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Although I'm horrible at drawing, I decided to get a tablet to do some storyboarding. I'd like to do some really basic previs, animating with some simple drawings. Potentially adding some audio. I was thinking about just using After Effects or even Final Cut. But curious to hear if anyone has any favorite approaches. Someone suggested MotionArtist. Also, Paper being a good free app.   Any thoughts / perspective would be great. Thanks.

Hey all - I'm on the hunt for a decent, budget-friendly 7 inch field monitor.  I was looking at the following: 

MustHD M701H

Aputure VS-2 FineHD

LILLIPUT 5D-ii/O/P

Feelworld FW759

 Any recommendations or experiences with these?  Thanks...

Any experience with rolling shutter on the GX85?  Specifically wondering if its comparable to GH4 when shooting 4K.  I'm consider getting a GX85 but will invest in a GH4 if its significantly less "jello-y".  Thanks.

43 minutes ago, bonesandskin said:

So, I bought an a7Sii. I am really happy with the character of the full frame image, which seems better than the NX1. I find the image more cinematic and the rendering of motion more natural. The lowlight performance completely changes how I am able to shoot. Want to shoot f11 inside? No problem. Want to shoot after the sun goes down? No problem. Entirely new creative possibilities will open up. I mainly use the Sony 24-70 f/4 lens. It is fine for video and covers a lot of focal lengths. Downsides of a7Sii are obviously bad rolling shutter and poor autofocus. And yes ergonomics are a bit cumbersome, but I actually find that because the a7Sii and 24-70 lens package is noticeably smaller, lighter, and better balanced than the NX1 that I actually like using the a7Sii more.

If you want to use a gimbal the better autofocus on the a7Rii is something to consider. And yes you can take care of rolling shutter a bit when shooting in full frame. But I found the overall quality and character of image to lag behind the a7Sii if light wasn't really ideal. And I often don't film in ideal settings.

So I have actually been carrying around the a7Sii, Sony 24-70 lens, the Sony 1.8/55mm lens, the NX1, and the Panasonic LX100. (I carry the NX1 because I actually need a crop sensor camera for shooting through a microscope and not getting vignetting...) I always reach for the a7Sii or the LX100. I am tired of carrying around the NX1 and since I already have a second Sony Lens, I am considering selling the NX1 for an a7Rii body for times when I need to shoot motion (to avoid RS), to try to start using a gimbal w/ its AF, and for really incredible stills (the stills on the a7Rii with the 1.8/55mm lens are incredible -- really something to behold!)

That's been my experience...

5 hours ago, shoottheshot said:

Thanks - that's very helpful info.  Appreciate it.

13 hours ago, Mattias Burling said:

I liked my NX1 more than the A7sii. But in the end I liked the 5Dmkiii with ML Raw better than both of them. The 1DC I had was cheaper than the A7sii but I didn't like it as much as the 5Dmkiii.
Also my LS300 cost me less than an A7sii, which basically is a C300ii alternative. 
My Red One MX also cost way less, but thats not really a Run N Gun camera.

If you want to play the waiting game, the upcoming Fujifilm X-T2 might be a killer.
Im fighting the urge to buy a X-Pro2 every day, some of the nicest colors Ive ever graded from an 8-bit camera.

So in your experience, between all those cameras (I'll need a 4k run and gun) - you'd most recommend NX1 or L300?

The jelly effect hasn't come into play - I've been mostly shooting T3i/5D/C300 on projects.  Correct me if I'm wrong but the 5Dmkiii with ML Raw although amazing is still not 4K and it'd be great to have the ability to punch in more than 15-20% in post.  Just throwing it out there to see if there's a better alternative to it as the 5d is still a workhorse with little in the way of moire/aliasing/overheating.  I'll also look into the LS300.  Thanks for all the info/perspectives!

All good stuff, thanks for the feedback.  And thanks for that RS link.

I can live with that ISO performance and to hear it looks solid right out of the camera (something I always liked about Canon) is a good thing.  The severity of the RS would be the only deal breaker...

Thanks for that link.  I was under the impression A7s II was better.  But agreed, you can't beat trying one out so renting is a good idea.   There is something about the NX1 that still seems like a solid option.  I know its discontinued but many people seemed to like it.   Plus at that price point, if say a Canon Mark IV was around the corner I'd feel ok about about a shorter term investment.  

Hey there - I just wanted to get any perspective on a camera purchase.   I've been shooting with my trusty T3i w/ Magic Lantern and Nikon AIS lenses for years.  Knowing its limitation, the images are still great coming out of the camera.  But at long last, I need to move to 4K.  I do a lot of doc shooting and the ability to punch in for post is a must.  Plus a little help in the lowlight dept would be nice.   So I'm looking to spend roughly 2-3 grand on a camera body that shoots 4K.   The only caveats are that it cannot overheat and very minimal moire, "jelly effect".   Any thoughts?

It seems that the Sony A7S II is the best on the market in that range?    I've considered GH4 but I used it on one project and it just felt less cinematic in vibe, Samsung NX1 but this is discontinued which brings a little concern and also Blackmagic Ursa Mini.  Any other options I'm missing?   Been hoping for a 5D Mark IV w/ 4K announcement.   Anyhow, would love to hear any thoughts... thanks!

Really helpful seeing the example and hearing the positives.  I guess I'm just surprised more people aren't shooting with them.  I tend to shoot with the (rented) canon 24-70mm 2.8 that it seems everyone has... but was hoping to find a decent alternative.  thanks!

Anyone shot with this lens?  I know its push and pull focus.  I have a great set of Nikkor primes 28mm, 50, 85mm but was thinking about getting a decent (and obviously bargain) zoom.   Let me know if anyone has any experiences to share.  Ken Rockwell seems to think its solid: http://kenrockwell.com/nikon/3570.htm

Thanks!

Thanks - I believe I'm going with the cut and paste Cinegel route on the monitor: http://www.rosco.com/filters/cinegel.cfm?CategoryID=33

Anyone know/use an on-camera monitor (preferable 5") that offers a 2:35 guide?  Hopefully looking to get one in the 200-300 range.  Appreciate it.

Inazuma - thanks for posting the video and Danyyyel - couldn't agree more.  I've been a Canon user and have found their colors to be pleasing - from C3000 to 5d.  And even my T2i - shooting as flat as possible - I think still holds up.  Of course, grading is key and taste comes into play.  But at this price point I'm looking at a 70D, and I guess I'm putting out this thread because it seems (I could be wrong) that the D5300 or A6000 is more bang for the buck than a 70D.

Inazuma - yeah I'd be curious to hear more.  I've read the biggest issue of of A6000 is the battery life.  I'll investigate the a5100.  Thanks for the perspective.

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Hey there - I'm wondering if anyone can give me some advice.  I'm gearing up to buy 2 cameras (identical for multi-camera shooting set-ups) and need them to be under 1000.  I've done the research and I think I've narrowed it down to what seems to be the best 2 choices:  Nikon D5300 and Sony A6000.

I've read all the specs and even checked them out at the stores.  I tend to use manual lens, primes and extra features like touch screen focus on the upcoming 5500 isn't really a need for me.  One thing about some dslr's I'm wary of is the "jello" effect - that I've seen some of the higher end sony's show.  I've been using a T2i w/ magic lantern for quite a while with some good glass - and is still an amazing camera - but is really noisy in low light and its long overdue to move on.

Please share any of your filmmaking experiences shooting with either of these cameras in the field - any specifics that you've noticed would be greatly appreciated.  thanks!