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    sqm reacted to BTM_Pix in C100 Mark ii in 2018   
    Our new member @Branko Mitic has a blog post on his site comparing the C100 with the 1DXii that has some really useful insights.
    https://brankomitic.com/canon-c100-vs-1d-x-mark-ii-video-use/
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    sqm reacted to jhnkng in C100 Mark ii in 2018   
    I love my C100mk2, I wouldn't give it up unless I was getting a C200 or C300mk2. If you shoot solo or very small crew, having dependable AF is life changing. The audio sounds pretty darn good as well, and having both a decent screen and decent EVF that swivels makes life easier when working outside or in. Files look great out of the box so it's great for fast turnaround stuff, and C-Log grades pretty well considering the gimped codec, which actually turns out to be a blessing because a 128gb card lasts all day, and it shoots backup to a second slot. A lot of the time I go out with the camera with 2 x 128gb and 2 x batteries and I can shoot all day without worrying about downloading or data management. I can complain all day about Canon, but the one thing they got right with the C series cameras is that it gets out of the way and lets you get on with shooting.
    That said, I have fairly specific requirements. If you work with a larger crew, or if you're not working on paid jobs, there are probably better options. I shoot Fuji for stills so I have an X-T2 which goes on the gimbal, but a GH5s is certainly an excellent option that I would consider as a gimbal cam if I needed it. If I'm going to be on me feet all day I tend to hire an EasyRig (excellent combo with the C100mk2) but you're not exactly discreet -- so if discretion is required you definitely don't want a C100. 
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    sqm reacted to IronFilm in C100 Mark ii in 2018   
    Depends entirely on the kind of work you do. If it is fast paced, quick turn around, limited/no post, then a C100 can be a good choice. 

    However the C100mk2 sells at a hefty premium over the C100mk1, and what do you really gain? Not much, most notably 1080 60fps. If you don't  need that, then go for a C100mk1 DPAF instead (or even an older C100 without DPAF if you don't need and won't to get a real bargain bargain).

    And is worthwhile checking the "superior" Sony PMW-F3 and Sony FS700 which sell for even cheaper prices. 

    And depending on your line of work you do, is worthwhile keeping an eye out for a C300mk1 or C500, which sell for a massive discount over their original prices. 
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    sqm reacted to Kisaha in C100 Mark ii in 2018   
    C100mkii is my favorite video camera of all time. Easily the best ergonomics of such a camera, better than the C200 in my opinion.
    I could see only 2 possible limitations.
    No slow motion (what a pity not to have 100/120f), and no 4K, which in 2018 can be a factor for some.
    Still the best option for 80% of what I do.
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    sqm reacted to Django in C100 Mark ii in 2018   
    I bought a C100 mark 1 in 2018  so +1 from me too... but it obviously depends on what your needs are. for a $2K budget it's imo the best cine cam. Not DSLR, not MILC. CINE camera.
    Super35 sensor. 1080p downsampled from 4K. Dual Pixel AF (with face tracking on Mk2). XLR inputs. internal NDs. Internal stereo boom mic. outstanding battery. Canon Log. Canon colors. Native Canon EF lenses. Waveform assist. Great ergonomics. Modularity...etc.
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    sqm reacted to mercer in C100 Mark ii in 2018   
    I’m thinking about buying a Mark I, so yeah I think the Mark II is definitely still relevant. As John Brawley stated in a different thread... a lot of US network television is broadcasted at 720p... so 1080p is more than enough.
    The C100 series cameras are workhorses... I’m sure you’ll have the camera paid off after a job or two and then it’s all profit. And for that money... it’s a no brainer.
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    sqm got a reaction from MurtlandPhoto in C100 Mark ii in 2018   
    GH5/S is not an option for me, i dont like the image that much, just saw a few "filmic" videos that i really liked. In my eyes its to "Video".
    Bigger (not a red one ? ) is a Plus for me, clients are blindet by big cameras.
    leave the fact that i dont like the Gh5, this package would be almost double the price. But thanks for your reply
    Thats the work i do, if i do something bigger i will rent a RED.
    Plan for this Camera would be, image films, music videos and shortfilms... maybe a doc someday.
    Sorry i should gave you guys the infos earlier
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    sqm got a reaction from Gregormannschaft in How would you grade this?   
    S-curve, slightly desaturated and secondary skin tone correction towards orange.
     

