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Congrats. If one doesn't have a very effective team, filmmaking is usually a very difficult job. Especially for Independent Filmmakers, on much smaller budgets. Congrats on making it this far.

Looks very mobile video like, regardless of the super expensive lenses and very large lighting setup (and reflectors) used.

Interesting argument and I agree with you. Dolby seems to have very little penetration, and only seems to be encouraged by corporates that take something in return to promote propreitory and semi monopolistic standards. Maybe there is a sweet spot between sensor size and computational photography, where images have enough detail, and (non artifical) sharpness to make them look good on large monitors, TVs and screens. With the right algorithms, dynamic range, lowlight and other things can be compensated for/improved substantially on smaller sensors. But there is this strange softness, lack of detail and even dullness that smaller sensors have. Some of that may obviously have to do with optics (glass vs plastic lenses, and small sized lenses, in general). I am guessing that sweet spot is very close to the 1/1.33" 108MP Nonacall Samsung sensor (creating 12MP images) and the 1inch 20MP sensor found in many Sony point and shoot cameras (RX100 series). Also, if someone like DXO Mark tested smartphone lenses for MP counts, it could help understand what's causing the lack of detail, in the final image.

Why do you think Apple chose the 10-bit Dolby Vision over the 10-bit HDR10+? Do you think they've improved their video quality further? Slightly more dynamic range and maybe multi frame 10-bit? Apple seems to be be hiding some features and some tricks of the processor too. Maybe they will announce them later or they were trying to make all the phones appear similar (instead of actually 2 completely different generations of smartphones, based on camera alone).

Regardless of all the advantages the GH5s has over the GH5, because of the lack of IBIS, low MP count and a few other factors, it is, at best, a very limited audience camera, since it isn't a hybrid. So, in many ways the number of GH5s cameras Panasonic sells, would have been a small proportion of that of the GH5. The same thing appears to be happening with the new Panasonic DC-BGH1. It seems, too, to be targetted at a very small audience, regardless of its shooting capabilities. I am not sure how that could be a good thing. Unless this is meant to replace many small budget cameras that shoot RAW or ProRes, and have M43 sensors like the ZCam, Blackmagic Pocket 4k etc. But this seems not too offer much in terms of specs (if at all for many specs), over those cameras. Unless it's a purely broadcast camera, wanted for youtubers(?) who want a stationary camera with superb battery life (?), since this won't be for Vloggers who have any kind of movement won't have great autofocus. Maybe the Indie Film Market? Where well priced cinema cameras could have more options, since some of the Chinese companies such as Kinefinity and even ZCam seem not to have as great distribution or after sales, and I am a little sceptical about Chonese brands, except perhaps a few like Apurture, especially if their callers cost anything over $999-1999. Not being able to get decent after sales can be a huge issue. I am guessing Sony is offering the GH5s sensor at a huge discount since their initial production was extremely slow but their production capacity and unused sensor lying around must be huge. Sony was, perhaps, also one of the causes of the slowing growth of the M43 cameras (slowing down sensor development for non Sony sensor sizes, except non ILC markets such as smartphones, industrial use etc?).

Fair enough. Except perhaps the BMP4k seems more like what you were looking for. If its screen could rotate a little, it would be near perfect.

IBIS and Cinematic Footsge have almost nothing to do with each other. The whackos at top gear used a camera with IBIS and then used it for shots in a car where they probably did terrain that was probably inundated with stones and pebbles and the microjitters sent the camera into a tizzy. I am guessing even OIS lenses must have produced some sort of warped wobble (though way less prominent than IBIS), and the footage needed some stabilization in post, regardless. IMHO all IBIS should have locking mechanisms for the stabilization and the amount of stabilization needs more precise control. In many situations like handholding a shot, especially where you need a tripod equivalent (not all those shots that require a stabilizer for running, or doing pans and tilts etc), IBIS is way better than actually setting up a tripod shot. Tripod shots look super boring. Handheld shorts have a certain cinematic feel, because they feel a lot more engaging and realistic. Tilts and pans and other movements on trolleys and rigs obviously have another level of cinematic feel. But they require quite a lot of time for bei nbf setup. Hybrid cameras have been designed with quick turnaround and more vertalitiy in mind. Reigging is always time consuming. Plus, in all manner of photography (as opposed to videography), IBIS ensures way sharper photos at almost all frame rates, except perhaps 1/125 and higher. For the longest, Olymous cameras offered the equivalent of Google Pixel's Night Shot, merely by letting users push shutter speeds as low as 2-3 seconds (some people claim even longer) that would never be possible for anything that lacked IBIS. IBIS also compensates for lighter cameras. The S5 is lighter and I am guessing that is the biggest reason for the much less effective IBIS on it. @IronFilmthe issue with GH5s is that it is purely a video camera, lacking both IBIS AND a higher MP count, so never succeeded as a hybrid. It obviously has other advantages like better low light, higher dynamic range and faster readout.

