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Maybe you should consider the new Panasonic G7 too, since it delivers almost the same quality of video as the GH4 (except log, as and when it comes), has slightly better low light, and far less prominent fixed pattern noise. Also, it is priced for the camera body along with the lens (either of the 2 lenses). For the amount you save, you could add a cheap chinese metabones copy, on a not too expensive f2.8 zoom like the sigma Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 or the super fast sigma f1.8 18-35mm if zoom range isn't an issue for you.

The film looks very promising. What camera(s) have you shot the film on?

Wow, I couldn't have agreed more. I find people to collaborate with difficult to find too. Most people are just looking to find employment. I like complicated Thrillers, where there are different sub-plots and interesting back stories. Also, I feel the human mind is hardly explored enough in films or even documentaries. The kind of strange, curious or dark sides to humans could make some great films. I also love period dramas.

The 5 min record limit applies to the Rx100 iv. The RX10 ii has a 29 min record time.

I saw some sample pics from the RX10 ii (on http://***URL removed***/galleries/reviewsamples/albums/sony-rx10-ii-real-world-samples#page=1 ), and I noticed, that it doesn't seem to resolve a lot of detail for a 20MP camera. Also, the low light on it doesn't appear to be very good. I would say that ISO 1600 is probably the maximum that one should push it, and ISO 800 would actually be quite good. I also find that the lens, like that on the LX100, seems better at portraits that at wide shots. In portrait it seems ti resolve a lot more detail. I think camera manufacturers who are complacent about markets like India are actually ill-informed. I see a lot of Nikon and Canon DSLRs and their long zooms cost less in India than in a lot of other countries (including the US). I am sure Canon and Nikon are milking the market for millions of US$. It's actually Sony and Panasonic's loss, by bringing in older models, and having a poor after sales setup.

I am also of the opinion that the LX10 is grossly underrated. Shot flat it does have some serious dynamic range and can be graded well if not done too aggressively.

20+ stops??? Wow. It has so much dynamic range, that characters start to appear from nowhere. With this camera, one doesn't need actors. Hahaha

I don't know about anyone else, but for me the 5 Minute time limit per shot on the RX100 iv is a Huge Deal. It seems to cripple thing as a video camera almost completely. 5 minutes??? Forget interviews or Documentaries, 5 minutes is too short for almost anything IMHO.

Not sure. Also due to the huge price difference? I actually like the form factor and the buttons and controls. I think Sony lost the plot with the QX range. BlackMagic and Arri seem to built camera systems around the size and they seem to have gotten it pretty right. And now Canon has a camera of a similar size to the Arri and the BlackMagic, and the form factor is interesting, even if the price is not (and the fact that it Does Not record anything internally).

"As with the company's professional cinema cameras, Canon Log and Wide DR Mode are available for capturing a wide dynamic range." I am guessing that they have tweaked it a Lot, since they first introduced it. Also, codecs and sensor optimisation (including via incorporation of much more effective processors) are grossly underrated. I am guessing they have done a Lot since those noisy low light video of fireflies. http://***URL removed***/articles/5496399487/canon-multi-purpose-me20f-sh-camera-reaches-iso-4-million

Extremely impressive. I remember this. But the sensor has very noticeable fixed pattern noise. Also, the video upload has been limited to 360p, at which resolution too, interestingly it has fixed pattern noise, like I mentioned.

Incidentally Canon had posted a very low res video of this sensor way back when they gave out the press releases. It has 480p or so resolution (or was it 240p?). Incidentally even at that resolution it seemed disappointing. I am sure they have done a few tricks since then. Let's what how it performs.

Actually it says that it Pushes ISO to 4 Million. Which is technically 10 yimws that of the A7S. How much of that is really usable is what will be the deciding factor. And what other tricks it can do Apart from the 4million ISO

I am not sure what will wake Canon up from their slumber. Maybe firing their tech department?

