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Yeah. Well only thing that pops up to my mind is that I turned off my GH5 and took out the card too early = was still "writing" or marking something on the card when shutting down. Or I took it out when the camera was on (not recording) and it was doing something with the card... But for sure I can tell we played back shots all day long via camera play mode. Everything was playing back just fine. I remember saying to my friend just before popping out the card "oh, I should remember to take this with me. Don't want to lose this material..." Maybe that was the last bit for the card! So I think it must be a human error. Me popping out the card just one second too early or something.

Yeah that's right. I have one experience in past that one card corrupted on shooting when copied it to laptop. All other people in the crew was horrified and I was calming them down. Got Everything back from that card with data rescue software. But this time it was strangest case ever. It was corrupted after that long shooting day. We even watched playback about the very last shot of the day via camera. After that everything was just downhill. The card was corrupted so badly that computer/rescue software's only recognized it as 7,60gb drive... Even that it is 128gb card. Tried to format it with panasonic, canon and sony cameras, nothing. With computer and all formatting methods, nothing. So totally destroyed card. Just rubbish. And I bought it from local camera store. Well now it is returned and I will switch to Sandisk or Transcend cards. Those haven't failed me. After all, we have now scheduled re-shoots and recreating the practical effects... And this time even better than last time! So take that Lexar! You can't but us down so easily! :D If you're going to try, go all the way. Otherwise, don't even start. This could mean losing girlfriends, wives, relatives and maybe even your mind material... – Charles Bukowski

Haha. Nice typos I made there :D Well there definetly was some WITCH powers around. Yes, should use dual card recording. Expensive lesson learned: Use dual card recording and spit over your left shoulder when you see a Lexar card.

Yeah I did send it back for refund. I will change brand. It's ordered from "official" dealer here in Finland. But who knows witch is fake and witch is not fake...

Hi! I write short experience from last weekend. We had really long day studio shoots. We had this really huge practical effect build by our special effect guy, 50+ hours of work. Really awsome looking. I shot with my GH5 + my brand new few times tested Lexar 128GB 1000x memory card. We had shot all we needed and I took out the card. In the beginning of this week I took the card and put it to my computer. It said needs to be formatted. Tried 7 different data rescue softwares, nothing. I went local service where they do data rescue. They inspected it for two hours, nothing. Now I am in the moment we lost everything, and I tried to format the card. Can't do it in any camera body. Not on my computer in any fileformat system (deep or quick format). It is just completely destroyed. I am afraid to cut the card half with scissors or machete, because I think those will brake apart first. So my experience is now following: do not buy any Lexar cards ever, period.

@AaronChicago looks great! Definetly show the final video when it's ready. How did you like SLR Magic Anamorphic primes? And did you use all three of them (35, 50 and 70)? Did you have 10bit update already in gh5 for Anamoprhic mode and did you shoot in V-log mode? -- I am still waiting for my V-log update and in end of this month going to shoot with GH5 + FM-lens with Kowa inside. As taking lenses I think I am going russian way. Some 50mm macro lens, Helios 58mm, Jupiter 85mm and Tair 135mm.

@Neumann Films That was really nice! Good work. I have been waiting to see more serious anamorphic footage out of GH5. And now they released even the 10-bit option which is great. Only if it could shoot a little more slowmo than 50p. Like 100fps in anamorphic mode would be great. You used IBIS in those handheld shots, right? How did the camera work with IBIS and anamorphic lenses. Did it make any weird shifts or corrections it shouldn't because of the anamorphic glass? Or did it just work perfectly? I assume you used IBIS setting as 35, 50 or 75 depending which lens you used. Those SLR Magic lenses definetly focuses quite close. Or did you use some diopters with them?

Okay, thanks Aaron. That is big news for me. Just hope it will be 10bit, maybe after the summer updates... It's not even possible to get it 60p 10bit when recording externally?

