SRV1981

so that looks pretty dang good for video - how is it for photo? What i've liked about fuji is that the in-camera emulations produce wonderful SOOC video and photo.

How does that compare to an XT5? Also curious if it is worth waiting for a7cII. Whats the general opinion on 8bit vs. 10 bit when not color grading. much?

Understood - well said. I, personally, do not want to shoot Log and the original point I was making is that SOOC footage from Fuji was the preferred look to many I showed over the graded Log of other camera systems. I am curious why people seem to prefer Fuji internal colors versus others.

Great insight and appreciate the data! what’s your thoughts on why many average folks tend to like Fuji images over most - not all?

thanks! will check - but video is quite important for me here right - well done. that said, the lenses is what can make or break - the 24-105 of the a7iv was beheamoth for my tastes where a small lens on an xt4 was compact enough.

Didn't want to hijack another thread but in that thread I was noting what I perceive as film-like images from SOOC Fuji photos/video. When I show friends they, too, typically pick Fuji when comparing to Sony/Panny/Canon. They basically, and myself, felt that much of the footage from Fuji felt like a "tv show/movie" but the others looked like high quality "video". Now, I explain to them that much of that is due to lighting, settings, grading, lens selection, etc. but it is the general feel. Is this something many agree with? What's the tradeoffs with fuji that make many of you forego it for Panny/Sony/Canon/BM? I'm looking into the XT5/XH2s now out of curiosity for my needs and curious on your thoughts.

yes makes sense! What I've noticed, and could be perceiving it wrongly, is that Fuji SOOC just looks more like stylized film both for photo and video. There is something about the footage that just makes me want to watch more. I like Sony/Canon/Panny but it feels... different? I'd be really intrigued if Fuji released a C70 style cinema camera with their current firmware version of AF. I danced with the a7iv this weekend and it just was just too big and clunky for a non-pro like me looking to walk the streets of a local city, travel, family gatherins/vacations, work documentaries, etc. I liked my XT4 but the AF was rubbish.

Wanted to check-in and see where people see this hybrid camera compared to the a7iv, S5II?

The x100v and xt4 AF was absolute shit for me but loved the emulations. Curious about the XH2S. Curious how that plays out ?

Which one?

Non-Pro question: what are the reasons to not get a JVC, Sony, Canon etc camcorder and instead mirrorless if you’re only shooting video? They price around the same and are dedicated for video, yet this forum and YouTube is full of fx3 or c70 comparisons. im sure there may be a simple answer but I’m naive to it and open to learning. And if throes camcorders would be excellent for dedicated video, which ones are worth checking out?

Any links for r7 footage ?

Yes as I said 40 mp hybrids don’t seem to be needed for video even for VFX. That said, I’m just making a point that I’d love to see more RD into color and DR than MP - I am guessing this z8 won’t move in that direction. I hope I’m wrong.

Chris - do you think there’s a better body and lens system for the quality features and price/size? a7iv is not an option for me or any similar size camera for travel and walking around etc. photo is secondary thought - I’d grab an x100f or something for fun photos or just use and iPhone and VSCO for photos small prints

Looks great! Is this slog? What’s the biggest things you miss when shooting fx30 vs fx3? And what’s the biggest advantages over the fx3?

Mark! How’s the form factor? I had fancied the a7iv but once I got a lens on it and brought it into the field - the cost (lens and body $4k) and size were too much. Returning ASAP. Really considering fx30 and using the phone for photo until I can find a small x100v type camera that’s cheaper and less hype.

FYI - GOT was shot on 8 and 20 megapixel sensors with a lot of fx

Agree. Fair point. What’s the benefit of a 40+ MP sensor for video?

40* MP, who needs 8k? Arri is 2k and the best you can get. Would love to see manufactures go toward color and DR.

Looks good at 2500 with ambient light, love it! Still thinking a7iv will make more sense with ability for photo in 1 body

The upsides of social media 😝 Good points. Thinking a7iv is going to be the ultimate move here. Work with cinetone and improve the craft.

It’s really comforting to come to a forum to chat with blokes and be responded to with ad hominem insults. You’re not wrong on some of what you’d say, but you miss context a lot.

very cool! love the blacklight! Any other videos you have ?

Agreed - if your priority is focus and ISO i'd say Sony; if you want in-camera color/emulations then Fuji xh2

Gorgeous