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Yup, I never noticed moire, now I cannot believe how prevalent it is on network TV... usually local news. Anyway, very inspiring video. Actually, not to piss on the GH5, but when I was deadset on preordering it, your Oregon Summer 5D3 video was crucial to me changing my mind and going with the 5D3 instead... I still kinda want a GH5, because it seems like such a great tool, but I don't think I would sell my 5D3 for one... maybe next year when the price settles a little.

I think it was Minolta. Because I went out and bought the 50mm 1.7 because of the video. I wasn't aware the adapter needed corrective glass to reach infinity... I probably didn't know what infinity was to be honest.

Really nice work Luke. It has a very nice modern Alexa look. It kind of reminds me of "The Witch." I have been a fan of yours for years. Right after I got my first DSLR for video... the t2i, I saw one of your Oregon videos shot with Minolta lenses... or was it Yashica? Anyway, I remember telling my girlfriend that I hope to make videos that look as good one day. After seeing this piece, it looks like I'll still be saying that.

Dave thanks for the info, don't mind these pricks... they know not what they do. Everything you've mentioned seems very plausible, Canon is known for their tier system. They also believe 4K is not the be all end all for all shooters, so it would make sense that they retire the C100, drop the C100ii price, and bring the C200 in at the original C100ii MSRP. Thanks again, can't wait for Cinegear.

So just use Arri LogC instead of BlackMagic Film in Resolve?

Is there any way to get ML footage as LogC other than MLRawViewer. Once I updated to Sierra, it doesn't work anymore.

Is that with the Tokina?

Is the price drop an indicator that they may not release a lite version of Resolve 14 for free?

Yeah that looks good. The greens look excellent. What picture profile?

Maybe it has a built in speedbooster or a multi sensor size like the LS300... either way it's interesting. Or should I say the camera is interesting. I love the image out of the AF100... the 1080 still holds up today in my opinion.

That's what I do... of course I'm a whore for positive affirmation.

Well that's just silly. Who cares what some anonymous person on an internet thinks?

I think you're all wrong. Haha. If you are a beginner and know nothing about video, and don't NEED 4K, get a Canon or a Nikon. You will get better color out the gate, and in the end you will be happier about it. If you really, really need 4K, and don't have a lot of money for lenses, then get the LX100.

Yeah well Nikon has done something really special with that Flat Profile. I noticed a couple weeks ago that LUTS designed for Arri LogC work great with it... dialed back of course. So I wonder if it has a similar curve. Either way, like you said, Nikon was the first camera I owned where I felt the camera, even with all its quirks, just got out of the way... shooting and color wise. I am loving my ML Raw, but a couple of my upcoming shorts just do not require that Raw image and workflow. Between my D5500 and a bunch of lenses, the D7500 will feel like a trade. Btw, did you mean it is harder to nail a look with the Micro because you have more choices or due to color issues with the Micro Raw footage?

Okay, that's a nice test. What are your first impressions of Mark IV vs GH5?

Thanks Marty, I appreciate it. Yeah that shot turned out okay, even with the JPEG compression from the screengrab. The other interior shot didn't fare as well as a jpeg. This has all been handheld, but I usually use a monopod. I have a Sirui and a Benro. Both are great. The Sirui is a great concept, but it hasn't really held up to the test of time. The Benro is more solidly built but it isn't as stable on its smaller feet... there's always concessions with inexpensive gear. No footage for now, not until the short is finished. But I will leave you with a few final screengrabs from part one of my shoot. Now these are all just color tests but they're close to what I want the final mood to be. After running my other cards through Raw Magic and Resolve, I think @Nikkor is right about going the Resolve route. Now I just have to learn how to use Resolve more proficiently.

Ain't that the truth. On Part 1 of my short shoot, after we shot at the ferry and the docks, I was bummed because I was afraid the interior motel stuff, where the majority of the story takes place, wouldn't live up to the imagery of the opening sequence... it probably won't.

They look great. Love the jeep shot. Looking forward to seeing your historical doc. Yeah the 40mm looks like a sweet little lens. I had the 35mm f2 for a blink of an eye last year, I think I may pick up another one, if I can get a good deal. And the 50mm 1.4 is supposed to be a beauty as well. Ugh, too many choices.

Thanks Don, I appreciate it. Have you had the chance to do any more AF100 tests?

Thanks Don, I appreciate it. I am pretty pleased with this set up. That lens is great wide open and gives me just enough dof. To be able to shoot Raw video, handheld is amazing. I was a little worried about interior shots... but after looking at a couple shots, I think they turned out alright for a 2 minute color process. However I still wish I had a better monitor than my MacBook Air... They look a little browner than they did on my computer. I also rarely shoot anything longer than a minute, so I may try to up the resolution to a 2.5k 2:35 variant to see how long I can record with it.

Thanks, supposedly you can preview the last clip recorded. I'm not sure if you can delete them. I'm pretty new to all this, but I'm sure someone else has the answer. I will say I got a little scared because this was the first time I ever filled a card and when they fill, the camera asks you (in writing) if you are sure the card is formatted as ExFat. I went to check the previous file to make sure I got the last clip and it wouldn't preview, but I assume I was doing it wrong because it asked me if I wanted to delete it. I immediately exited and took the card out. Then I hoped and prayed I didn't erase all the files. Lol. I didn't.

I would but I don't really like Resolve. That's what I'm using now but I actually think the "LogC" from MLRawViewer works really nice with FCPX and an Arri LUT as a start off. Then just a few corrections with FCPX's simple Color Board is all the footage really needs. But I guess it wouldn't hurt to learn a little Resolve. Was thinking it may be a good way to do a rough edit of my shots and that would make for a quicker ProRes conversion in the end. I guess I could also add the Arri LUT in Resolve before I convert it to FCPX for my final edit.

Thanks JP, I'll check this out. I do like the "LogC" function of MLRawViewer, do you know of any other programs that offer a pseudo LogC conversion? I've been reading a little bit about MLVFS and CineLOG, I know Hyalinejim uses CineLog, and when my day job slows up a little bit, I'll probably give that route a test. I really just wish FCPX would accept CDNG files.

Perfect explanation, thanks. I think eventually I'll be have a similar gear regimen as you, but instead of the Micro, I'll have the 5D3 and instead of the D500, I'll have the D7500... if only Nikon would include focus peaking or their PDAF in video LiveView and I may have preordered the D7500.

The NX500 is a fun camera, also one of the nicest cameras to hold. I didn't get along with the color too much but towards the end of my time with her, I learned I was trying too hard to make a ProLost Flat version of their flattest profile. I agree the 2.5K hacked mode does sound interesting but I haven't really found too many videos of it being used. Did the hackers ever figure out how to enable constant focus peaking? Also, I know there is a lot of love for h.265 but... It's great for storage... a 64GB card lasts forever, but transcoding or downsampling is painstakingly slow, even with EditReady, which I agree with Dean, is a must for the NX line. Seriously it is a really slow process... aol dial up slow... as slow as it is to process ML Raw. With all that said, the resolution out of the NX cameras are pretty insane. I would look at the LCD and then look at what I was seeing in front of me and I never realized how clear life could be.