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I didn't even know the D750 had a crop mode, but I will look into it more, thanks!

That's such a cool picture of Gunpowder... Fun fact as well. Honestly, your D750 videos are one of the reasons I am considering upgrading to the 750 and the full frame look. As I said... Really nice work.

Looks pretty good to me. When Reid-Log came out, I was considering investing in a Canon DSLR to go along with my XC10 and I wanted to see how his profile would match with actual C-Log, I came across a dirt cheap eos-m10, so I bought it for the tests and I really like his profile. Since then, I decided to go another route with a Nikon DSLR and use the XC10 as a sole S16 capturing system for run and gun, but even though I've decided to go the Nikon DSLR route, I am going to keep the eos-m10 just to use as a pocket cam with Reid's profile.

I'm not very versed with anamorphic, but I was wondering if a Yashica Scope or VM Anamorphic would be a good lightweight pairing with the XC10?

I'd rather stay within the the S35 realm, but with everything Canikon and their damn product segmentation, you are always sacrificing one thing for another. For instance with the 5500 I don't get any exposure aids but the crop is consistent in 24p and 60p. With the D7200, I'd get the exposure aids, but an inconsistent crop between 24p and 60p. So, if I went with the D7200 I would definitely keep the D5500, but the cost of the two cameras are nearing the cost of a D750... So just considering options. The downside of the D750 is that I am really used to how the 1.5x crop will affect my FOV. And since I like to stay between the 35mm FOV and 75mm FOV, my cherished 28mm f2 may become a little obsolete. Anyway, just trying to learn the benefits of full frame versus aps-c and if they're negligible in the overall scheme of things. Thanks for everyone's input... I've already learned a lot!

Well that settles it then, moderator please delete this post or close it for further comments... ? But seriously, yeah there should be a D760 announced, but I assume it will be $2000 plus for body only... The 750 can be had refurbished for less that $1500.

Idk, to me the full frame example clearly pushes the woman's hair off her right shoulder, whereas the m4/3 leaves it draped over her right shoulder. Damn distortion...

It's not necessarily something I am worried about... More curious than anything. But since I don't have a stills background and my first foray into imagery was aps-c from a t2i, I have no full frame, frame of reference other than knowing about FOV from a cropped sensor. Since so many people love the "full frame look," and I am contemplating either the D7200 or D750, I was curious what would be gained or lost by my respective decision.

With the vista vision comparison... The effects would only be noticeable on a big screen though, right? Or more noticeable, anyway?

Just watched the demo... Really cool plug in. The inverted mask really helped the final look, but I wasn't so sure it would because the flaring creeping into the center of the frame looked pretty realistic as well, but keeping the effect at the edges, it left just an impression which was subtle. Good job. And thanks for making it.

Okay then, that brings up another question I was wondering about... Would it be better to use a DX lens with the D5500 to get the entire characteristics of the entire glass than a cropped portion of the full frame glass... Theoretically? @Nikkor

Okay, thanks guys. I guess my main concern would be... If I had a D750 with a 50mm f2 lens attached and my D5500 with a 35mm f2, I know I will have similar FOV, but if I used them to shoot both actors over the shoulder shots in a dialogue scene, would the lighting be off with one of the cameras if I lit for the scene and not the actor? So, would I need to use a 35mm 1.4 with D5500 to match... obviously I can always adjust my exposure accordingly, in camera, but what if I couldn't, then would I need to use a faster lens with the D5500 to match the 750?

I have never shot in full frame. Are there certain characteristics, other than lens choices, wider angle of view, shallow depth...etc? If you intercut with an aps-c camera, will the two match, or will the aps-c stand out?

You gotta give us a taste... Lol. Good luck with your shoot tomorrow.

It was a little assholey... Lol... JK.

Yup!!! The only thing their video is missing is focus peaking, but luckily I have eyes. I think they want some kind of Nikon Log... But their Flat Profile is basically Log Lite with more than enough latitude for creativity and dynamic range. And many could argue the image is a lot more organic than anything Sony is offering at a comparable price range. Or if you like Sony's image better... Cool... Shoot with a Sony. Wtf do I care...

Yup, that's the one. I wish there were more video samples online.

No, just the Coolpix A... It came out a few years ago.

And if Panasonic pulls off these specs and every hybrid video enthusiast in the world buys one, they will still lose in sales to an upcoming 90D or M5 or D5700 or... Because a company cannot win market share based on enthusiast hybrid video shooters and if that market isn't going to give them sales over their competitors, then why spend the money in R&D to include the outlandish features?

Oh yeah, forgot about ML... Brain fart. Well, can DSLRs do good focus peaking? You make fine points, but it still doesn't give Nikon a good reason to enter the cinema video market. We also have to remember that a lot of people, in this post, are referring to consumer cameras with professional video features... Different discussions. Or they don't want to because it doesn't make sense for their business model. Just because a small group finds it strange doesn't make it so.

Oh yeah, I know. Jazzbox had mentioned he was considering selling his GH4 and other equipment to buy a C100... See I really like the idea of these compacts for guerilla video. I never heard of the coolpix a... But I may want to pick one of them up when the used prices drop a little more too. It looks great.

The other companies have vested interests in creating such things. Sony has a Hollywood studio and 4K TVs to sell. Panasonic has 4K TVs to sell and a history with indie film video, Canon has a long history with filmmaking right back to the C8 camera and lenses and Scoopic camera. Nikon had a couple Super 8 cameras back in the day... Hell Ricoh has a bigger history with motion recording than Nikon does. Now obviously just because there is no history doesn't mean they shouldn't, but it also doesn't mean they will go out of business if they don't adapt to the desires of the few people on this forum.

Go with the C100ii.

If Nikon wanted to invest money into R&D, it would make more sense for them to create their own sensors instead of a cinema division. You guys are acting like they have zero motion capabilities. Their higher end cameras have HDMI out, zebras, 4K (which isn't even a necessity) so they could use peaking. Is focus peaking possible with a DSLR?

Yeah the X100 looks like a fine camera. I really like the idea of these fixed focal length compacts. With the mic input, built in ND filters, and film simulations, this could be a great tool.