Ty Harper

Looks like Edelkrone's finally did it: https://edelkrone.com/products/motion-box

Anyone using MLV Mystic? I've been using it ever since I started messing with ML (which is probably since like 2014/15) and I never switched bcuz I've never had any issues with it, but is there anything I'm missing out on as far as the quality of MLV Mystic's raw file conversion vs other programs?

Sorry, I wasn't talking about those terms with respect to sound quality, I meant them in terms of the wireless signal.

Been skeptical about Marantz stuff since they were bought by another company a few years back, if I'm not mistaken. @IronFilm How do you think that might affect quality moving forward?

So not only was the SKP300 G3 sale legit, the guy threw in an SKP500 G2 for free! His reasoning was he'd already upgraded to the latest model and just wanted to get rid of them both. I mean he obviously has to be doing really well for himself as a camera person, but I don't think I've ever gotten a deal this sweet before. I'm literally sitting in my car in shock.

@Kisaha, thanks for the response but not sure what you mean when you say it's chaotic. Are you saying range and signal strength aren't primarily what differentiate the g3 100 series from higher end brands?

So would you say the major difference between the G3 and higher end stuff like Lectrosonics is the range and strength of the actual signal?

Yes it does seem so. It's just that the price seems too good to be true.

I already have one and I definitely don't need it but it just seemed too cheap to pass up. I've been trying to get a sense of whether the person is selling it because the Band (A) is about to become illegal but nothing yet (not to mention the jargon around this stuff is in no way accessible to someone not familiar with it). Thanks for the second opinion tho!

@IronFilm, kind of off topic but wondering your thoughts on the Sennheiser SKP300 transmitters. Would you pick a used one up right now if it was on offer for $100?

@Andrew Reid what are your thoughts on the lack of a practical dead pixel fix? Especially considering that if you're buying used, it isn't always easy to tell which ones might have the issue. Do you really think the image is worth the expense? (I believe on that dead pixel thread there are reports of people having to send their 1DC in to Canon every year or so bcuz the dead pixels keep coming back)

Definitely still a great camera for video and pics. I have one and will probably never sell it because I love its look so much. That said, I doubt that I would've bought it if i'd seen and read this thread beforehand: http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/archive/index.php/t-333479.html And unlike most Canon dslrs the 1DC can't fix dead/stuck/hot pixels internally. You have to send it in to Canon which will cost you, and is also only a temporary fix because the issue apparently returns in time.

Nice comparison AND it was shot in my hood! Go Vistek!

Lol, I only say that because excluding the remapping feature doesn't seem like the kind of decision motivated by their cripple-the-product-protect-the-bottom-line strategy.

Maaan, if they would just add that remapping feature I would be so content with my 1DC. I mean, I'll probably never sell it, but the knowledge that the hot pixel issue is just a matter of when, not if it happens to this camera, is just enough to make me feel uneasy anytime I reach for it to do a shoot. I'm not an expert on the history of DSLR f*ck ups at all, but the omission of that feature (a feature that seems to be standard or at least common place enough to be expected in their high-end product line) seems more egregious than their practice of crippling their cameras.

Been using the Nexto DI 2901 with a 1TB SSD for the last few years to transfer RAW ML files from my 5D MKIII, and although they've discontinued it, it's served me well. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1194890-REG/nexto_di_nese_nd2901500s_nd2901_500gb_ssd_portable.html Definitely open to newer options tho. Wish the CF option was built in although I get that CF cards are on their way out, but I'll be rockin' Canon stuff for the foreseeable future so that kind of sucks. Also hoping these new options will allow us to switch out the drives like the Nexto DI.

So you're saying the rs shows up, even when you're doing static closeups?

The rolling shutter on the 5D MK4 seems unacceptable, and prefer the dslr form factor to the C100/300 line. I'd pick the 70D over the 80D bcuz of the Magic Lantern hack.

Geez! Didn't know it was that bad. Seems like my only option for something compact and under $3K with DPAF from the Canon line is the 70D (?)

Can someone explain what happened in this scenario?

Agreed! But I honestly can't see myself ever shelling out that type of money for a camera that doesn't have DPAF (unless I'm mistaken the C500 doesn't have it right?). I also can't see myself ever going back to that more traditional form factor (I used a C300 as a producer daily a couple years back and I'm assuming the C500 has a similar feel and heft). I'm in the minority but so far I prefer the ability to build up a dslr around a cage system and strip it down when needed.

Yeah figure so but actual confirmation is always good :-) I've got a 1DC and a 5D MKIII and although I know many have written the MK IV off I''m really leaning towards just picking one up once the price gets in sub $2K/used range. I know the cropped 4K sucks and all that but it's really the DPAF that I want.

Anyone know how well the MK IV and 1DC cut together?

Mmm I think playback is still the choppy Black and White... at least on mine it is but I also haven't upgraded in a while.

And then use the LUT that is closest in color temp to the color temp of the footage?