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Smartphone Cameras were heading in the Right Direction with the Panasonic CM1, till they screwed up with the Lack of OIS, Bad Battery Life, f2.8 lens, Laggy Processing, 15fps 4k, not too impressive HD, poor HDR, slow buffering high initial price, and other issues. And, then scrapping it Altogether (removing the Calling Aspect from the phone). After the PureView808 (which too was poorly designed, apart from the superb camera), this seemed like the next stage, but everyone has moved back to 1/2.3" sensors and below. So, smartphone cameras will compete with present standard of smartphones, in another 10 years. Not less.

iPhone fanboys genuinely believe that the iPhone can outdo most DSLRs, and the fact that famous Filmmakers and Photographers use their iPhones for photos and videos (including commercials and films), makes it even more difficult to dispel this myth.

All your negotiations are by way of viva voce, and through e-mail (I am guessing). It was gratuitous, literally, since you weren't being paid (your portfolio being made, regardless). You own it, and you can do what you want with it. I was in a similar quandary, not too long ago. The lead singer of a music video also edited it. She wasn't against someone editing it, but she edited it herself, and it was disastrous. Also, it wasn't graded or colour corrected, to make matters worse. Anyways, if you can mildly bullshit him, and tell him to concentrate on his singing, it should help set perspective. Also, you could tell the band members that if the singer wants to do photography and video, and he may be wasting his time working for the band, and should probably join you as an assistant. If you are going to shoot 2 more videos for them, then you can decide how you want to pursue this. You could get a contract drafted for the same.

Andy, you may be right. Most people don't realize how underrated Panasonic cameras are, especially for video. No over-heating or insanely high levels of moire, and the colours are pretty decent too. Also, the price is a Fraction of most other cameras that shoot 4k and can be dialed down to pretty Flat Profiles.

I need to read up on this. I will definitely check out the forum. Thanks

I agree. It's the same upressing 2.7k to 4k. Some clients want larger Files and Pics.

I guess Video got lost somewhere in their Business Model, and they didn't catch up with the web Series, and Web Shows bandwagon. Also, their revenue model is solely based on sales (paid downloads), which IMHO isn't really viable. A lot of people who watch videos still don't wanna pay for content online. Except perhaps from places like the iTunes or other stores. Which is more commercial content, from bigger names, or content which has become famous (films like Tangerine for example). Also, I am curious as to how much Vimeo has been able to raise from Investors. Angels and VCs.

A lot of people feel that one of the few complaints about the M4/3rd system, apart from bad low light, is that most cameras are restricted to 16MP as the top resolution (except those carrying the newer 20MP Sony Sensor). While the kit lens on the cameras is decent, by most standards, it far from excellent. So, maybe with the Better M4/3rd glass, this will be better. I, as a general test, Downloaded a Pic from a site (www.imaging-resource.com), pf the Panasonic Lx100 and then upressed it by 20%. I find that the image has held up pretty well (though the file size has gone up enormously). I know that Alexa has upressed their 2.7k camera image to 4k, and nobody really had any complaints. I don't see why, if M4/3rd photos aren't over sharpened, they cannot be upressed. Any anyone tried this too? What software did you use? I feel, with some of the Panasonic Leica Glass, and setting of color, contrast and sharpness dialled down, almost all (16MP) M4/3 photos can be upressed to 20MP, comfortably, without any noticeable loss of quality. What do you guys think?

Thanks for the reply And. Much appreciated. Nice. So you recorded this into the Atomos? The image seems to have withstood some heavy grading. Also, have u added grain too? Image seems quite promising.

Andy it's not fair that you're sitting on this huge pile of information, and not sharing it via Screenshots and Edit Examples. I am sure you can convince the producers to share some nice videos and screenshots, especially where color correction and grading is concerned.

The Nikon looks strangely soft. Like out of focus or something. I was going to Guess Nikon for the 1st Pic, SOLELY because it is the Missing Camera in the Pic, next to the Magazine and in front of the Bulb. In the 2nd and 3rd pics, it IS there, so it wasn't used in the 2nd and 3rd pics. Interesting grading. Almost all cameras can look very similar, with the right grading.

I don't want to comment on personal injury and statutory violations here, but I have picked up a few things from B&H after talking with their chat helpline guys, and despite not living in the United States, I have been more than happy with their services and the information that they have provided. On that count I would be disappointed if B&H were to shut down.

Yeah, fingerprints and dust. And the lens (and maybe lack of OIS) causing some strange softening.

How about Dual ISO like on the Varicams (since anything above ISO 800 on the GH series is noisy right now), and CFast cards to help with internal 10-bit. They probably will make it $2000. If it has 5-axis stabilisation, it will be probably even be worth it.

Considering the that the CM1 and the FZ1000 have the same sensor, the FZ1000 shoots far better photos. The CM1 photos are great by mobile phone standards, but not quite in the league of the FZ1000. Not sure why they don't retain as much detail or appear as sharp.

I would like something that can be printed Big Enough for a Magazine Cover. Somehow 12MP photos from smaller sensors doesn't seem to cut it for me. But, the CM has pretty good photo quality (even though the 4k video quality is disappointing). I am surprised you don't like the Photo Quality on the S6? I find them pretty good by smartphone standards. Unlike iPhones, everything isn't blue or green, and over-sharpened.

Hahaha, I DID say CM1, above. But the codec and processing has issues on that one. And controls have been limited. But, as a Smartphone, it is almost garbage. Unfortunately (the Samsung's have superb usability, and the screen and interface is pretty good). The 4k Video is limited to 15fps for some extremely curious reason. I just checked all the Pics From it, again, and they seem very impressive for a Smartphone. Thanks so much Mattias. I may pick up one or two, if I could lay my hands on them.

Your Wish has come true Andrew. I guess, it's gr8, since the Sony A6300 already does 6k scaled down (though not 6k photos, or 6k video). I am guessing its the Same Sensor that does duty on the GX8. I wonder if they have improved on the dynamic range and video codec. Somehow this 2k, 4k, 5k, 6k race is irritating more than anything else. I watch stuff on a 4k monitor, and it looks so fake. Films looks like animation.

I have been without a camera for a while, and I am been busy with many things, none even remotely related to photography, videos or filmmaking. I do miss it a little, but, I know it can wait. Though, I do need a camera now, I suddenly realized that form factor of most cameras is too large to stuff into a pocket, and not too portable either, unless you wanna carry a separate bag with it. And, I hate carrying around that has to be lunged around. I like tiny cameras that can be hidden in pockets. For the longest Apple have been the Gold Standard in Marketing, and iPhones have sold themselves as the Only phone one should possess (regardless of its video or image quality). I suddenly realized, that I miss having a phone that shoots Photo of the quality comparable with mid range point and shoot (not the 1" Sensor Cameras). It would be so easy to just stuff two phones into jeans' pockets and walk around (I use two phones anyway, so its not an issue). And if I wanna do filmmaking, I could just hire a camera, or get a cameraman, with his own camera, among host of other options. The Samsung S7 is out, and it has superb autofocus, and great low light for a smartphone. If the image quality is even 25% better than the S6, it will be Class Leading (again), and with the right apps, one can shoot pretty slick movies, on it. The S6 already has very impressive photo quality, extremely impressive flash, stellar video focus capability, with continuous subject tracking, and great 4k video. I wonder if anyone else here feels that Smartphone Makers should use better Sensors (Higher Res and Better Low Light meaning atleast upto 1600 or have an f1.4 lens, which could be stopped down with ND Filters, and atleast 16 MP large sensor resolution pics where each pixel isn't so easily visible) like the Panasonic CM1 (but with better video. Sony just introduced a new sensor that does duty on the Sony Rx100 iv and Rx10 ii. I wish some Smartphone would use that sensor. The Samsung Sensor seems extremely promising, yet 12MP seems quite inadequate. What do you guys think? Is there anyone else who like travelling super light, and wish a Smartphone would replace a Mid-Range Point and Shoot? Maybe for $1000, but with a Huge Sensor?

Could you give a breakdown of ticket price and film revenues. As in % cost breakdown. Am just curious.

I spoke about it Long ago. Also mentioned the much better Log profile on it than both the Panasonic and Sony cameras. And that the new firmware that came out, addressed most of the issues the camera had before.

Most publishers are the greedy ones. Authors don't usually have issues. call the author.

Actually I guess we're both wrong. He did say a 35mm sensor ("The Micro Four Thirds mount physically fits a Super 35mm sensor. This has been proven.") But retaining the M4/3rds mount.

GoPro needsto seriously correct prices. Right now it's overpriced (for the 4k). Wait until February 21st and then take a call.

Online streaming does make people wanna buy DVDs/VOD if the video and sound quality could be better, and also watch it in theatres, if that's an option. Incidentally most of the Oscar nominated films have still not made it to Theatres in India. I sympathise with the online streaming guys (since the same films aren't available in any format, for purchase either).