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This is half the reason why I got a C100 instead of the 4K options in that price bracket (think GH4 or A7S II). I can make it look the way I want it in camera. I don't need labor-intensive color correction beyond basic gamma and RGB tweaks. I certainly don't need to fool around with LUTs. I grew up shooting on film. I'm comfortable working this way. And needless to say, I find HD perfectly usable for my needs.
The other half is form factor. So nice to have a proper camera with proper XLRs and an ND filter.
I actually just came home from watching The Revenant. Most of it was shot in 2.8K Arriraw on the Alexa M. Some of it was shot in 6K on the new Alexa 65. I couldn't tell which shots were which camera. And that's a massive gap in resolution. In the right hands, resolution is practically irrelevant. That said, I'd rather see what Emmanuel Lubezki could do with a VHS camcorder than what 99% of other DPs can do with a Red Dragon and Master Primes. He's a true wizard.

I'd prefer if Blackmagic didn't have us hanging around for 12 months in anticipation, each time they announce a camera. They should avoid announcing at NAB and just announce it when it's ready I think. Otherwise, they get a reputation for delays and that's a bit unnecessary. NAB creates a buzz I suppose.

the "ignore user" feature on this board is really great

I liked some of the dialog and the acting, but as far as QT movies go, it is pretty far down on my personal list. I may have a different opinion when I watch it again, but after the first time I was a little disappointed.

You guys have probably already seen it, but here's another vid:

How one can come onto an internet forum and claim that a massively successful film by any measure was a "Bad Movie" always blows my mind. 
Different strokes for different folks I suppose. I loved every second of it, truly

You guys have probably already seen it, but here's another vid:

A few days earlier someone from bmcuser.com asked B&H on the phone, they told him 4-6 months. I'm not sure how accurate that is, but I don't think it's coming soon.

You guys have probably already seen it, but here's another vid:

Saw it last night. I loved it. The images were breathtaking as was the action, which had me tensed up quite a bit. Lubezki is at the top of his game. I liked the fogged up lenses on the closeups. The bear scene was awesome, as was the horse jump. Leo did a good job. I'm excited by these guys, the films they are making.

This is the reason I'm not digging the new Blackmagic cameras. I think the old 1080, 2.5K images were so much lovelier.

Thanks Mattias and Ed. These posts are so helpful at the moment.

Had a quick play today. It was -17C so I mostly stayed in. Got borred and played with the exposure of the R1. 
Its really not that heavy when striped down.
Did a quick comparison to the BMCC as well. Think the Blackmagic did alright besides the moire on Gunpowders cheek. 
 

Imo the f35 is the best digital look out there.

Nice write up. And please, this is in no way a "defense", Im happy people don't like it. Thats why I could get is so cheap
But a few thoughts as answers to why I, even though I knew everything Ebrahim says before buying it, still went ahead.
All clips in my video are ISO +800 pushed. Doesn't look noisy to me. The number of stops depends on what you compare to. I have decided to rate the BMCC at 13. Which means the XC10 has 12. And the R1 has in my experience more than the Canon. I will do a side by side with the BMCC. But what Ive seen so far makes me guess 13. Anyway, will know tomorrow. Power isn't a problem for me. Its like any other camera to me and the way I shot. The codec is what finally made me buy it. I takes up almost no space/quality, is super easy to work with and I just like it. The fan is very quite. Feels nice compared to the noisy BMCC. ND, again, business as usua (ursa mini includedl. Regarding the URSA mini 4K, I didn't want it since its lower DR, not what I consider "filmic", twice as expensive, no red code and I just don't se it when a BMPC4K can be had for so much less. After the URSA 4.6K is out I suspect I can pick up a BMPC4K for just over 1K. And of course the no above iso400 zone. And here is what it all as usual comes down to. Taste. I agree, the F35 has more mojo. But I definitely put the R1 in the top together with the f35, Bolex, Ikonoskop and... ... Don't really know any more.
To me the R1 is the most filmic of all Reds so far. The BMCC has its color/DR but the Moire and the "digitalish" sharpening thing that happens in debayer is often needed to be fought imo. The URSA mini 4K needs a difusion so bad its crazy.
To give an example. As I write this my girlfriend started watching my Bluray copy of "The Hurt Locker". Its shot on the same 16mm Fuji stock I have sitting n my freezer. This image is to me the absolute bench mark. It is what I consider "best". The super sharp NX1, BMPC4K, any of the Sonys, you name it, can't touch it. Its the utopia. Not even 35mm looks as good imo.
So you can imagine why the R1 is a better choice for me.

(only time I didn't like the image in Hurt Locker so far was the massive moire from the digital Phantom during the first high speed footage. Where up at the Sniper scene now. Intense stuff... Love the long canon zoom lenses they used also. Thats why I shoot long on the BMPCC. Drifting of topic here....)
Also reason number 1 in my top 5 list was simply that its "fun" and "cool"
Again not ment as a defense or argument, just my thoughts. Im well aware that Ebrahim only speaks for himself and know as well as I do that every single camera has flaws, deal brakers and major let downs... depending on who you ask.
A heavy camera to one is stable to another. A GoPro kicks the Alexas ass for diving but falls short for feature. Both of them gets smashed by the Phantom in the slow department. The list can go on forever.
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While it was much easier to grade the source clip (could not save the overexposed sky though), I don't think I got the colors that much closer...
 

 

Thanks for having a go.
However it would be better to use the original files.
I'll upload them.
 
 
By the way, this one was exposed to benefit the interior rather than the window.
Remember this is a very challenging high dynamic range situation too, especially for 8bit.

Was bored and tried to match them as best I could, but there's a lot of strange things going on with the Sony image. Especially in the greenery and woods outside, but also in the papers in the window. 
 

 

(Hi forum btw, long time reader)
Edit: Messed up the contrast curve slightly, re-uploaded.

Great write up.
5Dii, had one. If anything its probably the most comfortable DSLR I ever held in my hands. (second and third is the Nx1 and D750).
I still adore my BMCC 2.5K. I remember how the size once was an issue, quite funny today.
And with just a Zacuto Top Handle and quick plate for the tripod or a Rigg made from scrap pieces its actually a light little thing.
The F35 is magic imo. I am so getting one sooner or later. It wasn't in the stars just yet but Im hoping it will still drop some more.
1DC is a camera I have yet to try. But since Ive used plenty of C-Log, other canons, etc I feel I can imagine how I would like it. And I think it would be a lot.
The Red One is still new in my house. Its like getting a puppy. You like it but its also a learning curve. Lots of love with some pee on the floor

Thanks for continuing to push companies and their sponsored filmmakers to put out better products and own up.

Uploading now, 250MB zip with following:
Scene 1
4K 8bit SLOG 2 (Color mode: Stills) WB 3200, 1/50
4K 8bit SLOG 3 (Color mode: S.Gamut3.Cine 3200K) 1/50
1080p 10bit SLOG 2 (Color mode: Stills) WB 3200, 1/50
Scene 2
4K 8bit SLOG 2 (Color mode: Stills) WB 3200, 1/50
1080p 10bit SLOG 2 (Color mode: Stills) WB 3200, 1/50
If there's anything else you guys want to see let me know.

Even the GH4 has an ALL-I codec at 200Mbit/s... and that's $1400.
$1400 vs $5600
The less you pay, the better the codec?!
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, $1000 and under. 10bit ProRes and internal Cinema DNG raw!
Indeed, c'mon Sony!!

to quote Ricky Gervais...   "It's better to create something that others criticise than to create nothing & criticise others".

And your contribution is......... ?

I haven't seen that till now. Damn. He filtered the shit out of that. Hard to judge image quality.