Andrew Reid

4K for the masses is coming, it won't be such a niche in future years. Manufacturers need a way to sell new TVs and cameras. 3D worked in doing this to a degree. 4K is the next logical step. When there is a DSLR doing 4K for $3k, suddenly dropping $20k on a large sensor camcorder doesn't really appeal does it?

[html][img]http://www.eoshd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/new-dslrs-2012.jpg[/img] 2012 will be the best year for DSLR video since it all began to kick off in 2009 with major releases due from every big manufacturer. This is a Photokina year starting September 18th as well, where we will most likely see the Panasonic GH3. There are other key events like CES and NAB within 4 months to keep an eye on, particularly for a working Canon’s 4K DSLR prototype. [url="http://www.eoshd.com/content/6687/looking-ahead-to-new-2012-cameras-the-return-of-dslr-video-with-a-vengeance/"]Read full article[/url] [/html]

I don't think they can achieve sync. They had a similar sync issue with the GH1 with a pro 3D rig last year but I think the hack was able to solve it [url=http://www.eoshd.com/content/379/get-your-glasses-out-pro-gh1-3d-rig-goes-live]http://www.eoshd.com/content/379/get-your-glasses-out-pro-gh1-3d-rig-goes-live[/url]

Dude it's a compact! I don't think the compression is all that bad. Regardless, GH2 stuffs them all.

Px stands for pixels, minus -25 pixels isn't enough to achieve the correct aspect ratio. I don't use FCPX so guessing here - Try changing px to % and putting 25% top and bottom If you can't do it by percentages it should be px -270 top and bottom for 1080p source footage (to get 1920x540). If none of this works with the Distort function, try a different one like scale. Distort looks like it might not be the right one judging from the screen grab!

hmcindie - Don't agree really. The HX9 resolves more real resolution than the 7D, over sharp or not. I am surprised it also downscales a 16MP sensor better than the image processor in the NEX 5N. Purposeful crippling Sony? Compression at 50p 28Mbit will be much worse than in 25p mode at 24Mbit which is how I use the HX9. There is no better compact for video at the moment, with possible exception of new Canon S100 with DIGIC 5 (haven't tried it yet). Indeed NEX 5N has a different sensor to A65, but same image processor and essentially a very similar looking image - I have both at the moment, hardly anything to choose between the two in a test like this, although the NEX 5N doesn't have the crop of the full sensor like the A65 does, that doesn't make a difference to 1080p detail, resolution, cleanness or dynamic range.

juliand - 25p on v1.1 is under the HBR option in the creative movie mode menu. And yes - you need a better card!

[quote author=Big_Car_Killa link=topic=98.msg930#msg930 date=1324952976] 1)5D 2)GH2  3)Nikon 4)HXV9 5)A65 [/quote] You got it too. Well done both of you. Cantsin - honorable mention.  :)

[quote author=Geil link=topic=98.msg927#msg927 date=1324940216] 5D GH2 J1 HX9 A65 Feels like a Mastermind game [/quote] Good answers ;)

Nearly. frosti7 is closest so far  ;D

Some of you are close which is impressive but STILL nobody has the compact!!

Some good guesses but none of you have the compact right yet  ;)

Andy - 1/5  ??? IsleOfRed - 2/5 :P Thank you and please try again  ;D

[html][img]http://www.eoshd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/comparison-quiz.jpg[/img] You might remember last week [url="http://philipbloom.net/2011/12/15/christmas-shootout/"]Philip Bloom posted[/url] shots from the C300, F3, GH2, 5D Mark II and 4 other cameras as a prelude to the test he is doing and that is the inspiration for this bit of Christmas fun. Here I’ve put 5 cameras up against each other for how well they resolve detail and the clarity of their video output. The results may surprise you. And not only am I challenging the cameras I’m challenging you to figure out which is which! Good luck!! [url="http://www.eoshd.com/content/6670/test-scene-name-the-camera/"]Read full article[/url] [/html]

Confirm  ;D

Not used the 40mm yet, but it is probably a lot more money. The 38mm is great, nice character... pretty unique. Will have some footage from that and the NEX 5N up over Christmas.

I use the GH2 mostly, 5D Mk II I am getting back into. The 60D is a bit of a non-entity for me because it is third best. The GH2 doesn't cost any more either. It has better image quality all round, more adaptable to different lenses, and feels better to use. The 5D Mark II is better as a stills camera and for close-up wide angle shots of actors, shallow depth of field at wide angle and I feel colour is better on it than the GH2. But there really is no place for the 60D in my mind!

[html][img]http://www.eoshd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/canon-600d-magic-lantern-hdr-video.jpg[/img] [url="http://magiclantern.wikia.com/wiki/Release_2011Dec22"]To download and donate go to Magic Lantern here[/url] Please consider donating to the project – in return you will get the [url="http://www.eoshd.com/content/6640/eoshd-tests-the-new-magic-lantern-unified-on-5d-mark-ii"]preview version of the 5D Mark II firmware tested here on EOSHD[/url] – and a ready to run HDR Video workflow!! So 22nd December is here and so is the HDR Video mode and variable frame rates for the Canon 600D and siblings. The new version of Magic Lantern even supports the 50D! [url="http://www.eoshd.com/content/6657/latest-magic-lantern-with-hdr-video-out-now-for-canon-60d-600d-550d-50d-and-500d/"]Read full article[/url] [/html]

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The Tokina sound interesting Ed does it work on full frame 5D Mark II as well?

Check out the 20-40mm push zoom Pentax 110 lens for the NEX, it covers the full sensor and is tiny for a zoom... It even features a constant F2.8 aperture. Review soon on EOSHD

I think the Mark IV and 7D have dual DIGIC 4 so different architecture internally to the 60D, 600D, 5D Mark II and 550D. Don't think it will happen soon for those cameras buy stay tuned to the ML site and follow Alex on Twitter for news.

Which 176Mbit hack are you using? Mine is 150Mbit.

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The GH2 does the crop on the sensor. It has a wider sensor to accommodate 16:9, with a 1.86x crop. You're asking what it compares to... It compares to Canon APS-C 1.6x quite closely, and the A65 compares to the GH2 quite closely since it has an extra crop over APS-C 1.5x to accommodate the image stabilisation.