Hi Sebastian! Thanks for the video. Downloaded it in 4k from Vimeo to see results more accurately. Looks good. But that IBIS is definetly giving some bad effects for the censor. That is a thing I am a bit worried. Did you try to shoot also without IBIS and what focal length did you tell for the IBIS to use? I haven't updated my GH4 to GH5 yet, but soon will. Anamorphic mode and how the GH5 handles it is my top priority thing. Few questions: 1. I am quite sure it isn't possible... but is there any chance to shoot 4:3 aspect in slowmotion = anamoprhic slowmotion possiblity? 2. You didn't try to shoot in "anamorphic mode"? I understood that you shot in 6k photomode only? That would be in h.264 format and 10-bit, right? 3. There isn't desqueeze in camera, right? GH4 still gives nice images and with external recorder + 10bit AND RIGHT GLASS it can still give really nice results. But still I am too sold over the GH5 can't resist One of my Anamoprhic 4:3 videos with GH4+external recorder:

This anamorphic is my choice for quick and charracterfull shootings. It's size is so good paired with mirrorless body. In this video I wanted image to look really dreamy and hazy. So this anamorphic was a good choice. So this lens definetly has it's places and some real charracter but many times it's just too much of charracter for the context.

Nice shots and interesting looking shortfilm. Problem was as mentioned above that we didn't see why and what she is actually hiding. In trailer we just cut to hiding and sneeking without telling/revealing a bit why she does that. Just make me think if she was on normal running route and sees something scary wouldn't she just turn around and go back same way? Maybe trailer should just build up tension towards revealing what she finds from her routine running track one day. And that's it. It would build up tension more. In this trailer there was maybe too much material from different moments of movie cut together like mashup of everything. Also mentioned earlier that it is missing sound effects. I wished trailer to build up tension with those. If we think we are on running route: just nature sounds, footateps and breathing. And slowly building up towards the reveal and exploding soundtrack at the right moment it would make also the soundtrack much more important.

Good looking video Neumann! Keeping up the good work Please shoot some anamorphic tests also. Really would like to hear more about anamorphic mode: -is there stretch preview (and what options 1.3x, 1.5x, 2x?) -option for slomo rates on anamorphic modes? -peaking, vectorscope & waveform working in anamorphic mode also?

Alex, the S8 definetly need some weight on it to work better. So for m43 size cameras you are maybe better with lighter head. I have manfrotto 502ah for slider and jib use. It has non adjustable drag but for most stuff it's okay. But there is plenty of options out there.

I have Benro S8 head with Benro topline carbon fiber legs. The legs are really nice and can handle a lot of weight! Those I'll be keeping several years in future. The S8 is overkill for my GH4 set that I use mostly. But I also use it with jib and with my huge anamorphic single focus set. Those things make weight a lot and also I can easily slap a FS700 now and then on it. So it depends on your needs a lot. If using it just inside and with light setup don't waste money for overkill head. But if you are upgrading your kit in near future or need flexibility for other cameras it might be one to consider.

Wanted to try out new lens combination on GH4 anamorphic mode:

I have looked matte box options quite a while. For long time been keeping my eye on Tilta MB-T05. But also Fotga DP500 mark III matte box is interesting. Those are in the price range I think, is ok investment. Sure if you want top quality and best materials you most likely have to use a lot more. But I don't need that. Here is my thoughts on your questions: 1. It's a matte box needed at all? It depends what you prefer and how you shoot. If I have crew and time I like to use it. But if I am alone and in hurry, no it's just extra weight and bulkiness... 2. Given the huge range in price, what is good enough? For me I can get everything I need from matte box around 200-500€ price range 3. Do flags matter in a controlled studio? If I am in studio usually have better and bigger flags + c-stands around. So no, I don't need flags. 4. Are dedicated NDs really that much of an advantage over variable NDs? There is certainly differences on variable ND's and hard ND's. With variable ND's I have ruined some face shots, got some bad colour shift and weird glares. With good hard ND's: never. --- Even that I am looking for matte box set and nice hard ND's, I definitely are not going to lose my variable ND. Has it moments and places for me, always. But I definitely want quality ND's without quality loss to be found at edit table. It sucks. IF you don't want to use matte box and decide to invest in hard ND filters. I definitely recommend XUME adapters. I use 77mm XUME adapters on my all lenses and Variable ND + Polarizer filter.

@spuig: please tell us how you like the Cihenese Nanguang CN-60F light if you decide to order it. I am interested to hear opinions now after you have tried out the Pixapro 100D.

