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Same. You gotta get that camera rigged up to shoot something with! If I could find one for the right price, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. It goes against my compact, run and gun preferences, but the IQ is undeniable. I regularly look at the video with the classical music and beautiful red headed woman. It's one of the nicest images I've seen on an accessible camera.
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Someone told me once that part of the mojo from the Alexa is built into their LogC to Rec709 LUT like it was designed to be part of the image pipeline. Honestly, I don't know about all that, but when I do a LogC CST, with my ML Raw footage, and then apply the LUT, the image does seem to open up nicely. It's usually best using Linear as an input, but even a BM Film input helps.
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Weird, I just watched this yesterday. I was also going to post it here, but I didn't get the chance. It looks great, and the production is pretty impressive.
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Red sued Apple, and won, a few years ago, because Apple wanted to use ProRes Raw, a compressed Raw codec, in their phones. That's why you only see ProRes Raw in Atomos recorders... it gets around Red's patent. So Nikon can license ProRes Raw all they want from Apple, but Red's patent still keeps Nikon from using an internal compressed Raw codec.
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It always is... The patent may seem broad, but it is very specific to their use. Others have gotten around it. Either through licensing or design. In this instance, I'm not so sure N-Raw is the problem based on TiCo Raw's claims about their product. I think the issue may be internal ProRes Raw. But I haven't read the full complaint. With that said, this does suck. The Raw video out of the Z9 looks amazing. And I would consider downloading the firmware if I preordered a camera or had plans to buy one soon. Hopefully they come to terms and Nikon uses the codec in future models. I'd love to see a Z63 with internal raw. Instant purchase.
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I honestly don't understand how people who create things get angry with a company that created something and want to protect their work. If you went online and found someone on YouTube that decided to use one of your videos and put their name on it, I'm sure you would flag it.
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Wouldn't it be great if the camera market was like Build A Bear and I could just order the Alexa Mini LF in a GH6 body with IBIS and internal NDs... while also having an interchangeable monochrome sensor that I could easily pop in and out when desired. Of course, it would have the Roger Deakins mode that would make my footage look better. And obviously the Amy Adams mode to make my actors prettier.
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With that said, I understand that this is a business for some people and other factors come into play. Which is why I've often said that some people would be better off with a camcorder, or the latest Canon DSLR/DSLM... they're money making, workhorses.
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Idk, there's something soulless about shooting with a Panasonic. It feels like a machine in some ways. I started shooting film stills and although the camera is almost unimportant when you shoot film, certain cameras feel like an extension of your arm. I never felt that with any Panasonic camera. But I have with every Canon, Nikon and even Olympus I've ever owned/shot with. Perhaps it's the longer history those companies have in the camera industry... I don't know, but it's quickly evident.
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Panasonic deserves a ton of credit for what they offer at the $2000 and under price point for filmmakers. Blackmagic as well. Canon and Sony, and especially Nikon, would be smart to get into that market. If they'd only realize that there is a good little market for a $2000 raw video camera that shoots 3K, they could hook aspiring filmmakers into their ecosystem.
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My friend has a GH5, I've shot with it on a number of occasions. It's a fine camera. Fun to shoot with. 5 years ago I chose the 5D3/ML Raw over the GH5... 5 years later... I'd make the same decision. But I'm not the normal customer... I have my 5D3 and a BMMCC that I RARELY use. I was hoping for the rumored XC20 with RawLite would be released and I would have bought it to fulfill my desire for a CineCorder. Shooting Raw on my 5D3 has spoiled me for most cameras. The FP is kinda good, but an R5C, R3 or 1DX3 would make a lot more sense but they're way out of my price range. So I soldier on with my trusty old 5D3.
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Well, if you insist. I wouldn't say they're competing at all with the GH5/G9 due to the sensor size. Obviously, the GH5 is a great camera, but it's strengths lie solely in video, where the R7 is more of a hybrid camera. It will be better in lowlight, have better color, it includes a Log profile at no extra cost, and it will have great AF. Actually, Canon always gets a bad rap around here, but Panasonic should be ashamed of themselves for selling the GH5 for $1300 over 5 years after release.
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Thanks, I thought that's what I read. I know @kye was joking, but I think he could be onto something with his Canon S16 joke... this could be a great opportunity for Canon to offer a S16 1080p Canon RawLite codec. I have a few old c-mounts that would love to see some daylight, some Canon color... and some IBIS.
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Just to be clear... the egregious crop is only one of the versions of 4K 60p, right? So unless you shoot 4K 60p and process it on a 60p timeline, it isn't the end of the world.
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I believe this is the 8bit video @PannySVHSwas referring to... We could probably debate Marcus' message for a dozen pages. But in the end, who could question the passion in which it's delivered?!
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Wow. I honestly do not know what to say. In 20 minutes, I feel like my life has changed but I have no idea how, why, or in what way. I am confused, inspired and depressed. Thanks Marcus!
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@Andrew Reid that's convenient. Those smaller V Mounts aren't too bulky. How much of a charge can you get off a 99?
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Arri should have just listed the DR as having a BUNCH. Or BETTER than any other camera. Maybe INSANE highlight rolloff and DANG you can really see into the shadows and the window is perfectly exposed too.
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@Andrew Reid I saw your Raven build at the site's Twitter feed. Is that a Red Volt battery or can it take V Mounts or even Micro V Mounts? It seems like a tidy little set up. Also what lens do you have on it? And finally, have you made any decisions?
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@TomTheDP Hopefully, I suppose. I doubt I'll ever shoot with any Alexa, so I guess it doesn't much matter to me, but it's interesting to see what Deakins may use on his next film. Weirdly, I prefer FF or S16 over S35. Once I started shooting FF, it became hard to go back to crops. There have only been a few cameras that I've seen footage from and I thought... wow! Obviously, the Alexa is one of them. If you end up getting a Komodo... I think you'll own almost every camera that gets me going. Lol.
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Yeah it's pretty crazy what Arri has been able to do with the same sensor after all these years. Someone recently shared this video from the Mini LF with me... Honestly, I don't know how they could make something better. Since the new sensor has been in development for a while now and delayed a bit, I can only imagine it must be pretty special. I suspect we'll see improvements in DR and color depth, but also some new gain technology. It should be a sight to see.
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That seems like a decent price, did you find it locally? I'm very curious about your thoughts on the Raven. From what I've watched online, the Scarlet and the Raven have a really interesting IQ. I'm looking forward to your tests!
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Pretty nice video about the 2022 NAB show. Lots of nice toys there to buy.
mercer replied to webrunner5's topic in Cameras
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According to his tweet, he's going for that older Red aesthetic... so sure there are alternatives unless you are going for what he said he wanted. That's like @PannySVHS wanting eggs and tomatoes and you saying he could have a muffin.
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I love how you tell us what you're going to eat when you read articles. It's as if a certain food goes well with a certain camera... with fava beans and a nice chianti.