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In the top photo, it is shot in open shade, looks like just as the sun has dropped down over the horizon (on the viewers right). The clouds are just starting to get lit from underneath. and are starting to skew warm. Probably the whole image has been graded warmer because this looks to be a little later in the day than the "golden hour" and just at the start of twilight.  Watching through the first video, there are a lot of scenes where it was shot in open shade, and then some scenes that were shot in harder light conditions.
 
This is what happens when you start drinking bleach and blasting your body with UV light...

Zcam doesn't have fans for cooling... one of the many reasons I purchased one.

Yeah, just read that!  I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t disappointed.  Not that I’m gonna pick up a C300 MK III.. but I’d just like to think after 10 years someone else can match an ARRI for DR ha ha.  I guess at this point everybody is pretty close though.
So I guess ARRI’s implementation in the ALEV III is very special.. not to say they are the same approach since they don’t have the split, dual-pixel design.  But I thought surely that using two separate exposures would yield even greater DR.  Puzzling...
good to know.  yeah I can see where it would be a special use feature that I might not even want all the time.

If 180shutter isn't needed (or you don't have fast moving camera of subject then you can actually use 180shutter), it's a really good tool, the extra DR is noticable, but too be honest most of the time I just shoot in regular Prores 48fps Zlog2 which still has great DR if you ETTR properly. I've also gone back to using my EOSm for MLraw, which mixes great with the Zcam colour science. I have a GH5 as well which is still a very good camera, but I find it much harder to match it to the other two.

Has anybody tried taking the IR cut filter out of their GX85 yet
I did for the EOSHD low budget camera challenge
I broke mine but second attempt went well on a body I found for under £200.
Should really share that footage some day

Sure, of course some people do. 

Doesn't mean you always should, plus it doesn't mean the many disadvantages to it goes away. 

And that video was a promo video from RED, the most infamous example in the industry of people who are pushing for ever more "K"!

The rest of your post is either:
1) wrong (saying you can't use MFT in small rooms)
2) complaining about lenses (when in fact I'd say there are many very fine lenses for MFT)

I don't know why I've read all this but I have and it's a weird discussion. The matter of fact is (and it's been proved many times) no one is going to pick the difference between FF or M43 shooting video (most couldn't pick it in a photo either), choose the right tool for the job and don't be mad if some people have a different idea of "the right tool".

I shoot FF for photos and M43 for video (albeit with Metabones XL mostly) and that's just because I feel those cameras give me the best use of lenses and the best value for money (specs wise), the sensor size for me isn't really a determining factor, I could easily bounce between M43, APS-C or FF and be happy (and I have at times).

The other point about lenses and sharpness is also very strange, as in higher end professional cinematography there are three groups:
Those who deliberately chase softer lenses for how they render detail in a more flattering way Those who chase a clean modern resolution (but then use cinema lenses which are actually very soft in comparison to photography lenses - I suggest people go look at the actual data and do the research) Those who truly chase high resolution lenses and use high resolution sensors The last segment is by far the minority.  I get it that if you're looking for a hybrid camera then you'll want imagesso sharp that you need those metal mesh gloves that butchers use just to pick up the SD card, but for cinematography, anyone who talks about sharpness is really just showing how disconnected they are to the cine industry in general.  and ditto for autofocus.

Well that’s just the thing. MFT gives me options and I’m willing to take the trade offs. Ask any MFT shooter and they will tell you the same thing.
There will never be a 100-400 f2.8 FF lens that fits in my cargo pocket.
I can add a metabones speedbooster and get very close to “the full frame look”.
The GH5 has offered 4K60p since 2017. With a speedbooster, it’s arguable been the best “super35” camera with IBIS until the XT4.
Trade offs? No bullet proof autofocus. The other disadvantages of MFT are or have been addressed with technologies like dual gain sensors, speedboosters, and extremely fast native 0.95 lenses.
Shallow depth of field is a style choice not a requirement.
I’m of the camp that a deeper depth of field is OK. It’s OK for the audience to get a sense of the scene. So the “disadvantage” of a deeper depth of field with a crop sensor camera isn’t really a problem for me...and when it is I can fix it easily with multiple options! In fact I would say MFT operates in the sweet spot for depth of field that is most commonly used in cinema. And we rarely criticize cinema in depth of field or camera used, it’s about the story, pacing, and actors.
So it’s annoying people keep repeating garbage talking points and talking down about this excellent format.
And the bottom line...you can buy and use whatever you want because most clients don’t care! Garbage is garbage wether it was shot on MFT or FF.