Looks like a great solution those cable ties + lens support. So you shoot film with nikon glass and canon glass? My problem with nikons has always been that those focus different way. And when my other lenses focus same way it's just too confusing. Are you just used to that or does gini FF unit have reverse gear possiblity? Also could you tell what mattebox you recommend with lumix camera. I see you have some kind of mattebox with two filter trays. Rotateable? And what filter size you like to use 4x4 or larger?

Great guys that I got your attention with this! It really is great light for great price! And definetly check out Nitsan reviews on other stuff too. He has really good eye and opinnion on many stuff needed in film making... DPStewart, yes there is umbrella mount. You can just push it in and it stays. No screwing needed. So it has that also. S-mount and umbrella mount. Very versatile. My lighting kit at the moment for many shoot is 1x pixapro 100d with soft box + 3-5x dedo lights. I like to mix tungsten on background lighting with gels a lot and in hair light, etc. I have also found chinese knockout prices on similiar looking lights on amazon. Or maybe it was ebay or something else... Just couldn't find those again now. Anyway, those looked like exact same lamps with different name and maybe half the price of Pixapro 100d. Could be worth to try if those are fake or not...

I have one of these lights, but just the mk II not the + version (+ version means v-lock battery option). I really like it and can also recommend it. It's about 1k at full power. Definetly get the mkII version. It's a lot more silent and a bit smaller than the first version. Also good cheap fresnel adapter for the light is this: https://www.amazon.com/Nanguang-NG-10X-Studio-Light-Filter/dp/B011HTRTUG?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B011HTRTUG&linkCode=as2&linkId=TOJXOS6VGXPT3Q6T&redirect=true&ref_=as_li_tl&tag=nitsapictu-20 Nitsan has reviewed same lights and recommended very much it.

Really good looking images! Some very precise flarePORN! That's what I like! :D in that gear image... You use extra glass/plastic filter for odd light effects on the image, right? Is it some kind of expensive filter or just cheap piece of clear plastic? I'll be waiting for the final piece

Well written and detailed review. Thanks for that. I have been eyeing this one for a while. Seems like really versatile light. Would you consider making a little video demo on using it in different ways.

But the fastest way to use some ND is this: http://www.xumeadapters.com But you have to carry those filters with ya. I have used Xume adapters on field very much. In really rough conditions and heavy run&gun stuff. Yes, I have knocked off my filters few times, but those bumps/knocks been HEAVY. But my filters have survived until this day. And if the day comes that I broke a filter, well I can buy a new one not a big deal. Really recommend. I like ND Throttle idea but it's quite useless on my situation, because I keep always my Speedbooster on my camera. Is the ND Throttle technology same as inside the FaderND filters (two polarizing filters on top of each other)? I use faderND a lot in quick and fast situations. But if I demand to keep quality and don't want to mess with reflections and weird artifacts then the normal ND's are the only option. ... Actually now that I watched the video in the beginning of the topic, I saw that you are talking about Xume adapters. Also saw that you have reviewed those Have you Mattias noticed some weird reflections changing with the ND Throttle? That's one big minus with ND Faders. Been sometime in a bit trouble after shooting some faces and used ND Fader. It may cause some serious issues with skin tones. So hard ND filters is safe bet.

Good that you like it I wanted it to be quite cheesy.

Rectilux is a tad sharper than FM Lens. My story between these two is following: I first ordered the Rectilux. I was in the line for the first patch. Well when got it there were some quality check issues in first patch. So the focus wasn't as smooth as should and there was few screws missing... So I was a bit disapointed after the long wait and for the focus quality. So I returned it and bought FM Lens instead. But I ordered the FM Lens from one German guy who customs FM lenses. anamorphic-germany.com And here is the guys Vimeo profile: vimeo.com/user37855100 He makes possible to mount Kowa 8z inside the FM Lens, but I had to send it for him to but it insde. So it's Kowa lens only now. But I don't mind. He made it focus as close as possible (40cm), installed focus gears on it and made possible to mount very good quality ND fader infront of it. SO the conclusion. Both have goods and bads. Rectilux is a tad sharper which I regret a bit. But FM Lens was so much betterly assembled straight from the box. Also mine focuses extra close now that I asked that option to be added. Kowa 8z by itself is one of the best glass investments. Really like how it performs.