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You know, I think Canon will now be forced to tick a '0' (Zero), off their prices ... :D With So Many INDEPENDENT sensor maker, I don't understand, how camera manufacturers make such sub-standard, over-priced cameras. 2.7k is Insane. It helps with so much in post work. You know, now, accessory makers should concentrate on making accessories for the GoPro. Have some crazy Magic Lantern version, for the GoPro, too. Wow. If this shoots anywhere close to amazing ( ;) ), considering the price, production houses will pick these up, by the dozen ( :P )

Wow. Love to hear the results on this one ;)

It appears, that its high time, that Canon move to Sony sensors, as well. They don't appear to be making much progress in the lower end DSLR sensors (actually, even in some of the high end ones). Though I don't completely agree, that sensors alone will dictate end photo quality. Also, I found pics from the Olympus EM5 on some Flickr accounts, to seem better than the RX1. hmmmm ... [url="http://www.petapixel.com/2012/10/10/did-canons-sensor-quality-regress-in-its-entry-level-dslrs/"]http://www.petapixel.com/2012/10/10/did-canons-sensor-quality-regress-in-its-entry-level-dslrs/[/url] [url="http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Publications/DxOMark-Reviews/CANON-EOS-650D-Strictly-Status-Quo/Conclusion"]http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Publications/DxOMark-Reviews/CANON-EOS-650D-Strictly-Status-Quo/Conclusion[/url]

I have never been a fan of GoPro products, I always found the video quality lousy, and the looks of the camera, very amateurish (even girly or kiddish). But, the New GoPro3 Black Edition seems to be a killer camera. Apart from the 2.7k resolution it offers, it does also 1080 @ 60p. WOW !!! It has a host of strange resolutions, some at pretty good frame rates. And, all this @ only $399. I saw the video quality on youtube, and it seems on par with all the DSLRs out there. IF not better. And, it has some great TimeLapse features too. I think GoPro has finally come of age ... :P [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=A3PDXmYoF5U"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=A3PDXmYoF5U[/url] [url="http://gopro.com/"]http://gopro.com/[/url]

[quote name='KarimNassar' timestamp='1350278626' post='19772'] I kept saying to myself I'll just wait for more footage, but the more footage released the biggest of a disappointment it shapes up into. That's it, no gh3 for me. really hope bmcc get their pipeline figured out and start shipping very soon. Basically nothing else interesting in that price range now. [/quote] Yeah, really sad video quality. And, so true bout the void, at this price range. The guys at Canon, at like Peter Pan. They are in their own little world. And, Nikon, in terms of video, still has to go a very long way. And, Sony makes great sensors, but, has lousy video in DSLRs.

The video quality is improving. By the time the GH3 is out (which I suspect, will be by December end, or early next year), the video codec will be finally ready. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDa97Pn4eDg[/media] I think Panny was in some kindda dying hurry, to release the GH3, at Photokina. Maybe, because it was auspicious for them, or something. And, because, it’s the largest, the most famous, and the greatest, of them all, and it arrives, just once, every 2 years. Maybe, they couldn't wait. Plus all the China problems and so many other issues have delayed a lot of the Japanese electronic giants. Some good news for Karim, though (I think GOD is communicating through these Panasonic videos, in a very subtle way ;) :P :D ). If you look carefully, during the Start of the video, at the mini wall, adjacent to the pavement, you will Notice, that it DOES share something, very Unique, with the GH2. Namely … ... ... ... The (return of the ) ISO Bug … roflmao … :P

