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This announcement does not excite me. We do not even know if they will capture 8 or 10 bit. No mention of improvement to AF. No sample images or footage. Maybe it will be great... there’s just too little to go on.

I have both and I can tell you unequivocally that the Fuji is a far better stills camera. On the video side the X-T3 is an equal to the GH5S and is well within its limits at 6800 ISO. It's a great camera. Using both cameras outdoors, the Fuji was easier to see. The EVF is also better. The GH5S has much better battery life and is clearly aimed more at video than the more broadly focused X-T3. Considerations such as XLRs with adapter and time code input are nice touches.

It’s a fantastic camera. Brings a lot to the game for a reasonable price.

Looks good, but would love to see this at normal playback speed.

Tiffen.

The darkening is not even. You will see it in the video... it's not the cameras. I definitely screwed up some of the outdoors shots. The built in NDs and 12 bit RawLite of the C200 have spoiled me.

It's the x pattern thing. Maybe I need to use non variable NDs.

So far I am loving this camera. Makes shooting stills fun again as I can take it anywhere. Had it out yesterday, reviewing the footage I feel it looks great. Though I did overexpose the sky in several clips. I did not set the Dynamic Range setting correctly for the high contrast scene. I don't think I have seen this setting before, so my bag. I will try to recreate the conditions with proper settings. Also my ND seemed to not work well on this camera. Perhaps something to do with filters within the cameras.

I have both the 1DXMk2 and C200, and I can tell you the are places the 1DXMk2 can go that the C200 cannot. So it really comes down to where you are shooting.

What’s going on the lower left corner? Honestly looks like fake dof. It’s sharp in the middle of the blur.

FYI, these still are directly out of the camera... no retouching in Light Room/Photoshop.

Loving the stills output from the X-T3. I could tell from within the first few clicks of the shutter button that this camera is rather special for photography. From my early footage I am very optimistic about video also. Here are some photography samples from the X-T3. The video shootout will be up in a short while. I have quite a bit of footage to import and edit.

There's the MKX series lenses... but they are much larger.

Only one of the two cameras you mention here is a true hybrid... and it's not the P4K. The Blackmagic camera is really a video only camera that allows for frame grabs. Because let's be honest, no one is taking a camera that can only capture 8MP serious as a stills camera. With that in mind you should be comparing the P4K to other cinema cameras... I suspect it may compare less favorably in this category. But on the other hand, if you feel the P4K is actually a hybrid, then you need to consider its prowess as a still photography camera. I would have serious doubt that the Blackmagic camera would be anyone's first choice for actual photography. On the other hand the Fujifilm camera is an excellent choice for stills. Hybrids require balance. They must be well suited to both photography and video work. The X-T3 is a great tool for either task... the same cannot be said of the P4K. Im not hating on the P4K... I will buy one. I'm just keeping it real.

Watched on my laptop, so maybe I'm missing something?

Not sure what the heck they are saying, but from what I can see, there isn't much difference from the P4K to the Red Gemini. Impressive.

I’ll pass, there are better options.

Looks pretty good to me.

If you are looking for a hybrid, the A7SIII will likely not be the best choice. The low resolution stills are not optimal. This is one of the reasons I picked up the Fuji for travel. It's small, takes good video, and shoots 26.1MP stills. It's a good allrounder. The 1DXMk2 looks like the "Pro" camera it is... it attracts attention. It's just a different beast altogether. I do enjoy my Sony cameras, but they are not what I would consider "Pro" bodies. The lack of weather-sealing is a disappointment. But acceptable in a consumer camera. Ergonomically speaking, they do not handle as well as my other cameras. Colors from the Sonys always need to be massaged in post. But with consideration they can capture some great imagery. Many are expecting the A7SIII to have killer specs, but given Sony's pro line of camcorders, I wonder if they will really cram these specs into any Alpha series body? I have my doubts. I actually wonder if Sony will continues to make the A7S series. With it's low resolution, it is very much a niche camera... much like the GH5S is. Given these limitations on the stills side, I think the A7S series, as well as the GH5S series and new P4k are actually Video cameras... not hybrids. When you look at them with this revised understanding, how do they compare to traditional video cameras? Food for thought. In the end only you can decide what is best for your needs. The C200 is awesome. RawLite is very flexible and the cameras produces lovely footage.

@joshhr FF is great for stills, but in my experiance not so much for vidoe, where context is important to telling the story. The 1DXMk2 shoots a little wider than S35 in video mode. It's more than enough. If you shoot FF with crazy dof, you will be hard pressed to keep anything in focus. There is a reason S35 is the standard for movies.

@wolf33d The Panasonic will not be out anytime soon... if ever with those specs. Keep in mind these are rumors and they are rumors about a prototype. Remember seven years ago when Panasonic showed that prototype organic sensor? Well we are still waiting on that one. So I would take any rumors with a grain of salt if looking to buy into a system in the near term. Also, a GH camera with those specs would render the EVA1 obsolete. @mkabi Comparing the X-T3 to the 1DXMk2 is a bit strange to me. The Fuji is a great camera with great build, but I would never consider it to be a replacement for the 1DXMk2. For me it is a wonderful little travel camera, whereas the 1DXMk2 is a workhorse. I just got in the Fuji today, so who knows my opinion could change, but I really doubt it's going to. If you are planning on getting into a system, there is nothing at all wrong with Canon's flagship DSLR. As for the A7S3... is there not a rumor that Sony is planning to kill that camera? For myself, I don't buy rumors... unless we are talking stocks. When it comes to cameras I buy what is actually available... because, there will always be something better rumored... that's the point.

So I plan to do a shootout comparison between the GH5S and the Fujifilm X-T3 this weekend. I can tell you the Fufi is s perfect travel size. Love the retro looks. if there is anything specific you really want to see post it here and I will do my best to address it.

It’s here...

The 1DXMK2 is an epic camera. It’s so good it feels like cheating. I had the GH5... and currently own the GH5S... have the X-T3 arriving today. Also own the Canon C200. Will be getting the P4k... but non of those cameras will replace my 1DXMK2. Certainty the Eos R will not. And while some will argue that the new R lenses are sharper, I will ask, are sharper lenses really the answer? Outside of scientific work I think the answer is probably “no”. The 1DXMK2 has been with me since launch and I have never thought it’s 4K output or stills IQ lacked anything. I regularly cut its footage with the C200 without issue. No regrets?

Early confirmation that the X-T3 is indeed using a new Samsung sensor. 1.30 into the video: