Videos:
Canon GL1
Lens type: Fluorite lens with manual focus ring
Lens: 4.2–84 mm, F/1.6–2.9, 20x optical zoom, 100x digital zoom
Image quality: 270,000-pixel CCDs
Recording: Mini DV tapes, with SP speed of 3/4 ips and LP speed of 1/2 ips
Audio: 16-bit PCM digital sound for high quality, and 12-bit for audio dubbing
Frame Movie mode: Captures 30 frames per second for a film-like quality
Shutter speeds: 27 speeds from 1/60 to 1/15,000 of a second
Focusing: TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible
Max sensor resolution: 720x480
Image sensor: 3CCD 1/4" Pixel Shift (charge coupled device)
He was also using a tele adapter, which contributed significantly to his ability to obtain such close-up perspectives of the unknown objects.
Sony VCL-HGD1758, 1.7x High Grade Telephoto Conversion Lens
With a tele-converter it increased the optical zoom by two times.
This led to the capability of capturing images in close proximity to the UAPs.
The Canon GL1 Mini DV had a 20x optical zoom and a 100x digital zoom. With a tele-converter, the optical zoom was doubled. This meant that the 20x optical zoom effectively became 40x, while the 100x digital zoom grew to 200x.
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