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BREAKING X-T3 NEWS: Fujifilm has decided to axe their upcoming X-T3 release because Jon is “not feeling it.” MORE TO COME

Just realized that F-Log footage basically just is nothing else than Rec2020 gamut with a LOG gamma - kinda similar to what HLG does. Makes it perfectly compatible with ACES colorspace. Just need to apply a curve and have filmic looking footage with some great color. Now I'm even less sure which camera to choose (BMP4K or X-T3)... BMP4K footage doesn't work in ACES at all. The red channel oversaturates way too much and I don't think any IDT (CTL) developed by Blackmagic in the future can help - unless they change their color science...

I think the pulling punches route might grow your business in the short term @DaveAltizer but the honesty route will grow your audience in the long term.

3 - The sensor was oversized multi-aspect ratio, so the vignetting with Micro Four Thirds lenses would have moved around visibly at the edge of the frame when the sensor moves. It's 2018. What's Canon's excuse for no IBIS on anything at all? At least with Panasonic you get the option. Smartphone sensors have it. Manufactured by Sony and Samsung. It's not a Canon exclusive technology. It is just very well implemented on the Canon side. That's what's so frustrating. In many ways Canon is a leader. So when they do the silly crippling to protect the C-line, it's all the more enfuriating. If Canon's colour science was rubbish, the lens range was baloney, C-LOG was C-for-crap, DPAF wasn't bulletproof, the ergonomics were all over the place and the 1D C's image never existed, I would not be bothered enough to care so much. They get so much right where others stumble, but then employ anti-customer strategies. Ultra-cynical product crippling and segmentation, It is supposed to win profit but in fact does the opposite, and long term is even more damaging for customer loyalty. You mean Canon's? Depends on the image. 1D C is still right up there. 1D X II not bad no C-LOG hurts it. As for 5D Mk IV / EOS R image, whatever is gained through Canon's usual organic niceness (no over-sharpening and leading skin tones / colour) is a net negative when you crop 1.8x into the full frame look and add a very heavy rolling shutter. C-mount lenses on the M50 is the most character I have managed to get from any Canon camera not named 1D C.

If Canon could match what I now have with Panasonic, I’d be a Canon shooter. What Sony and Panasonic have done is create an ecosystem of cameras that work together, for different roles on a shoot e.g (Somy FS5 > A7SII > A6500). They all have Slog. They all have E-mount. Canon on the other hand do not have this ecosystem. The XC10 and 5D are hardly streamlined with C-series. The C-series today barely has the pull it once did. Look at the C700. An expensive bazooka the price of 5 Ursa Mini Pro’s with no internal RAW. So is this a case of Canon not having the resources? When you look at the C200, this camera is crippled in one key area intentionally but has a feature the C700 doesn’t? (internal RAW). To me, the whole thing is a baffling mystery - but the sales show Canon shouldn’t be worried. Their brand is very strong. I’d say Canon could create whatever camera they damn please, but as they are selling better than anyone, why should they increase R&D when they don’t need to? I think if they really had to (such as losing huge market share), they would. But right now, they probably don’t. Not yet.

I believe in yet another theory.. that Canon was indeed in a rush to put out an MILC system around Photokina this year but simply wasn't ready as far as tech is concerned to put out a new sensor, or develop a stable IBIS system. So they did their best with existing tech and this is what came out.. I actually think Canon have learned from Sony though, and haven't held back so much in features like they used to .. Nobody was expecting EOS R to have C-Log, 10-bit 4:2:2 out, 480mbps ALL-I codec, Face detect, peaking etc.. for $2300. They even added MF Focus guides from C200 and Cinema EOS original color matrix option to match footage with C100/C300. I believe Canon's objective is to make EOS R an add-on system to your existing C line cam & DSLR. That is how they've been presenting it during launch and that's quite a logical & smart business strategy imo. Of course they are not pushing the barrier very far like the competition is, and in many ways EOS R is super dated feature wise. I do applaud them for the inital pro lens line-up and the Vari-ND adapter, that's kind of a game changer.

It's not a bug... it's a high-tech hand warmer...

If you think about it, it's surprising these can print a whole page and not just the center 60% ?

