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4K raw looks clean but I prefer the look from the 5D3. The 14bit color helps with the highlights. But I do like the FP.

Somebody needs to give these OpenAI nerds a wedgie or a swirly and fast.

The new "cheese"

It's called a Sigma FP and I assume it's due for an update soon.

Audio is annoying, that's why they still ADR, a good portion, of a lot of films.

Putting taste aside, I just don't understand why you would shoot this way? Unless you are a true run and gun, video shooter, shooting auto because you're trying to get as many shots as possible in a short amount of time or you need to fudge your shutter speed to get a little extra light... exposure. Cinematography is difficult enough, so why muck around with tried and true conventions when you can spend that time with lighting or sound or art/set design? Maybe the OP just wants to "discuss" theory and that's fine, but the argumentative nature suggests otherwise.

Hate to quote myself, but just looked it up... really cool that Sony is updating this! I love that feature on Panasonic cameras and my FP. The FX30 has been a camera I've been wanting to try for a while now, this adds to the reasons. Shame it won't be available until September.

Shutter angle came to the FX30?

Not this again... You were the one that made the case against 24p, so you provide the proof that it's inferior. We understand, from your posts, that you are most likely a teenager or young adult, and maybe nobody has ever told you how the real world works but your claims, statements and wishes aren't proof that 24p is inferior...

Ironically, in 1971 Leica forced Olympus to change the name of their 35mm SLR from M1 to OM1... the cycle continues.

Yeah the original is $6K for the brain, although the "brain" concept isn't as limiting with the Komodo as it is with other Red cameras. And although I wish the guy luck... it's a really cool mod... it seems a little unrealistic at that price with the camera included. That said, I'm not the target market for this. Even at $3000, I'd rather have an R5/R5C and if they didn't exist, at that price point, I'd still rather save up the money for the Komodo. But if he can manage to keep the cost below $3K, I think it would be well worth a look if you're a BM shooter.

I think there are a few wildly different, options... 1. Olympus mirrorless - excellent IBIS, decent AF on their more expensive models, good color science (better than Panasonic IMO) 2. Canon C100 - hear me out - they're wildly cheap now and rugged. Small, but hefty, files on cheap SD cards. Canon Log or WideDR. DPAF. Workhorse that's made for going handheld with a lens like the 17-55mm f/2.8 or even the cheap 28-135mm... both with IS. 3. XC10 or RX10 (I or II) both cameras have excellent lenses with good image stabilization, good mic preamps, log profiles for the XC10 and RX10ii (mark I only has the standard profiles and only in 1080p) and internal NDs 4. 1" P&S camera... RX100... ZV-1... Canon G1X Mark ii (it was a favorite for YouTubers for years for a reason. Fast lens. Built in NDs. Decent AF.

With the mere existence of the Komodo, I think the "Red Tax" may not exist as much anymore. That said, that is the point of BM, Panasonic and Z-Cam, I suppose... very good/great cameras for less. But it doesn't take too long of a search on YouTube/Vimeo to see why someone may pay a little more for the Komodo instead of those other cameras. Of course, I can only speak for myself. Everybody has their own needs, wants or opinions. For me, I am done with any camera over a certain price that doesn't offer some form of internal raw or ProRes. I'd much rather shoot 1080p raw or ProRes than 4K on some crappressed codec. With regards to this post, I don't think this mod is really geared towards your average video shooter, so that in and of itself, puts it closer to Komodo territory. Even with the mod, at its heart it's a Pocket 6K and although I have seen amazing work shot with the camera, I'm unsure if the upgrades are worth the cost of admission with the other options on the market. Assuming my price assumption is correct, a C70 with its DGO sensor or an R3 or Z9 may be better options.

Just a guess, but I would assume this thing is gonna cost around $5000 (with camera) or more. So for that kinda money... yeah just get a Komodo.

I think it still looks pretty good, those old Panasonic CCD sensors were really cool... I had one of their P&S cameras back in 2009... I think it was an FX150. Loved that camera. The mjpeg files had such a thickness to them. I grew up in the 80s and I agree about the footage giving a nostalgic feeling... I swear when I remember my childhood, I see it in 110 film. Back in the camcorder days, there used to be a trick where you'd copy a clip and stack it on top of the other to make it have a little extra heft, you should try it with one of your film emulations.

I'm not really one to say... I still shoot ML Raw on a Canon 5D3... I will say that the FZ2500 is hefty. It's kinda like a brick, but it's a solid camera. The all-i 1080p out of it is really nice. I stopped looking at the newer RX10s once they moved away from the constant aperture lens and the built in nd filters. I've only had version ii and I liked it a lot. They also seem to hold their value. The last one i bought used back in 2017, I paid the same amount that i see them listed for now. Here are a couple frames from it...

I saw one on eBay that mentioned CF cards... so I guess that's what they did.

My workspace is my kitchen table so it probably wouldn't be great for me, but dang... I want to keep an eye out for one just to have for the future. Is the CF slot only to import effects or can you record directly to it as well?

Obviously, I understand the contradiction... haha. And I knew you'd know what I meant. I end up reaching for my Canon 28mm 1.8 a lot of times because it has that vignette that allows me to push the exposure a little higher in certain situations because I know that the vignette will help to cloak my highlights a little. And I know I've mentioned the Sigma 30mm 1.4 Art that covers full frame with a pleasing vignette... I just haven't found one for the right price yet. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. If I could figure out how to make money with any of this crap, I'd probably own one by now.

Yeah that's annoying too! I liked the XC10 when I had it. I thought it was a lot of fun to shoot with and it felt like a point and shoot cinema camera but I felt that way about the FZ2500 and the RX10ii as well. All of them had really nice lenses, good internal preamps and decent internal codecs. And you're right, any one would probably be good enough for more than half of the people that read/contribute to this forum. Every couple months I look to see if there are any new prosumer camcorders on the market.

Looks cool... but... just buy a Komodo and have a better camera.

I couldn't agree more, but then I go and search for one and am, at first, surprised you can still buy one new and immediately am disgusted that they're the same price they were in 2016 when I bought one. Actually, when I bought one in 2016, it was cheaper. Just another reason why I am so disappointed by Panasonic.

Yeah yuck on that. Until I am forced to pay for subscription software because there are no other options... I refuse to pay a monthly fee to use software. Just recently got a newish phone, so I'll have a peak at it, thanks! Oh, I knew that... I guess I should have replied... you invent all of the gadgets. Haha. That is badass... I keep trying to think how it would be useful for anything that I do! Hard to tell from photos, but how big is it? Hmm... you know what... It would. We had a couple ideas, we would talk about collaborating on, I should revisit one of them. Knowing Brian, he'd probably hate what I did with them... but tough luck I guess...

I have realized that I love lenses that vignette, so much so, that I will add vignettes in post to either enhance the natural vignette, or to add a vignette that wasn't there. So obviously, I know it can be added in post, but I'd love some recommendations of good lenses that vignette. The mount or format isn't much of a concern... actually I'd love to hear about different lenses from different mounts.

I don't think you're following what he is saying. Go back and reread.