Video Hummus

So, I’ve always kinda wondered in the back of my mind...based on the spec sheet for the IMX299CJK (GH5S sensor). It says it offers 10/12/14-bit ADC output and of course I take 14-bit raw photos with it. It lists 14-bit video outputs. Why does the GH5S seem to have the same dynamic range as a GH5? Purely ISP limited? I’m still hoping maybe we get ProRes RAW on the GH5S.

The L-mount lens offerings are not that bad. They are just missing a 16-35 f/2.8 for the professional "holy trinity" f/2.8 line that most people buy (16-35, 24-70, 70-200). They already have a great walk-about lens in the 24-105 f/4 Macro and affordable options from Sigma. I agree the S1 and the S1H are/will do well in the video world. They made a huge strategic mistake in not added PDAF to the S1/S1H. It would have basically been the A7SIII everybody was waiting for (except for the 40K60p crop). But I would happily trade a crop in 4K60p mode for a native 6K24p recording option in the S1H. We shall see what the A7SIII brings. There are always gotchas with Sony. If Sony releases a A7SIII with limited recording times or delivers weak 8-bit codecs, or no PDAF then I predict an uptick in sales of the S1 and the S1H.

No, the autofocus will. Canon users are happily paying $2300 for a 15-35 f/2.8! Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 $2,300.....Lumix 24-70 f/2.8 S Pro $2,200 (with better IS)....Sigma 24-70 f/2.8...$1,099! Canon RF 24-105 f/4 $900.....The Lumix 24-105 S f/4 macro $1300 (doubles as a macro, unlike the RF, has better IS) Lumix 16-35 S Pro f/4...$1,500 (this one is slightly overpriced) I bet if the Lumix S series cameras had capable PDAF for video then it would have be extremely popular alternative to Sony and Canon. Canon RF lens prices are outrageous, but people pay to stay in the system because of Dual pixel autofocus. Panasonic should have taken the hit and used PDAF for at least the S1 and S1H. I think they made a mistake.

Hey guys, I was at a garage sale the other day and some old lady was selling her deceased husbands lenses. I took a quick peek and found a motherload of vintage Leica, Zeiss, Minolta and a bunch of cheaper Russian lenses. Bought all of them for $300. Just ship me your camera and I’ll attach the lens for free and ship it back! Just want to spread vintage lens love around since there are so many. ?

Ouch, lesson learned. This is also a quirk of the dual gain circuits on the Pocket and GH5S. Sometimes, on the GH5S, I get better results (noise wise) by bumping up the ISO to engage the "high" circuit and then adjust exposure down. I loose DR but in a lot of those cases DR doesn't matter that much (low-light or not a high DR scene).

As long as the delivery is to 8-bit, Rec.709, low compression YouTube then it barely matters what you captured in. Hopefully HDR video on the internet will become the new baseline when there are more affordable “real” HDR monitors and TVs in consumer hands. At that point we will start to see the visual fidelity enhancements offered in RAW/HDR capture.

Ah, for some reason I thought they supported ProRes RAW. Just ProRes.

Don't forget that Blackmagic has it's own line of new HDR recorders that can record both ProRes RAW and BRAW. It's very possible that Blackmagic: 1. Supports ProRes RAW in Resolve in the near future (as is Premiere Pro and Avid). or 2. Comes out with support for BRAW for the Z6 on its new recorders via HDMI. I'm not a hardware engineer but I'm assuming the RAW output to Atomos via HDMI is utilizing the ethernet capabilities of the HDMI 2.0 spec that allows 18Gbps bandwidth of data (any data). That is more bandwidth available than 12G SDI on the BM recorders for example (assuming relatively small packet overhead on the ethernet protocol using jumbo frames or super jumbo frames).

How do you like the 120DII with the mini dome? I always worried it wouldn’t be big enough to get that nice soft cast.

My guess is it will have XEVC and then we’ll be complaining that nothing can edit it.

All steps in the right direction. Does REDs Komodo have PDAF in its REDCODE recording modes?

He does. Androidlad posts here.

Thanks for sharing. I cant wait for your "Shooting Style: Reckless" tests ? Wow! This is some of the best footage I've seen from the S1H.

Yeeaahh, based on REDs previous claims on their forums, I would take everything as marketing bullshit and just wait for independent tests.

Ah, they just use a different layout. Well, add them to the list! Balance, my friend, balance. They can‘t just give you 4K120p without nerfing it a bit. This is a universal law of camera products.

Blackmagic, Panasonic, Nikon, Olympus, Sigma, Leica. Not Canon or FujiFilm

I have the 10-25 and after using the manual clutch...I hope all newer Panasonic lenses have it! It’s so nice. So I’d say the Oly 40-150.

Komodo still looks bigger than say a Kinefinity. Maybe it’s just the angle.

1.3x crop 1:1 readout at 4K120p is pretty awesome for a camera in this form factor. I doubt it, because then it puts a big question mark on why to buy a A7RIV. Maybe it will feature a 6K mode to keep up with the S1H and P6K and SL2. I like 6K as a nice middle ground for 4K deliverables when it comes to picture quality and file size (internal recording).

Like the picture profiles PP1-7. Instead of saying HLG3 or Cine2 they are just generic PP1-7. Well to be fair it’s infinitely customizable. I got rid of my A7III because it’s in hand ergonomics were terrible. Canon and Panasonic and Olympus get this right. Ill take crappy UI if I get good ergos, because generally I set up the camera once and I’m done. The in-hand ergos matter every time you pick up the camera. Menus not so much.

Probably needs a fixed screen and 8 bit to make up for the 4K60p. There must always be an inexplicable nerf to keep the universe from imploding.

Oh shit. Prepare for all the YouTube videos with the word “finally” and “beast” in all caps! Looks like it does 4K 60p.

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I share this sentiment. I do think the S1H is an amazing cam though, despite its size. I’ve held one and it just feels solid and trustworthy, like any good tool should. But at the end of the day, for me anyway, is what is most convenient to use and handle with me on my adventures. It’s MFT, always.