The Chris

Used prices of the 24/1.4L II are below $1200.  Looking forward to comparisons as the Sigma will probably come in pretty close to that pricewise.  I love the Art 35, this is a great announcement.

​Cameras still dominate revenue in the imaging division. Unlike many companies, Canon is turning a profit selling cameras, but its dwindling.

I posted in another thread that this is a good thing -- not trying to build a jack-of-all-trades camera and splitting into more focused lines is a good thing.  This appeases the people that complain video is taking away from stills innovation and addresses a lot of photo related complaints about Canon - more MP, better AF, built in timelapse and so on.  Canon is getting hammered from all sides by more video oriented cameras from Sony, Samsung and Panasonic - and Nikon is even stepping its game up with the d750.  I'm betting Canon aligns its 5d lineup similar to Sony - the resolution monsters, a jack-of-all-trades (5d4) and a more video focused body (5dc with 4k and dual pixel AF).  Like Stu said, bad time to buy a camera with NAB around the corner.

​There's definitely more detail than the EM5 or EM1, looks good.  The moire on the blue tiles in the courtyard is a little distracting.  But the 5-axis and a better bitrate is a pretty powerful combo.  That and the touchscreen AF and Olympus is almost there video-wise.

This is a smart move by Canon for a number of reasons.  Just a few short years ago CaNikon had just two FF cameras, the 1dx for sports and the 5d3 for everything else (Nikon had the D4 and D800). With a shrinking market and more competition, the one-size-fits-all approach isn't going to keep revenue from declining. So they've wisely tried to capture more of the market and fill niches by releasing multiple iterations of the same body and these are the first.  The MP junkies and the "I don't care about video" old farts that won't stop bitching about new framerates, mic jacks and so on - now have the 5ds/r.  The strange thing is two models, Nikon dropped the D800/e thing awhile back - presumably because the "e" was obliterating the regular D800 with the low pass filter.

Unfortunately for video shooters, the stills focused models were released first.  Though that's not a surprise as 5d3 still looks like its still selling really well.  Also, I wonder how good/bad video coming off a 50mp sensor looks once its smashed to 1080p or even 4k?  Canon definitely doesn't have the ability to produce processors like what Samsung crammed into the NX1, it may be the case that they kept it basic to avoid getting bashed for poor quality video on a camera that's not targeting video shooters in the first place.

There's no compelling reason to consider a A7r or a D810 if you're invested in Canon glass.  Some that switched will come back.  No need to go with a slow focusing and clunky medium format system with 50mp.  Again, smart move by Canon.

I love my A7s, but I still love shooting with the 5d3 too.  I'm looking forward to the video focused DSLR's.  NAB is coming...

Looks like there's some moire in the iron fence.  Lowlight is a little noisy too.  Stabilization is awesome.

Here are a couple of frames from the A7 (top) and A7s (bottom) to show the difference, SOOC, same, lens, same settings on each camera. The A7 is bad, real bad. Don't have the A6000 anymore so I can't compare. One body has the grip and the other doesn't, hence the difference in framing.

​I don't actually think Oly will build a 4k camera anytime soon. I'll reserve judgement on the video in the EM5II until I see samples. They keep recycling the same tired sensor like Canon, add in higher bitrate video but no 60p, a couple more buttons to an already cramped body and little else - for a camera that will probably be $1100 at intro - brutal.  Its nice Olympus is actually making a bit of an effort in video (though not much compared to the GH4), but ultimately this update doesn't look like its going to make much of a splash as it offers few compelling reasons for people to upgrade or buy in lieu of a Panasonic. If you're invested in m43 and want good video get the GH4, if you want faster AF get the EM1 or the GH4 - both of which focus faster and more accurately than the EM5. Olympus needs a home run to slow the losses from its imaging division, sadly this isn't it.

These improvements are great, except for the AF. Now we have to wait for the EM1 mkII to get PDAF and all of the EM5II upgrades. Olympus should have added the better AF to the new EM5 and 4k video in the new EM1. One day they will build it...

I bet the 5d4k will get the requisite price bump to about $3600 or more.  Its would be a huge seller.  Would be shocked if Canon actually builds it.  4k - for Canon - seems to be restricted to the Cinema line.  Hope I'm wrong.

Great piece. I loved "GO" as well.  My wife and I are doing a few months in Central and South America next year and Cuba will be a part of our itinerary. 

​I ordered one, thanks for the tip. Just got a Mac Pro and this looks like it will be a sweet photo and video editing monitor  

Chris

On sale this is a tempting monitor - been shopping for a 4k for casual viewing. Looks better than most of the other 4k monitors in this price range.  Wish it was wide gamut, but you can't have everything at this price. Paired with a wide gamut display for color critical work - this is a great deal!

^^^ Yikes, that's cheap camcorder-esque. Hopefully Samsung will sort this out quickly.

I forgot they updated with an A7s profile. But with minimal grading skills you can get really good results (at least to my eyes) with Film Convert.

The FD 35 T/S is a better option than the ok-but-not-great Samyang IMO, though you can't tilt and shift at the same time. I picked one up for $400.

There are some really good test videos on Youtube, 2-3 feet will easily be picked up, the mics are really sensitive on the H1.  They are your standard XY config, so they pick up more room tone than a shotgun.  You can plug any 3.5mm jack mic into the H1, I have the Rode VMP and a lav that serves as a backup to my wireless system. There is a line out with an adjustable level that you can run into camera, others report great results but I never use it that way.  I usually have the VMP on the camera as a backup and the Zoom as my primary recorder when I go small/light.  I've also used it on the end of an overhead boom, crammed into a cheap shotgun shockmount to record interviews. At less than $100 its a great piece of kit and since it runs on one AA, its easy to always have a decent audio solution in your bag.  I never leave home without it.

Though it obviously won't be as robust as an ENG camcorder, there is the option of the new 28-135 cinema lens (which should be more durable than the 18-200, likely better IQ and you can shoot FF or APS-c) and the Sony add on XLR adapter if you need phantom power.  Its too bad Sony seems to have abandoned the VG line, with the A7s sensor and new codec, it would be a crankin camera.

Another member suggested Autumn Leaves with -3, 0, -3 settings, those settings produce good results. Samuel H on DVXuser posted a good slog profile that needs minimal grading. I'm terrible with grading and Film Convert is really helpful at getting a nice look, I started using the F55 profile and it works great.

Well if you're looking for small and cheap, you really can't beat the Zoom H1. Stick it on a small gorillapod and you have a go anywhere, attach anywhere audio recording solution.  If you need something more directed - like a shotgun, just plug your Sennheiser into the H1.  I've used the H1 to record V/O's for TV spots in the field and they sounded great.  Its tiny, throw it in the bag and you always have a decent off camera or backup audio recording option. 

CP+ is coming next month.  Should be some new stuff rolled out there.

http://www.cpplus.jp/en/

News Shooter talked about this and broke everything down:

http://www.newsshooter.com/2014/06/25/the-sony-a7s-a-world-camera/

Bloom tweeted about it too, looks like the Asia/Australia versions are switchable.

If you want good AF on the A7's with adapted lenses, the LAEA4 is definitely the way to go.  All of the Metabones and various knockoffs can't compare since they don't have a dedicated AF module like the LAEA4.  Sadly you lose stabilization since A-mount bodies have it built in.  But - that opens up lots of great Minolta and A-mount glass.  IMO the best of the lot is the SAL 24-70/2.8, its a tank, but great sharpness and the trademark Zeiss look.

Otherwise JCS's recommendation of the 18-200 is a good one, its a great all around lens.

A7s looks better in the shadows and has more detail, win-win on the DR and price front.