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Yeah I don't know when I'd have time but maybe at some point.

I have access to all three cameras! I'll see if I can get it done.

Can't wait!

Yeah unfortunately you can't disable noise reduction completely even at -5 on the Sony at least.

I am talking about video though not RAW images.

X-t2 and XT-3 are virtually the same unless you are pixel peeping. The A7III is much cleaner than the XT3. 3200 on the XT3 looks like 12,800 on the A7III. That said the difference is the A73 has ghosting issues and more noticeable noise reduction. Thats not something you can fix in post. I say the Black magic Pocket 4k is one of the best low light performers as it gives you an unprocessed image. You can always process and image more in editing but you can unprocess already baked in NR.

They both have nice color, but would be a pain for sure. Definitely possible as both have very nice codecs. XT3 is better. Though the P4K is really good as well. Probably the two best low light performers outside of the A7S2. The GH5S is nice but retains less detail and the A73 has weird ghosting issues and there is no way to turn of its noise reduction. I don't know enough about the Nikon Z6 to say. It could be a real winner recording externally(not really sure how good the internal recordings are). I know they are very clean but I am not sure how good or bad the NR is.

I think 10 bit will really help to make log more usable. I really think they'll put it in the A7S2, I can't see them letting panasonic one up them. You seemed to indicate the A7S3 will hypothetically not have usable auto focus. What I was trying to say is the A6400 auto focus is already more than usable and its logical to conclude it will be in the A7S3.

Fuji is hard to beat if you want to be able to shoot without editing. Canon is right up there but as a still/video combo they offer nothing with the capabilities of the XT3 especially at the price point. Not that the EOS R doesn't have unique advantages.

Perfect!

Well its not a far stretch to imagine the A7SIII will be as good or better than the A6400.

Wish they had a Lut for those working in other programs like Premiere.

Really depends on your needs. The XT3 has superior video image quality. Higher bitrates (up to 400mbps) and 10 bit color. It also has 4k recording up to 60fps. The image quality is more organic with less noise reduction. The A73 will be cleaner at higher iso's for stills and images, this is where it really comes out ahead. You also get IBIS, though its not the greatest implementation. The XT3 is kind of a no brainer if you don't need to shoot past 3200 iso often. Colors are definitely nicer. It will also be smaller over all, mainly considering the fuji lenses are smaller than what you'll find with full frame. That said investing in Sony isn't a bad idea. I am confident their next two releases are going to be really outstanding.

Seems like the A6400 auto focus is a lot more than usable already.

Yeah I almost got one, they go for fairly cheap used. Went for the Nikon 85mm 1.8 instead, can't say I am dissapointed with the choice.

I don't know how prores RAW works but BRAW is definitely amazing. I was working with the URSA mini 4.6k and I will say it was really nice to have internal ND's on there. Just a flick of the switch and boom correct exposure. My next camera purchase will probably be the Original URSA 4k (global shutter ? ) doesn't have BRAW but there is prores 444. The variable ND I used on the shoot the other day was a pain in the neck. Fricken thing was either too tight or too loose, poorly designed. Though I am sure there are better ones out there lol.

Yeah I was talking about cheaper lenses. I'd imagine most lenses classified as cine lenses would be great even wide open. I rarely shoot wide open but its definitely nice to have that ability. I think like anything else it comes down to the laws of diminishing returns. A big advantage of rokinon lenses is the option to get the cine versions which are pretty inexpensive.

10% crop makes it 1.1 crop I believe. Pretty much a non issue IMHO. I'd still probably go with the S1 at least for professional work. $700 more is worth it to get internal 4k 60p and 10 bit recording. If you have Nikon glass its still kind of a no brainer though.

Only issue with that is production quality can eliminate a lot of issues you might have with a lens. You also don't know the aperture, as most lens perform pretty nicely stopped down.

Thats the truth right there man! Precisely why atomos recorders are really off the table for me. I don't like having to carry and switch so many batteries. Its one of the many reasons I am sticking with the XT3. Internal 400mbps 10 bit is hard to beat in such a tiny package. Eterna is really nice as well. I think you will notice a difference when shooting in really tricky lighting situations though, Log or HLG will come out on top. In general though Eterna is more than enough.

Looks like you can shoot 10 bit in the flat profile, which means you can probably shoot with Andrew's custom log profile. Seems like a good work around to avoid the AF, moire, and crop issue.

Not a bad option. The internal recording is really good. Transcoding to prores in post is a bit of a pain but not that much.

Yeah was always bummed they didn't have it on the GH5. Really nice having it on the XT3.

What about uploading a custom log profile? Can you shoot 10bit in other color profiles I wonder or only Nlog?

No reason why it wouldn't. The A7S3 will be hard not to buy if it delivers 10 bit and 4k 60p. It'll probably be in the Panasonic S1 range price wise. I am hoping it doesn't have ugly NR issues like the A73.