There is an 'update' option, that you get, once u insert the Card, with the Hack. I think it says do 'Install Firmware 1.1?' (or something like that, I DON'T remember the exact words). You press on the 'Yes' option, and the installation begins. It takes about 5 mins or so to install (I didn't actually time, how long it takes :P ). BTW, you battery has to be FULL, when you insert the card, with the hack. Otherwise, if it stops half-way, you GH2 would be history ;). Also, when you switch from the shoot to play, again, the same option about Firmware update pops up. You click on the 'No' option, this time (if you did not format your card, Immediately after installing the Hack). It will format your card, and, the hack is not on your card anymore, but, installed, on your GH2. I doubt whether anyone can notice the quality change on the GH2, with the Hack, by looking at the camera's LCD. If they claim, they do, please sent them, to a good psychiatrist :lol:. Also,Unless you have a Full HD monster of a Monitor, and use software for screen grabs, there is a chance that you might not be able to notice the difference. The FlowMotion Hack handles fast moving action, with a lot of detail (flowing water etc), a little better, than the Original Firmware. And, like all hacks, because of the (much) large file size, coloring and grading would be a tad better. Congrats

I am guessing, that Morgan Cooper, is the first lady/ girl, on this forum. Welcome aboard, on behalf of the whole EOSHD Community ... :P [quote name='Darreen' timestamp='1350133742' post='19703'] Indoors, usually very small rooms. The camera is a panasonic sd900, there is also a lesser sony that sometimes get used. [/quote] I'll say this in installments, cause, and feeling too lazy, to post something too comprehensive, at one go :o 1. You need to decide, whether you want to try and push as much as you can, while recording the interviews, without leaving anything, for post. or 2. You do a reasonable amount of tweaking, and then use sound programs, to improve the sound quality, isolating the main voices, from all the background and noise.

Where do you conduct these interviews, and on what cameras?

[quote name='aaronmc' timestamp='1350065251' post='19674'] jgjarding, You mention HMI lights on your site post. Have you ever worked with them? I'm curious because a very salient memory of mine is when I was driving through the Rhode Island College campus back in 2006, and there is a satellite elementary school in which primary-ed students can learn in a practical environment. The elementary school was being used as a location for the never-aired CBS show "Waterfront," and the scene's involved Joe Pantoliano's character's daughter in school. They needed to simulate daytime, so they had these MASSIVE circular lights set up blasting into the school's windows. Considering their size and brightness, I can only assume that they were HMI. Is this correct? I read up on HMI and it doesn't seem to make sense why anyone would use them? Never use past half-life? Can EXPLODE?! Is it only the color temperature that is desirable? And if that's the case, can we expect LED and fluorescent to completely obviate HMI at some point in the future? Or is it also the sheer throw of the lights, something that neither LED nor CFL have? And finally, as I eviscerate you with questions, why are HMI the go-to arc lights for the film industry? Why not other arc lights, especially considering that many of them have better safety profiles? [/quote] HMI's have an insane throw. We used one, at a harbour, and, it appeared brighter than the lighthouse light :P Also, during a shoot, an HMI in a fresnel exploding, and the glass cover, exploded with it. My friend and I, missed the huge piece of hot gladd, flying at us, by a few seconds. We didn't have time to move, cause it was too quick. It was a close shave.

Wow. some of the pics are SO sharp, that, I can almost feel the dust/ scales, on the butterfly's wings.

hahaha ... I thought the exact thing ... :P

The picture quality on the GH3 seems to have seriously been improved (though the video quality, is suspect). Even though the framing is not identical in the picture comparison, between the Panny (GH3) and the Olympus (EM5), the GH3 seems to pack just a little more detail, than the Olympus. Also, the low light capabilities of the GH3, till ISO 6400, is phenomenal, and even 12800, isn't too bad. Here are the URLs: [url="http://www.ephotozine.com/article/panasonic-lumix-gh3-vs-olympus-om-d-e-m5-comparison-20412"]http://www.ephotozine.com/article/panasonic-lumix-gh3-vs-olympus-om-d-e-m5-comparison-20412[/url] [url="http://www.ephotozine.com/article/panasonic-lumix-gh3-sample-photos-20411"]http://www.ephotozine.com/article/panasonic-lumix-gh3-sample-photos-20411[/url] [url="http://www.photographyblog.com/previews/panasonic_gh3_photos/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+photographyblog+PhotographyBLOG"]http://www.photographyblog.com/previews/panasonic_gh3_photos/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+photographyblog+PhotographyBLOG[/url] [url="http://www.trustedreviews.com/panasonic-lumix-gh3_Digital-Camera_photos"]http://www.trustedreviews.com/panasonic-lumix-gh3_Digital-Camera_photos[/url] [url="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/cameras-and-camcorders/cameras/digital-slrs-hybrids/panasonic-gh3-1096528/review"]http://www.techradar.com/reviews/cameras-and-camcorders/cameras/digital-slrs-hybrids/panasonic-gh3-1096528/review[/url]

