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Yup. But Sony's are still a little iffy. Haven't met anyone that was completely in love with their Sony camera. They can do some awesome things and there's nothing quite like it yet indeed: combining being fullframe mirrorless, having sensor stabilization, being that sensitive and getting the results. But if Canon and Nikon can rival that with better ergonomics, menus and everything... then I doubt many still find Sony that exciting. It's all about usability, that's why so many people still use Canons for just about anything, although they hardly seem to have anything exciting going for 'em.

Not that suprising, really. They're getting on with the times and they do keep getting better and better. Nikon and Canon are late to catch up, but it will be interesting to see how that looks like when they do.

Exactly, so... it's wider. So if you're using a FOCAL REDUCER... it gets even wider than before. The 0.64x of course is more limiting in that way than the 0.71x. Therefor it's not the same as fitting two of the same shoes. This is terms is more like: you might have a comfortable fit in a size 46... but that doesn't mean size 42 will work for ya. And as it's doing the same trick as the GH5S, which has probably already been tested for compatibility by a number of people... you should check YouTube videos , blogs and forums for answers, as they already might be out there.

That answer seems to be the other way around then. The sensor in the BMPCC4K (as it isn't quite as 'pocketable' I'd rather call it the 'BMUCC' (Ugly) myself) is bigger than the original. The BMPCC specialized speedboosters therefor will probably vignette severly. The 0.64x apparently remains to be seen... which again depends greatly on the sensor crop. So... I expect similar compatibility to the 2x crop (full 4/3") GH5S.

Holographic pr0n of course judging their shocked but intrigued reactions. xD

Of course better battery life would've been welcome. Especially since it's targeted as a mobile all-in-one device that can be used for filmmaking standalone. It's more about the flippidy dippedy screen and C-AF that got mentioned. Which as well are welcome additions in many situations, because more = better period, but... as this is a cinema camera, I'm okay with the omission. I'd love me an ARRI Alexa Mini and there it would essentially be no different. Indeed I was refering to the use for 'vloggers' that walk around with one of these, stretching their arms out, pointing the camera at themselves. This particular crowd I see no reason for having a cinema camera that require an extensive knowledge, thoughtprocess and skill, both in operation and in post-production. Now, if you're talking about certain YouTube 'shows' if you will, where there's an actual production environment... perhaps a set, but for sure lighting, audio, et cetera is taken heavily into consideration, as well as post-production and needing the footage to be of a certain standard and look with a ton of gradability, then of course a cinema camera fits right in. I was strictly talking about the Casey Neistat wannabes out there, riding around on their Boosted boards, trying hard to be semi-interesting, all using the same music and effects they've picked up from Sam Kolder and co; that basically would've used Snapchat and their smartphone to get content online easy and quick, but are seeking after bigger sensor aesthetics and optical zoom. There a point-and-shoot makes more sense than a cinema camera... Casey himself uses a smartphone on his runs, tries to have atleast a G7XII with him on-the-go, will be out and about with a Gorillapod and 80D (6DmkII?) for regular vlogs and B-roll and hates on Sony for not really having front-facing displays for vlogging, but doesn't mind so much using them for static tripod/rig shots at his studio. It's all about the application and what I keep on saying: the right tool for the job. Jon Olsson was obsessed with getting a RED. Thought it would make things EPIC. Found that it's a very impractical camera for vlogs and went with Sony/Pansonic/Canon interchangeable lens cameras instead.

Well... you say that, but I doubt it would make sense, as I said once before... ... a cinema camera should be used as the name would suggest in a product-type environment. Where you'd otherwise would've loved to use a RED/ARRI for, but due to budget or space/weight contraints isn't exactly an option. Rigs, matteboxes, follow focus, tripods, monopods, sliders, dollies, since the HDSLR revolution production style shooting has become accessible to anyone and I loved shooting that way with all the GH-range models. IBIS, C-AF, et cetera sure makes life a bit easier, but I don't actually mind doing it the oldschool way, that's been proven to work for decades and is actually still very much the industry standard of high-end production. That's what cinema cameras are all about. To use a camera with such purpose for vlogging... I do believe it's the wrong tool for the job, so a flippy screen and sweet C-AF... for a LX100 successor... yeahhhss! For a BMPCC4K... ehhh... not really a dealbreaker if left out. I think that they might even do that on purpose. Must've been a lot of consumers buying one of those 475 bucks BMPCCs back when they were on sale that went complaining because they had no idea what a cinema camera can and can not do. It requires an operator with know-how.

And mic-in. And proper C-AF. They can steal so much of the crowd that now buys a Canon G7X series cam for vlogging/quick behind the scenes schtuff.

