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  1. QuickHitRecord
    No one can say for sure yet. Downscaling to 1080P from 4K will definitely give you a sharper image, but not everyone wants a sharper image. Aesthetics are purely subjective. As always, it will all come down to personal preference. ML raw caused a flurry of excitement last year. Everyone HAD to have it. But the thing about shooting in raw is that it's not for everyone. It's not for casual shooters. The ML frenzy died down when most of those people realized that the workflow takes more time, and the novelty and excitement tapered off quickly. For those of us that stuck with it, the workflow has only gotten more stable and easier with new developments and conversion apps. You say that you have yet to "dive in" with ML raw on your 5D3. Why don't you go ahead try it out on a project? You'll answer a lot of your own questions. The GH4 isn't available for purchase yet anyway.
  2. QuickHitRecord
    What do you hope to accomplish by posting something like this? What is the best possible outcome for you?
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    For documentaries, I'd probably go with the GH4: longer recording times, flip out LCD screen, easier to nail focus, better stability overall, and the GH cameras are just quicker to whip out at a moment's notice -- maybe something to do with the camera's size and weight.
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    I'm talking about raw. Maybe I can't call it a codec. It's more like a lack of a codec. But you know what I mean.
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    I haven't tried it, but probably not. But if your main use of 4K is to slightly re-frame your shot and deliver in 1080P, I think that it's fine for that. Also, using the 5D with anamorphic lenses can offer pretty high resolutions. Using the 1600x1200 crop mode with a 2x lens can give you a 3200x1200 image, in raw. I'm not saying that the 5Diii is going to be better for everyone. I think that the GH4 will probably be a really nice camera. But even before production models start rolling out, we already know that it can't match the 5D's 1080P codec. So, if you're mostly interested in really good-looking 1080P, I think that the 5D with Magic Lantern remains a strong contender.
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    I also have a 5Diii running ML. I'm not going to buy the GH4 because I don't need 4K, and with my 5D I'm getting a full-frame sensor and a better codec without the added bulk and cost of an external recorder. Plus, I get NIGHTLY firmware updates from Magic Lantern. I just downloaded last night's and it's hard to believe all the bells and whistles that have been added in just the past week. In terms of shooting with raw, I use it for the option of matching white balance between shots and tweaking exposure. Then I export them out to 12-bit ProRes 4444 files, and edit and grade as usual. I don't bother with the KomputerBay cards. To me, the piece of mind that I get from the Lexar 1000x cards is worth the extra cost. If you are really keen on 4K, then maybe the GH4 is the camera for you. But otherwise, the 5Diii delivers some of the best 1080P I've seen, and you already own one!
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    That XLR base looks super bulky. Stacked on top of rods or even a quick release plate, this thing is going to be pretty tall. Not sure that I'm a fan. I would have loved to have seen something that was flush with the camera body (even if it meant only one XLR input), or a detachable top handle like the C100's.
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    The MLV_SND module allows for audio recording as of late December. It is not a part of the nightly builds yet but it can be added to your modules directory and used when recording MLVs. It isn't perfect (I think it's consistently a frame or two early, and it doesn't automatically synch up in Resolve like the BM cameras do), but at this rate it's only a matter of time before it gets there.
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    I also faced the same decision last year. Sensor size aside, here's how I see it: the 5D has interchangeable batteries, cropped video modes (great for anamorphic shooting like you said that you are looking to do), no issues with moire, a built-in professional stills camera, a high stealth factor, and daily "firmware" updates. Plus I believe that its re-sale value will be higher than the BMCC's because it is and will continue to be a highly-sought stills camera. And Resolve Lite is free!
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    I just watched one of my old DVDs this weekend. Not a Blu-Ray, just a plain standard definition DVD on a mid-2000s 720P TV. I got sucked into the movie. Never once noticed the lower resolution. Just saying.
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    Looks great. Makes me miss my Lomo. From the picture, yours looks pristine.
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    Aliasing

    QuickHitRecord replied to ImageThat's topic in Cameras

    I've been using Davinci Resolve 10 Lite and haven't seen any significant aliasing with my 5Dii ML raw footage.
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    Every anamorphic lover's fantasy...
  14. QuickHitRecord
    http://www.amazon.com/RainbowImaging-Minolta-Adapter-Olympus-Panasonic/dp/B003GRHBEM
  15. QuickHitRecord
    A handy MLV How-To:
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    That's odd. He's always been very responsive when I have contacted him. It wasn't the Iscorama, but I've had one before and I know exactly what you mean by the tapered body. I always used mine with one of the thicker ziptie gears from Half Inch Rails, tightening down one of the zipties just a little more than the other. But of course it was not seamless.
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    Ebay Scam

    QuickHitRecord replied to jeffpb7's topic in Cameras

    Perhaps not a scam, but certainly something that is going to trip a few bidders up. Look at the shipping costs on this lens: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Anamorphic-Lens-for-GSMO-and-CP-16-Moviecameras-/291050634439
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    http://www.magiclantern.fm/forum/index.php?topic=7122.900 Audio recording while shooting in raw (MLV) has now been enabled by g3ggo. It seems like they are still working out some bugs, but it's good news. It has been out for a few days now, but I have not seen anyone else talking about it so I figured that it warranted its own thread.
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    I am still going through the posts about it, but it looks like MLV files are now capable of recording audio in addition to video with the mlv_sound module. It's a big step for ML raw!
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    For storage, I keep all valuable lenses in sealed zip-lock bags with desiccant. No fungus so far!
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    In case anyone has missed it, there's an audio solution for recording in ML raw now using the Zoom H6: http://www.magiclantern.fm/forum/index.php?topic=9306.0
  22. QuickHitRecord
    There's a seller on eBay (helicoptersean) who prints custom delrin focus gears. Here's one of his listings: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Custom-Focus-Gear-Ring-for-Sigma-50mm-F1-4-Lens-/261286581672 He has now made two gears from spec for me that are much wider for use with anamorphic lenses. I've been pleased with the quality and the price (around $30 per custom gear). If you want to contact Sean directly, his email is helicoptersean@gmail.com.
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    Interesting. Thank you for sharing. Your English is good!
  24. QuickHitRecord
    What does a fig rig give you in combination with a monopod that a monopod won't by itself?
  25. QuickHitRecord
    From where I stand, I believe that making a living in this industry comes down to being willing to share credit and to take criticism, having a willingness to learn regardless of your experience level, and going out of your way to make the life of the person that hired you a little easier. Also, punctuality and responsiveness to emails. These are the kinds of people that I want to hire (and be hired by).
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