sanveer

1. Try using a faster lens (f1.8 and faster). Use very high shutter speed (1/2500 and above). 3. Try and use a background which does not have much detail, and preferably mostly out of focus. 4. Try and have as much light falling on the subject, as possible.

The new blog and forum are nice, but the forum seems to be very strangely spaced. One can read a Lot less in each page, and one has to scroll down a lot more. Also, after I sign in, the font an space seems to shrink. And, No, I am not drinking right now :P

But the profile on the Sony seems so much flatter. And there appear to be no noticeable benefits of the 200Mb in video. It only fills space noticeably faster.

Theoretically, if Magic Lantern can be added as an adjunct to the default software (whether its the H.264 or the other settings),then XAVC-S can be installed on non-sony cameras like the GH3 and the GH4. Right?

Does not having a Mic In bother anyone, considering how well it shoots video (a tually the codec).

Congrats Dude. Keep up the good work :)

Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera users now have audio level metering, time remaining indicator and histograms, bringing the cameras’ display functions, into line with 4K and newest URSA models. http://www.newsshooter.com/2014/08/21/blackmagic-design-firmware-1-9-3-finally-offers-audio-level-meters-time-remaining-indicator-and-histograms-to-the-pocket-cinema-camera-and-bmcc/

The writer is a dinosaur. While I do subscribe to the economist, maybe technology is one of the areas on which they shouldn't write.

Aaaaah, ok. Interesting. I didn't know that. Maybe DXO Labs should answer it and quickly. Otherwise both Sony and DXO Labs seems to be overstating things a little.

I completely agree. I like the DXO lab testing. But, I feel, that not only is the Sony sensor superb, even their algorithms are great, especially for doing what Neat Noise or Neat Video does, within the camera itself. After looking at the various videos, I would even think its in the league of something like Cinnafilm's Dark Energy (I am obviously pushing it). I would like to see someone test the ISO 409600 range, and then try and clean it in post. I am curious as to the level of detail on that one.

These tests of the A7S show how the internal processing on the A7S in Jpeg (and presumably video), is rather complex. Comparing RAW images for noise and dynamic range among other things may not be suitable. I feel the colours have been muted slightly, but that has somehow pushed the Dynamic Range across the various ISO settings. I feel DXO labs did not conduct their tests accurately. I could be wrong. It's jusr my opinion. http://m.techradar.com/reviews/cameras-and-camcorders/cameras/digital-slrs-hybrids/sony-a7s-1255921/review?src=rss&attr=all

Maybe you lost the plot. I did not take a certain short film out, and say that I did not like the story, or story telling, in that one. What I said was, that nowadays, a compilation of random shots is strung together, and labelled a short film.

I have a strange grouse. Nowadays everyone posts some random footage video of new cameras and equipment and calls it a Short Film. Why do people shoot random video without a story to support them, and term them as short films? Why has this come about

The pattern of this edit is extremely interesting. It has created an interesting look at the cameras's potential. I am really liking the video from the A7S. Its absolutely lovely. Alsi, I have a gut feeling that the Dynamic Range testing for video is quite inaccurate. I hope someone apart from DXO Labs also conducts tests.

This discussion is getting very interesting. Btw, whoever is doing this testing, could you not make the picture profile too flat, so that it does not come apart while grading. Also, in all the videos that I have seen of the GH4 and the Mark iii, I feel, its dynamic range is about 2 stops or more, than the Canon 5D Mark iii in video. In stills too, it does seem to resolve noticeably greater dynamic range.

Congrats. That's great news. I am curious. Have you ever thought of having a video kind of review too, perhaps, where you speak what you usually write? Something with a few jokes and interesting anecdotes put in?

I don't know why you're suddenly spewing vitriolic around, like some nutcases from other forums, but, YES, I do format my card in-camera, cause sometimes its faster, and sometimes, I do forget to do it on a laptop. I hope the answer did not disappoint you.

No sound metre, and no battery indicator? I just read above that formatting in camera is coming. That's possibly the best update so far.

I would like the Sony A7S being compared with the C100 and the C300, for extreme low light/ extreme high ISO testing. The C100 and the C300 seem to be highly competent, especially after the ISO 80,000 firmware update:

Its amusing how everyone has an opinion on how DXO Labs seems to have gotten everything wrong, and yet, none can substantiate their theories about how to calculate actual dynamic range, in anything even remotely scientific.

Suddenly everything under 14 stops of Dynamic range looks little. While not so long ago the Professional RED Epic MX was doing between 11 and 12 stops of dynamic range, and that seemed perfectly fine. http://provideocoalition.com/aadams/story/next_stop_the_last_stop_red_mx_latitude_tests/P2

The Dynamic range of the GH4 is rated at 12.8 stops (http://www.dxomark.com/Cameras/Panasonic/Lumix-DMC-GH4) and the A7S is rated at 15.3 stops according to Sony themselves

I obviously have absolutely nothing to back this, but, I have a feeling, that the noise reduction and sensor read-out for video is smoother than for stills. Also, in the Comparison video, at upto ISO 25600, the A7S clearly had more details in the trees and the Caesar's Palace sign-board. Also, I found the dynamic range noticeably greater, and therefore, it looked brighter than the Mark iii. Also, after 25,600, the image quality didn't seem to deteriorate any further, and it seemed as usable at ISO 25,600 as it was at ISO 1,02,400. After that it looked like a 640p video. Beyond that it looked like the GH4 at ISO 3200, the only difference being, that it has insane Noise Reduction happening internally, so much so, that the noise didn't seem organic at all.

I apologise for the late reply. I didn't notice this post for a while, and then it slipped my mind to reply.

I think banning people from sites lacks greater pleasure. Clever Repartees are wasted on cerebrally challenged and ineloquent whackos. I am sure they come nowhere near hurling rotten food at someone. Andrew, you don't need a certification from anyone. If anyone thinks they can run a successful website with a comparable number of visitors and members, they should do that. Btw, Michael Thames was in the Wrong Site. This is what he posted in this thread: '?do=embed' frameborder='0' data-embedContent>> "Spec sheets are boring to me, and I have to admit I don't like reading manuals. I find I learn much more by apprenticing myself to a master, or to someone whom I look up to and respect. In this way I seek knowledge about my particular craft." This Site does not have a MASTER, but, All of Us know a site, which has a master, where Michael Thames can practice being disciplined :D ;) :P P.S.: No guesses for what the site is called ...