I think only the HDD need external power. And any enclosure that needs external power will have 2 cables coming from it. I use this wire & the SSD gets powered by the computer: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sabrent-2-5-Inch-Adapter-Optimized-EC-SS31/dp/B014T3JRFM/ref=sr_1_sc_2?tag=macr0e-21&s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1480434478&sr=1-2-spell&keywords=sabremt%2Busb3%2Bto%2Bssd&th=1 It's exactly the same as the T5, so the camera will power the SSD. Be careful of which enclosure you get, as some aren't great & actually slow down the Read/Write rates, which might mean you might not be able to record. Personally, when I get the P4K I am just going to use the SSD without an enclosure & just keep it in a jacket pocket because the SSD is already in a case.

Fantastic!

With apologies to John Brawley,

Some frames from a shoot I did this week. All shot on various Pro Color profiles (with some of my own tweaks here and there) below are frames from two a7iii’s using a customized version of EOSHD ProColor V4 PP1. And below is a6300 on the tight shot and a7sii on the wide. Both using EOSHD ProColor 3.0 All of these frames were color corrected to match, and I was extremely pleased with how easy they were to match one another. The client was very happy with the results.

Getting rid of the Canon will make room for one!

Here is what I just don't get about Canon. The Sony FS5, FS7 and high-end cinema cameras are popular. There is absolutely zero evidence the mirrorless line is cannibalising them rather than complimenting them as second cameras. If there was any evidence of market research to suggest so, Sony would have changed their strategy a long time ago. Most people now think Canon is protecting the Cinema EOS line, including Steve Huff, in his excellent article here that I almost entirely agree with: http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2018/09/05/canon-crushed-many-dreams-today-with-the-eos-r-my-suggestion-wait-a-few-months/#comment-485408 Canon really do seem to think that a full frame 4K camera will destabilise the C200 or something. But how about another theory - They are just in no rush. They don't need the extra sales right now and can only manufacture so many cameras and lenses. Instead they're holding stuff back for later, to give people a compelling reason to upgrade, whilst the competition plateau earlier. When you think about it makes business sense. But business is also about building the goodwill of your customers and keeping them loyal. This is where Canon are failing big-style while they chase $$$. The brand is taking an absolute battering. Quite a few people now have a borderline hatred of them, which is a real shame. I want to like Canon, but first they must give me a reason to do so. They are acting like Scrooge.

Nikon said the Z6 will do full sensor readout while z7 will do line skipping in full frame. It doesn't ,ean the z7 will be bad in video, in fact everything point out it will be very good, but things like rolling shutter might be better on z6, because it is much faster to read 25 megapixel than 45 ones.

You're a provocateur ... and a little sick:) .... Buy yourself a real professional video camera that can do it all and not a camera for photos. Also, the X-T3 is a camera with a video function and not vice versa. You are a troll;)

The problem for me is the lack of OIS lenses, otherwise, this looks awesome.

It’s not to do with getting focus at infinity at all. its about optimising performance with very fast lenses when shooting wide open. Previously it meant making a specifically optimised BMD SB variant to account for the different IR cover glass thickness. You can still use a regular SB and it will still hit infinity. It’s just less optimised to work with faster than F2 lenses. JB

You may get a better response rate to your question, if you ask this same question in the main Anamorphic section instead of this “Diopter Thread”. As for single focus solutions there are a few these days to choose from. Of course just make sure they are the proper size for your anamorphic front. Here is one version to check into as a possible option to explore: Rapido Front Variable Diopter 16A (FVD-16A) , $550 http://www.rapidotechnology.com/products-services/front-variable-diopter-fvd More Info https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIY_RCKq_Rs Anamorphic Comparison w/ the Rapido FVD-16A vs Rectilux Hardcore DNA | with Kowa 16D & 16H Anamorphics https://vimeo.com/277831080 As for the main “taking” lens to use that attaches to the camera, you can use the search option in the forum to find various discussions on that which would probably cover your needs. Here is also a link you may find helpful, as your particular anamorphic the Isco Ultra Star Plus which is mentioned there as well. https://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/20783-building-an-anamorphic-lens-kit/

you mean like valid technical reasons that were covered ad nauseam 6 months ago? 1) it's a cinema camera, free floating ibis sensors tend to vibrate on car rigs, etc 2) heat dissipation is greatly improved with a non ibis sensor, helps the gh5s shoot cleaner at high isos

