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Have either of you used the 35mm f2... The IS version? I just bought it refurbished from the Canon store during their sale last week.

I don't think anyone is saying it's "unworthy." I just had my eos-m out yesterday and I still love the image it gives, but Frank has an opportunity to have his work televised and that network has specific camera guidelines, so in this instance, he would be out of his mind to stir the pot.

That's understandable. Other than my XC10, I've only ever used low end DSLRs. Because I love the Canon Log out of the XC10, and since I cannot afford a C100, I've decided I am probably going to get an 80D... for close ups and DPAF. Hopefully I can match the two. If I was contemplating switching DSLR brands, I would go with a Nikon D750 or D500 before I'd go with a Sony. I get the appeal of the A7Sii, but I'd rather deal with Nikon Flat profile before SLog... But I am not that great of a colorist either. So with all that being said, I'd definitely pick the 1DC before the Sony. But that's just me... Or wait a year and get the 1dxii used for the same price the 1DC is going for now. The C300ii is beautiful. In the recent C500 thread, Kino recently posted some clips from the internal 10 bit 1080p and it looks amazing.

So, what lenses work well with DPAF? I assume most of the newer Canon lenses do, and LintelFilm confirmed the Sigma Art lenses do, but are there any other 3rd Party lenses that work well with it? How about the Tokina 11-16mm?

10% is a lot plus ProRes is a great intermediate codec. If you're using a Mac with EditReady, there are so many other benefits to transcoding the footage to ProRes before you bring it into your NLE. Also, I haven't used Andrew's C-Log yet, but we must remember the Canon's are still limited for their grading. I believe you will get some more shadow and highlight info, but you still want to get your exposure and WB pretty spot on in camera. And you definitely do not want to ETTR with them... if anything you may get better results underexposing a hair and bringing it up in post.

I think they are both great cameras, with their own unique looks. With MKiii you get ML Raw and it's simply gorgeous. With the 1Dc you get Canon LOG, equally gorgeous IMO, just different. Of those options, if you can afford it, I would go with the 1Dc... when paired with the right glass, the image is on a different level. There's just nothing else like it at that price point. But, in all honesty, if I had $4000 to spend, I would probably get a C100 mkii before either of them... DPAF, 60p, small file size, Canon LOG, XLR professional quality audio... a truly professional level video camera. You may be able to find a used C100 mkii and a used A7Sii if you're really interested in the Sony.

If you are thinking of going with the c100ii, unless you need the 60p and DPAF, I would consider just buying a used c100 mk1 from eBay. You can usually find them for $2000, I actually saw one go for $1600 a couple weeks ago. I saw a mark ii go for around $2500. The rental cost would be a quarter of that. So unless you are definitely using Canon EF glass for the DPAF and you need the 60p, the mk 1 may be more than enough and some people prefer the image from the mk 1 better.

The problem is they don't look like just scratches. It looks like there's a chip or two in there as well, which could affect the the integrity of the glass. 200 off seems low to me for such an expensive camera. Just my opinion.

Nice product photo. What kind of strap is that?

Yeah, you really have to nail the look close in camera on a t2i, but there are some interesting tricks you can do with wb settings and picture profiles to get some unique looks. I think that is Kendy Ty's trick. Either way, you did a great job with this music video... Top notch. Good luck with your upcoming short, I look forward to seeing what you can do with the 5200... Are you using one of the Flaat profiles? With my small collection of ai-s lenses, I am really eager to test out the D5500 and Nikon's flat picture profile, I'm just patiently waiting for the price to drop a little more.

Obviously, you should upgrade given the opportunity. With this post, be prepared to get a recommendation for almost every camera manufacturer. So, here's mine... I think your first inclination is the correct one... Get a C100 mkii and be done with it. But another question worth asking is... What lenses do you currently own?

Thanks, I hope so. I want to do some tests before I decide on my next camera purchase. I love the XC10, but I really need a larger sensor camera for close ups. After seeing footage shot with the 80D and seeing the high bitrate video specs, I was hoping the M5 would share the video specs of the 80D, since it shares the same sensor. But with Canon being Canon, that isn't the case. So it looks like I may be going with the 80D, but I want to do some tests with a cheaper cam to see if I can get the two cameras looking similar with Andrew's profile before I buy the 80D.

Yeah, good job. After a production with the t2i, how do you feel about the camera and using older tech in 2016? The reason I ask is because I have been through a bunch of cameras over the past year and I find myself enjoying the Canon image and color way more than the current crop of 4K cameras. Your video and Kendy Ty's work really inspire me. I'm reminded that cameras are tools and in the right hands, with the right content, good old fashioned Canon 1080p is more than enough.

If you have a Japanese model eos-m (I suppose it's Grey Market) can you load these picture profiles using an English version of EOS Utility?

@Kino is Interior Silence shot with the 2K 12bit mode you referenced and is that internal or externally recorded, because that sample looks gorgeous.

Beautifully shot and edited, but of course the title has a double meaning. That's the wittiest part of the entire piece.

I wish they did. That would be my next camera.

Idk, when I was using my Micro, the most fun I had with the camera was using c-mount lenses. Fujinon TV lenses are often compared to Super Speeds for pennies on the dollar... I mean those suckers are sharp lenses. I have an old set of Cosmicar lenses that added just the right character. The Bell + Howell Angenieux lenses are gorgeous and pair beautifully with the Pocket and Micro, as do the Kern Paillards. They really give you the ability to use fast lenses without a speedbooster/lens combo monstrosity on BM's smaller cams. I'm selling my Micro and hoping to eventually pick up a Pocket and I will only view the camera as the S16 cam it is... So only native M43 lenses with OIS (when I want to go handheld) and S16 glass/TV lenses for everything else... probably in c-mount. Sorry, I know this wasn't exactly the discussion you were having, but I don't think c-mounts are that obscure an option for a lot of BM users.

These really do seem interesting. I like the form factor of the LX10/15 better, but the specs of the FZ2500 sound awesome. Hopefully a hybrid of the two will show up in an upcoming LX200.

When I bought mine it was already a little tight. I looked at a bunch of Amazon reviews and a lot of people were having the same issue with the leg sections, others weren't. I did read that it's important with the Sirui not to loosen the lock and let it slide open on its own, that's how the plastic on the inside starts to break down and shave off. So, as long as you're careful it will probably last a while. I just know with what I have experienced, I won't buy another one when this one completely breaks.

The LX100 has the m4/3 sensor though, so it will probably get an update soon enough. It almost seems like they're testing features on lower end models for future higher end models, so maybe the LX200 will have a constant 1.4, or a 1.4-1.8.

I believe when you use the evf, the left side of the touchscreen is disabled. I actually like tilt screens better than side articulating screens. The camera feels unbalanced when the screen is out to the side. Just unsure why an eos-m would be a C cam if you're A&B cams are high cinema cameras. But whatever. Yeah, I like the M5's potential. I am reserving the right to wait and see when more videos arise as this one is not a good indicator of its quality, or potential quality.

Yeah, this definitely sounds good. Have they leaked a price point?

That may be so but they're not going to just give away high end features at the same price point as the GH4, two and a half years later. And I think you underestimate what people will pay when they're invested in a lens system. They're not selling $1200-$1500 lenses for casual users and serious users must be buying these lenses so I don't see any reason they won't spend big on a good body to put them on.

Maybe, but they're not going to price the G80 at the same price as the GX80/85. So it will definitely be more than $799. My guess is at least $999. So, then the question becomes... How much will they price the GH5... I highly doubt, if the spec rumors are true, that it will be $1500.