no_connection Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Well it's likely on some of the preview/review samples, I highly doubt it's going to be in retail version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanveer Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 On 13/03/2018 at 6:19 AM, Don Kotlos said: FYI Sony has included barcoding within the video of A7III. At least three examples have it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlUHz9KucF0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJXM0T1otdc&t=42s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9zvL8jlhag&t=34s I wouldn't rush to buy this camera until these issues have been fixed with some updated firmware. Who knows maybe the shipped camera does not have this. I was unable to see it. Was it perhaps due to the camera units being review units? To prevent then from being stolen (either the cameras or the videos) perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantsin Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 4 minutes ago, sanveer said: I was unable to see it. Was it perhaps due to the camera units being review units? To prevent then from being stolen (either the cameras or the videos) perhaps? Irony doesn't translate well to Internet forums. "Barcoding" was dark humor. It's widely reported in various forums that the camera has issues with flashing pixels both in video and stills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanveer Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 11 hours ago, cantsin said: Irony doesn't translate well to Internet forums. "Barcoding" was dark humor. It's widely reported in various forums that the camera has issues with flashing pixels both in video and stills. Hahaha. I never get the obvious. Maybe it helps that I didn't read any reviews that said that there any issues with photo and video. I wonder if they could do a 200mbps 4-2-2 8-bit codec too. I am guessing this could handle it internally. And if these cameras were tested in the desert, I am sure heat may not be an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpais Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 No overheating issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Young Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Just picked up my A7III and can confirm the flickering barcode artifacts when recording in full frame 4k. Oddly enough they don't appear in the S35 mode. Will return it tomorrow. It seems to be easily fixable with firmware though. It's a shame because the image is lovely otherwise and the camera feels snappy and responsive, autofocus is great. BTM_Pix and Don Kotlos 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Kotlos Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 41 minutes ago, Simon Young said: Just picked up my A7III and can confirm the flickering barcode artifacts when recording in full frame 4k. Oddly enough they don't appear in the S35 mode. Will return it tomorrow. It seems to be easily fixable with firmware though. It's a shame because the image is lovely otherwise and the camera feels snappy and responsive, autofocus is great. Thanks, now I can take one thing out of the possible scenaria 1) Use the barcode to identify early leaks 2) They realized what a monster they created and intentionally crippled it to save A9, A7riii & A7sII 3) Sony f*cked up. 4) Fuji did it. Simon Young, jonpais and Trek of Joy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotchtape Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Some videos don't have it though, so I guess it's just luck in terms of what camera you get? Or did the reviewers just get super copies... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Young Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 9 minutes ago, scotchtape said: Some videos don't have it though, so I guess it's just luck in terms of what camera you get? Or did the reviewers just get super copies... I guess so, will try out a new body tomorrow in the store before I buy it, but I suspect there are a lot of units affected, unfortunately. Will keep you posted. It’s infuriating though with such a major fuck up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotchtape Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I have it preordered We get it a month after you guys though. At least an easy band-aid is scale 101% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Young Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 18 hours ago, scotchtape said: I have it preordered We get it a month after you guys though. At least an easy band-aid is scale 101% Got a new body, this one without the artifacts, so it seems to be a hit or miss thing once again. Hopefully Sony will get out a firmware fix asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agachart Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 On 28/2/2561 at 1:04 AM, Emanuel said: To you and everyone who cares about the minimum requirements I believe: I've never noticed that with Panasonic or am I only a happy camper from unrelated shooting style? panasonic anti on-sensor PDAF that you win LOL. i think panasonic careful about new AF(on new GH) may they use 2 sensor in camera 1peice is image sensor others is PD sensor same as old DSLR. * (secret source) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eoslover Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 flickering barcode artifacts when recording in full frame 4k it sometimes appear and sometimes go away it should be visible across all cameras Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kisaha Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 @andrgl how?! Do you mean, by the raw files? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Young Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 1 hour ago, eoslover said: flickering barcode artifacts when recording in full frame 4k it sometimes appear and sometimes go away it should be visible across all cameras No not true. There are flickering artifacts on some bodies, I changed mine and have none whatsoever now. Stop spreading misinformation. jonpais and Geoff CB 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no_connection Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Well, now we know that Sony only regards it's customers as alpha testers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpais Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Hopefully, I’ll be alpha testing one myself just as soon as they’re available here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Members BTM_Pix Posted March 17, 2018 Super Members Share Posted March 17, 2018 1 minute ago, jonpais said: Hopefully, I’ll be alpha testing one myself as soon as they’re available here. You not getting an X-H1 then Jon? Stathman, jonpais, webrunner5 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webrunner5 Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Interesting Vlogger. Interesting other website this guy has. He is comparing the Sony A7 mk III Price wise to other cameras, even other A7xx ones.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Collins Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 2 hours ago, webrunner5 said: Interesting Vlogger. Interesting other website this guy has. He is comparing the Sony A7 mk III Price wise to other cameras, even other A7xx ones.. Sensible stuff I guess. But, personally, I dont think a lot will change. Yes the Sony bodies (especially the A7iii) look great value when compared to their nearest competitors. But you still get bitten by the lenses one way or another - either expensive native lenses or adapters/reduced performance. I suspect the 6Dii and 5D mkiv prices will come down but that is because noone will buy them if they dont rather than they will switch to Sony. webrunner5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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