Actually it appears to be a broadcast camera, with a few filmmaking skills (new VLog L with 1 stop higher dynamic range) thrown in. Also missing IBIS? I am guessing they're going after the Top Gear crowd that caused the blunder of the GH5s in the first place?

We pure videographers are a small minority. Panasonic had the opportunity with the GH2, G7, GX85 (even with the missing mic jack), G85, GH5, G9 etc. I felt its marketing wasn't right. And in many markets, its distribution too. There is nothing wrong with M43 as a system or its cameras. Except a few oversized cameras, prices seeming high especially after the A7ii release, lack of 14-bit RAW photos, and user perception issues. Panasonic could have easily addressed these. It still can. The new GH5s' based sensor camera looks pretty niche. Mostly for broadcast at a good price. Maybe even Indie Filmmaking, where the extra 1 stop of dynamic range of Full Frame isn't required.

His journey and how the whole GH1 and GH2 actually started the Low budget Indie Film movement (not the 5Dii, since it was pretty prohibitively priced for then). Some of Andrew's GH2 videos actually drew me to pick up one myself (the 12800ISO hack was one of them).

True. They figured, until Sony agrees to make them another sensor (IF it is being designed), they could squeeze a little.mote juice out of the GH5s sensor, and sell without investing a farthing more on sensor design. In many ways, it's great, especially since the sensor is pretty capable. Yes. Panasonic will try and focus only on sales. They could probably sell everything they can. They'll probably throw in discounts on ACs and washing machines, with new Panasonic ILCs. I don't even mind. I would rather they do this, than go down like Olympus.

I've always been curious about this. I was hoping the 32-bit DAC on the LG smartphones is also used for recording limitless dynamic range audio recording, instead of only for only playback. Having a smart device recording 32-bit would be fantastic. Or having a recording the size of the Zoom H1/Tascam DR 10l would be great too. It could help make recording a lot more exciting.

Hahaha. I hope you're wrong. Though Panasonic seems to have tattooed DFD into their hearts and brains. It appears they don't wanna move away from it, anytime soon.

Between the previous VLog L and the Full VLog. It's apparently increased Dynamic Range by 1 stop, which is what everyone was saying the GH5s' sensor is capable of. 13 Stops. The autofocus also seems to have something different from DFD (which I am guessing has some sort of ToF/Laser autofocus module to circumvent the Sony Imaging's Monopoly). HDMI is full sized, and it has fast enough Type-C usb. Looking pretty impressive, if you ask me. Autofocus, ergonomics and price seem to be the questions left, for now.

Actually $2000. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1442842-REG/z_cam_e1503_e2_professional_4k_cinematic.html From online reviews the ZCams seem to have issues with fixed pattern noise, reliability and after sales. So they aren't without their issues. Also, their 16stops WDR seems to be some out of their hat figure.

I noticed its limited to 4k 60p. That's a bit of a bummer.

Actually the GH5s had issues because Panasonic couldn't push the full VLog on it, it's highest VFR wasn't exploited, and a few other compromises. The issues is not so much with the sensors as with how it's being programmed (and what levels the dual gain is also set at, among a host of other things). Also, the BMPCC 4k and 6k are within 0.2 stops of each other, in terms of base Dynamic Range, and the 4k has much better Dynamic Range at higher ISOs. If this sensor is programmed and wired properly, it should theoretically outperform the Pocket 4k, which is very impressive, to say the least. Let's hope Panasonic don't even think of VLog L. Or some other rubbish. Also, we should, hopefully get 4k at atleast 120fps (240fps, if possible), and the 2nd ISO should be set at $6400, so that it can be pushed for even better low light. Would actually love dual Canon and Alexa's dual gain, but it may be too late to incorporate it into the ADC.

Hope you review is out soon. Looking forward to it. You could release it in installments, starting with initial reviews. Review. And then after perhaps a year.

Yes. Difficult to probably toggle between the themes, on a phone. Plus if the text font were white or much lighter than it currently is, it would be easier to read. I am.almost typing this blind. Please excuse the typos

The GH5 seems to also exhibit very little moire and false colour aliasing artefacts. I compared it to the XT3 and A7iii too (in 1080p).

The GX85 is really a superb camera. Panasonic should have just thrown in a mic jack. Interestingly the OM1D Mark ii has better low light capabilities, for slightly lower dynamic range at the lowest ISO. Panasonic didn't set the ISO levels well for the GH5. Plus, obviously the fact that it lacks Dual ISO. The BMD cameras are great for what they do. Only if they could be slightly more reliable and usable, out of the box. The lack of IBIS and good autofocus could easily be forgiven for them.

The M43rumors guy was specifically asked to remove the leaked photo, which means there is something to the rumour. And now this https://photorumors.com/2020/09/25/new-panasonic-dc-bgh1-camera-registered-in-russia/ The next GH camera may gave a larger body and perform some great cinematic tricks, it appears? I hope the larger battery is used for Dual Gain processing.

"looks like"