MrSMW

OK, I have taken a look at the Arri option and not interested. In side by side comparisons with Vlog, sometimes I preferred one and sometimes the other, but Vlog more times than the Arri. And because I don’t need to match an actual Arri camera, zero need. And definitely not paying for it! More interested in the firmware update… So the S1Rii can now shoot open gate 8k, but it’s limited to 24p, ie, no PAL region 25p? That’s fucking weird! But that aside, I am considering my next move… I am looking for: 6k 50/60p, full frame, for screen grabs. S1Rii offers 5.9k 16:9 S1ii offers 5.1k 3:2 For vertical cropping purposes, there’s nothing in that really because although the S1Rii 16:9 is ‘less tall’, it’s got a bit of extra resolution/detail that makes up for supposedly more latitude 3:2 open gate? Anyway, I think that is a real world draw. General consensus seems to be that the S1Rii has a slightly better image and slightly better low light, so all factors considered for my needs, that’s an S1Rii win. Sony do not appear to have anything sub FX6 that can compete here? But correct me if I am wrong… Nikon has entered the chat… The Z8 then, it seems to be all or nothing to me from the specs as in yep, you can have 8k 60p, but it’s raw only, ie, mahoosive file sizes. Is there not an Nlog option for this? From the spec sheet, it appears 4k is the limit for 50/60p if I didn’t want to shoot raw? Or have I got that wrong also? Only interested in Lumix, Sony or Nikon for all kinds of reasons so if you even mention Canon or Black Magic, I will ghost you.

MPB 😂

Is that you Mr Bond?

Ah, the old 'Irish Screwdriver' technique. Always works. Except when it doesn't. I liked the concept of this camera, but never dared...

Truth. I had a client from just over 10 years ago come back to me the other day having lost what I provided for them. I went to see if I still had it and expecting it to be a bit trash compared with today, but was actually quite surprised. It stood up very well and the video was shot on GH3 and the photo on X Pro 2. I notice more things like technique and editing & grading choices, but as for the raw result, - the client wouldn't notice any 'upgrades' in a decade.

I think so yes. I have for a long time critiqued LUMIX regarding their marketing, or lack thereof and suspect they have indeed taken a leaf from the Sony playbook, of, "lets get our product out there into the hands of all influencers", rather than the seemingly limited way they used to do it. And many of those who were previous diehard Sony Shillboys, seem to have jumped ship and are now preaching The Gospel According To Lumix. I was an early adopter of Fuji when the X series came out and a large portion of the so-called 'professionals' scoffed. When they became too popular (in my eyes anyway), I jumped ship to the newly hatched lame duck that was LUMIX full frame. LUMIX seem to becoming 'the new Fuji'...which edges me closer back into being a Nikon boi which is where I started out back in the olden times. But where do LUMIX stand in 2025 without all the hype? Almost certainly top dog for 'consumer' video needs, as in hybrid style cameras rather than dedicated cine stuff. Lenses is where I think they still lack, - the entire L Mount collection. There's a lot in it, but also a lot of holes. And those holes are the one's that most suit my needs. So between the hype (which puts me off any brand) and the 'lens hole scenario', two compelling reasons for me to dismount from this particular train ride at the end of this season. But we shall see. The 'hype' alone is merely a 'negative distraction' really and. not a deal-breaker. Subject to finances, the lens situation will be the decider.

I think it’s just the American spelling of the word crater. And speaking of American education, how come some people are still at school in the US in their 20’s? They make us leave in the UK by age 18. They told me to go at 16. But I can still spell crater proply.

Isn’t a crater an impact site of destruction?

Yes it was up from 1.52 to 1.62 a litre with quite big queues of sheep all lining up to get there's. I decided not to bother and have another 400km in the tank to decide when to get more fuel...

I’ll find out when I go shopping later this morning but I expect any excuse to push prices up instantly that will then take an age to come down and never back to quite what they were. This is the cycle we are stuck in… Speaking of cycles, I wonder if I can get a pedal assisted (not fully human powered, - I don’t skip leg day, but that would be madness) version of my 2.75 ton van?