Q3 was already very vague. So I'm sorta hoping they aimed for last month with it being pushed back realistically to september. Sure hope they are not going to push it beyond that. There's only this one place I could find that expects stock at distributor to come '09.11.2018'... now that would... be a bummer. So I'm hoping for BM and these other stores to come through with their scheduled plans... Q3 should also be the time the Atomos V starts shipping. Next month should be exciting. But, I know better than to get my hopes up, so I guess we'll just wait and see.

Stores here are reporting stock is expected first week of next month. Just in time for my birthday then. ? Would've been nice to see some footage/reviews before ordering though...

Exactly. Unlike television you tune in to what you want to see at any given time. There's plenty variety, so there's something for everyone. Unfortunately it's also a popularity contest and shit floats to the surface. But if I see that, I swim around it and stay clear of it. But apparently some people like to get their hands dirty... but at the same time that's the beauty of it, everyone has the freedom to go about it however they like.

? /care And water is wet. What else is new? Why are people still talking about this? Is that somekind of masochistic behaviour? I'd rather have a laugh than roll my eyes (the exception: when it's both at the same time), so Imma put on some more Who is America? .

This! I opted for the MFT system with the GH2 back in the day because I would be able to keep lenses small (which is the real thing that keeps a camera set-up compact). Of course you can frankenrig things up when the situation asks for it. Of course we haven't exactly been wow-ed by the sensor performance throughout the years. The GH4 you'd still have a hard time pushing past ISO800, but as you said, since we've seen leaps in improvement, mostly in terms of high ISO noise performance and color. Dynamic range with V-Log L and HLG has gained a slight advantage, but that's really the area where it still needs a bit of a way to go. I'm confident however that the next generation will leave little to complain about on a sensor performance level. You could argue that they need to change tactics when it comes to C-AF, but that's just not much of a dealbreaker to me personally. But it's of course a missed oppertunity getting people on board who do think it is. And Panasonic/Olympus just know how to make epic camera bodies. Both GH5 series cameras and the E-M1mkII have a weathersealed grippy camera body, vari-angle touchscreen, nice menus, tons of customization, dual cardslots, full audio interface, awesome batterylife etc, to me it honestly doesn't get much better than that. And again, great lens ecosystem to go with it with a wild range of lenses in all sorts of sizes and quality for all sorts of budgets (same actually for the camera models; in comparison: Sony has seen 2 generations of mirrorless APS-C where there was just the 1 body (and not without issues)). Back to the topic title. The DSLR market is dying. All they need to do is take their APS-C/FF line-up, drop the mirror and OVF and stick on a new mount. Of course, mirrorless is also greatly related to innovation, so IBIS, 4K60p, LOG, elaborate focus & exposure aids and overlays are definitely the way to go here. But in essence, they aren't really changing their game too much, it's just about ditching traditional DSLR for mirrorless. When it comes down to Panasonic/Olympus, they're already doing mirrorless and I'd even go to say that they do it well. I agree that the smaller sensor is a USP of the system and do not think them jumping FF as well needs to be a thing. But of course, the more options the better...

Maybe he was guilty of it himself and figured 'less talking, more doing'. Et voilá, the result! That in turn of course should motivate and inspire us to pick up our cameras and do the same! If I had a location and model as such, I certainly would. ?

I was a little disappointed when I went from my ZTE Nubia Z9 to the Huawei P10 Plus (long live Chinese phones, been 10 years of dualSIM phones from there now). The P20 Pro definitely is the right step up. Gotta love that you've got 3x zoom availlable. Compactcameras will get a harder and harder time like this (that's why we see ridiculous stuff like the Nikon P1000 with 125x zoom emerge, they're desperate to pull a gap of some sorts). Only really see room for the premiumcompacts. Wish Panasonic would've followed up on the LX100 already. Fujifilm just announced their XF10, interesting little thing that really takes the core of shooting stills and why shooting on film with the likes of a Ricoh GR1v, Contax T2/T3 or Fuji's Klasse S/W has gained such a traction in the last few years, bringing things back to the roots. Of course the Ricoh GRII really capitalized on that. But the new Fuji is an under-500-bucks camera that features an APS-C sensor and a 28mm (equiv.) f/2.8. Seems targeted towards the hipstagram generation, but I hope it's more than a gimmick. Otherwise indeed... why not use your smartphone? A smartphone for me is just quick snaps, I just don't like the ergomics or anything for actually getting serious with, so I can't say I've looked into the greater possibilities. I kinda don't get the 'let's make a movie with a smartphone'-movement either. I guess it's easier to draw attention to yourself that way ('ooh, did you hear about that one short that was solely shot on a phone?'). I find that kind of cheap and silly. Especially when people use all kind of smartphone rigs and glass... then I'm just like: why not use a legit camera? But oh well, to each their own. Can't say that I'm like super impressed with the P20 Pro. For a smartphone, I guess it's alright... if you let the AI do its thing though... it's the worst. 90% it managed to ruin a scene with its 'smart' manipulations. Video really isn't great either. But then again, that's why I'll keep on saying: use the right tool for the job. For me it's alright for personal use and sharing a couple of snaps on Whatsapp... but if quality stills is what I want, the Ricoh GRII or Panasonic G9 are most likely what I'll take with me. If it's video: the GH5 or BMPCC. I'm also in love with the way certain lenses give a certain look, so interchangeable lens systems will always have a prominent place in my arsenal.

