fuzzynormal

FWIW, I'm always okay with people expressing themselves.  While I tend to have a different view on things from, say, a fundamentalist evangelical, doesn't mean I'm offended by hearing someone else's POV.  Not in the least.  I live in a country with very dogmatic and puritanical opinions about stuff that I personally think often retard the advancement of a healthier society.  However, having a thin skin about my fellow citizens that think so would be ridiculous. 
For instance, hate speech from a racist can be ugly, but I'd rather those that feel that way express themselves openly so I know who the dickheads are.  I figure one either embraces all expression or not.  It's not like some things should be cherry picked.
By all means, do what you want.  We're born in a time and place that allows it.  Be grateful for that.  Most people throughout history never got that opportunity.
I would agree with that.  It seems to me that's the direction of things overall.

FWIW, I'm always okay with people expressing themselves.  While I tend to have a different view on things from, say, a fundamentalist evangelical, doesn't mean I'm offended by hearing someone else's POV.  Not in the least.  I live in a country with very dogmatic and puritanical opinions about stuff that I personally think often retard the advancement of a healthier society.  However, having a thin skin about my fellow citizens that think so would be ridiculous. 
For instance, hate speech from a racist can be ugly, but I'd rather those that feel that way express themselves openly so I know who the dickheads are.  I figure one either embraces all expression or not.  It's not like some things should be cherry picked.
By all means, do what you want.  We're born in a time and place that allows it.  Be grateful for that.  Most people throughout history never got that opportunity.
I would agree with that.  It seems to me that's the direction of things overall.

As do most, but religion is a niche market too.

Well, I do tend to do that more than make movies, so...

Panasonic GX85 or G85.  Nice to have the IBIS.
If you really want to stay cheap, pick up used old glass and a dumb M43 adapter.
If you want better low light capability, you can get an inexpensive chinese speedbooster with a fast old prime.

1st rule of fight club...don't talk about fight club. 

1st rule of fight club...don't talk about fight club. 

1st rule of fight club...don't talk about fight club. 

1st rule of fight club...don't talk about fight club. 

1st rule of fight club...don't talk about fight club. 

1st rule of fight club...don't talk about fight club. 

1st rule of fight club...don't talk about fight club. 

1st rule of fight club...don't talk about fight club. 

1st rule of fight club...don't talk about fight club. 

Well, I do tend to do that more than make movies, so...

The GH5 currently is worth it for one single reason alone. 4k at 50p / 60p. If you need it. And I do.

Your opinion is well reasoned.  However, if someone uses certain gear and they enjoy it, that's perfectly fine.  In this hybrid market it's all a compromise anyway.

Your opinion is well reasoned.  However, if someone uses certain gear and they enjoy it, that's perfectly fine.  In this hybrid market it's all a compromise anyway.

My go to lens is still currently the FD 55mm f1.2 on a cheap Chinese speedbooster.   The longer focal length, the lower contrast, the imperfections of the booster... Certainly makes footage look less digital-y.
It's a decent solution if it fits the look you want.
Plus, if you really want to push into lowlight shots, it'll take you there.  A f1.2 on a speedbooster becomes something like a f0.9 --Not with a super sharp image, but you can do it.  I think it looks good to my eye stopped down to f2.
I also appreciate the mass of the lens.  It gives a welcome heft to the smaller M43 cams I use.
FWIW, I shoot mostly doc footage and still wouldn't consider using autofocus.  I get why it's handy, but I'm old school.  I like the aesthetic of a camera operator actively trying to find focus as things are happening.  That's not a flaw to me, that's an authentic cinema-verite look with contextual legacy.
Finally, the one thing I don't like about FD, is the twist-lock mount system.  PITA when trying to swap lenses on the fly.  If you plan on doing lens swaps as quickly as possible, would recommend Nikon lenses instead.

It's one of the golden rules of the internet:  by posting contrarian ideas it offers those making such claims a sense of authority.  i.e. they know something we don't know therefore they're smarter and better than you.
Hey, if I'm being honest, I'm guilty of this too.  I can't visit nofilmschool without this urge bubbling to the surface.  It's a techniques that gives blowhards like me a shortcut to sounding (self) important.
At it's core, I think, this sort of thing is a matter of insecurity.  Haters gonna hate, imaright?

It's one of the golden rules of the internet:  by posting contrarian ideas it offers those making such claims a sense of authority.  i.e. they know something we don't know therefore they're smarter and better than you.
Hey, if I'm being honest, I'm guilty of this too.  I can't visit nofilmschool without this urge bubbling to the surface.  It's a techniques that gives blowhards like me a shortcut to sounding (self) important.
At it's core, I think, this sort of thing is a matter of insecurity.  Haters gonna hate, imaright?

It's one of the golden rules of the internet:  by posting contrarian ideas it offers those making such claims a sense of authority.  i.e. they know something we don't know therefore they're smarter and better than you.
Hey, if I'm being honest, I'm guilty of this too.  I can't visit nofilmschool without this urge bubbling to the surface.  It's a techniques that gives blowhards like me a shortcut to sounding (self) important.
At it's core, I think, this sort of thing is a matter of insecurity.  Haters gonna hate, imaright?

It's one of the golden rules of the internet:  by posting contrarian ideas it offers those making such claims a sense of authority.  i.e. they know something we don't know therefore they're smarter and better than you.
Hey, if I'm being honest, I'm guilty of this too.  I can't visit nofilmschool without this urge bubbling to the surface.  It's a techniques that gives blowhards like me a shortcut to sounding (self) important.
At it's core, I think, this sort of thing is a matter of insecurity.  Haters gonna hate, imaright?

Panasonic GX85 or G85.  Nice to have the IBIS.
If you really want to stay cheap, pick up used old glass and a dumb M43 adapter.
If you want better low light capability, you can get an inexpensive chinese speedbooster with a fast old prime.

Panasonic GX85 or G85.  Nice to have the IBIS.
If you really want to stay cheap, pick up used old glass and a dumb M43 adapter.
If you want better low light capability, you can get an inexpensive chinese speedbooster with a fast old prime.