Jonesy Jones

Jimmy. You nut shelled it buddy. 
 

Someone once said of Trump. The right takes Trump seriously, but not literally. The left takes Trump literally, but not seriously. 
 

Add to that the fact that it doesn’t matter at all what he says. The liberal media takes everything he says and spins and distorts it. Ironically, the liberal media is behaving just like Trump. Maybe we should take them seriously but not literally.

In the end this really comes down to core ideology. We care less about the victor’s vices as long as they lean our direction. 

@The ghost of squig @fuzzynormal

Come on guys. Clearly the point of my posts were not to say that I am not interested in fruitful engagement. It’s the unfruitful part that I’m suggesting to avoid. That which aggravates. Like Trump tweeting he built an Apple plant in Texas. Who cares? Let it go. This is an easy one. Let the little stuff go. Life’s too short. 
 

Of course you won’t let it go though. The left just can’t stop making big out of small. And it works in the favor of the one you hate most. And it’s so obvious what’s going on. And it’s both sad and amusing.
 

And this post will be warped to mean something it doesn’t. And so on......

I’ll just sit back and enjoy my day. Have a good one.

18 minutes ago, Andrew Reid said:

If I were to say the earth is round, you don't argue with it.

Actually you are wrong. It’s a sphere. 

Edit. Although your trusted fact site Wikipedia lists it as an oblate spheroid. Point being is you can be right, and wrong all at the same time. Depending on who you ask. Sound like anyone else?

Nope. You were played.

Just another distraction from the ridiculous impeachment drama. Any time wasted on this is a win. Or if nothing is said it’s a win too I guess. 
The thing is that it’s so obvious. I can’t believe it keeps working.

I didn’t read much of your post. Any of them for that matter. I don’t need the aggravation. See how easy that is? I’m gonna have a great day. If libs could just do that with Trump it would work wonders. But won’t happen.

Anyway. Take care. 

Lol. Guess it works for me too.

Edit: man I wish I could figure out how to post a gif. I found the perfect one.

https://giphy.com/gifs/fiddle-darby-ogill-king-of-the-leprechauns-pTeGp2LU7evMA

Trump plays liberals like a fiddle. Both sad and hilarious at the same time.

8 hours ago, AaronChicago said:

One of the biggest selling points for the S1H video is the OLPF, which S1 doesn't have.

Seems like your video was handheld maybe. Was that using ibis? How does the Ibis compare to the GH5?

10 hours ago, CaptainHook said:

We are looking into it. It's not specific to the Pocket 4K, is happens with the G2 and other cameras. Its how gamut mapping is done - I've seen the same artefact on footage shot with ARRI/Red/Sony/etc from test files with saturated red highlights clipping and also seen it on publicly broadcast tv shows and movies with huge budgets shooting Alexa etc where the gamut mapping is not handled by the colourist (its very common on TV series on Netflix, HBO, Amazon, etc). FYI, Arri Wide Gamut is very similar in size and location of primaries as BMD Wide Gamut Gen 4.

I posted about this not long ago with a screenshot. Hook is right. This clipping is everywhere. 
 

44 minutes ago, mercer said:

In my opinion, you’re looking at this too analytically. Test charts and head turning videos on boring sets can only tell you so much.

One of the most important factors in any image is rendering and an MTF chart will not show you that... only your eyes will. For instance, the Veydra vs Zeiss CP.2 numbers you referenced... 

Take the Zeiss 28mm f/2 lens for example... the Contax version was known as “The Hollywood” due to the way it renders the OOF edges of the frame due to the extreme field curvature. The ZF Classic version is a very similar design as the C/Y version and uses the same glass as the CP.2. Check our this, real world, review of that lens...

https://www.google.com/amp/s/blog.mingthein.com/2012/07/19/zf28distagon/amp/

Also look at Cookes or Baltars... they aren’t perfect lenses by any means, but they have character and some of the best films of all time have been shot with them.

Anamorphic lenses are revered due to their flaws.

Color separation, tonality, 3D Pop, OOF highlights and even flaws... these characteristic can add charm and dimension to your images. They can help you tell the visual story you’re trying to tell.

This is so true.

Several years ago I compared my Leica R’s to a Sigma 18-35. The difference in sharpness was striking. I figured that I would just sell my Leica R’s and keep the Sigma since it was faster and sharper and I had all my primes in one lens.

But I’ve since learned that it’s not all about sharpness and speed. Our camera resolution and dual iso has bridged that gap.

Leica R’s are like adding celluloid to your camera body.

1 hour ago, Lars Steenhoff said:

Held the camera at ibc today, really nice little camera with great specs.

Any news?

This camera with Video Assist and braw would be nice.