The A5 does: 'Timecodes [..] Audio Level Meters', but if you're more comfortable with a bigger size field monitor, you know, you gotta do you.

http://www.lilliputuk.com/monitors/lilliput-4k-monitors/A7S/ might be what you're looking for. Have you used field monitors before? I personally find 7" a drag to use and appreciate the 5-ish inch range ones more (e.g. Lilliput has the A5: http://www.lilliputuk.com/monitors/lilliput-4k-monitors/A5/ , as seen on: https://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/27350-liliput-a5-or-any-other-cheap-5-or-smaller-competitors/ ).

Think everyone said it already, f/2.8 or f/8 is just that. A smaller sensor just means that if you don't shrink the megapixels as well, you're ending up with tiny little photosites that do not gather light very well. You could make an argument for depth of field, but also imagine what that must be like at 3000mm, you might be happy to have a little bit more in focus. If you're buying a 1/2.3" superzoom for it's fullframe-like look you're only kidding yourself. Atleast the Sony RX10M_ and Panasonic FZ__00 series have a 1" sensor and don't drop off so bad. This P1000 is just a camera playing the numbers game luring noObs that assume more/bigger is better. Think the target audience is voyeuristic pervs hitting the beaches in broad daylight. Can't believe Nikon decides to bring this abomination to the market but kill off the DL line-up that seemed exciting. Oh well, camera manufacturers make some stupid decisions sometimes.

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Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki gives some of the best interviews. Really appreciate what his family has built and the values and quality they stand for. Very respectable brand. They have their own camera and system because they feel it's important for a lens manufacturer to see that things from that side of the interchangable lens system. Something to learn from rather than then to reap the fruits of and being a total ca$hcow. They're bound to do more interesting things in due course, I'm sure. Not sure though if that would or should be a video camera. But their lenses efforts are always impressive.

Never actually dabbled in the MF stuff. Mostly because I'm a MFT kinda guy due to the fact you can keep the lenses compact. But it would be an idea for getting glass with different qualities. Do love me the older stuff indeed. Have a couple different 135 f/2.8's. One of 'em a Vivitar that is actually pretty sweet and does macro quite well. The Russian Tair-11 is something special too. Like the MIR-1 it got awarded the 'Grand Prix' back in the day for a reason.

'EF Full Frame Package' -> 'EF Mounting Adapter with Kine Enhancer' -> 'KineEnhancer turns Kine camera from S35 to Full Frame camera (Very closely) and increase maximum iris to One f-stop when using Full Frame EF lens' -> 'Crop factor to: 1.1 when using on the TERRA 5K/6K, Crop factor to: 1.3 when using on the TERRA 4K' _____ Didn't pre-order the BMPCC4K. See no point in doing so. Atleast with Panasonic you might get a freebie or something (battery grip, V-LOG L activation). I'll just get one from the first store that has stock. Easy as that. Still quite excited for it, because the results from the original were awesome, it just wasn't very practical to use. This one seems to be... but indeed let's first wait if the results come close to the high expectations the first iteration has set. Sure hope they're able to pull of that thick lushious gradable filmic look with that Blackmagic mojo we've come to love.

Is it just me... or did things around lenses really slow down? We used to have Veydra disrupting the market, XEEN following. Chinese companies like SLR Magic and Zhongyi releasing crazy new lenses. Sigma bringing us the amazing 18-35mm f/1.8. Sure, now we have cheapo Chinese brands re-doing certain lenses (Meike, Yongnuo, 7Artisans, ...), so I guess that's sorta a new market. Somewhat recently then Olympus PRO went f/1.2 as Panaleica and Sigma went with solid f/1.4 options. Maybe the most exciting news now is that anamorphics are being developed that come in cheaper than the industry pro ones. But otherwise I've got the feeling we don't have much going on except for brands polishing up some of their existing line-up. I've always sorta quested for new looks, of course that included going down the vintage road and that resulted in quite the collection. But occassionally something new would come along as well providing new looks and possibilities. I sorta miss brands pushing forwards like they did, becaus I haven't really been excited for what they've been doing in a while. On the one hand of course a good thing, we get reminded these aren't consumables with a short expiration date and that what's out there is plenty good already. ?

That sorta crossed my mind of doing... was hoping to pair it with that one Laowa/Venus Optics lens... ?

Was a fan of the E1's concept. The E2... not really. I'll pick up a BMPCC4K due to its all-in-one nature.