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And again, we're talking here about a camera (the 1D C) that retails for around $8,000 body only and a tedious workflow if you're shooting raw.

but... neither Nikon nor Canon offer anything comparable for video at this price point (as low as $1,300), so it's a moot point. I love what the guys at the Camera Store are doing, but I'm afraid I'm not thrilled with the colors Jordan has got in this particular video. And while I've never pushed my color grades super far, I've never seen any blotchiness going for a slightly saturated look in the timeline with the clips I've shot using the Natural profile... At the same time, I'm not a fan of the 'flat' look, it doesn't look 'filmic' (or cinematic) to me at all.

beg to differ here... panasonic color science does not suck, or nobody would care about V-Log in the first place. I don't know which Sony pocket cameras have internal 4K and S-Log, but most pocket cameras by all manufacturers seem to be missing stuff like microphone inputs, headphone jack and swivel screen, or they don't offer Cinema 4K (as well as the lack of lens interchangeability), so they won't be replacing the GH4 just yet. I just purchased a Speedbooster XL, Sigma 18-35mm lens and gorillapod and I'm still loving the GH4. And manual focus with orange peaking is a breeze. If V-Log does indeed increase dynamic range by as much as 2 stops, it will be even more sensational. Finally, I don't see Panasonic crippling their GH line to protect their cinema line - was there any other mirrorless camera packed with so many features when Panasonic introduced the GH4? Not knocking Sony though, far from it. [edit] just did a quick search and see that the latest Sony RX100 does indeed sport Slog. Below is a comparison between the Red Epic and the GH4 from Dave Dugdale's review. Sucky color? I don't think so...

check out this thread http://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/8952-wide-angle-advice-for-gh4/

​According to Lenstip, this must be the first disappointment from Voigtlander...

​This device is cool too, but it has limited functionality, as it only does photos, not video.

​This looks like just what you're looking for, and at a reasonable price, too. What concerns me most is its all plastic construction. On the other hand, while it may be super-convenient for ingesting media out in the field, I think its slow transfer speeds when connecting to a computer would bother me.

​This one looks even worse, with awful softness not only at the edges of the frame, but also at the center.

@Julian, I watched the 720p video in full screen that you shared. Vimeo takes forever where I live, so the 1080p is gonna have to wait till tomorrow I guess.

Nice trailer, but not a single frame remotely approaches the decency level in terms of resolution.

​i think here we're entering the territory of recorders like those made by Atomos, which record directly to SSD, and which cost thousands of dollars. Out of my league, I'm afraid.

​Ebrahim - I don't think you'll find a faster 1TB portable drive on the market than this. $600, but you pay for quality. It's also pretty.

​All well and good, but these aren't portable drives, they're meant to be installed in your desktop. Or am I missing something?

The Gnarbox looks insane for sharing almost instantly on the web. I'd buy one in a heartbeat if it were available today. Funny, they talk about usually shooting in the highest res possible and 4K capability, but they show a Canon 5D that can't even record proper HD.

The 12-35mm was fine for me on the GH3 but with the crop on the GH4 it is no longer wide enough. I'm leaning toward the Tokina simply because it is widely available in Saigon. Also, it is much less expensive than the alternatives.

you're absolutely right! know anyone who wants to buy my GH4, 12-35mm Vario, 35-100mm Vario, a Speed Booster and Sigma 18-35mm zoom? I've been such a fool! ;)

And not only duplicate the files: for maximum security, the drives should be stored in different locations to guard against theft, fire, etc. :)

I think 1 hour of C4K on the GH4 will fill up 45GB.

I believe it'll be available by the end of the month. At the moment in Vietnam, only two similar storage solutions are available: the LaCie Rugged Raid, which is only sold by one shop in Ha Noi; and the WD Pro, which sells for over $500 USD! Samsung has a greater presence here, so perhaps it will be on retailers' shelves in Vietnam by 2020!

​Metabones recommends setting the zoom at the midway point (in this case, between 18 and 35mm), then checking infinity focus at both ends after adjustment. Isn't it just a problem at infinity focus, or does it also affect focus at close range as well? My buddy won't be able to loan me his screwdriver till tomorrow afternoon....

I just came across a review of the new Samsung P3 4TB external hard drive. I know most of you don't get excited about storage, but for me, this is a wet dream. A portable storage solution for around $150 USD that can hold 4TB and doesn't need an external power supply (USB powered).

​I guess even the new Tokina is outdated already - I believe it suffers from chromatic aberration and does poorly against direct light (serious flaring). I've yet to see a lab test of the Kowa lens. The SLR Magic 10mm would be the equivalent of a 20mm full frame, while the Kowa would be 17mm, and the Tokina around the same only faster. I want as wide as I can possibly get, especially since C4K on the GH4 is cropped so much. I'm thinking I'll be shooting in cramped, dark interiors, so speed could be an important factor to consider. There are so many cool rooms in the narrow alleys here in Saigon, if only I could figure out a way to get people to allow me to shoot them....

I agree - since I spent $670 plus shipping from Hong Kong to Vietnam, it shouldn't need any adjustments. Sending it back is really out of the question though - Vietnamese customs could charge me as much as 20% for duties and VAT. On the positive side, Metabones did respond quickly.

This morning the IT guy in our office was helping me shoot a video of the problem to send to Metabones, when he noticed a screw beneath the bayonet mount was loose. A quick search online and I was able to confirm that it was indeed the adjustment screw. A buddy says an eyeglass screwdriver should work, he's bringing one back after lunch. So yeah, the infinity should be way out of wack, since I spun the lens around even more for the video this morning. :( IMG_4524.MOV

​I'm starting to worry now - because I'm pretty mechanically challenged - so if that's the case, I'll probably have to send the speed booster back to the seller or manufacturer... Apparently, the seller shipped the speed booster with no extra packaging, just the plastic case that offers virtually no protection against drops - really disgusting!