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    sqm got a reaction from Jaime Valles in C-LOG coming to 5D mk IV   
    Paid upgrade or not, lets see it as a step in to the right direction.
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    sqm got a reaction from kaylee in C-LOG coming to 5D mk IV   
    Paid upgrade or not, lets see it as a step in to the right direction.
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    sqm got a reaction from Matthew19 in C-LOG coming to 5D mk IV   
    Paid upgrade or not, lets see it as a step in to the right direction.
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    sqm got a reaction from sudopera in C-LOG coming to 5D mk IV   
    Paid upgrade or not, lets see it as a step in to the right direction.
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    sqm got a reaction from andy lee in Panasonic GH5 starts shipping in 3 days. How's the 180fps slow-mo quality?   
    Nice test, i guess A is the BM
    Love the bmmcc, shoot with it most of the time, but the handling sucks!
    Thats why i have an eye on the gh5.
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    sqm got a reaction from JazzBox in Panasonic GH5 starts shipping in 3 days. How's the 180fps slow-mo quality?   
    Nice test, i guess A is the BM
    Love the bmmcc, shoot with it most of the time, but the handling sucks!
    Thats why i have an eye on the gh5.
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    sqm reacted to JazzBox in Panasonic GH5 starts shipping in 3 days. How's the 180fps slow-mo quality?   
    I tried on my G7 with my VA, and after the bad experience I tried with the same units from a colleague, also changing HDMI cable.
    When recorded on the VA the G7 had a strong noise pattern. Not on the Atomos. But I cannot afford the Atomos, so I'm recording on SD and I'm very happy with the G7 (the only drawback is that you cannot use HDMI for monitoring, you can only record, while with GH4 you can do it). 

    Anyway I'm a big fan of Lumix quality, even if I love the BlackMagic ProRes from Micro Cinema Camera, which I sold for the unpractical (for me) workflow. 

    For the way I work, GH4 (which I sold in order to buy the GH5), G7 etc... are the best way and I love them.

    I think that shooting with @andy lee settings you have the freedom to do pretty much what you want in post.

    I tried to match G7 files with BlackMagic Micro (straight from the card) files in 5 minutes

    I just can imagine what you can do with the new GH5 and a solid V-Log!

    p.s.: Andy, what about GH5's 24p ProRes files playback/preview without transcoding? I tried Luke Neumann's files and I cannot played them in preview. Thank you!



     
     
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    sqm got a reaction from JazzBox in Panasonic GH5 starts shipping in 3 days. How's the 180fps slow-mo quality?   
    I´m not looking for the better quality, i just love prores and how smooth it is to edit and i don´t want to add a render step to my post.
    Bad to hear that it is worse with the G7, anyone also noticed something like this?
    Thank you for your info JazzBox
     
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    sqm reacted to JazzBox in Panasonic GH5 starts shipping in 3 days. How's the 180fps slow-mo quality?   
    I sold my 5inch Video Assist after ecording both GH4 and G7 on it.
    The files from GH4 were not really better then internal, the G7's were a lot worst. I tried on a second unity, same results. Not the same thing on an Atomos... so I sold it... (just my personal experience, nothing scientific).  
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    sqm reacted to Chrad in Panasonic GH5 starts shipping in 3 days. How's the 180fps slow-mo quality?   
    I would just record 10 bit 1080p60 through the HDMI, because this time around it looks like quality will be exactly the same. The videodslr.pl tests show the exact same rolling shutter for UHD and HD, which suggests the 1080p image is simply an in camera downscale. The resolution to my eyes looks identical in 1080p. 
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    sqm reacted to Don Kotlos in Premiere Lumetri green cast?   
    I don't know if it is the same thing, but a while back I found out a similar difference between Premiere, Resolve and FCPX:
     
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    sqm got a reaction from Mattias Burling in Nikon action cameras! (and hopefully more)   
    https://twitter.com/NikonEurope
    The second post.
    We have something exiting news to share...
    Hopefully they don´t mean the KeyMissions :D
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    sqm reacted to j-oc in New Camera advice   
    Another D750 fan here.
    Fabulous stills camera with very capable autofocus and amazing DR. I was musing the other day that it is a better camera than the pro D3s I had a few years ago that was something like 3/4 times the price.
    As a video camera loads to love as well. Clean, attractive image that is easy to work with. 60p looks good. Handling and battery life both excellent. Something else that people seem to rarely comment on is that price wise it is a total bargain. 
     
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    sqm got a reaction from jonpais in Wedding Film   
    Hey Guys,
    last month we were booked to shoot a wedding Film.
    If you have 10 mins free, i would appreciate your feedback.
    Thanks
     
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    sqm reacted to Richard Bugg in New Camera advice   
    Well you could always get a Canon. Some of the cheaper ones even come with the Kendy Ty function button, which I understand is better than 4K and Magic Lantern combined.
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    sqm got a reaction from IronFilm in New Camera advice   
    Thanks guys,
    looks like the D750 is the right one for me.
    Funny is that there is only one choice and a 2 years old camera that fit my needs :D
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    sqm reacted to Raafi Rivero in My feature screening in New York. Come see it!   
    Thanks! We're hoping to play in a few more film festivals first, but are also talking to a couple distributors. Hoping we'll have a deal to announce sooner than later, but you never know.
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