TheRenaissanceMan

It definitely has enough space for proper cooling. In fact, one of the reasons it's the size it is is to accommodate the huge heatsink. And if you need full-size HDMI, XLR, and SDI, they make an accessory base for that.

To each his own. The smaller bodies may be more fun-feeling, but the larger battery, more extensive button layout (WB, EC, ISO, and a custom button right under your index finger...mmm), and the improved build quality (dropped mine on cement/rock 3 or 4 times and there's not a scratch on it) make the new bodies a real no brainer for me. That recessed rear wheel means I never have to worry about my big meaty palms accidentally adjusting a setting, and the bigger size/grip helps it balance way better with large adapted lenses. The smaller bodies are really only designed for holding native glass. If you want something lighter or smaller, there's the G7, the G80, and the GX85. But for those who want a premium build, I'm glad the GH3/GH4 body is an option.

Useful comparison! Slick, contrasty digital aesthetic vs smooth, creamy film look. Both very nice, very different aesthetics, and the cameras are cheap enough to own both.

I don't know, man. I have large hands and am picky about grips, and I find the GH3 to be ergonomically perfect. Simply the most comfortable, intuitive camera I've ever used. No comparison to a Sony.

The question is, a one stop improvement over what? The G7 already had a 1-1.5 stop improvement over the GH4. Is the GH5 on par with that? Or an additional 1-1.5 stop improvement?

Is the G80 still 60fps max?

Looks excellent! Those Zeiss lenses pair really nicely with the NX1 sensor.

Both are relatively niche needs. Besides, I just recorded a wedding at ISO 3200 and fast lenses on a speedbooster in similar conditions. No problems at all. Do you not own any lights? Besides, f/2 and ISO 3200 is enough for HFR in most reasonably lit areas, not just bright sunlight. I don't shoot primarily documentary, but outside some fringe cases, it just doesn't seem necessary for 95% of users. That 5% might need a camera that shoots a clean 12,800, and they can buy A7S', but the rest of us really have no excuse beyond measurebating.

THANK YOU, IronFilm. If I need more than ISO 3200 and a fast lens, I'm doing something wrong. Not exactly a headline spec, but I'm really hoping this guy has a full sensor width 4K mode and a pixel-to-pixel cropped 4K mode, so we can get multiple focal lengths/more reach out of a single lens. Love the new audio interface. Looks more practical than the Sony, and more portable than the YAGH. Can anyone tell what kind of HDMI it has? Even mini would be a step up from the GH4's micro, AKA the worst video connection in history. EDIT: That interview above states explicitly that the G80 has 8-bit 4:2:2 internal. He could've been wrong, but it's worth noting.

If you only need 1080p and aren't a fan of mu43, the Nikon D750 is the obvious choice. High DR, 1080/60p, nice colors, very little RS, robust system, and great handling.

I think that's what that means...IBIS is there to correct for shake.

News to me also. I know Andrew compared the NX1 to Dragon, but as far as I can tell only because both sensors read out 6K worth of pixels.

Wow, what a great example of what the GH3 can do in the right hands! Truly excellent work. If you don't mind sharing, what lenses and settings did you use in this video?

Man, $15? Was that for craft services?

Yes sir, that's the max it can handle. And I second NX1user's comments. The screen is a bit too contrasty, but the peaking and false color are incredibly useful. Hell, the size and resolution alone make focusing a breeze.

Not sure how well that converter is going to do for you, as I've never used one. But I do own a VS-2, and love it. It's not color/contrast accurate, but it's big and sharp and affordable, and offers all the necessary focus/exposure tools.

VS2: $280 Blackmagic HDMI to SDI converter: $80 Total cost: $360 VS-5: $500 What am I missing here?

I highly recommend going on Kinefinity's website and downloading their sample clips from the Kinemini and Kinemax as well. Insanely robust footage. I'd put it above even Blackmagic footage for gradability.

True, but EF gives you the option for OM, M42, Leica R, C/Y, F, and others I'm forgetting. Same reason I don't poo-poo the Fuji 4K crop. 1.75 x .71 = 1.24, which is better than the 1DC and wide enough to accommodate any full frame lens kit.

Remember that there are speed boosters for the ef-m mount, so any crop factor could potentially be reduced to a manageable number.

Adding film grain is a standard part of many post workflows. It's even been added to the new version of DaVinci Resolve. Are you implying that Don't Breathe just killed film convert? Because...lol. Besides, FC also offers film gamma/color/contrast adjustments beyond just the grain, some of which have not been recorded anywhere else. I think they'll be fine.

Not feeling the focal length? Or does the Hollywood have too much character for your taste?

Ah, gotcha.

But then every prime is parfocal, since its plane of focus isn't involved in the digital crop process at all...

Both cameras record 4:2:0 internally. The biggest advantage of the GX85 is IBIS. The footage from both cameras is identical. I like the look of Pentax lenses, but their backwards focus rings really put me off. Same reason I can't do Nikkors.