I saw a few videos (and lots of pics), coming outta the GH3 This one, is among, the better ones: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bksgU-whTUI"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bksgU-whTUI[/url]

[quote name='jgharding' timestamp='1349948865' post='19595'] I wrote a whole article on lighting for beginners here: [url="http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/mar11/articles/light-fantastic.htm"]http://www.soundonso...t-fantastic.htm[/url] You may find it helps! My most used tools and reflectors (I have three large ones at least with me all the time) and two of those cheap chinese 600LED panels. They're amazing for the money! Fluoros look lovely but they're easy to break and a bit cumbersome for quick jobs. [/quote] Great Article. Very well written, no gobbledygook and very informative. [quote name='jgharding' timestamp='1349949220' post='19599'] Here's my favorite lights. They're cheap, so sue me ;) [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/600LEDS-CN600-SA-Studio-Photography-Lighting-BATTERY-MOUNT-DIMMER-LED-Light-/260945997751?pt=UK_Photography_StudioEquipment_RL&hash=item3cc197efb7"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item3cc197efb7[/url] [/quote] Its always a great Idea to get cheap products, if they are good (and, if branded stuff, is priced prohibitively). I got emergency light kindda Chinese made LEDs for less than $4 each. They last about 5-10 hrs, on a single charge, and are great for scenes inside cars, or small spaces (they don't project light, too far, i.e., their throw is pretty limited). I also, got 5-in-1 reflectors for bout $20 or $30 each. They are 42" and are pretty good. I do have regular lights, too, but, setting them up is a huge task, and, they aren't that portable. I wish professional LEDs were cheaper, and more effective. hmmmm ...

[quote name='Bruno' timestamp='1349889095' post='19568'] [url="http://www.digitalbolex.com/bringing-sexy-back/"]http://www.digitalbo...ging-sexy-back/[/url] [/quote] I like the look. Its interesting.

I would have recommended a Slik 700dx, but, its almost always outta stock. Its a heavy, and tall tripod, and pretty well recommended. I ordered one, online, from some terrible retailer, who didn't inform me, about delivery, even 2-3 days after the promised date. Then they, cheekily mailed me at 4 a.m., to tell me, that, its outta stock (after I placed an order, and waited for 10 days). :angry: I abused them on Facebook, but, I still wasn't satisfied with either the service or explanation (or the fact, that they didn't source a replacement, from some other dealer). I feel, that, it isn't too wise to pick up a Tripod, for $500, if your camera, costs, well within $1000 ($699, actually). But, I am not way suggesting, that you buy some flimsy tripod, which is unstable, and weighs too little, and also cannot hold much weight. Ideally, you need something that will support the GH2 with the 14-140 lens (equivalent, in weight, since its among the heavier lenses), and a few hundred grams more. Picking up a tripod which can take the load of a fully loaded Alexa or RED won't be useful. And, I am guessing, you need a little panning, for video, as well. Try this: [url="http://www.amazon.com/slik-pro-700dx-professional-tripod-with-panh/dp/B0002EXF38?SubscriptionId=1E628819KWK3ACMYXF82&tag=cameras0c91-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B0002EXF38"]http://www.amazon.co...ASIN=B0002EXF38[/url] or [url="http://www.amazon.com/Vanguard-Alta-263AP-3-Section-Magnesium/dp/B001HBIYWM/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_1"]http://www.amazon.co...sxp_grid_pt_0_1[/url] (I don't own Either, so, just do a little research, regarding panning for video, and quality). I noticed ur link/ url. DON'T buy an unbranded Tripod. The chances of it being good, are far lesser. Why take the risk. Especially, if branded and unbranded (in the link you mentioned), would come within a $20-30 difference, or less. There are many options in Benro, Manfrotto, Slik, etc. You'll just have to do some intensive online research. ;)

