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[quote author=gene_can_sing link=topic=926.msg6727#msg6727 date=1341242601]It's interesting how everyone is comparing the FS700 to the C300. I think the image is comparable for sure; maybe a slight nod to the C300. But people seem to forget that all the amazing, dramatic slow motion stuff you cannot even come close to achieving on C300. Maybe not so much for narrative, but for doc work and beauty shots, the slow motion is HUGE. Adds so much to the drama to the shot. Plus FS700 costs $7000 less :) [/quote] $7000 less is a big deal! That's the main gripe I have with Canon's cinema stuff. It is designed exclusively for the 'old' video industry. A time of bloated costs, way before DSLRs came along. Lovely camera otherwise though. Slow mo in narrative - Anti Christ by Lars Von Trier springs forcibly to mind. He made graphic use of it throughout the film, which is beautifully shot but disturbing and not an easy watch.
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[html][url="http://www.vimeo.com/42589604"]http://www.vimeo.com/42589604[/url] Above: 240fps at 120mph by Bill Totolo shot on the FS700 Adam Wilt over at ProVideoCoalition has done the first really comprehensive look at the Sony FS700′s image quality with a lab test. So far we’ve had field reports but nothing that goes into depth about image quality. How does it perform? [url="http://www.eoshd.com/?p=8332/"]Read full article[/url] [/html]
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Revealing Sony FS700 field report / video review
Andrew Reid replied to Andrew Reid's topic in Cameras
Your tests need fixing ;D -
Revealing Sony FS700 field report / video review
Andrew Reid replied to Andrew Reid's topic in Cameras
Agree, it isn't really a worry. -
Revealing Sony FS700 field report / video review
Andrew Reid replied to Andrew Reid's topic in Cameras
As you'd expect for the price they resolve detail very well. A little less detailed than the GH2 but more organic looking. Not quite up there with the C300 and GH2 for sharpness and fine grain but very close. -
[html][img]http://www.eoshd.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/1dx-comparison1.jpg[/img] Battle of the flagships We had a [url="http://www.eoshd.com/content/8259/canon-finally-stretches-video-legs-with-eos-1d-x-resolution-fixed-and-better-compression-chip"]small glimpse[/url] at what the 1D X was capable of last week. Now Associated Press shooter Ivan Sekretarev has very kindly provided his raw test clips to EOSHD. Here’s my view on them… [url="http://www.eoshd.com/content/8299/does-the-canon-1d-x-sharpen-as-well-as-the-5d-mark-iii-plus-bonus-1d-mk-iv-comparison/"]Read full article[/url] [/html]
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Introducing the new Sony RX100 - large sensor compact with 1080/60p
Andrew Reid replied to Andrew Reid's topic in Cameras
[quote author=hoodlum link=topic=812.msg6606#msg6606 date=1340850635] Here is a short clip from the RX100 in 1080p60 28mbps that you can download. http://av.watch.impress.co.jp/video/avw/docs/541/059/00041.mts [/quote] Very impressive quality. No compression mud or noise, very nice clean resolution. I'll be buying myself one of these. -
You're still mentioning the "competence of the camera" not the competence of the shooter though. I rest my case. DSLRs are competent as video cameras. But it is clear to me Canon could be doing better than just competent, given that the large sensor and interchangeable lens mount blows a consumer camcorder into the weeds for a cinematic image.
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[html][img]http://www.eoshd.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/fs700-in-mongolia.jpg[/img] The first pro field report of the FS700 is in. This compliments some of the other reviews pretty well and a general consensus about the camera is starting to form amongst pros. Is it worth selling both your FS100 and 5D Mark III and buying this with the money left over? Let’s find out… [url="http://www.eoshd.com/content/8288/revealing-sony-fs700-field-report-video-review/"]Read full article[/url] [/html]
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[quote author=amband link=topic=884.msg6578#msg6578 date=1340793761] [quote author=Junius link=topic=884.msg6452#msg6452 date=1340552598] it was the indie filmmakers, who according to you are "without knowledge", that gave Canon street-credibility amongst filmmakers. That is the simple fact that you can't recognise! [/quote] I recognize a lot of gullibility and lack of knowledge of DSLR negatives promoted by the indie film makers to their [s]victims[/s] Arts college audience [/quote] You can't blame DSLRs. You can only blame people. Give certain people an Epic and they will produce shit. Hell knows I've seen a lot of that.
