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[quote name='EOSHD' timestamp='1353986334' post='22385'] I don't agree. Highest usable ISO is 3200. What other DSLRs do better for 2012? Only two spring to mind - 5D Mark III and 1D X. Both a LOT more expensive than the GH3. And in low light you need to stop the lens right down on those if you want manageable focus. Needing more than ISO 1600 or 3200 at F0.95 in low light is rare. As for tight spaces, I assume you're talking about shooting actors with the camera rammed up their noses. For that you will indeed be better off with a 50mm on a 5D Mark III rather than 50mm on the GH2. Oh I forgot - maybe use a 25mm!?? [/quote] I saw this video on Vimeo the day before, and I was quite impressed, with the detail, in the GH3, at ISO 1600 and 3200. Also, the GH2 had far too much noise, at ISO 3200. Also, that famous green tinge, was not there, anymore. Incidentally, this guy has shot this test video, at f2.0, on the 20mm f1.7 panny lens. These are the urls: (The Vimeo Video) http://vimeo.com/54325211 (this guy's own blog) http://www.hybridcams.fr/2012/11/27/panasonic-lumix-gh3-le-test/ ISO Testing: At 1600 (GH3) http://www.hybridcams.fr/wp-content/uploads/1600%20ISO_GH3.jpg (GH2) http://www.hybridcams.fr/wp-content/uploads/1600%20ISO_GH2.jpg At 3200 (GH3) http://www.hybridcams.fr/wp-content/uploads/3200%20ISO_GH3.jpg (GH2) http://www.hybridcams.fr/wp-content/uploads/3200%20ISO_GH2.jpg One thing, though, I noticed, is, that, that, the colours in (AutoWhiteBalance) the GH3 leans towards magenta, and the GH2, towards green. Also, that strange flare, in very high contrast areas, still exists. You can check the windows and street lights, for this, in the video.

[quote name='Bruno' timestamp='1353941689' post='22320'] [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_k1MS80SKk"]https://www.youtube....h?v=C_k1MS80SKk[/url] [/quote] This guy claims, they are also planning on manufacturing $600-800 kindda lenses, for $125 (1:20). Has he lost the plot? I would have guessed this to be on the lines of Hans Christian Andersen's famous fairytale/ short story "the Emperor's New Clothes" or a scam of the magnitude of one by Victor Lustig. But, apparently they showed their first short film, shot, on the bolex @ Cannes. Also,they have a lotta media coverage. Why would they go to all those lengths, if they were planning on escaping. I am, though, curious to know, what the terms of the Kickstarter campaign were/ are, and what kind of advance the first 100 buyers paid.

Andrew, damn neat video. I loved the different kinds of bokehs. Also,loved the last shot,when the train gets out of the station, right into the tunnel/ darkness. I loved the image coming out of the GH3. I wished you had shot the entire video in anamorphic. Also, the B&W is pretty neat. Did you shoot it right out of the camera, or shoot colour and then convert it to B&W? What was the B&W setting?

Hey, I quite like the video, that comes out of the GH3. Its damn neat.

You could try the GH2 (with the 14-42 lens) on Amazon. There was an amazing Black Friday deal, om Amazon, where the GH2 + the 14-42 lens was for $499. I am guessing, it's gone now. Though the same kit, is still at a decent $749 at Both B&H and Amazon (and around the same price, at other places, too).

Dude, that would be great. Go check it. I am sure, its great.

I believe some people already have the GH3, in their hands (those must the guys who pre-ordered). It is, apparently, supposed to hit stores, by this Monday. I am guessing, that, by Monday evening, there will be a Lot of videos, from the GH3, doing the rounds, I am sure the video quality is almost the exactly the same, as recent videos, which, btw, is pretty good. I am, actually, curious to know the quality of the plug-in mic, the wi-fi speed and app, and the other extras.

