OliKMIA

Depends what you need but we have so many options now. The GH5 is already a fantastic camera. Personally, I'll probably go for the S1 or S1R next. Waiting for the specs and first reviews.

Congratulation guys. Just a personal remark, I will never have time to listen a 50 min podcast. If possible, try to break it down in several episode or at least, post some sort of "Table of contents" (11:32 Fuji, 24:04 Canon R, etc.) below the podcast and/or video so people can go where they want and skip the subject they don't care about.

PS: the Shigetaka Komori book is very good

Funny

Could it be the ultimate Instragram camera for wealthy influencers and travel bloggers? Shoot, do a quick edit and post in social network. I'm curious about the connectivity and App integration.

8 minutes ago, Drew Allegre said:

 

This should pair nicely with the Philip Bloom woodgrain Pocket Dolly from a few years back.  Really helps you get those organic tones as they say.

10% off FilmConvert ?

30 minutes ago, BTM_Pix said:

Hot Dog update....

Four Euros.

Big queue.

Swerved.

 

Much cheaper than anticipated. Thanks for this critical update!!!

Great information, no BS, thanks.

10 hours ago, Anaconda_ said:

Bitrate, FPS, inputs/outputs, codec etc. of the new Pannys would be really good to know. They barely mentioned anything about the video specs.

Doesn't cost anything to ask but I don't see why they would all the sudden spill the beans a few days after they main presentation.

5 hours ago, wolf33d said:

Please throw shit on Canon on my behalf. 

I'm sure he can do that ?

4 hours ago, BTM_Pix said:

How much are the hot dogs?

This is key, probably very expensive, I would say 8 or 10 euros for a Bratwurst.

3 hours ago, Andrew Reid said:

Blackmagic not at the show unfortunately. Got invited to see them in London, just debating whether to go and get roped into the PR side or not

Doesn't hurt to go, they should know you by now, that would be counter productive to feed you with PR crap.

2 hours ago, jagnje said:

I`ve been a member for a long time here and it used to be such an inspiring forum to visit, but lately I think it`s gone way off track.  I don`t really care much for who is buying what and why is not buying the other piece of gear. User contribution and good advice seems far more important than fighting over unreleased gear. so...

>>> Yes, I agree, it tends to be ridiculous. I tried to open a best video sharing thread but it seems that many users here prefer to split hairs and fight over meaningless details instead of shooting (however some users are full time pro that can't disclose their work).

this is one of the latest videos I`ve done. Guess what it was shot with, with some of you being such gear experts it shouldn`t be a problem!   guess lighting setup as well if you`re really at it! For the trained eye and a spy one there should very little to guess

>>> That being said, the "Guess what it was shot with" game is a bit futile. It could have been shot with a T3i handeld or a FS7. Anyone can produce a decent video with a T3i but you gonna have to focus manually, be careful of the moire, do a lot of denoising in post (neat video), etc.
The point about gears is to know how they can make your life easier, make you more productive, shot better and faster and more efficiently (e.g. not having to triple shoot everything because of your poor gears). All that in a small and light package that can do stills and video in one body with the best ergonomics and video assist features. People have created amazing video with an iphone but it's an hassle. I prefer to spend 5 minutes to grade nice 10 bits footage from Canon instead of spending hours to fix shitty XAVC sony footage. I might produce the same video in the end but the workload would be different.
 

anyway, heres the video, go for it. constructive critisism is apreciated as well.
>>> Not my type of music but it has its own vibe, the grading is consistent, perhaps you overdid the flares, a bit shaky for my taste (but that's a style). Overall I think you did a good job. Cheers.

 

What's up with the all the whining about the screen? Sure the regular flip screen is nicer but as long as this thing tilts up and down (which it does) that's acceptable for the majority of video work (gimbal, etc.). I really don't understand all the hate here. This is not a Vlogging or selfie camera. Discarding a major alliance between some of the best manufacturers and killers features (4k60 and Dual IS on a FF camera) just for the screen, isn't kind of silly?

