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See 'being able to deliver convincing content and there's more to that than an expensive camera'. So means you must be doing well with practicing your art and executing your talent as a cinematographer or filmmaker.

Ah. Ok. On behalf of me as well: Thanks

Not sure where you're going with that? Are you leaving EOSHD because you feel like you've outgrown it or something? Or was it just the point of saying 'thanks' for allowing the guidance of your journey to your present day situation? So, I take it everyone is welcome here whether you own a cellphone or a RED. But... there's a lot of people that could use some help figuring all this shit out when starting out. And there's just too many places that are too pro, too serious and couldn't care less about n3wbz. I feel like here, there's no judgement, whether you're using a Sony F35, URSA Mini, GH5 or T2i/550D... it's all good, it's about getting the basics right and being able to deliver convincing content and there's more to that than an expensive camera. Think the crowd here is mix of professionals and enthusiasts that aren't quick to judge and are supportive of eachother. Positive vibes. There's too few places like that around on the good ol' interw3bz. Anyways. There's continuously going to be people starting out and not that quick to drop $3k+ on a camera and of course the core that gets more experience and higher end equipment as time goes on. That just allows for more interesting insights and knowledge to be spread around here, so personally I don't see the DSLR community going anywhere... if by that you mean the users of consumer & prosumer DSLR and mirrorless cameras that want to practice their art and be executing their talent as cinematographer or filmmaker. And isn't an URSA Mini a mirrorless camera at the end of the day either? And one more accessible than an ARRI? Seems there are a lot of 'coffee and <insert interest>' events popping up everywhere. I feel like maybe this is a 'coffee and filmmaking' hangout, where you can just talk about whatever is on your mind filmmaking related (or occassionally even otherwise) amongst people with similar interests.

Oh that's not actually too bad for a custom fit job. Thanks for sharing your experience with that. One more question, what material is used?

What does something like that set you back, though? I'm guessing... quite a bit ('Voigtländers back' -> you had to send 'em over?? 'Duclos' (expertise = $$$). I imagine something like Alan showed would work as well? Or get custom 3D scanned/printed fittings? There's a 3D store right around my corner, bet they're popping up everywhere these days, if you don't already have some set-up at home. Awesome. I love how filters can transform a lens! Perhaps a seriously undervalued asset by many shooters. Though, you always seem to nail that urban earthy vibe, so can't give these filters too much credit.

Well, in the future we're shooting light-rays and doing everything, including focusing, after the fact. So: keep calm and fix it in post. But indeed we're not quite there yet. Plus, every half an hour shot you'd need to multiply by like a gazillion to get the amount of time it will take to edit. Until you know, we finally catch up and tap in to our eyes and brains to extract what we need. For now though, I'm fine without autofocus, because you know it's just a form of creative control I'm not willing to give out of hands. You're purposely framing shots, adding motion, lighting the scene... focus is hardly any different? Focus is a tool that allows you to tell the story, to show the audience what's important (or not, or to misguide, or whatever, that's the beauty, it's creative control). I mind Panasonic-like hunting, like just pushing past the focus mark and then backing it up to snap into it. Argh, it's just the worst. Or when it just gives up and gets stuck with blurry vision. Nah, I could do without that. But even solid autofocus to me is not absolutely necessary. I don't per se need 100% focus accuracy. Like, if someone is entering a room and sitting down in a chair, I don't need them in focus throughout. It can be sorta revealing to have the focus spot on once the person sits down. Or following someone with a gimbal, you just set a fixed distance and follow your subject trying to keep the distance the same, I don't mind them entering the frame out of focus or slightly moving in and out of focus as the person walks, should you have a really shallow depth of field. I think that can have something organic, something real, opposed to perfect autofocus. But as all camera related tech... tools can be useful, as much as it can be a creative choice to do something a certain way, it can also be when doing something with a completely different approach. And it's like keeping one of those lifesaverhammers in your car. You probably don't need it, but it might one day really come in handy. So I'm always for pushing tech to the next level and having as many tools in your bag as you can. But people have managed forever without this... it shouldn't suddenly become a necessity or the norm. I see these kids riding around on their magic hoverboards... I'm just hoping they don't one day forget how to walk.

Believe the Sigma 24-105mm is quite a bit better than the Canon in terms of sharpness and general IQ, then again, have you ever heard bad things about a Sigma Art lens? Don't think so either. Might want to give that a shot? Of course the Sony has the shorter range, so less compromises, plus, it's really engineered and built to kill on sight! It's a looker. It's also f/2.8 opposed to f/4 and just about everything is optimized... it has an extreme aspherical element and promises great solving power and minimal onion ring bokeh. But... you know, the price sorta reflected the expectation already... not always though, do companies really deliver what they're promising, so I'll give 'em that. I agree in terms of the pancake lenses and 14-140mm zoom. They were always very uhm... 'modern'. 'Poppy' contrast, saturated colors, cut-edge sharpness. Sounds good, unless you want something a little more 'organic'? But, I've gotta say, they seem to have improved a lot since the GH2 paired glass days. Maybe not the kit zooms, but the primes for sure.

Great basis to work from, still Panasonic colorscience seems to emphasize yellow/orange/green tones (as we've also seen in recent examples by Aaron), so personally I'd tone that a tad down and perhaps add back some red 'n blues, but it's already much more natural since the earlier models. And how great is that lens?! You get that magic focal length, moderately sensitive aperture and OIS... and all that very affordable too.

Weren't there rumors about a more expensive video focused camera by them?

I was just going to mention that. I sure hope they'll boost IPB as well.

I guess you guys have got more clientele per store over there. Hell, I even bought from B&H once (when the Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 was 99 bucks). I guess if you have a bit more local business there, you might have better odds, that's why I'm not really into pre-ordering, unless doing so makes you eligible for certain perks (like a freebie (memory card, battery grip, etc)). But this time around, I'm just waiting for a possible 12-35mm II kit to drop? If it's like the Leica 12-60, you can save up to 300 bucks by getting the kit. The 12-60 Leica is the same kind of money as the 12-35mm II. But we kinda know the 12-35mm II is primarily a little cosmetic upgrade, the iris should be smoother and I guess the Dual I.S. 2.0 compatibility is a marketing ploy to get you upgrading from the old one. Believe in some instances the older one seems to perform better optically? That's interesting. Anyways, 999,- I find quite the stretch, not sure the value is there at that price. At 300,- off (that's like almost the price of the battery grip or XLR unit), count me in. And while I wait for that to happen, or not... there's also the upcoming FW upgrades! I don't see much use in getting a better bitdepth, but then sticking to 150Mbps, so... it's like even more compressed. So, as soon as the 400Mbps drops, count me in! Gives me a little more time to make some more memories with the old cameras before selling them off.

It is already... https://geizhals.eu/?cat=dcamsp&xf=516_Panasonic&asuch=GH5&bpmax=&v=e&hloc=at&hloc=de&hloc=pl&hloc=uk&hloc=eu&plz=&dist=&mail=&sort=n UK, e.g. http://www.wexphotographic.com/search/?q=GH5&search_type=All , https://www.ukdigital.co.uk/panasonic-lumix-dc-gh5-body.html I could walk out of my door, go to a store and pick one up in person as we speak.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/breakthrough/dark-cpl-and-x4-gnd/ Has recently gone live. Like 'world's best' ND filters. $50 off MSRP. Nice snap-on filter holder and square 100mm NDs availlable in strengths 1 through 10. Just thought someone might be interested in something like that, vNDs are convenient, but tend to have their side-effects.

Ok, will do. But seriously, what am I supposed to do, buy an additional $2500+ laptop just for editing (not going to give up ma Windows machine)? I mean, it probably keeps me from being distracted, but nobody likes throwing away money (I almost said for no good reason, but ok, it's a pretty good reason if it works that well) or working two different systems.

Yup. Exactly. I already have an additional V-Log L code in, but decided to give my current gear a little longer run for their money until: the 400Mbps etc firmware is there, they offer the 12-35mm f/2.8 II as kit which should save a bit of casheroos and well, there's that mystery camera... so, I'll play the waiting game for now. I guess the GX80 will still be a keeper, especially with that Leica 15mm f/1.7, but I think it will soon be time to give the G7, GH4 & G80 up for adaption and switch to the GH5.