There’s a truth in that and every time I try a prime again, it’s pretty much straight back to a zoom. I recently invested in a set of Panny L Mount f1.8 primes and though I like the 50, the 18 is just too wide and I’m just not using the 85. So it’s back to the 28-70 f2.8, probably keeping the 50 as I do need something as I have ‘stolen’ back the 28-70 from one of my statics. The 18 and 85 I reckon I just need to sell but most likely trade for the Sigma 28-45mm f1.8 because for indoor work and my needs, I can’t see past it. I did look at this new 17-40, but no dice as I’m not going back to 4k crop when for the last 2 years, I’ve been shooting full frame 6k open gate.

Well I think so 😉 I checked out the new Sigma as soon as it was announced but as soon as I saw the size & weight, it was game over vs the full frame 28-70. As I said above though, for the APSC shooter, great and would be superb on a Fuji X or or Sony FX30!

Or, instead of forcing my 6k open gate camera into shooting 4k cropped, I can stick with my smaller and lighter Sigma 28-70 f2.8 🤔 Arguably, the new zoom is the equivalent of 1mm wider and 10mm longer in terms of focal range and arguably f1.8 is still f1.8 for light gathering purposes, but for DOF equivalencies, f2.7 = f2.8, but nah, zero real world gains for my needs and a HUGE downgrade from 6k open gate. Now if the lens was significantly smaller and lighter, maybe a small argument could be made, but nah… For APSC users, it’s a different matter and the lens makes sense. Just not for me.

My S9 sits smugly looking on. At sub 1k prices, its video spec is in another league.

FX30 = 2.36 FX2 = 1.04 I think it’s one of the coolest looking cameras ever, the FX line and that tilt EVF ‘looks’ great and for folks that like and use that kind of thing, it probably is, but I don’t have the time and have been an LCD shooter for years now. It’s just a speed thing for me constantly hopping between stills on one body and video on another and the less differences the better. I don’t think the camera is as good as my Panny’s for video and I already have a better Sony stills unit…but I really had hoped it would be good as a true hybrid for my needs, but that LCD just killed it for me 😏

But then we would not benefit from his/her/their annual single (on average) contribution. I feel enlightened already.

It took 13 years to come to these conclusions? Anyway, did you buy your camera back in 2012 and make your film, or are you still thinking about it? Progress updated appreciated.

After 850+, I’m still thinking about it… 😂

and would suit me very well…if it just had a better rear LCD, but they cheaped out on it and lost a potential sale because of that. And I am not the only one. It defies all logic and sense to me and is the equivalent of a company putting their middle finger up at the potential purchased and saying, “don’t buy it then”. OK I won’t and that’s a bigger loss to you than it is to me. There are sub €1000 cameras with a better rear LCD. I don’t pick holes in shit for the sake of it either and this in every other regard was a very strong contender for me and they blew it 😏

Should try it as a hybrid shooter doing full photo and video as a one man band. Some say it can't be done. The evidence of my website and the last 20+ years says otherwise! The key word there was 'logistics' along with; planning/a routine that is tried and tested, plus a shit ton of trial & error prior! Took 6 years to go from scratch to being comfortable with it and then just been refining ever since. And continuing to do so...

I have the same policy in that a job isn't just a job as in all jobs are the same, but some do not fit into a standard box or coverage. In my genre of weddings, having everything take place in one single location is a completely different beast to; bride getting ready at X, groom at Y, ceremony at A, reception at B, which can make for HUGE logistical issues.

2 years ago, I bought a cheap cart off Amazon and use that to lighten the load. 1 year ago, I revised some of my kit to get the weight down. This year, I revised it even further. And guess what is happening next year? Yep, reducing it again. Providing you can still do what you need to do without compromise, or at least compromise that you can live with, less is more. That tripod that is ‘the best’, well maybe it is, but can that lighter alternative do the same job? Ditto that body, that lens, that light… In less than 2 years, I reduced both my stills and video cameras, in hand weight by about half with changes of body, lenses and accessories. But Canon, no idea, but I would suspect none of the recent one’s do. At least not under normal circumstances.

Makes perfect sense, especially when traveling

I think it’s great. Another camera that could have been great but isn’t so I have utterly zero interest in and therefore will not be spending any money on. Keep it up camera industry, you are doing good and keeping my money firmly in my bank account 🫡

Not to bring religion into it, but Jesus wept. The column highlighted is in the classic Ionic style. They need to stop teaching the classics at places such as Oxford, Cambridge or in architecture. And knock down what remains of Ancient Greece.