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So A7 is basically the same crap as the RX1/VG900 from what I've seen, that is rather disappointing.   I wonder would they overheat like NEX when recording long video? And how long the battery last during video recording?   RX10 is certainly an interesting options, but F2.8 is rather limited on some low light/indoor scene, for outdoor and daylights it should be really useful, but that depend on zooming speed though.   Btw I also got 5D to compliment my M43 setup, for filming I found I tend not to using too fast aperture on the 5D, it make focusing (and follow focus) rather difficult, and limit actor's movement since they will go out of focus so easily.

Since they are in the different price category, I don't mind if they want to reserve build in ND for professional division.

So 43 rumor finally post it!   http://www.43rumors.com/ft4-panasonic-4k-mft-camera-coming-in-2014/     Can't wait!  Hopefully it is 4K for 2K (or less)

Tolkina 11-16mm F2.8 and Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 is also another good option beside 16mm F2.0 and 35mm F1.4

Well slap this on to Olympus body then you get the stabilized F1.2 fast zoom..

The alpha always have IBIS, just not sure if they will use 5 Axis for their upcoming one or still sticking with existing tech. With FF being much more bigger than M43 the IS will have to be more hefty too, though I guess lots of people will buy it rather than spend another few thousands on getting those 3 axis gimbal which cost more than the camera.     Though I have to wait until to see if they can get the overheating out of the way with the A7, which is always a problem on the small NEXish body. With the GH3 I can keep recording all day on 1 battery and footage not getting more grainy unlike some other machines (cough Oly)

GH3's battery size is 57mm x 21mm x39mm, it share the same shape/capacity/volt as Pentax DLI-90 with the exception of one extra connector and slight different lock tab on the battery

GH3 offers twice the recording time over G6, so 1 battery in GH3 last like 2 batteries in G6

Thanks for the write up Olly P, looks like the BMPCC still need to have a few more polish before becoming a proper cam.   I can also shoot a day's long video using just 1 battery on GH3, the only time I have to change battery is if I didn't charge it right up on the day before.  Kinda regret getting 3 batteries as 2 batteries is really plenty enough for a GH3.   The only thing need to be unleashed on GH3 is the hack, All-I is seriously compromised with only 72Mbps.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86ND5X8SjSQ   Pretty interesting about the new colour creator feature, it can be applied to video too! Does that mean goodbye to 4X4 coloured filters? :P   Its like colour grading in camera.

The high ISO is definitely an improvement over E-M5 and GX7

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAIF5Q5tPAQ     Best to watch at 1080p for compare, though I wish he posted on Vimeo though

With the recent announcement of Note 3 which can take 4K at 30fps, 1080P at 60fps and 720p at 120fps and Acer S2 with 4K at 24fps, I think it will be the mobile phone that drive 4K to mainstream.   Compare to Canon which can only do 1080P @ 30fps which is really pathetic IMHO

If you have the money to buy brand name stuff, that is good for you   But if you aren't well financed then there is cheaper option, and you can use that extra money to buy other gear instead or just save up for home loans and stuff.

Thanks for the headup!

I wonder when Sigma become 12-25mm F1.2 will it have more bokeh than FF+24-70 F2.8?

Well it was from SAR http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sr4-nex-ff-camera-to-be-announced-on-september-24-tomorrow-zeiss-lens-specs/      

Too bad the cost will be same as RX1 with body only, a lot more expensive than $1500 6D   Btw there is separate mic slot on E-M1, I hope they really tweak the video to Sony quality at least. (hey that what partnership is for right?)     For 24-70mm 5.6 being "much" smaller that will have to be seen, there is a sensor area that need to be covered, no magic can change physical limit

I guess buying lots of external HDD is the only way for RAW

There is upcoming Olympus E-M1 which have PDAF and no low pass filter, should take care of the tracking issue     For wedding shoot this guy done a lot of weddings by just using the E-M5 http://shutterleaf.co.uk/blog/olympus-omd-em5-for-wedding-photography-experience-with-3-micro-four-third-camera-bodies-a-review   This guy uses E-M5 for wedding video https://vimeo.com/69368786       For comparison with GH3, if using RAW the difference is not too much, but on jpeg it is less sharp and more pale than Olympus. AF wise I found GH3 to be slightly more accurate and faster especially in low light (it got -3EV-18 AF range, same as 6D, better than 70D's -0.5EV)   Video wise GH3 is a lot better, currently with Olympus the video quality breaks up if there is fast action or complex scene which result in blockings that ruin the video

Well for RAW I recommand 4TB+ of HDD in RAID, a couple of Sandisk Extreme Pro 95MB 64GB cards, i7 4770 + 16GB of ram + 240GB SSD if you want smooth workflow, so for the PC side and memory cards you definitely have to spend US$1500+

Thanks for the update bought it too!

Looks like GX7 will have 1 stop advantage over Sony made M43 sensor?   http://www.43rumors.com/barney-skies-about-the-gx7-and-first-full-size-iso-image-samples/#comments

With upcoming EF-M43 Speedbooster with electronic contacts (which you have control on EF lens like Iris and focus and IS?) I think active M43 is the way to go, speedbooster with Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 would be 13-25mm F1.2 , all you canon lens will get nice speed bumps and wider POV   Tolkina 11-16mm F2.8 would be 8-11mm F2.0!  

If you look at other model that uses 2 Axis IS the video is so jelly (pentax, Sony Alpha, Oly PEN (exclude E-p5) I guess Pana decide to have shaky footage rather than jelly footage