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Proof that Canon DOESN'T want to deliver real HD video on their DSLRs
Andrew Reid replied to sandro's topic in Cameras
Not just Canon but the whole of the Japanese camera business community should be watching their backs if TV and other consumer electronics sales are anything to go by. South Korea is more competitive on the cost of their exports. Now Samsung are a leader in LCD panel technology nobody can deny they deserve to own, along with LG, the TV market. As soon as China gets the technology required, they will be doing full frame DSLRs for $500 and nobody will be buying 5D Mark IIIs any more. -
Two great low budget music videos shot on the GH2
Andrew Reid replied to Andrew Reid's topic in Cameras
[quote author=johnnymossville link=topic=902.msg6539#msg6539 date=1340740246] Those are really nice. I like the retro look of the welterwerk one. Here's one I heard about last week that's really well done. On a GH2 as well. [/quote] That in particular Johnny is stunningly beautiful. The lighting is almost as good as the camera. ;) Thanks for posting everyone and keep em coming. -
Two great low budget music videos shot on the GH2
Andrew Reid replied to Andrew Reid's topic in Cameras
No Simco, not lack of 'sharpness' but a lack of detail. Soft detail is nice. Learn to know the difference between soft vintage optics and a smeary image which is the result of an electronic process, and I'll forgive you for that comment!! -
Proof that Canon DOESN'T want to deliver real HD video on their DSLRs
Andrew Reid replied to sandro's topic in Cameras
That comment above is extremely short sighted to say the least. There's no excuse for not improving existing features, be it stills or video. Convergence is happening. Do Apple sit by and not improve their graphics chip on an iPhone because it is primarily a phone not a games console? The size of the market Canon is pissing off with lacklustre DSLR video modes is sizeable. -
[html][url="http://www.vimeo.com/43188144"]http://www.vimeo.com/43188144[/url] [url="http://www.vimeo.com/42592241"]http://www.vimeo.com/42592241[/url] I hope these inspire some shooting action. I sometimes get a accused of being a bit of a GH2 cheerleader, with pom poms. But the results from a $700 consumer camera speak for themselves. To me it will always be big news that aspiring filmmakers have access to this kind of image quality for $700, regardless of how much effort and money is required for good content. [url="http://www.eoshd.com/content/8280/two-great-low-budget-music-videos-shot-on-the-gh2/"]Read full article[/url] [/html]
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KIEV 16U-mount Lenses - MIR-11M, TAIR-41M, VEGA-7-1 on GH2
Andrew Reid replied to andy lee's topic in Cameras
Nice rig ;D -
Not confirmed 100% but it matches the specs precisely down to the last detail of the particular Fairchild / BA sensor in question.
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I pulled the trigger on release day. Not very sensible but I wanted to support them and cover it on the site. I'm expecting the image will be superb. So far looking good. I'm expecting a nice smooth roll off in the highlights, great shadow detail, great resolution and of course raw for under $3000 which is a unique selling point. I'd say go for it. If it turns out it isn't for you, you can easily sell it without taking too much of a hit, as I'm expecting them to sell out for a good few months.
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[quote author=Tzedekh link=topic=895.msg6490#msg6490 date=1340644899] The aspect ratio of 2,560 x 2,160 is 1.185:1 -- which is very close to 1.2:1, ideal for 2.4:1 anamorphic. Also, the 16.64 x 14.04-mm area of the BAE/Fairchild CIS2051 yields a diagonal of 21.8 mm, which is almost exactly the diagonal of the m4/3 format. Cropping the sensor's "area of interest" would reduce the effective sensor size and wring even more tears out of all the big-sensor fetishists. [/quote] Ideally yes this would be wonderful. But it would be a significantly greater data rate to handle and probably not just a firmware tweak at this late stage. V2 - yes would love to see this. Or even a V1.5 'Studio' version aka Alexa Studio.
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[html][img]http://www.eoshd.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/blackmagic-cinema-camera.jpg[/img] [url="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.398258513557700.106898.118532781530276&type=1"]Above: the BMD Cinema Camera pictured in a photo from PhotoCineRent in France. I have pre-ordered mine.[/url] The Blackmagic Cinema Camera is nearing release and final sensor calibration / firmware adjustments are taking place. When I last spoke to beta shooter John Brawley about his involvement with the camera, he had this to say on an anamorphic mode… “We have discussed the possibility of doing anamorphic. They’re aware that it’s a potential market. I don’t think you’ll see it on this version.” This feature would increase vertical resolution by nearly 800 lines and allow for the wider, more cinematic aspect ratios of 2.39:1 and 2.66:1 aspect ratios when used with an anamorphic lens. [url="http://www.eoshd.com/content/8265/how-blackmagic-can-add-anamorphic-recording-mode-to-their-cinema-camera-the-easy-way/"]Read full article[/url] [/html]