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Here’s my horrible Voigtlander 25mm 0.95 video shot wide open. This was shot with a BMMCC, a truly unremarkable camera and lens combo, unfortunately... This really sucks so be forewarned...

Total different arena. The Fujis have drastically different body styles and their larger sensor equates to more users, so they can make multiple models to cater to different types of shooters. Is there that large of a Panasonic still shooter user base? Panasonic really seemed to be cornering the Hybrid shooter market but I just don’t see how two cameras at the same price point makes much sense. The more you get with the GH5 vs the G9 is insane for the same amount of money, so I agree a videographer won’t get a G9 instead of a GH5, but a micro 4/3 photographer may get a GH5 instead of a G9. If the G9 had cost $1000 to $1400, some shooters may have bought both. At $1700, Panasonic is solely going for the Micro 4/3 photographer that may shoot a very little amount of video but is there anything a Panasonic stills camera can do better than an Olympus? The pricing and the concept seems neither here nor there. IMO. But that’s why they make vanilla and chocolate. And I’m sure it will be a great camera.

And that’s what doesn’t make sense about the G9... why in the world do they want to compete against their own camera... they’ve priced it so now they’re not only competing against the E-M1 Mark II but also the GH5? Huh?

About 7 or 8 years ago my friend directed a short film about astral projection that had an out of body experience shot. The shot was a much smaller scaled shot than you’re proposing but he filmed The Nightwalker with an HV20 using practical effects and simple superimpose effects from FCP7. I actually played the silent lead in the film. Actually, I think he made it 12+ years ago on a Sony miniDV camera, which means he probably edited it on iMovie.

That’s the question... if you’re a pro, small format photographer (oxymoron?) do you choose a G9 over the E-M1 Mark II?

True, I guess if you’re a photographer first that’s invested in the m4/3rds system, then the video features are an added bonus and more than enough for most events or hybrid use. But are the photography elements so much better than what the GH5 offers?

Between the E-M1 Mark II and the next E-M5, I don’t see how they compete with Olympus. The price gap between the GX85 and the G9 is too big.

Yeah WTF is this? $1700 and it doesn’t even have the 200mbps 1080p?!?! The pricing of their camera lines make no sense. This is a $1200 camera at best.

I predict a GH35... everything you love about the GH5 but with a S35mm sensor and EF mount.

Gorgeous work, cantsin!!! The EF Mount BMCC may just be one of the best deals around. Cool song too!!!

The touchscreen DPAF works with the 70D and ML Raw, so it probably would. And yeah, I saw that screen on Canon Rumors a while back... it looks interesting.

Really nice looking. I watched it on my phone so I can’t tell... was it shot in 4K? It actually reminds me a little of BMMCC footage I took a while back with Jon Voigtlander 25mm.

Which is probably why Canon offered CLog with the 5Div but you have to send it in to get it or buy a new one that already has it installed. If I ever buy a 5Div, I would not buy the CLog version just in case ML ever cracks it and we can get 10-12bit, 5-6K Raw.

That sounds perfect, it’s quite possible Backbone Ribcage will have an RX0 version soon.

For those unfamiliar with the Ribcage Backbone Mod here’s a video from a modified Yi 4K and a 25mm C-Mount lens... I know the GoPro can shoot in ProTune for some slight grading, but does Yi have a similar Flat Profile? To be fair, here is a video from GoPro Air modified with the Ribcage...

Have you tried the Ribcage mod for the Yi? I’ve been a fan of it since the earlier GoPro variation but I recently saw they made one for the Yi 4K... with some old Kern Super 8mm lenses and that high bitrate 4K, there could be a really interesting look to be had. Btw, I see your point also. GoPro has gotten better with every generation but they are a bit overpriced and Yi seems to take huge jumps with every generation. How’s the build quality?

Good review. I like what you’re doing with your channel. Any plans on reviewing the 5D4? I’ve seen some really good videos from it lately. Well this is a thread about GoPro and his review was a comparison between two GoPros... so... Of course I just asked him a question about the 5D4, so don’t mind me. With that being said, I really like your Yi 4K videos... great work!!!

Haha, quick and dirty... yup... but if that’s what you’re going for, then you may be blown away by it... because it’s more like quick and damn... that’s not that bad at all.

Okay let me clarify. With the RX10ii, If shooting a dialogue scene, I would use the audio from a close up with the Rode Video Micro. With an extension cable and a boom pole, I still would. Will it be good as a balanced XLR mic plugged into a 4 track mixer and boomed by an experience operator... no. It is only $59.99. Plugged into an H1 to get some foley, I would use it. Plugged into an H1 and placed right out of frame of the talent or speaker, I would use it. Micing Kenneth Branagh performing Shakespeare, I’d spend a little more.

But I also love the size and the fact that it comes with a deadcat. I’ve used it plugged directly into a 5D3 as a scratch track. I’ve used it plugged directly into an RX10ii and I’ve used it plugged into an Olympus field recorder for wav recordings... sounded the best in the Olympus but not bad at all in the RX10ii... practically useable. In the field recorder it was definitely usable especially with close up audio.

It has a nice full sound. I wouldn’t call it a shotgun but it does seem to have a pick up pattern that biases the front. Definitely not the best but I found it as good if not better than the Rode video mic pro... especially for the price.

I personally love the Rode Video Micro. For the price and size and included accessories, I don’t think it can be beat.

Sorry you did mention the Voigtlander lenses earlier... I just had a brain fart moment. I like what you did with the blacks and whites. I started doing something similar in FCPX using one of their filter effects where I adjust the highs and lows at the end to help with roll off... it’s basically a tint effect that helps to soften the image just enough IMO. Nice job!

Although I don’t necessarily agree that the OP should follow this route for the task at hand, there was nothing I disliked in your video. Really nice GH5 footage! Nice color, some of the most natural, yet untypical Panny color that floats around the Internet with GH5 videos. What profile do you shoot with? Which lens did you shoot that with?

Is that Neutral with contrast and saturation at default 0 and sharpness at -3, or with contrast dialed all the way down and saturation at -2? If I get the RX10, I’ll be glad to help, just unsure right now since I’m in no rush to get a second camera until I can find the right price. @kidzrevil