I saw this, and the other 6 clips, yesterday. Now I am seriously doubting the quality of the GH3's video. Anyways, I'll have to just wait, till I formally start abusing Panasonic (and the GH3). The GH2, suddenly has all the old old oomph and sex appeal, back. Reminds me of Demi More after that $400,000 makeover. yeah baby ... :wub:

I didn't doubt you, for a moment. I just found it amusing, that a lot of women, probably, don't bother checking up, on technology, before making purchases. hmmm .... (am waiting for the women's brigade to attack me :P )

[quote name='chauffeurdevan' timestamp='1349792555' post='19529'] I don't know. Are they really doing it ? Without any problem ? Here is the footnote from the official Canon 1D-C page : [url="http://cinemaeos.usa.canon.com/products.php?type=Camera-1DC"]http://cinemaeos.usa...type=Camera-1DC[/url] [b]* This device has not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. This device is not and may not be offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.[/b] If Canon cannot deliver this high level DSLR camera I don't see a lower end from anybody going in that territory anytime soon. [/quote] Relax. Its just regarding, mostly disclose of wi-fi or Bluetooth, or some other radio-frequency related rules. They have to show if there is some level of interference with other devices, and make disclosures regarding the same (in their product manuals), to the customer, as well. Read this: [url="http://www.cclab.com/fcc-part-15.htm"]http://www.cclab.com/fcc-part-15.htm[/url] Also, read Page iv of this Nikon Manual: [url="http://www.webster.edu/acadaffairs/asp/mediacenter/MediaCenter/equipment%20manuals/NikonD50usergide.pdf"]http://www.webster.edu/acadaffairs/asp/mediacenter/MediaCenter/equipment%20manuals/NikonD50usergide.pdf[/url] Anyways, these rules apply to the US. Dude, Canon has been around, Far too long, to let these small compliances and disclosures bother them.

[quote name='chauffeurdevan' timestamp='1349755040' post='19509'] I do not expect to have better video quality in a DSLR anytime soon. The concept in itself is far from perfect. To process those high resolution sensors, you would need better DSP chips. At the same time those chips generate so much heat to process all that data that this heat cannot dissipate out of those small body. They are just not created for that. The easiest solution would be to put in them a low megapixels count in them, kinda 4k, but as they are marketed as DSLR, it would not be a good success as it will not generate enough sales on the photo side (where most the sales are in DSLR). So I will forget a breakthrough in the video quality of DSLRs for a few years. By now, I thought that we would already have some camera likes the C300 from the competition. I really think this is where the future belong as it is the best form factor of any camera I ever saw. [/quote] Smaller sensors are better at dealing with moire, aliasing, and rolling shutter, especially, for video, and that's why, I am guessing, they kept the sensor size, small. I didn't like the look of the C300, when it came out, but, in person, I guess, its so small compact, with all the necessary features, packed in, that its a great innovation, in form factor. [quote name='Germy1979' timestamp='1349785661' post='19522'] The 1-DC can do it. I wouldn't even say this if Andrew hadn't interviewed the Canon guy that confirmed it was just a badass 1-DX. The sensor has to be downplayed to a lower megapixel count to be optimal for video, but it's supposedly the same 18mp sensor as the 1-DX with a different firmware telling it to work a different way... Which it does:) Without breaking a sweat apparently either. It's not RAW, but it's not moire ridden avchd either... It's 4k for crying out loud & it doesn't look bad at all... So if they can do it with a firmware, (maybe not bump the price $9000 though in the process,lol) - then these other cameras shouldn't have a problem. I honestly think anymore, it's just a rush to get something with a higher model number to the masses and THAT is the primary concern... Whether the technology is a let down or not. [/quote] I agree. Its just a matter of re-packing old technology,with newer numbers,sometimes even going backwards. Maybe, people (read the Hackers and companies like Magic Lantern etc) should concentrate on actually making filmware, from scratch, rather than just tweaking a few numbers, here and there, randomly. Then, let them sell their Filmware, for what its worth. It would create a Huge market, and people would have RED and C300 bettering quality codecs, right out of a GH2 or GH3.

