Jimmy Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 http://shop.panasonic.com/cameras-and-camcorders/cameras/lumix-interchangeable-lens-ilc-cameras/DMW-SFU1-VLOG.html?supportpage=truehttp://www.43rumors.com/official-99-for-the-v-log-update-at-panasonic-store/Seems reasonable to me, basically getting a new camera. I hope there is not a huge backlash about this, software costs money and it is amazing to see a company greatly improve what is a relativity old camera. sanveer, sam and IronFilm 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanveer Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 http://shop.panasonic.com/cameras-and-camcorders/cameras/lumix-interchangeable-lens-ilc-cameras/DMW-SFU1-VLOG.html?supportpage=truehttp://www.43rumors.com/official-99-for-the-v-log-update-at-panasonic-store/Seems reasonable to me, basically getting a new camera. I hope there is not a huge backlash about this, software costs money and it is amazing to see a company greatly improve what is a relativity old camera.I has said $99 seems reasonable. I also hope they allow the VLog for the GX8, the G7 and the LX100. sgreszcz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinad Amir Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Price is fine with me though what about Gh4R is this coming out? Or Panni going to concentrate on Gh5 abit confused here :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanveer Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 News Shooter had tested the new Log on the Panasonic DVX200, which they claim is identital to the Log on the GH4. The Log was mostly great but the highlights clipped slightly (they actually said the rolloff wasn't too pleasing). I hope they jack up the bitrate to be to handle the extra data well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattH Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Is it 10 bit? I guess not. I think it should be 10 bit for a paid upgrade if the camera can handle it. If this was the case there would be no question whether it was worth it. People would be going out and buying new gh4s in anticipation. IronFilm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chris Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 GH4r has been announced according to this:http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/latest/photo-news/panasonic-tweaks-lumix-gh4-to-launch-gh4r-60067 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John H Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Was about to purchase vlog from US and thought easier to purchase from Panasonic UK.Sounded sensible way to go or so I thought.Phoned Panasonic UK to order and quess what, they know nothing about all this vlog news or what vlog was never mind the GH4R which they didnt know about either.They were not interested in my queery at all and probably thought I was a crank until I mentioned I would post what they had said on the internet, then they got interested lolSo after much apologising they said they would get back to me.Going to go ahead and purchase from US site for an easy life. sanveer and IronFilm 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanveer Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Was about to purchase vlog from US and thought easier to purchase from Panasonic UK.Sounded sensible way to go or so I thought.Phoned Panasonic UK to order and quess what, they know nothing about all this vlog news or what vlog was never mind the GH4R which they didnt know about either.They were not interested in my queery at all and probably thought I was a crank until I mentioned I would post what they had said on the internet, then they got interested lolSo after much apologising they said they would get back to me.Going to go ahead and purchase from US site for an easy life. hahahahahahahahaha Is it 10 bit? I guess not. I think it should be 10 bit for a paid upgrade if the camera can handle it. If this was the case there would be no question whether it was worth it. People would be going out and buying new gh4s in anticipation.The HDMI out was already doing 10-bit previously. Would they get it down to 8-bit for the VLog? Probably not. Btw I am guessing all major retailers will stock kits for the update:http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1182741-REG/panasonic_dmw_sfu1_vlog_v_log_l_function_activation.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Pierre Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I'm going to presume it's 1 upgrade per camera....I own 2 so I guess it means buying 2 upgrades? sanveer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinegain Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Pretty sure that's the case.In meanwhile the German press release mentions the release for November 2015 and 99 EUR (the Dutch one doesn't share these details)... although that mention is for the body only GH4R, but I imagine it's for rolling out the firmware itself along side it as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myJTP Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 So with this news I might want to get a GH4 to shoot 4K. I have Canon 5Dmk3's and a full line on canon lenses.. whats the best metabones adapter to get for the GH4? Any issues with the adapter like the camera not working properly etc during shooting? Or should i just get a sony RX10ii? While I wait for Canon's answer to 4K DSLR via a 5Dmk4 or 5DC.Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronChicago Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Pre ordered from Panasonic USA but I feel like it was a scam b/c they didn't even ask for my email address. First time that's ever happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Rae Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 @myJTP I would not wait on Canon for anything Those guys are not really addressing the 4k market at all and I bet its still a while before any 4k dslr at all. They will not put in a dslr before the C100 mark II and that is not even a year old yet. I think get a gh4 is a huge vaule for what it offers and then add vlog to that... damn this is monster of a camera for under 1500 bucks with vlog or get one used and its even cheaper. sanveer and IronFilm 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zak Forsman Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Pre ordered from Panasonic USA but I feel like it was a scam b/c they didn't even ask for my email address. First time that's ever happened. I had to enter mine when I pre-ordered from the Panasonic site. It was right under the credit card fields, if i remember correctly. Received a confirmation email too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Pierre Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Zak...did you have to order 2 keycodes or does one work for both your cameras? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronChicago Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I had to enter mine when I pre-ordered from the Panasonic site. It was right under the credit card fields, if i remember correctly. Received a confirmation email too.I used Paypal. Maybe they just use that email address. I didn't get a confirmation though. Zak Forsman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zak Forsman Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Zak...did you have to order 2 keycodes or does one work for both your cameras? My understanding is you need to order it for each camera. I'm only doing one for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattH Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 The HDMI out was already doing 10-bit previously. Would they get it down to 8-bit for the VLog? Probably not.I meant internally. The price of a 4k recorder is a significant further investment to match\beat the competition. If they can output 10 bit, i dont see why they cant record it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpais Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 This is great news. Since I've never shot LOG, is it going to be necessary to use an external monitor to judge exposure and focus when shooting with V-Log Lite? I certainly hope this becomes available through a shop in Malaysia or Hong Kong, as I can't buy stuff from B&H in Vietnam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Is it 10 bit? I guess not. I think it should be 10 bit for a paid upgrade if the camera can handle it. If this was the case there would be no question whether it was worth it. People would be going out and buying new gh4s in anticipation.yeah this is just log, wouldn't affect internal 10 bit ability of the camera or be related at all. Not sure if a firmware update for 10 bit internal is possible, but if so you could use any of the picture profiles with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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