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But Redcode is 16 bit. Overkill for a sensor with 12 stop of DR. And I'm not sure Expeed 7 can handle that.

They didn't use the full potential of that sensor in Z6iii. It can output two images per frame, one at first base ISO and one at second base ISO. Then the processor can combine them to achieve near 14 stop of DR. But as its 2x data, it takes longer to read out, hence the slow read out of S1ii when DR Boost is ON. Either Nikon's Expeed processor isn't capable enough for that task, or they didn't find that rolling shutter effect acceptable, or its a feature that needs premium license they didn't bother to pay. 

The most annoying thing about Justin talking about anything is his tendency to express a point with 8 different senstences. I can easily summarize his ten minutes video into 30 seconds video. 

"Canon doesn't want you to know about this camera"
"This camera changes everything"
"Why I sold all my gears to get this camera"
"Why Hollywood loves cropped 4k"
 

The most annoying thing about Justin talking about anything is his tendency to express a point with 8 different senstences. I can easily summarize his ten minutes video into 30 seconds video. 

Now its even a better camera
 

Its not

He doesn't want to ruin his relationship with the brands to the point they don't send him the new cameras twice as good as previous gen. 

I guess their original intention was matching A7iv price but had to release it with baked in tariff inflation.

"Canon doesn't want you to know about this camera"
"This camera changes everything"
"Why I sold all my gears to get this camera"
"Why Hollywood loves cropped 4k"
 

"Canon doesn't want you to know about this camera"
"This camera changes everything"
"Why I sold all my gears to get this camera"
"Why Hollywood loves cropped 4k"
 

"Canon doesn't want you to know about this camera"
"This camera changes everything"
"Why I sold all my gears to get this camera"
"Why Hollywood loves cropped 4k"
 

"Canon doesn't want you to know about this camera"
"This camera changes everything"
"Why I sold all my gears to get this camera"
"Why Hollywood loves cropped 4k"
 

They released the video 1.5 hours sooner than Sony's own scheduled video. 

They released the video 1.5 hours sooner than Sony's own scheduled video. 

Was it necessary to make the EVF so long? Its like a camcorder from 90s. 

Congratulations to Kasey for having another case for black and white meating with Japanese boss

What's interesting about Japanese market, which by no means representing the global market tho, is not Nikon taking the lead, which is a sudden jump by a single product, but Sony's steady decline, despite all previous generation alpha cameras they were selling at lower prices.

 
 

A few interesting quotes from the BCN web page where the chart orrginates from (my bold):
Nikon is basically going for a 'pile it high and sell it cheap' strategy in the full-frame MILCs - but as the last to enter that market, they probably don't have much choice when up against Canon and Sony (Panasonic is almost a niche player but could easily suffer collateral damage from the battle).

What's interesting about Japanese market, which by no means representing the global market tho, is not Nikon taking the lead, which is a sudden jump by a single product, but Sony's steady decline, despite all previous generation alpha cameras they were selling at lower prices.

 
 

In his world view globalism is good if it lets him have access to foreign real estate market, otherwise its evil.

Easily doable even with the Z mount, but I doubt Nikon goes so big. So far, nobody among Japanese camera makers have implemeted 5 inch display into their morrorless bodies. Its like a taboo over there. Maybe because they think it ruins the ergonomics of the body.

from Nikon Rumors:
Brick-shaped, video-oriented design, without pentaprism and EVF – a combination of the current RED models design, the Sony FX3, and the Nikon Z30
Many features and tech from RED will be incorporated inside (not a new RED camera with Z-mount – we already got that)
Z6 III sensor inside
Very large LCD screen
The official announcement is expected later this year, most likely in the third or fourth quarter of 2025
 
I don't know what Frankenstein of a brick body would be the combination of RED/FX3/Z30, but "very large" LCD gives hope its a bit different from whats already available in the market.

If I were the modern day Chris and Jordan in a camera store somewhere I would try and explain it like this...
Buy the S5 II as it's cheapest, unless you need a few extra video features, which I'll explain in a moment. But if you're a photographer it's an easy choice, definitely S5 II best and cheapest. Unless you compare it to the Canon R8, Nikon Z6 II, Sony a7c, or wait actually I forgot the S9... That is the cheapest for photographers, except not if you are a photographer that needs to look through an EVF or wants a mechanical shutter. I'll explain what that does in a moment. But first, you say you're actually quite interested in video, so I'd recommend the S1 IIE instead, as the S5 II is already made obsolete by it, so pay the extra for the E version and you will get... erm... An E on the badge. Also are you sure you don't want to go all the way out to $3500 for the S1 II, yes that is $1000 more than a Z6 III for the same sensor and no N-RAW, worse body design, but it is the best Panasonic... for video... I think... At least for a month or 2 before the S1H II might come out, or it might not... Oh shit, we're forgetting the S1R II. That does 8K open gate now, they just gave it a firmware update. Hey, Johnny where're you're going... Come back Johnny! HEY! STAY AWAY FROM THAT CANON EOS R5 II FFS!