Hi Andrew, I have been watching video online, of shootouts between the GoPro Hero 3 Black edition and the Canon 5D Mark ii. I have noticed, that the GoPro, seems to resolve a noticeably more detail, that the Mark ii. Could you do a test (like the "[b]EOSHD Blackmagic Cinema Camera Shootout[/b] "), with the GoPro at 2.7k and the 5D ii and 5D iii. I am sure, the 5D would kill the GoPro, in low light. But, in all other situations, the GoPro seems to be an amazing cam. Thanks in advance ;)

Great GoPro3Black Edition video, comparing it, to the former 2 GoPros. The improvement seems to be very good. Though, in low light, I notice the contrast has been increased, to keep the noise low (something Andrew did too, in one of his GH2 videos, if I am not wrong). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZvPBBHAuiI&feature=related

[quote name='EOSHD' timestamp='1353379091' post='21981'] If you don't get a b-cam that uses the same lenses as your A-cam that could be a additional cost I'd say. NEX 5N is a cheap body but not sure what lenses you're using on the 60D. If EF then you need the Metabones adapter and it is not cheap. Why not just pick up a used 550D / T2i as the B-cam? It is the same as the 60D when it comes to the image. [/quote] I agree with Andrew. If you use any other cam, the colour, and the resolution will be an issue, too. You'll have to work a little, on that, in post.

Andrew, the BMCC weighs in at 1.7Kgs, without the lens (and the SSD Cards). It IS pretty heavy. Not comparable with mamoths like the F65, but, compared to DSLRs, and, especially the M4/3rds. The 5 inch screen was a gr8 idea, though.

Insane shit dude. If they turn this into the GH3 form factor, we would have to start writing obituaries for Canon, Sony and Nikon (maybe even RED) :P

Variable neutral density filter?

[quote name='Zach' timestamp='1353338814' post='21933'] Thats a bummer! You could always make a friend in the USA and have them buy it for you and then pay them. [/quote] Hahaha ... I have a lotta relatives and friends abroad. But, I've asked them far too often, and more importantly, they haven't been travelling as much, of late ... :( Or migrated to europe, or even returned home :P I was wondering whether ordering from B&H or other sites would be a good idea, but, they don't have clarity on their sales regarding customs taxes levies etc.

[quote name='Leto' timestamp='1352906540' post='21634'] Hi everyone. I'm new here with a very "newbie" question. I've been making videos [b]with no crew[/b], a 60D, and an awful B cam. I'm really just an enthusiast level so my Premiere skills and time are limited. [/quote] Dude, RESPECT. Wow. I Admire film-makers who can make films, with No Crew. I've had that experience, and for me, it outlines film-making skills, beyond Everything Else. About your B Cam: 1. Make sure the cam you pick up, does24p. 2. Has decent low light. 3. Check whether the cameras have sound in (for mics). You could pick up the GH2, and get an Adaptor, to use your canon glass, on it. There is a great offer on the GH2, right now, a dicussed, in the other post. Check it: http://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/1582-black-friday-fun/ Best of Luck

Its terrible. There aren't any worthwhile deals (on electronics) in India, throughout the year. And, high end cameras cost anything from 1.5 times to twice their US prices. Its INSANE.

I know that the GH3 has a filter, already (and that the D800E doesn't). But, the filter on GH3 is apparently, not effective enough. Also, since the removal of the filter, as in the case of the D800E, only cause a very slight increase in detail (mostly noticeable in RAW, I am assuming), and that too, only for extremely high resolution pictures, a better AA Filter on the GH3, is not such a bad idea, after all. That is all, that, I am saying.

Maybe, something on the lines of the Nikon D800E. The difference may be very minute, especially, for smaller sized images. But, if it helps, why not: http://www.ephotozin...lr-review-19764 and this (this even have a moire comparison): http://kenrockwell.com/nikon/d800/vs-d800e.htm

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The guy has shot the video damn well. The composition and shots are amazing. Seriously talented guy. The sky banding seems to have greatly reduced (or gone, completely ??). Or maybe, its party cloudy, and the contrast isn't so much. I dunno ... Also, the colour and tone, seem greatly improved, from the GH2. Now, all I am looking for, is a completely face-off between the 2, shot under all test conditions (lab and actual) :D

[quote name='tomekk' timestamp='1353143493' post='21836'] what about his constant canon wise mudslinging contest. you see 1 side not the other. [/quote] I guess, a debate can only have Both sides being heard. And, that is the Only fair way, to go about, with it. I am not a big Mac fan, even though I used a few Mac products (maybe still do). There is no mud-slinging contest. Maybe, you are genuinely ignorant of the kind of language, that is employed in other forums. Maybe, you should spend a few moments, before assuming things. Maybe, even go to forums like DPReview, and PersonalView, to get a perspective.. Most of the debates about DSLRs here, obviously, involve video. And, in a contest between Canon/ NIkon and Panasonic (GH2 and GH3), there is really no contest. In the opinion, of the majority, of this Forum. If you feel otherwise, you are More than Free to post your views (with or without links and proof).

