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@kidzrevil Here's an HDR10 workflow from Mystery Box. Not for the faint of heart! And here's my workflow for working with HLG in Final Cut Pro. Only problem is, the scopes in Final Cut aren't any good for working with HLG, just one reason why I'm thinking of either round tripping or switching over to Resolve.

@kidzrevil Excellent news! I'll be going to Malaysia next month to exchange my Ninja Inferno for the Shogun Inferno, so hopefully I can begin doing the same. (the Ninja does not work with the HDMI output of the BMD UltraStudio Mini Monitor, but apparently the SDI connectors of the Shogun will).

Short answer to question #2: use FCP X or DaVinci Resolve. Resolve is best. https://www.mysterybox.us/blog?month=November-2016

Lee Jae Yong, the billionaire Samsung heir, was released from jail a couple weeks ago after a Seoul court suspended his five-year sentence for bribery. Under South Korean law, sentences of greater than three years cannot be suspended. Lee has seen his personal wealth increase by 45% since his incarceration a year ago.

I think you’re right - the a7R III is probably its closest rival in terms of stills and video. But since I’ve got no experience with Sony, I can’t really offer an opinion.

@Inazuma Believe me, I didn't - but I would have loved it if they'd hit this one out of the ballpark.

@Emanuel Instead of repeatedly bludgeoning us over the head with the mantra that (1) Fuji color is equal to a mini alexa, therefore (2) it is the best mirrorless system in the entire world and (3) anyone who disagrees must be blind, I’d suggest a different tactic. A year and-a-half after its release, following thousands of positive reviews, the X-T2, which has the identical sensor and same color science as the X-H1, continues to trail far behind the competition. I only chose to compare the X-H1 to Panasonic because that’s the only other system I’m familiar with. And the design philosophy of the two manufacturers couldn’t be more different. In fact, Fuji design departs radically from that of other camera companies. In their promotional materials, they boast about the camera’s responsiveness and ergonomics, and how the X-H1 is like an extension of the mind’s eye: so I think it’s worthwhile exploring these claims. Camera reviewers seem to agree - as no reviewer worth their salt, whether talking about a Red Weapon or the GM5, overlooks things like handling and UI. But Panasonic is small change.How about Sony, with its convoluted menus, handling issues and color science? Why do nine out of ten filmmakers choose Sony over Fuji? Let’s assume for a moment that not all Sony users are unaware of the system’s shortcomings; that they are intelligent human beings who have spent hours scrutinizing footage; that they are fully capable of differentiating between good color and bad; and that, as demanding professionals, they are ready at a moment’s notice to sell off their camera for a better one. As it turns out, there are dozens of other considerations to take into account and it’s gonna take a whole lot more than just color science to get them to switch. Cameras are a little more complicated than television sets: I’ll purchase an OLED TV for its superior image quality alone; a camera, never.

Sorry, @anonim, all out of likes for today!

The exact same thought was just passing through my mind - RAW, and the ability to use all my micro 4/3 glass.

We’ll find out. The X-T2 had just as many annoyances in the production model.

At the very least, I’d wait until they iron out problems with the camera freezing when adjusting audio levels; distorted audio monitoring; recording starting when touching screen to focus; after manually focusing with focus assist, picture not resizing when initiating recording; waving a hand in front of the EVF interferes with external recorder/monitor; top LCD not distinguishing between DCI and UHD 4K; when using external mic and switching to off in menu, audio can still be heard; when finished recording, camera takes too long before next clip can be recorded; picture size and menu layout structure in the EVF changes when switching between manual focus mode and one of the other autofocus modes.

I didn’t even see a rating of the rumor. They passed it along, but I don’t think they gave it much credence.

Not to mention the responsiveness and ergonomics - it’s like an extension of your arm.

@anonim And how are you set for lenses? Your two Voigtlanders aren’t compatible with Fuji. If you’re shooting professionally and $800 is a hardship, my advice would be to stick with the camera you’ve already got.

The thing is, we can’t project our own morality on a company whose sole motive is profit.

@anonim Is there a Fuji dealer where you live?

Announcement - “We’re getting out of the camera business for good.” Even if Samsung had said that on national TV, I would have been the first in line at the camera shop to pick up an NX1, if they were sold here. There was nothing sinister in what they did.

A year ago, I was just as infatuated with Fuji color as @Emanuel is today. Whenever I saw someone with a Fuji slung over their shoulder, I couldn’t help but go up to them and get them to talk about their experience with the camera. All were stills shooters, including my best friend here, and their work was all generally of a very high quality. The X-T2 was like a work of art.The lenses are seriously incredible objects worthy of study by other Asian camera manufacturers. It was only when I began shooting with one that I found myself continually comparing the Fuji to my Panasonic cameras. The LCD going blank when pressing the record button while looking through the EVF. The lack of histogram or zebras. Setting shutter speed with physical controls requiring adjusting two dials. And so on. And what really upset me was that hardly any reviewers at the time mentioned any of this. Of course, firmware updates have subsequently fixed many of the things that annoyed me at the time. So no, while my criticisms in these pages have a basis in my actual experience as a Fuji owner, they are far from impartial. From the time I was a child, I’d always been fascinated with photography. My very first camera was a pinhole camera made with an oatmeal box and a piece of tin foil. In college, I specialized in historic and non-silver printing processes as well as printmaking, and made color separation negatives for gravure plates. I don’t want anyone to get the impression that I think you should just be able to press a trigger and end up with an Ansel Adams or anything. However, concerning my attitude toward gear nowadays, I just want something that is reliable and convenient to use, as long as the image quality is good. Anyhow, back on point, I think people should be aware of the whole picture, not just what Gordon Laing, Tony Northrup or whoever preaches. Fuji cameras are a joy to behold, the image quality can at times be absolutely stunning and they’re rounding out an impressive collection of glass. But image quality alone is not the be all and end all for me. I’m not, nor have I ever been a pixel peeper. Back in college, nobody thought twice about 16X20 black and white prints with grain the size of golfballs.

@Inazuma I just applied a LUT in FCP and used the color board. This was before FCP added curves. Two of them are too dark and the color may be a bit red to my liking now. I also prefer the color of HLG to Cinelike D. Better minds than mine could do a much better job. You already know how long I’ve been struggling with color correction.

The microphone level adjustment is unchanged from the X-T2. A comparison with the GH5.

excellent job.

You guys might want to browse this thread:

@Prandi Sweet. Be sure to let us know how it goes. If Veydra ever sends me those x-mounts, i may pick up the fuji again myself.

Cool, Geoff. Do report back to us.

a lot of activity here... is anyone actually going to buy this camera?