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​Is that you Dave Dugdale? If yes, then could you please review the Shure LensHopper VP83F, instead of the VP83, again, after following the instructions. I felt your review did not justify the product. IMHO. And, since your reviews are usually so thorough, this one didn't seem right. Thanks in advance

here is the sound cloud link. I uploaded one track of a stream. My connection suddenly got damn slow. Also, apparently I am unable to sign in from my mobile.

I am curious. What features do people want on the GH5? Higher res? More Log options? Does anyone want more megapixels on Micro 4/3rds?

It does 4k INTERNALLY. Wow. It's a monster. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1159878-REG/sony_a7r_mark_ii_digital.html The only downside to this is, I am guessing, that Nikon and so many other manufacturers might want make their own sensors, since Sony has effectively sounded the death knell on everyone else. RIP ...

I have a few mics for recording sound (Rode NTG2 with a preamp, Shure VP83F and lavs). I used my phone the Samsung Note about a year back, in the car, for ADR. Then later, out of curiosity I used the phone tk record streams in a national park. I bought a wifi stick out of curiosity and then used it with an old sock (as a wind muff), to use it as a boom mic. It was quite effective but I don't remember those files are. Thanks. Hopefully I will be able to upload the files on SoundCloud or some place.

I saw the ADs for the Shure Motiv Range of Microphones for the iPhones a few months back and I was extremely exicited till I realised that it's ONLY for the Apple Family. I hate the whole idea of monopolies and I hope shure allows this to be compatible with Android phones too. The range looks very promising especially considering the features and the sheer number of microphone for mobile phones. I downloaded an app named 'Smart Voice Recorder' for Android and apparently it records in WAV format. Also, I recorded some streams and the quality of sound is as hoodgood as the zooms. This was about 6 months or more ago. With a cheap Dead Cat (Fluffy Winter Socks), on a wifi stick, this could Easily be used for Indie Filmmaking. lemme know what you think about the Sound Quality. p.s. I am unable to upload the file I recorded. :-/

I am not sure I completely agree. I have tried my hand at many arts (painting, sculpturing, technical drawing etc etc), and while they aren't as expensive as filmmaking, they aren't exactly cheap either. Also, they are nowhere as exciting and facinating as filmmaking. Especially guerilla filmmaking and zero budget filmmaking. My two cents.

I kindda agree with End. I thought too, initially that it's perhaps some racing thing. The sport is pretty difficult looking and the video has been shot well. I am guessing that's you in the video. If yes, then you're pretty talented with that as well. I would suggest you wear a helmet for your protection. Keep up the good work.

I am not sure you would be able to capture fireflies in such little light. I am guessing something at much higher ISO with an even faster lens might help. Most cameras may be able to record the glowing/blinking dots. But because of the low light around the firefly, you may land up with no details at all. Maybe you hire a 5Diii/ A7S and shoot atleast at 6400/12800 with a 1.4 lens. Many years ago I caught many fireflies im matchboxes and then transferred them to a large glass bowl. They were magical. I don't think anyone should such terrible things though, amd they must be observed only in their natural habitat. Btw I am very curious to see how this ends up looking. Pls post as mamy videos from the final shoot as possible. Best of Luck

Loved the film. So funny. And the look and feel of the film was amazing.

I agree with you Ebrahim Saadawi. I have read many DoPs saying how imprecise the colors on the A7S are hphhow difficult it is to get skin tones precisely. Almost every camera ever made can get skintones right if one gets an expert solely for matching skin tones. The ease of doing it is what matters. Also the condescending tone on the forum seems to be spreading like a disease from one leper to another. I don't know which forum seems to have spread the vitriolic around here, but, suddenly disagreements aren't talen too lightly around here. Next I am guessing will be cuss words, and then bronx like brawls. Wow

Mercer, a Slight correction. Apparently the live view is not there on aome cameras. How strange. I wonder how anyone can use it then. Maybe the LCD doesn't work, but the viewfinder does. Hmmm ... strange ...

I am guessing it shows whats on, otherwise it may be completely useless on a moving video and absolutely useless on big sensor cameras. I personally haven't used one. The Blackmagic Video Assist has 1080p, touch screen (along with all the features on a professional monirot) and headphone monitoring for Video, which the Ninja Star doesn't seem to have. I am guessing the Ninja Star has much better battery life, and the fact that Black Magic, I am guessing may not be available for another 2-3 months atleast (I HOPE I am wrong on this). Actually a few other differences including SDI, 60p vs 60i etc etc. On the whole the BlackMagic is a better package, for $200 more, but the only problem may be the wait. I guess.

