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  1. I have a mid 2012 Macbook Pro. I took out the stock HDD and replaced it with a Samsung 840 Pro 256 GB (also took out the Superdrive and replaced it with a hard drive caddy + 1 TB HDD). Ever since I did this I've always run the Trim Enabler app to patch OSX to allow trim support for the SSD. I've also had the app notify me if trim becomes disabled due to a software update so I can re-enable it. I updated to Yosemite few weeks after it came out and I didn't have any problem upgrading from Mavericks. Unless I just completely forgot, I don't recall opening Trim Enabler up and reverting back to stock settings without support for trim before I updated to Yosemite. I didn't encounter any boot issues.

     

    Once Yosemite was installed, I opened Trim Enabler and read about the kext signing and decided I would disable kext signing to regain trim support. I do realize if I ever have to do a PRAM reset I will have totally screwed myself and will be met with a boot problem and grey screen. Although I have read how to fix your system from the cindori.org FAQ on the issue.

     

    I don't really find it to be a big issue. I have a 3rd party SSD with trim support and everything works. It is a bit annoying that I have to turn of kext signing, which is sorta a security issue. I do agree though that Apple should have trim support for all SSD without the need for an app like Trim Enabler.

  2. Just resize to 50% on the 1080p timeline and you're done.

    I was just editing in Premiere and found this quite annoying. Ever clip I imported into my timeline I had to go in and change each to 50%. In Premiere CC settings there's an option that says "Default scale to frame size" which I thought would auto adjust my clips to fill the sequence size, but it didn't. Is there anyway, by default to get Premiere to scale the clip size to the set sequence size?

  3. I can shed some light on what I've tested.

     

    Sandisk Extreme 95MB/s works on everything

    Sandisk Extreme 45MB/s works on everything except FHD 200Mb setting

     

    Transcend 128GB UHS-I Class 3 works on 4K. Have not tested on FHD 200Mb yet. Will try it tomorrow.

     

    I was just reading the manual for the GH4 and it says only SDHC 4 GB - 32 GB cards work and SDXC 48  GB, 64 GB cards work. So it definitely works ok?

  4. You're getting me prepared and very excited to receive my GH4! Thanks for all of the samples and great tips.

    Just curious, but why do say not to use FCPX?

    Yeah I really don't get the hate for FCPX. I was just watching videos of Film Convert in FCPX and it seems just as good, but I don't know much about grading.

  5. GH3 dominates Mark III (I imagine the GH4 will do so even further lel).. You will have disagreeing on the basis of >magiclantern.. However, even with magic lantern you will only have 1 subpar codec which the GH3/4 destroys and complete overkill RAW (it has it's place, run'n'gun IS NOT IT lol)

     

    Bad move IMO, more expensive =/= better, FF =/= better.

    I worked on a few reality shows as a lowly PA a while back and I know they were using DSLRs and it was definitely run n gun style.I didn't pay attention to the model at the time, but I know from job postings I see that many are shooting on the Mark III a well as the C100, C300 and FS700.

  6. GH3 dominates Mark III (I imagine the GH4 will do so even further lel).. You will have disagreeing on the basis of >magiclantern.. However, even with magic lantern you will only have 1 subpar codec which the GH3/4 destroys and complete overkill RAW (it has it's place, run'n'gun IS NOT IT lol)

     

    Bad move IMO, more expensive =/= better, FF =/= better.

    Hmm something to think about.

  7. After talking with a co-worker it seems like we might split the cost of a Canon 5D Mark III. Reason being the full frame sensor. The mini HDMI outputs a clean feed so I'm happy about that. Seems like whenever I see camera operator job postings a lot of the time they request the 5D Mark III, so I figure it would be good to learn for future gigs. There's some body + lens bundles on B&H we've been looking at it. Any thoughts on these?

  8. Just get the 12-35 and 35-100 if you can afford them? These are professional quality lenses, constant f/2.8 with IS..

     

    These are really just the best and most convenient choice.. Some people may recommend things like older Nikkor AIS manual focus lenses etc and they are GREAT but seriously if you're just started out (and even when you're more experienced) the pro pana lenses are extremely useful and great quality.

     

    I think if I'm going to spend that much on a lens it's going to be 1 or the other for right now. Can't really afford to get both.

  9. I posted this over on Dpreview, but it was suggested I head over here to talk to the video gurus so here I am. I did get quite a bit of suggestions as far as lenses and it's a bit overwhelming. I'm interested to know what you guys think from a more video orientated aspect since that's mainly what I'll be using it for. 

     

    The Panasonic 14-140mm f3.5-5.6 has been suggested a few times. Others...Panasonic 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 PZ, Panasonic 35-100mm f2.8, Panasonic 12-35mm f2.8.

     

    While I would really like the YAGH attachment for SDI it's a bit too much. I might consider it at a later time or possibly rent it.

     

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    I mainly shoot concerts and other live events for IMAG (image magnification) where it's displayed on video boards (usually 720p @ 60). I would also be using it to record various events in a "run n gun" atmosphere and occasional interviews and b-roll. Most of the gear I have experience shooting on is pro-sumer type video cameras such as Panasonic AG-HMC80 with fixed lenses. I want to learn about lenses and such so I thought getting a DSLR/M would help me do this and also give me a chance to produce better quality footage.
     
    I've been reading about the Panasonic GH4 and I'm really impressed with it. I went ahead and pre-ordered it, but now I need to decide on lenses. I'm guessing 2 lenses would be a good start. 1 being a close, mid range lens and another being a telephoto. Budget wise I don't want to spend more than a few hundred on each. I might consider investing in a nicer, more pricey lens to start as long as will be an all around lens I can learn on. I was wondering if you guys have any suggestions? Thanks!
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