I don't know why I've read all this but I have and it's a weird discussion. The matter of fact is (and it's been proved many times) no one is going to pick the difference between FF or M43 shooting video (most couldn't pick it in a photo either), choose the right tool for the job and don't be mad if some people have a different idea of "the right tool".

I shoot FF for photos and M43 for video (albeit with Metabones XL mostly) and that's just because I feel those cameras give me the best use of lenses and the best value for money (specs wise), the sensor size for me isn't really a determining factor, I could easily bounce between M43, APS-C or FF and be happy (and I have at times).

I don't know why I've read all this but I have and it's a weird discussion. The matter of fact is (and it's been proved many times) no one is going to pick the difference between FF or M43 shooting video (most couldn't pick it in a photo either), choose the right tool for the job and don't be mad if some people have a different idea of "the right tool".

I shoot FF for photos and M43 for video (albeit with Metabones XL mostly) and that's just because I feel those cameras give me the best use of lenses and the best value for money (specs wise), the sensor size for me isn't really a determining factor, I could easily bounce between M43, APS-C or FF and be happy (and I have at times).

"Hate"??

I think you're missing the picture in terms of the usual proportions and intensity of debate. 

Usually for every dozen people you get saying "MFT is unusable" you'll see one person saying "FF is unnecessary", a big difference in both their type of arguments and the volume of them. 

Sometimes it is good just to bring balance back into the discussion.
 

bump, this' not for the dump. @tktagmedia bought the last Andromeda and has been filming with it ever since, no time for showing up here again. One new EOSHD user contacted me with PM, wanting to sell me his camera. I asked him to put it on ebay, for a safe transaction. He did not come around to send me an answer. Nobody will sell theirs, I am sure now. 3CCD RAW glory with a stabilized Pana Leica lens, all in a legendary body. Anway, did I say bump? Bump!

"Double Punch" is what we called it in the olden days. 
But, yes, LUMIX cameras are troublesome for accurately triggering recording. The only solution I've found is to make myself put forth a concious effort to literally read the record clock for a second, make sure it's rolling, and get on with my work. 

I've spent weeks wracking my brain on how Matt Granger made it to 661,000 subscribers
And I just can't possibly figure it out.
But it has happened and Matt is one of THE authorities on cameras.
Although sometimes he gets confused about the concept of a mirrorless camera.
"It shoots up to approximately 20fps with the mirror up"
THIS explains everything, including why I always had problems with that imaginary mirror in my GH5, it always seems to stay up out of the way and never make that satisfying flippy flippy sound.
Then it REALLY got me fhinking... why is it called a mirrorless?
The world is a really weird place, very confusing.
So I often turn to YouTube for the sheer quality of talent on there and the expertise to enlighten me in dark times...
With the gift of knowledge.
In fact I envy the man. He is one of the biggest and best commentators along with the Northrup's and their whiteboard.
Who can say they don't deserve it....  The 5 minutes he spends quibbling over the difference between 19.1fps and 20fps is pure entertainment.
I have subscribed and smashed the notifications button.

No, I own a Z-Cam F6 and have since november. It has had ProRes from the beginning.

I personally know people with over 2 million subs and they're definitely not rich or anywhere close to being rich. 
There are a lot more variables at play. The type of content you make, who watches it, etc. plays a huge role. My friends that have hundreds of thousands of subscribers but deal with pro wrestling content don't get much at all since YouTube allowed advertisers more control over what videos they advertise on and most passed on advertising on wrestling related content. 

Thanks a lot @tweak and @Tito Ferradans
Will give a try!
 

Newsflash: Almost every large company is run like this. Once a company achieves a certain scale, old school management principles come into play. A strict hierarchy is established and innovative minds tend to get pushed to the bottom. Companies are run by MBAs, not by camera nerds. Small start-ups can run a bit leaner and display truly innovative and disruptive behavior. But that only lasts until it's sold off or becomes a key player in the industry. Then the dogs start chewing at each other.
About Black Magic, I appreciate the image quality on both the Pocket 6k and the Ursa Mini. But the so-called "industrial design" is pretty atrocious and the build quality still leaves a lot to be desired. They would do well to charge a few thousand more and equip their camera with fully aluminum bodies, so that they stand up better to on-set use. And the Pocket has the worst form factor of any camera on the planet. No amount of cages, rigs or battery plates can turn it into a functional piece of cinema equipment. It's like a camera designed by an ancient Egyptian who'd only seen a camera in hieroglyphs. 