That being said, I have the feeling that the S1 and S1R might not be the ultimate video L-mount bodies because:
- Panasonic said the S1 was 70% photo and 30% video oriented
- They showed a slide with a Lumix roadmap aiming for 8k in 2020 for the Tokyo Olympics

Therefore I expect that these cameras to be solid performer for video work (like the G9) without being the ultimate "FF GH5". This one may come in 2020 with 8k. Just speculations obviously.

2 hours ago, wolf33d said:

Cool. @OliKMIA are you able to use the LUT they uploaded in their "download" page for the Mavic 2 Pro ? With color final on FCPX, it says the lut file has an error. 

I never use LUTs actually and I'm on PC. If you want, I can try them on Premiere. Let me know.

1 hour ago, wolf33d said:

850g with battery, gimbal cover and micro SD and props.

That's a big difference, you may want to check your scale (DJI announces 907 grams with battery and props).

By the way, DJI just released a chart to correct the distortion when shooting in h.265/10 bits mode. It just showed up in the lastest manual version 1.2

 

27 minutes ago, wolf33d said:

Mine is lighter lol. 

Probably the margin of error of the scales. What do you have on your side?

From the press release

"A double slot for XQD memory cards and SD memory cards"

1 minute ago, Robert Collins said:

A Panasonic camera for photographers?! Well that is a novel concept.

The G9 is really stills oriented

And 8k coming in 2020

On 9/20/2018 at 7:45 PM, Emanuel said:

Robert or any other Mavic Pro II buyer, can do me a favor and give me the exact weight as accurate and real one and not on the paper? I am interested to know if it is under 900g because of new EU regulations. Thanks (E : -)

605 grams for the drone with props on. 295 grams for the battery. So 900 grams total on my weight scale.

2 hours ago, sanveer said:

 

From l-rumors.com:

"– The Entry level “Panasonic S” has 24MP
– The High End”Panasonic S” has 48MP"

So Paanasonic does a Nikon with 2 variants. I am guessing, that Nikon, the 24MP Sensor version would be better at video too (better low light, less rolling shutter and though I believe they may not keep the AA filter unlike on the Nikon Z6). Plus the price difference between the 2 models be noticeable, I am guessing. 

I could be wrong, but I realised that there appears to be no video (or photo samples), from the Nikon Z6, whereas the Z7 seems to have been tested by quite a few people. Maybe they're making a monster camera with that one. 

 

Personally, I like to have the two variants so we can choose what we want based on specs and price. I think that the 30mpx of the 5D4 and R are kind of jack of all trade master of none. They fit in between, not especially good in low light nor producing very high definition files.

I expect the new Panasonic S camera to push the envelop without all the Sony issues, the Nikon Z will be good while the Canon R won't bring anything special. Sure the Canon R will be a decent camera but I don't see any incentive to switch from my current canon DSLR.

8 minutes ago, IronFilm said:

IF they designed a new mount from scratch, what if anything would they do differently?

I'm not a mount specialist but it seems that the L mount is a bit small for an optimal FF integration. Kind of like the Sony E mount that was initially designated for APS-C camera.
Canon and Nikon made a lot of noise about their large mount and how it would be better than before (even though the EF and RF diameter are similar). Marketing aside. Sigma exec also mentioned in the past that designing high quality lenses for the Sony E mount was challenging due to the small diameter of the mount. But they did it eventually and the FE Art lenses seem as good as the EF and F counterpart.
Plus, the Leica 50mm f/0,95 has also been fitted on the FE mount. Same for the IBIS so personally I'm not very concerned on a technical standpoint. The L mount is larger than the Sony mount and it shouldn't be a major issue.
I'm more curious about the commercial and strategic decision to adopt the L mount.