When I walk around London I see small crews at least a couple of times a week, doing web-based stuff, factual, doc, fashion, whatever. I usually like to have a peek to see what they are shooting on. Lately there have been a few Ursa's and a few FS5's floating around, but still, and this has been the case so far as I can tell for many years now, I mostly see C100's and C300's (maybe C200 now as well?). I don't know the sales figures at all, but from the evidence of my own eyes I would say that Canon has a *massive* market advantage in the entry-level pro sector, and as such has much more motivation to protect it than it's rivals in prosumer video. I actually think their policy probably makes perfect sense for them (while being a bit of a shame for us).

From the link: "Well, my guess is within 9 months Nikon and Canon will release a more “Pro” model of these cameras due to the heat they are getting from these announcements (as they should as it is the customer who is #1 here). I feel we will eventually see IBIS in the Canon, Dual slots and faster AF in the Nikon and more and more features we are looking for." This is the biggest BS I have read this week. Nikon to release a more Pro model within 9 months? Did he see the Z7 price? How more pro?? The Z7 has a Pro price, whether you look at the A7RIII price or D850 to compare. For Canon yes, I agree there is room for a higher price model soon. But with IBIS? So they are releasing IS lenses to give a body with IBIS in 6 months? Yeah, for sure... Then regarding the theory, of course it's never only one reason. Of course protecting the line has something to do with not giving good video features. Guys who say they do their best is BS. So why would they put CLOG in this camera and not the MKIV or 1DX2? Technical impossibility? Purest BS. Then it does not mean some specs are not here because of technical reasons. Maybe with this sensor they could not get FHD120fps. My theory is that it is a combination of the following: - Marketing decisions to protect other cameras or line (50%) - Technical advancement (sensor / processor) because not enough money is put there (20%) - Decisions from people who understand nothing about what a 30Y European customer wants. Understandable when you are a 70yo Japonese with opposite culture. (30%)

Yeah, BMD say that date has nothing to do with them. They're still aiming for Sept release. The B&H date is for any orders placed now.

They are acting from a maket dominating position in the best interests of their investors.

It isn't the logo that's the problem really, it's the relationship which put it there. As soon as you have a personal friendship or a business relationship, you have inherent bias. I don't expect these relationships not to exist, it would be very unrealistic. However the internet is clearly evolving in a worrisome direction, where the sites with the most followers have the prime positions in our research via search engines and on YouTube, are the sites MOST under the influence of the manufacturers. I think the influence of the content with 'lifestyle aspirations' is eroding credibility as well. There's a reason so many hands-on sessions now happen under tightly controlled conditions organised by a PR company - so they can shape the editorial visually, and make it glossier. Again here there is a balance to be had. It is unrealistic to expect the DPReview team to post only pictures of ducks. When a camera company once reached out to me, they invited me to such an event and I said no. I told them I'd rather just have the camera on my desk, that's all I need. They said it "isn't something we do". I think that was Sony. Once, Canon reached out - after a more positive blog post - and gave me a 5D Mark IV to review for a few days. Honestly it was very nice of them, but because I didn't feel like trashing it and throwing their effort back in their face, I just decided to send them back the camera and say nothing. I think you all know my opinion of video on that camera anyway. It's not good. And I don't need any pressure on my to either say nothing, or only the positive stuff (that would have been a very short blog post). I think if negative reviews are to be extinct, customers less knowledgable (what's a 4K 1.8x crop?!), brands more powerful and marketing disguising itself as editorial to the point where it is absolutely normal and accepted, then the internet has basically been bought by the corporate world. And we cannot allow that to happen. By the way, the absolute worst site for corporate influence for cameras in my opinion, is Cinema5D.

If you want to save a substantial amount of money but don't want to compromise on optical quality then get a Viltrox EF -M2. Infact get the M1 straight adapter as well and still have plenty left over! No point producing a specific focal reducer for the P4k as it's just a stock M43 sensor size and mount .

Ditto! Although, I suppose those 3 features will equal to a 4th feature i.e. internal over-heating.

That was me ? Posted from my Sound Speed! YouTube channel.

i updated at davinci resolve studio 15 on win 10 and now h265 nx500 4k and 720p 120 fps footage work perfectly!