[quote name='Bioskop.Inc' timestamp='1353005778' post='21705'] The highest grossing film of all time (based on how much was spent & the return it saw) is still The Blair Witch Project - made for the price of a used car, lots of ingenuity & some balls! [/quote] Actually, the Blair Witch Project has picked up that title (the largest cost to recovery). Read in the section '[b]Most Profitable Movies, Based on Return on Investment[/b]' http://www.the-numbers.com/movies/records/budgets.php [quote name='Bioskop.Inc' timestamp='1353005778' post='21705'] I for one, love DSLRs, but precisely because they do limit you. The consequence of this is that you really have to think about how you want to shoot something & this gives you good experience in planning a shoot. In a way its like stepping back in time, where you have to learn your craft - make mistakes, fix mistakes etc... I personally like to get everything right in camera & never have to say "I'll fix it in post". To me that is just plain lazy & you'll never learn from the mistakes that you should be making if you take that attitude. What makes a film look good is a DP creating a mood, seeing an angle etc... It doesn't really matter what its filmed on/with - if its a good film, its a good film. If you have a good idea, just shoot it on whatever you've got to hand. It doesn't matter, as no one is going to say "Its filmed on a DSLR, so its shit!" [/quote] I completely agree. A great film is not one which is shot on a 4k RAW, or 8k RAW. It could be shot on 640x480. As long as the story is told well, and you enjoy the narration, the color, look, detail, etc etc, have absolutely no relevance, to the film.

[quote name='Axel' timestamp='1352983677' post='21678'] I sometimes imagine a different press conference for the opening of the GH3. It could have run as follows: 'We appreciated that many of you out there were trying hard to make our GH2 into something more than a consumer photo-camera. We didn't expect, that it's final success would be owed to the dedication thousands of you invested into making this product comparable to professional movie cameras. The GH3, we decided, had to be a worthy successor. While we put in some interesting improvements for still photographers too, we now make an offer for all of you who demand more - and not [i]moire[/i], haha - of it's video features. The market changes fast. The hacks of our original firmware showed, that you care less for a good compression with small file sizes than for the tiniest bit of quality you can squeeze out of it. We added an All-I-video codec at 72 mbps. The optional large battery grip also includes a slot for an SSD on which you can record ProRes at 4:2:2 10-bit, in variable frame rates up to 120 fps. It has two XLR jacks, which can be leveled separately with control knobs and a small LCD right beside. Furthermore, we made a special software to fine-tune the color presets and to fully customize the camera to your needs. This is our offer to you. We invite you to take the advantage and make this thing the ultimate tool for all filmmakers on a budget.' [/quote] Wow. That would have been amazing.

[quote name='markm' timestamp='1352976595' post='21673'] Andrew great review. The BMC is truly a game changer. Already the mighty are toppling. This must be on every film makers christmas list. Sanveer has put my thoughts on it exactly. [/quote] I love the BMCC. Its such an amazing camera. I Know, I'm being greedy, but, I wish, they make version 2.0, with a 30% reduction in bodysize. That would be phenomenal.

I think, there is a HUGE market, for crowd-funding, of new cameras. Especially, considering what the BlackMagic guys have come up with, against the veterans of the business. The first mover's advantage doesn't seem to exist, since the first movers don't really care, about innovation, and good pricing. Since all the big players (Nikon, Canon, Panasonic, Olympus etc), seem to be outsourcing their sensors to Sony (and maybe some other guys too), its a good idea, to be able to get good sensors, outsourced, at the exact specification, that you want. And, back-illuminated sensors,wired well, seems to the future of good photography (video and stills). I think, many of the issues regarding technology, revolves around the fact, that Technology Heads in Big Corporations, are still old school guys, well into their 50s and 60s, and would not really know, more than half the features, in their phones. Also, I am guessing, companies will spend a fortune on hardware, but, they aren't innovating, where software is concerned. There aren't enough apps, regarding syncing and controlling your DSLRs, to begin with. And, very few of them (like DSLR Controller), really offer worthwhile apps. Another thing i the whole 4-2-0, 4-2-2 and 4-4-4 debate, is heading nowhere. Companies don't mind adding a list of features, to sync your DSLR with your Tablet, Phablet or Phone (through wi-fi and Bluetooth) , but, they don't want to give you a better codec. I am guessing, that, there are many opportunities, for start-ups, on sites like Kickstarter, to create a camera, that will bring to the consumers, something, that they really want. Rather than force feeding them, on bullshit.