MrSMW

And do, but mostly because I think the footage just looks better than the 4k. My A7RV will shoot 8k but never even tried video on it. Or my Nikon, even though the 4k out of the Zf is supposed to be pretty good.

Cropping in post. That’s what I see and like about 8k. 8k for the sake of 8k though, not interested. Same for me with stills and high megapixel cameras. Some say they don’t need 50-100mp and I don’t either, not for the sake of having more, but I do like it because it allows me more reach from smaller or less lenses. I can carry a single 28-105 and ditch the 24-70 + 70-200 combo.

Peaks and troughs. Nikon is currently riding a bit of a wave with the Z8, Zf, Z6iii and now the Z5ii. Sony need a release and soon and they will then probably be back on top by the end of the year.

Mostly nope. Mostly because any ‘current’ model definitely not but interested to see what comes next, any time within the next up to 9 months max and how it compares and stacks up with whatever Nikon does next, especially this ‘ZR’. Then the ‘mostly’ kicks in as in I may have to pay full retail if that is the only option prior to a new season starting for me in 2026. I don’t need to do anything anymore re. kit and it has become a case of if I wish to with wishes being determined by what the future may bring…

Ditto, but I don’t want it enough to €2k+ per camera to trade for it!

I began my pro career with Nikon and my education prior to that was with Nikon and I was with them in that regard from 1987-2011. I am partially back with them now with the Zf and I think they are probably 1 camera away from me ending my career with them so will be watching out for the ZR with interest… I’d like to see Nikon regain their former glory and they do seem heading back in the that direction after a few dodgy years when some folks were predicting their imminent demise.

My wife and I just got back from a trip to the Caribbean… Jamaica? No, she came willingly.

Pretty much did a few years back… The most recent new purchase I made was an S5ii on launch because I wanted to start my season as I intended/hoped to go, but otherwise everything I have purchased in recent years including; 2x S1R, 2 more S5ii, S9, A7RV has been used. Tell a lie, it was a Nikon Zf when it first came out as I was off on a trip and wanted it in time. Then I sold it. Then I bought another which was new but on a very limited time special offer. I know some stuff holds its value pretty well but used L Mount bodies are a bit of a steal. If you don’t need great AF or the ability to burn in a LUT or open gate, then used first gen full-frame Lumix are exceptional value. As for cars, bought our Skoda Octavia Scout estate for £8000 at least 11 if not 12 years back and even if we only got £2k trade in on it, in terms of depreciation costs, £500 per annum. Plenty of folks spend that per month on new cars. No mortgage, no car finance, no credit cards, mostly buy camera gear used and that’s as a business user.

Then you weren’t doing it properly!

I don’t think so and the rest of the world is facing price hikes to help cover the the stupidity/costs.

Absinthe?

Ricoh GRiii vs 1/2 a Fuji camera? Hmmm…

I like Cam and his reviews etc, but I’d rather not have someone’s name or brand gratuitously slapped on some piece of kit. Bags, lights, filters, it’s becoming a disease.

I bought mine at whatever was the launch price, used it once, liked it, but decided I was better off with a 3rd S5ii, so returned for a refund. I then decided over the Winter, I’d actually prefer one over that 3rd S5ii, so bought one back. Happy with that decision plus a trio of f1.8 primes which make for a really capable compact kit. Yes the S5ii is a ‘better’ bit of kit, but it’s not better for my needs. Probably overpriced at launch.

Not sure it qualifies as a mirrorless though! 😘

Funnily enough, a former client from 2014 contacted me today to say that she had 'lost' her wedding video and did I still have it? After I stopped laughing, I thought hang on, it is probably still on Vimeo. And it was. I thought it would look so dated and be an utter cringe-fest, but actually it wasn't and I was a bit surprised. It was shot on the GH3.

The S5iiH you mean? 🙈 But seriously, like all the rest, perfectly capable but somewhat dull 🥱

I’ll send you all 300 clips and see what you can do. Yeehaw!

Fuji: OG X100, X Pro2, XH1 Lumix S1H Nikon Zf plus really loved the OM-1 for the brief time I had it. Just not the results it produced. In my hands anyway…

I'm not really seeing any difference between any of them; S5, S1H, S5ii. Yes there are some very subtle differences such as that from the S1H is a teeny weeny bit softer due to the OLPF, but otherwise, nothing for me. There's some chatter about over-sharpening. I don't see it. There's some chatter about moire. I'm not seeing that either. Highlight roll off and blah di blah, - what are we shooting here with these things? Are we really comparing the results from our humble mirrorless cameras with Hollywood lighting, productions, lenses and budgets? I'm not, - to be even remotely in the ball park is hilariously ridiculous. Here's a screen grab from my S9 which is my principal run & gun unit, from last weekends wedding I am currently editing. A pretty dark hole of a room for bride prep and unless anywhere near that window, then screwed. It's SOOC and not touched it in any way; exposure, WB...nuffink. 6k 30p shot at 1/50th, 4000 iso, 5000 WB, Freewell ND 2-5, exposure otherwise eyeballed on the rear LCD with the wave form I rarely look at.

When there is a tan version with a little bird logo on it, it will shoot the most awesome video you have ever seen and you will gotta geddit.

So it's not like they were reliant on Sony, but maybe Tower Jazz can't produce something beyond a certain level that is no longer competitive with more modern stacked or BSI stuff? 🤷‍♂️

Can you say all of that again in one of Camera Conspiracies 'flashback' skits please. Whilst wearing a blonde wig. Money waiting if you put it on YouTube.

What I would like is: A. The frame markers and 6k 30p open gate (preferably 50/60p) from Lumix, plus, B. Ability to burn in RED luts, plus, C. Zf or e Mount, I don't mind which as all my e Mount lenses mount near natively to Zf mount, plus, D. FX3/30 style body. Ability to shoot stills not required, but if it can, fair enough. Mechanical shutter optional, - I don't care either way. No EVF, don't care. Must have good IBIS. Must be relatively compact and not require any rigging out, ie, primarily, a really decent flip and rotate screen a la A7RV/S1H/S1Rii. Could be a Nikon Zr... Could be a Sony FX2... Unlikely to be anything Lumix because the lens options are still just a bit lacking for me.

I would prefer to have it if I could for the few times I would like to be able to do 50% slow motion, but that option alone is not worth the compromise for me having to go back to a much larger and heavier camera over my S9. Instead I accept the crop factor involved and have it on the mode dial rather than a default shooting option.