[quote name='Julian' timestamp='1349773806' post='19517'] Thats what we photographers/filmmakers think of it.. Soccer mom's have no idea, the Nikon 1 is selling very well. 55% CSC market share in the Netherlands (according to Nikon's own figures). [/quote] Hahaha ... Seriously ??? Maybe, its High time, they joined a photographer's/ video shooter's forum ... :P

Am waiting for more footage myself. I wish they would finish atleast 10 working cameras, and hand them out. 2 to professional DoP (who'll make it look fancy under any condition), and 8 to talented enthusiasts. And, then let us judge the videos. :P

[quote name='Germy1979' timestamp='1349746540' post='19500'] Yeah, I actually think out of all the video offerings Canon has given us at the cost of appendages, the only 2 that have impressed me image-wise, are the C-100, (no...not the C-300) - and the old Mark 2... Nobody can afford a C-100 though, so it's just disheartening as hell to the whole community. Especially since it plays that whole side of the market at face value... until you see $6500 and you're suddenly not surprised. That's 2 BM cinema cameras that shoot Raw, & a 512gb ssd, or a full tank of gas, whatever $6500 gets you these days... [/quote] Hahaha ... so true. Canon has become defiantly elitist. Maybe all DSLR film-makers should boycott them, for a few months. [quote name='chauffeurdevan' timestamp='1349755040' post='19509'] I do not expect to have better video quality in a DSLR anytime soon. The concept in itself is far from perfect. To process those high resolution sensors, you would need better DSP chips. At the same time those chips generate so much heat to process all that data that this heat cannot dissipate out of those small body. They are just not created for that. The easiest solution would be to put in them a low megapixels count in them, kinda 4k, but as they are marketed as DSLR, it would not be a good success as it will not generate enough sales on the photo side (where most the sales are in DSLR). So I will forget a breakthrough in the video quality of DSLRs for a few years. By now, I thought that we would already have some camera likes the C300 from the competition. I really think this is where the future belong as it is the best form factor of any camera I ever saw. [/quote] I don't agree with, what you say, for a moment. The GH2 doesn't heat up, too much. And, I am in India, and stay in a place, where the temperatures hover, mostly around 35-39 (in Mumbai), and around 38-46 (in Delhi), in the summers. In Europe, I don't believe, that it would be reaching anywhere close to those temperatures, that make HD shooting DSLRs and other Cameras shut down. And, I have used it (the GH2), for hours. About processing power, if the Hacks on the GH2 can push AVCHD to beyond 200 Mbps, then, I don't believe they need more processing power. And, the short-comings on the hacks (like shutting off, or not playing certain formats, or not allowing certain settings), are due to the programmers, creating the hacks, and not the camera (or sensor). Like Andrew showed us, it may be an analogy, on the lines of the Canon 1DX and 1DC. They just want to seriously bifurcate their elitist clients (over-paying idiots), and the Indie (film-making) Consumer. That's why the codec are not up to the mark.

Unfortunately, the Aptina Sensor found itself on the 'Nikon 1' Series, which has cameras, which shoot pictures, comparable with the earlier generation of smartphones and videos, which are pretty lousy too. Also, the price tag, would make one wonder, why Nikon even bothered to try and compete with far better cameras around. On paper, though, the Aptina Sensors seem promising. Maybe, in the hands of some other camera manufacturer, they would do justice to their specs.