Yeah, seems the GH5 is still struggling with yellow/orange/green, which it always seems to exaggerate, especially at somewhat higher ISOs. The BM is much less biased... a whole lot smoother in the tones. Still though, not a bad job by the GH5. With very slight corrections you can beautify that shot quite easily. Skintones on Panasonics have come quite the way, I must say though, quite the improvement there.

I hate when people say 'that phone? It's clearly an -insert brand- wannabe'. Dude, what are smartphones supposed to look like? Do you want to go back to the Nokia 3310 days just so it's different? Geez. Btw, actually you can, they re-vamped it. Still kinda sad the Craft cinema camera was a hoax. Would've loved a complete modular compact cinema camera system at roughly 2500 bucks.

Well, 3-axis is pretty self explanatory for the straight forward designs we've seen. Don't know if this is harder to balance, tougher on the motors and battery life... if losing a couple of degrees from the straight axis makes it less stable? Maybe it helps with the walk-bounce? But it's sure nice to have a clear view of the screen for camera without a vari-angle screen or stabilizer with configurable set-up that can swing the arm the other way around for the left side to be clear. Interesting for sure. Hopefully they'll have some kind of trade-in/upgrade programm for H2 users.

You crop from the top and bottom, not from the sides, so there's no change in perceived angle of view. FHD/UHD 16:9 on the GH5 has 2x crop.

There will be no such thing. I will gladly eat my hat if they release an A9R/S (luckily for me, I don't have a hat). It is a high-end photography camera. It's like complaing a supercar has bad fuel consumption and hardly any storage space. There's some things it is... and some things it isn't. Keep your faith in the A7R/S-line-up I'd say. Saves you unnecessary spendage as well.

I don't like Samsungs either. I have the Huawei P10 Plus now. Yep, that's the one with a dualcam Leica Summilux-H set-up. *Though I mainly got it because it's the only current flagship phone with a DualSIM model.

Just... people have been begging for high-res and keep hammering down footage has to be sharp and detailed. Yet... they end up loving soft smeary Canons. I takes getting used to. Also, you need to know your camera and grading, you can't just buy an exceptional camera and expect yourself to become exceptional by ownership of said camera and get stunning results. It's all in the lensing, lighting, motion and what's in front of the camera. You use it as a point-n-shoot camera? You'll get point-n-shoot results. The quality of results is enhanced by the quality it shoots in. Miss an inch of focus on a GH5 and it's cringe, because it's so noticeable. Do the same with a Canon and you can hardly tell, because it hardly resolves with the same kind of precision. Don't know if a lot of footage out there is from people new to the system, being done with either Canon or Sony, or upgraders from previous iterations of Lumix G cameras. The former group probably still struggles, the latter should in meanwhile know how to make it work by now. Noticed Albert got himself one! Now that will be an exciting channel to check back to if you like nice looking footage! That last shot is so dope!

A fullframe lens covers a fullframe 35mm sensor with the image circle it gives off (APS-C/MFT would vignette on FF). Why put it on there? Like I said: It probably is an EF mount, not definitely, but I would say highly likely so. Wouldn't be a fullframe sensor, though. The Panasonic Varicam LT has both EF and PL-mount options, has a S35 sensor. It's the industry standard for this type of production camera. A shallower mount however, like MFT or Sony FZ/E-mount would be more flexible, something I mentioned earlier as well. It would allow for the most adapting flexibility... and most importantly, it would allow for fullframe lenses to be squished onto the S35 sensor when using focal reducers... something you can't do for example with that Sigma Art 24-35mm f/2 lens on an EF-mount. Because there's no such thing as an EF to EF focal reducer (yet?).

Those are little 'explanatory notes' because the actual image is sorta unreadable, just highlighting some features or things that can be taken from the picture. Unfortunately they've compressed it almost as much as the original. xD

Yeah, it's a really basic idea and technical solution, I imagine you can put together something like that yourself. I'm looking forward to the future where we will all have 3D printers/CNC machines at home that also prints chipsets/boards, so you basically just buy a design for 5 bucks or whatever and build it at home.