Fake rumor. Thread locked....

Kidding.

Philip Bloom just recently posted how much he loves the GFX 100. He mentioned nothing about rolling shutter which seems to be a caveat with many of these large sensor cams. But you mentioned it could be pretty good so time will tell.

As far as hybrids go, the medium/large format are the ones that attract me most. If I were a serious photog that’s what I’d shoot for sure. 

Pricey though.

20 minutes ago, The ghost of squig said:

The other problem is you can never be sure when the battery is going to conk out, that goes for LPE6 and external batteries; the battery metering is not to be trusted.

I think newer firmware has addressed though, but still good to know. Regardless, some like myself would prefer the LPE6.

1 hour ago, The ghost of squig said:

20 minute run-time just isn't worth the hassle

I have found and read others experiencing 45-50 minutes. Still not great but better than 20. For some, like myself, more LPE6 is less a hassle than the extra attachments. Yours truly is a good solution though, just not for everyone. 

5 hours ago, kye said:

It's funny you say that you're always wondering if you got everything right, but I use the C modes because I know that I won't get everything right in the moment but programmed it well so I don't have to worry  

I use the c modes too. But one little change and I have to either re save it or fiddle with that change each time I start up the camera. Either of those options is a hassle for me. As much as I love the camera, and I do love it, I feel like it is working against me. The P4K on the other hand is a pleasure to use. 

18 hours ago, fuzzynormal said:

The old school photographer's mantra from Arthur Fellig: "f8 and be there."  It's not meant to be taken literally, but once you have enough wisdom to understand the context of what that phrase actually entails, you're gonna be fine.

This is why I am hoping to end up at a favorite fov (XXmm) lens sensor combo and shoot 98% of my films with that. Let everything else just get out of the way.

For me the number one biggest problem with the gh5 is the complex menu system. I find myself fiddling with settings even after I have customized all the buttons and C dial options. And when I’m shooting there’s always this thing in my head that is wondering if I got everything right. 

The amazing UI of the P4K is literally one of the main reasons I choose it over the gh5. It’s perfectly simple. No guess work. 

I don’t think it’ll happen but I wish Panasonic would work on this for both the gh and s series cameras. Something maybe like the new Sigma camera even.

1 hour ago, BTM_Pix said:

The connection between lens mount and sensor size is so fixed in so many minds that it would actually present a bit of a challenge to market it.

I think from both a marketing and engineering perspective it’s hard to add a mount where ZERO native lenses will work without a crop. Your auto crop idea is cool though.

one additional solution is to include a BM designed M43 to EF adapter. Like have it already mounted on the camera, but could easily be removed.

What I find interesting is that a few vocal members of the forum, @BTM_Pix and @Ed_David to name a couple, have both been silent on this thread since the Red threads were taken down. I hope they are ok. I understand well about being quiet for legal reasons. But it's a shame. I hope they are ok, with no broken legs and all of their fingers.

1 hour ago, Emanuel said:

I dunno why all these people have the habit to write RAW instead... Can anyone explain me please? : -D

I’ve noticed a differentiation between the use of RAW and raw. 

When people use RAW they, almost without fail, mean it how we are discussing it in this thread.

When people use raw they often mean straight out of camera, even one that doesn’t shoot RAW. Like, “here is some raw footage straight from my gh5.”

I know not everyone differentiates the way I do, but I wish they did. But at least when someone uses RAW you know exactly what they mean.

There’s more than one way to skin a cat.

Boy I really hope Apple doesn’t acquire Red. Can you imagine if Apple owned those raw patents? ?

What is the definition of raw?

”Experts” in this field have stated on this forum that even raw photos are not entirely raw. There is processing done to all digital images. So what constitutes raw and what differentiates raw from a codec? Who’s to say compressed raw isn’t a codec?

Is it possible Red holds onto a term purely for marketing purposes?

4 hours ago, BTM_Pix said:

Wait. I just read that this thing doesn’t have IBIS? 

Go back to 2012 ya nerds. 

I’m not quick to cast judgement. Internet mob justice is destructive. 

That said, it does appear Red has been deceptive. And dirty. Let’s see. I hope the truth keeps coming out until it is clear to all.

6 hours ago, Parker said:

Luca is forum member here on the site, he created custom speedboosters for the NX1 a couple years ago (I bought one from him, and still use it all the time) and he has since created very similar focal reducers for the Ursa mini/pro. He can absolutely be trusted, he's a good dude. 

Hello @lucabutera There are quite a few of us who are new to your speed boosters but yet highly intrigued and interested. Any info you could share with us about how they are installed, electronic contacts, estimated cost for this model, and estimated ship dates would be fantastic. 

Thanks in advance.