These staff comments give an insight into what it is like work for the camera companies and for those who stayed many years, how their career prospects fared.
For Blackmagic and Canon around 40% of the reviews are very poor.
Some real horror stories here...
Blackmagic
https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Reviews/Blackmagic-Design-Reviews-E967090.htm
"Not worth the free lunches"
"The CEO boasts of running an efficient company thanks to its lack of middle-management, but from what I saw during my time there this is a lie. The department sits idle the majority of the time, paralysed due to the CEO's lack of time, and refusal to delegate any decision-making to the department heads. Projects are worked on in a completely linear, unconnected way due to his intractability, and inability of department heads to use their own experience to push work through. Despite having 30+ staff in the department, there is nothing on the walls, no brainstorming sessions, not even magazines or books to look through for inspiration. Competitor research is banned, and ideas are meant to just appear out of thin air. No market research, metrics or measuring of campaign effectiveness is done. Results are graded purely on the CEO's gut. Anyone with talent is marginalised in favour of the "old guard", which means nothing modernises or changes with regard to working practices or efficiencies. I saw this company repeatedly fire (sorry, "make redundant") their most productive and liked staff members without any explanation, plan or even apparent realisation of how integral they were to both the actual work and the working environment. God, the way they let them go was appalling too - so little respect or even understanding of what a redundancy process requires. Public floggings of reputations after staff have left the buildings are common, alongside grandstand speeches from the CEO which display his clear lack of knowledge of the departments day-to-day reality. They have no HR department, so mistreatment and inappropriate actions by senior staff are commonplace. Complaints cause much consternation within the management 'cabal' but really go nowhere as they aren't empowered are trained on how to deal with them. Promotions are really on the whim of the old guard, who will build a human shield around them that they can blame for their own failings. I know this sounds like the rantings of an incredibly bitter former employee, but I've waited a long time to write this review to ensure it wasn't written in the heat of the moment. If you're an Industrial Designer, then you'll be on a good wicket at BMD - that department is well resourced, well run and well respected within the company and by the CEO. But if you're unfortunate enough to be in the Marketing department, you will be the company whipping boys. Worked to the bone during tradeshows and product launches, and left to languish the rest of the time."
Other reviews of Blackmagic follow similar lines:
"Blackmagic Design has no HR department. Many young woman have been bullied to the point of quitting by their direct manager with no repercussions despite it being a known fact by other staff."
... On autocratic leadership:
Very little opportunity to progress your career. You will sit at your desk and be given little chance to use your talents. Management motivated by self interest rather than shipping great products. Except for the CEO who is a talented product visionary but poor manager that rules with an iron fist. CEO can only concentrate on one thing at a time. If there is a problem somewhere, the rest of the company sits idle waiting to get decisions made.
... And complaints of a lads club culture:
"Morale level of many people is rock bottom a lot of the time. If you're 'one of the lads' or 'one of the girls' then you stand a fighting chance. Definite lads club culture"
... And complaints from the sales office too:
"Newer products not as innovative as they used to be. Wasteful of money. Sales offices being squeezed hard on margins. Most lower level employees complain of low salary."
... A member of staff in Singapore where Blackmagic manufactures the Pocket Cinema Cameras:
"If you're younger and more capable the old vanguard will reduce your role and have you fired and ask you to quit... Good place to retire and leech money."
... A senior engineer in Melbourne complains:
"I worked at Blackmagic Design full-time for more than 5 years... [Blackmagic has] a CEO who does not know how to manage a company and is a bit full of himself, now focused on solving "old" problems in media (albeit successfully.) There are a whole host of new problems upper management fails to see. Salaries are not competitive to industry standards (far low-end)."
Canon
https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Reviews/Canon-Reviews-E3522_P6.htm
Like Blackmagic, Canon has an overall review rating of 3/5 stars meaning that nearly half (40%) wouldn't recommend a job there to other people.
A complaint that comes up at Canon time and time again is how slow the company runs, which perhaps explains their camera release strategy of the last few years.
"If you don't want to get anything done in a hurry then this place is for you. There is a lot of red tape, unnecessary hoops to jump and inefficient meetings. HR don't protect employees so trust is a big issue here and need to be challenged... Pros - Working hours are good as you can leave at 5pm.
... Although the hours are typically 9-5 in the US at Canon, this review from the Melville, NY office complains of a lack of flexibility:
"Working moms dropping off kids at daycare and need five minutes of flexibility? Forget it. Work from home ? Forget it? Take a late lunch so you can leave early? Nope. Ten minutes late due to a personal problem? You are on a LATE LIST subject to disciplinary action. Wanna take a coffee break? Nope---better be back in five minutes or less! Sandals in the summer? Better not show your toes! Wanna take a walk to stretch your legs? Nope. Considered AWAY FROM YOUR DESK and SUSPECT. Ridiculous rules from the 1950s."
