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if somebody interested here is my collection of BMMCC raw samples shared in different places by different people. It will be updated in future with new samples. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/u9a3t5j3dgxwizf/AABaG3o24vOwJBkAnZWVmpb8a?dl=0

i find a thread about 4k camera FPN and firmware updates http://forum.blackmagicdesign.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=26972 so there is a chance that it can be fixed in future updates in Micro camera too. and bad news is that this update was released about a year after camera release Here is also nice suggest from RED forum. In theory these things can affect FPN in Micro camera if you don't switch it off and on after changes. Blackshade when: - you make big changes to framerate/shutterspeed (switching from 4k/24fps to 1k/120fps for example) - switching to long exposure modes (for timelapse etc.) - dramatic temperature/environment changes - on set, before a big shoot - after you've updated your firmware - maybe after you haven't used your camera for a few days/weeks

Did you get any feedback from BMD support regarding this FPN problem? Or they just send new camera without any answers? I wrote to BMD support with question about "is this hardware/sensor problem or it can be fixed with firmware updates" but don't get any reply yet.

this is nice cage but it has only one middle 3/8 mounting point at the bottom also it seems that angle HDMI and D-sub adapters can't fit to this cage, so your wires will always stick out off the camera and you can't mount a side handle close to camera body.

And bad news that it is a MONOCHROME sensor regarding to tech specs

Tucsen & Gpixel Inc. Jointly Launch the Dhyana 95, the World’s First 11um pixel with 2K x 2K resolution, 95% Quantum Efficiency Scientific CMOS Camera. I must say that QE of 95% in real world is huge amount of dynamic range! For example sensor used in blackmagic pocket camera has QE about 55% . http://www.tucsen.com/products/Dhyana_95.html http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160426005839/en/Tucsen-Gpixel-Jointly-Launch-Dhyana-95-World’s

PS-Finder loupe for 5"-5.6" viewfinder monitors https://www.pstechnik.de/en/ps-finder-loupe/a-1188/ 749,70 EUR incl. VA

Bioskop.Inc, try Resolve ACES workflow it works same as RPP even better. i used RPP for video for a while but it is too slow even if you pay for multithread update, and needs a lot of additional space. Also default DNG input profile in RPP is too undersaturated for Blackmagic cameras so you always need to build custom input profile with color chart.

People calm slightly less shadow color noise on Micro but also seems its an odd unexpected fixed pattern noise problems in this camera. i personally wait with until BM fix it with new firmware or if its hardware related problem until it will be fixed in new batch. Hope Zak Forsman report to us about his repaired or replaced Micro Camera when he arrives it back from BM.

here is also nice upcoming fullHD 5" Lilliput monitor. Probably they'll release cheaper HDMI only version too. Very ergonomic and safe connectors placement at the rear side. Perfect for Micro camera.

at the nab ikan announced new 3.5 monitor/evf with 4k support

hope they release A5 model too. many people don't need sdi connectors but love to get inexpensive monitor in metal body with connectors in the rear side.

Zak, did you see any difference between RAW vs RAW 3:1 maybe noise or banging in extreme situations or after extreme saturation boost?

I wrote about this long time ago to SmallRig company and they like the idea of something like Aaton/Sony FS7 Grip with buttons integrated to cage The footage is oversharped as hell

Seems nice Ursa Mini 4.6K competitor but too expensive for not too professional independent filmmakers. Wish they do a small s16 version for less than $1K but with same ergonomics as their large cameras.

did you tested IR pollution in this camera? is it needs hoya UV-IR filter all the time same as Pocket Camera or you expect to use it only with variable ND filter?

I just compared some DNGs from 4.6k in full resolution in addition to DNGs from BMPCC in last version Resolve 12 vs. RPP and found that Resolve improve their debayer algorithm compared to previous version! Aliasing became less visible and its now pixel to pixel same as VCDMF algorithm in RPP. Thats very huge step forward! Also maybe its a reason why Zak Forsman noticed less aliasing from Micro Cinema Camera when he test it. But the Highlights are still better handled and controlled in RPP. In more-less normal expose situations Resolve comes very close to RPP when use Davinci ACES workflow, but in extreme situations or when you need to recover a lot of underexposed shadows RPP looks way better and keeps more dynamic range. Hope developers add 3:1 and 4:1 DNG support to it.

Yep 7 inch is nice for tripod but too large for run&gun and close to eyes situations. There is also 1920x1200 7" Neway CT710HO $359 or iKan DH7 $459. Video Assist not a perfect solution for monitor too. fan noise, too heavy, low battery life, connectors at the side makes it bulky and unsafe in some situations, rumors that screen is not IPS.

It was a vey nice topic about Tiffen Ultra / Low Contrast filters but no any info or reviews of Formatt Hitech Contrast Filters anywhere. Anyone used them? Are they ok? what is the difference between Formatt Hitech Full Frame Contrast Filter, Formatt Hitech Low Contrast Filter and Formatt Hitech Low Contrast HD Filter? Why those filters don't listed on Formatt Hitech website? Are they multicoated? Are they produce green reflections and flares from direct light similar to Tiffen or not?

2016 New 1.5 Inch Backup LCD Screen for XiaoMi Yi WIFI Mini DV Action Camera. monitor has HDMI port

its all cheap but but its all waste of money because image quality and resolution is ugly. better get budget 5" full HD IPS iKan DH5 $350 or get same Neway PortKeys LH5 $245 from China Taobao market.

if you miss BMPCC crappy screen you always can get something like US $20 5 inch High Resolution HD 800X480 Car TFT LCD Monitor Screen and connect it to analog video out. also it helps if you have very limited budget or shoot in dangerous situations where lcd can be damaged. 2.5" inch LCD WRIST CAMERA CCTV TESTER Resolution: PAL 500(W) X 300(H), NTSC 510(W) X 290(H) 4.3" TFT LCD Monitor CCTV Security Surveillance Camera Video Tester Monitor 3.5" Digital TFT LCD Screen Rear View Monitor For Car Reverse Camera DVD VCD 320 * 240 resolution

Its interesting . The results are opposite to Zak Forsman's micro review. Did you try to shoot same in raw? Maybe its ProRes compression bug?