20 minutes ago, BTM_Pix said:

For Panasonic? Because it exists and is a known entity for them so they can get it out quickly and I imagine their lets just say ''close" relationship with Leica in terms of developing the existing cameras that currently sit behind it means that it will be license free as well. Plus, its already been proven through 3rd parties to be AF adaptable with EF and newer Nikon E lenses so it isn't a dead end from that point of view which will be appealing to early adopters.
>>> Make sense. Designing a new mount adapted for FF sensor would make more sense but they picked the easy route.

The potential immediate additional market for them for lenses is not just SL owners though but also owners of T/TL/TL2 and CL which shares the mount, all of whom would welcome some alternatives to a similarly limited (in terms of range not necessarily quality) and price restrictive lens line up for APS-C.
>>> But there is a lot of limitation of mounting T lenses on the FF SL/L mount.

For Leica, it would also act as a gateway drug for those owners to step up to an SL and ditto for SL owners to pick up a TL2 or CL as a backup camera.
>>> I see the benefit for Leica yes.

And also, of course, for the Leica clad versions of these new FF cameras that will follow a few months behind.
>>> Sigma is also rumored to released a L mount camera later on. Personally I have zero interested for super expensive Leica camera. Since they are mostly made by Panasonic, I think a future Leica FF would stay in elitist price range, away from the Pana FF.

For Sigma, it also means their next generation of cameras can benefit from having a mount that is less restrictive than their current SA one.
>>> It's neutral for Sigma, I agree that hey have to expand beyond the SA mount but going for L-mount  or another one doesn't make a difference. Since they are changing mount, it may be better to get a native one designed for FF camera.

Its a big win for all three of them in my view and, as I say, for early adopters of the Panasonic it takes away a lot of the concern about investing in 'yet another new mount'.
>>> Yes, seems to be a win-win for us too but the L mount is so confidential at this point that it doesn't change much. L mount or a new one is the same, we will have to invest in a new mount. However, with 3 manufacturers onboard from the beginning, I'm more inclined to jump on this boat.

 

12 hours ago, IronFilm said:

That is my big question, is the SL mount properly big enough to hold FF sensors with space for IBIS?

We know Sony has some issues squeezing a FF sensor with IBIS into an APS-C intended mount. 

The Z mount is perfect at 55mm! But SL mount is only 48.8, which yes is bigger than the 46mm E mount, but not by much! Is that enough?

Beside the technical question, I don't know why Panasonic and Sigma they picked the L-mount on a strategic standpoint. The FF Leica lenses are outrageously expensive, limited in number (6 models), and not especially impressive (mostly variable zoom). Finally, the L mount user base is insignificant. So what is the commercial and marketing interest of joining what appears to be sub-standard mount?
The only reason I can find is the partnership between Leica and Panasonic. Basically Panasonic covers the electronic part while it benefits from the optical experience of Leica.

https://news.panasonic.com/global/topics/2014/29096.html
"The companies had signed a cooperative agreement for digital audiovisual equipment lenses in August 2000 and agreed to cooperate in the digital camera sector in July 2001. Since then, the companies have built up a cooperative relationship in optical technology and quality control, and brought high-performance and high-quality digital cameras to the market by fusing Leica's superior optical technology with Panasonic's digital technologies such as image processing. Panasonic will continue to incorporate Leica's century-worth of optical technologies and camera traditions into the DNA of Panasonic's digital cameras to further expand our business."

Very nice video, please post it in this thread as well.

Add a bit of noise (dithering), upscale the export (4k) with a big bitrate.

2 hours ago, Andrew Reid said:

This is my setup with the Kowa anamorphic. Really nice to focus. Will have to try and get hold of that Nikkor he used though, it clearly adds something dreamy and extra.

Yes!!! Please, report on your current setup and the Nikkor. I'm very interested by real life feedback and video samples. The GH5 is such a great camera. I'm very exited about the incoming Panasonic FF but I hope that Pana will keep the GH line alive.

Indeed, what a fantastic info. Hopefully Sigma will offer the EF to SL mount conversion. Switching will be easier.