... And there are complaints of a stubborn, risk averse culture:
"Too conservative and stubborn. Unwilling to take risk, afraid of taking new challenges."
... But it gets far worse:
"No core values. Fire you if you report sexual harassment. No loyalty from Company and you are treated as just a number."
"Boys club at the top. A company that believes it's logo deserves respect."
"Extremely cold environment and I’m not just talking about the air-conditioning. Stifling environment."
"Worst company I have ever worked for!"
"Pros: Good quality product in the camera division! Cons:
- Poor senior leaders!
- Poor Culture!
- Very poor employee engagement!
- Top Heavy!
- Stuck in the past and still think they are market leaders!
"Terrible creative thinking environment. Extreme hierarchy."
"Camera company should be more creative and flexible to think about the next gen of photography market. The equipment itself is not important at all because more than 80% of people already have a camera on their hands in this era. To be survived, Canon should transformed more to be a photography and platform service company, not just a camera maker."
... But perhaps the most revealing review of Canon comes from their main US headquarters in Lake Success, New York:
"Remember in college when the white kids and the black kids and asian kids all sat at different tables in the cafeteria? Well, here at Canon it's exactly like that. The Top Management Japanese congregate together, speaking Japanese. They are imported from Japan (expats) and get better benefits, pay, etc. They even have a separate benefits package. They email each other in Japanese and are even sat in the same cubicle areas together.
"There is a Japanese side and American side.
"All the lower employees are American, thus creating an atmosphere of gossip, backstabbing and jockeying for recognition from the Japanese. Middle Management try to secure their positions by limiting your access to upper management. Management tries to encourage an atmosphere of cooperation, all new employees are subjected to a week long brainwashing orientation, encouraging kyosei, teamwork and team spirit. Great philosphy, but you find that once you get back to your small cubicle, that other employees are not buying it.
"Work load is tremendous and at the same time HR sends out numerous mandated online course requirements, with deadlines and even encourages you to complete them on your off time at home. In fact, certain courses are not allowed to be completed during work hours!!!! and you are not paid for this. Also, imagine working for a camera company and not being able to buy one for a discounted price?
"They run "camera" sales for only certain models at only 1 -2 times a year for 2 weeks. However, the Spring sale was cancelled unexplained.... I needed a camera and bought a Nikon.
🤣😂
"How stupid of management not to promote their camera through their employees. Big lost opportunity. Also Japanese renegs on the "rewards". About 100 people given rewards for outstanding performance with a trip to Japan, but after a month, half were told that they couldn't go and perhaps they would go next year.... huh? What if you're not here next year! Bogus. Cafeteria closes sharply at 9am! and 2pm to encourage you to go back to your desk. Arcane software that was written by Canon for their operations in 1982 and is still being used. Original programmers from Japan was called back 2008 to "retool" the software because of its bugs, redundancies and basic uselessness. Advice to Management: Stop importing your top management with Japanese expats. They don't know the culture, speak the language well enough. New expats rotate every 2-3 years so you have lower management training top management all the time, causing resentment and ineffectiveness.
Of course not all the reviews are poor for Blackmagic and Canon...But the figure of 40% very poor reviews doesn't reflect well at all.
When spending such a large amount of money regularly on these brands, I want to know it is going to support an ethical workplace where staff are treated with respect.
A LOT of room for improvement, I think.

For sure it's going to work. One thing to note is that adding anything in front of your scope will make it less sharp, a vari-diopter will also make it less sharp. 

10-bit 422 internally is a must from now on for any higher end mirrorless body. I’d much rather have that than 5.5k raw. 
 
 

Must be some very wealthy sponsors involved, most artists I know don't have 1 million dollars a year to spend on stuff they don't actually need.
So if we are seeing extreme gentrification of the internet, with nothing but hipsters, then count me out.

I think we've seen this for the past 2-3 years. Instagram turned into a platform for selling you stuff a few years ago and now Youtube is exactly the same. This is rampant consumerism at an all-time high. And honestly, camera gear and electronics are one of the worst offenders. 
There is a large selection of Youtubers who seem like fine people but are making a good chunk of money by promoting incredibly wasteful consumerism. I believe our current widespread depression and addiction epidemic is based on these false "social" channels and "relationships" that are actually more about envy, greed, and jealousy than actual real human connection.
Maybe without knowing it (but some of them do), these Youtubers and Instagram "influencers" are contributing to people's increasing unhappiness. 

Oh shit. Prepare for all the YouTube videos with the word “finally” and “beast” in all caps!
Looks like it does 4K 60p.