If you don't mind the size then this will be cheaper than the Samsung T5. All you need is an enclosure (lots out there so look around, as you might find cheaper & be careful, as you should be getting Read/Write speeds of about 400 min - should be over 500 if it's a good enclosure) & the Samsung SSD 860 evo (has the best TBW or lifespan), there are other brands which might be cheaper. This solution will be cheaper, but bigger than the T5 - that's why the T5 is so much more expensive. I've gone this way for external storage (also can double as hard drive to boot from), but didn't bother with an enclosure & just got a cable - a lot cheaper & faster read/write speeds than the T5 (mine gets well over 500 for R/W speeds).

It's a rumour from a completely unknown source. Please be responsible in your posting.

I don't think early access matters. Most of the time people can wait a week or two for a review, especially if it isn't even out in the shops to buy yet.

I like it, but agree with @mercer that a bit more contrast would make it even better.

And unfortunately just as quickly as that people are being sucked into the mythical siren's songs..... but they'll be sure to get their hearts dashed against the ocean's rocks in the future again.

They will.

Exactly. And If you do use apsc lenses for video, and then switch to photo mode for a quick snap of the action, you won't be happy. crop sensors are fine, forced switching between crop and full frame on the same body is not. It's unthinkable to shoot both photos and 4K video at the same event on this camera.

I'm now taking 2:1 odds that even Pentax will catch up with Canon in the video leagues by 2022! ?

World’s fastest autofocus ，but no AF-C in continuous high drive，haha

@Jimmy he’s either a troll or just plain ignorant. He ABSOLUTELY needs 4k60p WITH NO TIME LIMIT

@DaveAltizer “I’m diving in, I’m going deep, in over my head I wanna be!” That’s Steven Curtis Chapman isn’t it?

Time to incorporate a Fuji camera into the banner logo?

A few test stills showing some daylight and mixed lighting - I also posted a couple different exposure of shot to show clipped highlights. I have finally developed my node structure in resolve to a powergrade with the olpf, the hue passthrough and my extra contrast added after GHa in LAB colorspace. Seeing as I how I haven't convinced work to invest in Pansonic(they use sonys sadly) I will hopefully have my first personal shoot coming up to really put GHa through its paces. Loving this conversion!

And this is why I read eoshd.com. I also for 10 years wrote regularly on my own tech blog (I managed to get 3 million views a month), an indeed many big companies invited me to their launches, until I wrote non-so-favorable things about them and I was suddenly (and still are, proudly) on their black list. I think government entities should regulate these events, which in the end are unspoken bribery. Journalists and bloggers and whatnot should NOT accept these invitations to all-expense paid trips to enjoy themselves instead of doing a professional job. What should be done instead? Maybe send a camera to their homes and have them test the equipment in an unbiased way, and stop the stupid practice of creating black lists for people who simply speak the truth. These companies should actually be grateful of the people who tell them things right on their face, so that they can improve their products and compete better, instead of getting praise for idiots and low-lifes who do not have the courage and the balls to behave like a true professional. Kudos for you, you are not alone and that's why so many people like me do free PR for you so more people read your unbiased opinions.

Heres my set up: Camera - Sony a6300 with small rig cage Lens - 18-105mm f/4 and the 35mm 1.8 Audio - Rode Video Mic Go (I don't recommend this rode) and two Tascam DR-10L. Stabilization - $40 amazon monopod and my hands Bag - I use the Zak Noyle camera bag by RVCA. It's water resistant and pretty durable. The guy who designed it is a surf photographer, so its great for me cause i live right by the beach and will get into surf photography soon.

Thanks! Can you recommend some LUT pack for rec709? Today I made a quick test for a shooting next week. I want to use ProColor with my A7III and I'm very happy with the results. Here is a screenshot of one of the takes, straight from camera without any correction. A7III + Tamron 28-75, Procolor and natural light. 4K24p

good advice.. i agree an assistant is a blessing, i hate doing these gigs solo.. weddings are gruesome. most important is to be quick on your feet. bodies aren't really that important, i've shot with all kinds (D750, A7S2, 5D3, C100..) but your lens selection, gimbal/monopod setup, audio etc.. is as if not more critical even then body choice..