froess

So much butt hurt Andrew. Grow up.

Sony has their own codecs. Don't expect prores on sony cameras. Some models have but for hd only and with the extension unit.

So underwhelming... I was hopeful as all of us were for a good camera from canon. We're still complaining about canon for how long now? When will we learn...

3 hours ago, mercer said:

I know that was a trick we used to do with camcorders, zoom in really tight on your subject, get focus and then zoom out and your subject is still in focus. 

that's because it's a parfocal lens. with old cameras, you didn't have punch in focus. you zoomed with your lens, focus and the frame the shot.

would love an increase in megapixels, like 16 or close to that. lower iso for slog and a better evf.

prores was never that common on consumer cameras other than blackmagic. even on sony cameras, you have to pay for that option. it's an expensive codec because of apple. so i don't understand all of the sudden this requests for prores raw. it only works with final cut at the moment and if you don't have prores, most likely you're not going to get prores raw. that's why you see proprietary codecs, xavc, avc, canon xf avc, etc

To scotchtape:

I'm in the real world, where I'm happy with the camera I chose and stick with it. I mentioned a few improvements I would like for the a7s iii but that doesn't mean I'm going to buy it right away. Perfectly happy with the a7s ii.

If they improve the evf, the battery and lower the iso in slog2 to 400 or something like that, that already makes my life way easier.

Vimeo works terribly with "ok" internet connection. On that same connection, youtube works great. I've been a fan of Vimeo in the past but to me, youtube has always been a pleasant experience in comparison.

Just now, Django said:

nobody has even shot with this camera or seen actual footage yet you guys sure seem sure about it's IQ.. impressive!

Very true.

I guess the only thing where blackmagic was more consistent was it's image quality.

To me, just getting more options beyond 1600 is a surprise for a blackmagic camera.

And a welcomed one.

1 hour ago, IronFilm said:

I'd assume so, I'd be gutted if you can't!

Also the 3.5mm is a stereo input, thus I hope all three channels can be recorded at once! That would be awesome. 

That would be great. But I'm highly sceptical that it will.

1 hour ago, KurtAugust said:

Stated operating temperatures: 0-40 degrees Celcius. Just so you know...

Thanks.

14 minutes ago, Kisaha said:

The Atomos needs a bundle as well! I got the Focus bundle for GH5. Preferably test both before you choose. The BlackMagic assist looks ok in specs, in real life wasn't anything like the Focus, where everything you put atop your camera (especially a hybrid/Pocket4K) really counts. With the recent announcements, recorders will be an afterthought I guess, the latest Panasonic and BM have everything you need on board, codec wise, and I am sure more will follow.

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I agree, recorders will become obsolete. In the meantime, I'm interested in the ninja v. Mostly because of the small size and 1000nits.

38 minutes ago, Kisaha said:

It's both bigger, and heavier (almost double the weight) from the Focus, and if you don't need the recording thing, it is a lot more expensive too. It is 8bit (+2 FRC) so I am not sure about the HDR thingy (I am not sure, because everyone and their mothers claim HDR compatibility these days), I should probably check HDR on my phone, which is both Dolby and HDR compatible and has a 5.7" screen!

Overall, is a great product and with a right price, more appealing than BM 5" for sure, but for monitoring, I would go with the smallest and lightest possible. 

I used the 502 and loved it. But in daylight, it's difficult to see. I would like to try the Focus but to me, I would purchase the bundle and that puts it very close to the price of the atomos. And for that, the atomos has the advantage of 1000nits and also a recorder (which I don't need for the moment).

I don't care about the recording part but just as monitor, seems great. The direct competition would be the smallhd 501 (400nits) and the focus (800 nits) so atomos is winning for me with the 1000nits and hdr monitoring.

1 minute ago, Anaconda_ said:

Yeah, I mean declaring my tax at te end of the year. It's easier to just pay in euros to start with and not worry about conversions and different tax rates.

yeah, you're right

cvp is european union so no extra tax for you

1 minute ago, sanveer said:

Those guy took out random figures. They make mistakes often. I guess we all do. 

fair enough

Is it possible to record the audio from the 3.5mm and mini xlr seperatly? or at least to one to right and another to the left channel?

2 minutes ago, sanveer said:

No. It is 18.96mm x 10mm.

I'm just quoting from cinema5d:

https://***URL not allowed***/blackmagic-pocket-cinema-4k-camera-hands-on-with-ceo-grant-petty/

28 minutes ago, Andrew Reid said:

Can say that again

And the sensor is significantly wider than the GH5's

Blackmagic production camera ( which they called super 35 )

21.12 x 11.88mm (Super 35)

Pocket 2 - 21.60 x 17.30mm

way better specs than i expected.

If it can shoot up to 3200 iso it will already be an accomplishment for BM. I mean usable 3200.

Skintones are now magenta and not green. Great..!