Ok, so Sony and Panasonic and doing a pretty stellar job of their Mirrorless Range, but, IMHO, these are some of the shortcomings with either system: Panasonic: 1. Most lenses are not 'wide enough'. I am sure people would want something as wide as that Nikon 6mm Fisheye with 220 Degree of view, which lets you literally look behind yourself. I guess more wide lenses should be employed. Also, if Panasonic, along with Sigma and Metabones call Officially Collaborate on making an integrated lens system, that does super fast primes, and super fast zooms, that should help solve some of the issues regarding wide lenses and low light. 2. Lovers of Full Frame will always be unhappy with the 'not enough shallow depth of field'. 3. The low light needs to be Atleast 6400 ISO, not the 1600 ISO that is the Maximum that Panasonic cameras can go till. 4. I wonder if Panasonic can do an XAVC version, for getting some superb flat profiles, with lots of detail, without pushing a 300Mbps bitrate like on the 1DC. 5. Higher MP count for cameras. A lot of people don't see 16MP as very ProSumer, especially if the professional work involves Indie Films. The GX8 seems to be heading in the right direction. 6. Panasonic need atleast 1 real log profile in the Top 3 models of their mirrorless prosumer range (GH Series, GX Series and G Series. Maybe even in the next version of the LX100). 7. Their Yagh units need to be redesigned to more on the lines of something made by Sony Sony: 1. Terrible Battery Life. They need Atleast to probably double that on their top end mirrorless range. 2. Over heating issues. 3. Price needs to be pushed south. Right now while the A5100, and A6100, seem to be good, they have their own shortcomings. Also, the price drops become very apparent on models which are as old as 1 year. Maybe Sony should start with more realistic prices, and expect large figures in numbers of cameras sold, instead of higher profile margins on each unit. 4. More lenses need to be introduced. They should also try and make cheaper lenses (which will be a task, considering their Zeiss collaboration). 5. I would have said that they should have internal 4k recording, but they seem to have done that, along with Log profile in the A7R ii. I am hoping they maintain this trend. Regardless of their ethics statements, a lot of Filmmakers get a lots of freebies from companies, whether they are camera makers, or sound companies, or accessory makers or whoever else. Panasonic and Sony need to hand out freebies, in terms of cameras ans equipment for most websites and blogs, that deal with filmmaking, especially the Indie Filmmaking and Gear sites. Also, Panasonic needs to provide equipment to atleast 10 Indies every year, even if it is only for the period of shooting. That way, they will have a presence in the Indie Film Industry, where their prosumer range is most likely to have a presence.

The Zoom Recorders do have quite a bit of handling noise. I guess so do Tascam and other plastic bodies.

i guess this should have probably been posted in the topic "Why Canon is Still Top Dog". i kind of agree with quite a bit of what has been written about the issues with the A7S. But, a lot of those have been dealth with by the A7R ii. The Canon, though, is still a $8000 camera (new). The A7R ii is a $3198 cameras, which is still less than 1/2 the price for the Canon, and it does a lot than the canon does't. I guess battery may still be as issue along with a few other things.

i have to fix the issue with PayPal. And find more people who travel from the US (international shipping doesn't make sense unless you bulk buy) to here. Any Americans looking for Spiritual Holidays???

I posted a suggestion to them to allow for a Lapel Mic In via a 3.5mm port. I hope they take me up on that one. That should make this mic Legendary. That, and the Upgrades.

That one is actually quite expensive. The Instamic is actually a superb initiative. What has made it Even Better, is the fact that depending on their Collection Targets, they are adding Even More features. One, they doubled the memory, for reaching the $200,000 target. Then if they reach $250,000, they will make the recording quality from 48h khz to 96 khz. And, if they reach $300,000, they will add 2 additional mics to the sides. I wonder if they can do the Zoom H2n kindda wide separation for the recordings. It Already has waterproof options and mono as well as stereo. This mic is pretty neat, especially considering its size, the bluetooth function, and the various features on the app. I suggested to them to try and add a port for a 3.5mm jack for a Lapel Mic in. That should make this thing kick-ass. It might sound the end to a lot of other companies. hehehe

You know I did a google search, and I found quite a few links to the previous version. I also saw their kickstarter view. I guess they have improved the features, apart from adding the dual colour option, and the colour temperature range that comes from the 2 sets of LEDs. They have also apparently allowed many devices to be synced si simultaneously (upto 10 !!!). The battery life is good (25 mins at full power?), and the throw seems limited (not sure since they haven't said except the 300lux @ 1 metre bit for flash and 150lux for video). But, it also has accessories like diffusers that seem promising. I guess if the throw and the beam seem good, then this should do just fine. Maybe more for an interview than for shooting a film. As a matter of fact, this and the Lume Cube have very similar features, and very similar pricing too. I am surprised, how nobody noticed before. Just that this seems 1/2 or 1/3rd the size of that, especially in thickness, so I am curious battery life. Thanks for posting this. I actually like this thing. I would wanna try a few myself, and then probably take a call. I noticed that the Kickstarter Campaign just ended a few days ago.

nice idea, but: 1. The iblazr doesn't appear to be anywhere near the Lume Cube in brightness. What exactly is the output? I couldn't seem to find it. 2. It is a flash light for a Mobile phone. Doesn't seem to have continuous lighting. So very limited user compared to the Lume Cube.

​ It was on Kickstarter. I was planning to pick up a few myself, but after I read an article on how a few of the most popular crowdfunding projects went bust (that Coffee Maker covered by the New York Times), I got hiccups, and didn't wanna invest money where I wasn't sure. I am kindda regretting it now. I guess Inazuma, you'll have to wait for it to hit retail stores. Probably in another 2-3 months or so. Hopefully. I'll be picking up quite a few myself .

​Hahaha. I realised, immediately after saying this.

​Interesting suggestions. Especially considering that the lower end of cameras actually dictates the majority of sales. I kind of agree with your suggestions.