​I am guessing mild aliasing like on the LX100 would be visible, since it does down sizing, instead of reading from a dedicated section of the sensor (like on the GH4). Not a very big deal. Apparently B&H stated that it is 4k via HDMI (to the Red Shark guys). I read somewhere that ​it is 8Bit instead of 10Bit. I don't think the results should be as noticeable though. http://www.redsharknews.com/production/item/2595-panasonic-dmc-g7-4k-interchangeable-lens-camera-at-half-the-price-of-the-gh4 ​I was thinking of the same thing, Though, I read that the BMVA actually needs to use 60p instead of 60i, and that it needs to work on this. Black Magic didn't themselves say this anywhere, but a reviewer somewhere suggested that this is a design flaw (software, I am guessing). Otherwise, for the price, features, and the fact that it can record on cheap card, makes it a killer monitor.

Three interesting features on the G7: 1. Mic in, placed where it doesn't hinder with the articulated screen's movement. 2. 8-Bit 4-2-2- out, via HDMI. 3. Base ISO being jacked up suggests that the low light capability has been improved. I am guessing 3200 ISO is pretty usable, and 6400 also with a little cleaning. niiiiiiiiiiiiiice

​ Hahaha !!! Good one. More often members are posting grouses than information. Looks like it's true about men having their PMSes too ...

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Come to Think of it, WHAT was Panasonic thinking when it made such an excellent video shooter, without a mic in? No ND Filter, fine; no articulated screen, hmmm .... ok, fine; no touch screen (despite so many Panasonic Cams having them now) hmmm ... that too fine; no HDMI Out, well ... maybe they're saving their GH4 line, otherwise people may migrate away; but, No Mic In .... why???

Mercer, very spot on. I am a little disappointed that Panasonic and Sony don't have a very good supply chain in India, for the Prosumer range. Also, the LX100 is for $750 or something in Amazon and a few other places in the US. Here it is still largely unavailable. Most people have friends and family pick it up from abroad. Though that poses an issue with warranty. I am looking at the LX100. I like the FZ100 too, but it's too chunky and the lens is not fast enough. Also the LX100 has extremely shallow depth of field just like the 5Ds. That is interesting. In the US it is retailing for $750 at places right now.

I hope this is true. I love the LX100 and most people who complain about the lack of GH4 kind of Cinema Settings are not honest enough to admit that the GH4 cinema profiles made the codec fall apart. Also pushing the Highlights and Shadows curves too much also can be bad for post. I am hoping the LX100 gets a Higher Bitrate Firmware (with 4-2-2). Even at 200Mbpa it would be a treat. The FZ1000 and the LX100 are as food for low light, except that the LX100 adds about 1.5 stops due to its faster lens.

I am curious as to how this compares with the LX100 and the FZ1000, for video. They all shoot 4k, and have very similar features as well.

​ You're welcome. I guess the idea of a group is to be able to help each other. Glad to be of help. I find the whole idea of doing sound myself (or relying on someone else), tedious too. And, most often sound quality is not as pleasing to the ears, as one would have hoped. Sound guys this side of the globe aren't very good (unfortunately). I still have to do an extensive test myself (because there are hardly any good videos of the VP83F online, and since I have used it, I Kow its potential). Just not had the time. Plus am outta camera right now. So waiting.

I was thinking of a Sennheiser too at some point of time. Now, I have a Zoom H1 equivalent, AND an on-camera mic (Dual Sound). I have the NTG2 btw, as well. About the sound setting, I used similar settings, but this guy is into wedding videos. I use it more for shorts and some channel work.

​ This in No Way suggests that I won't be posting test of the dual sound quality. As a matter of fact, I maybtest this for clipping as well, since it highlights an interesting features. Check this video till I am able to post my own test.

​ Mercer (for Andrew Reid), first I could have bet, that I posted a reply successfully from my phablet, which doesn't seem to be in this thread, so, I am posting it again. I have used the Shure LensHopperVP83F as a sound recorder, and the sound quality is absolutely stellar. I haven't really used it much as a DSLR mic, and I am also very curious to compare the two sounds samples. The mic gain is in 1 dB increments on the flash recorder (Micro SD), and it sounds very sensitive. As a matter of fact, at 20dB, it seems more than sufficient enough to pick up most sounds. Also, the Headphone monitoring seems to apply for the Micro SD and not for the DSLR mic in (I didn't use the DSLR Mic in, so I cannot say with absolute certainty). I will check both of them extensively, and their levels, with the various settings, and post a video. Gimme a day or two.

​Make me an Admin and I shall discipline the b#tches. They had it comin. They seriously had it comin ...