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I'm hanging in there, thanks. Well played with the "100% agree." Well played. Thanks for the link. I don't remember it sucking at all. I remember it showing a strong artistic hand crafted it. 5 more films?! That's great news. I admire your work ethic. Did you pitch a producer? I am so horrible at pre-production. I just want to write a script and shoot it. I hate casting and funding, etc... you know all of the things that make a movie happen.

Hey Kaylee, how in the hell are you? I don't think you're wrong at all... but neither is Kye. In fact, I think his point is being missed here. Higher resolution is fine... to a point... but it's completely unnecessary when you consider that it's all the camera manufacturers are giving us. Two years ago when 6K was popping up, most people here were saying that 4K is more than enough and we'd rather have higher bit depth and better DR. Instead, they give us more resolution and now some of those same people really NEED 8K. I can't tell you how many times I have almost bought a Sigma FP because I thought I needed 4K raw, but at the end of the day, I still haven't made enough with my 5D3 and ML Raw. I'd rather have 14bit color and internal 1080p raw than 4K raw, a bunch of new storage and a computer upgrade. I actually don't think any upgrade, shy of a Komodo, or better would be worth the trouble at this point... especially when you consider the OG Alexa Mini is probably still the most used camera in Hollywood. I, mean, Yellowstone, the highest rated TV show still shoots with the Mini... and nobody could say that's and outdated image... that's gotta mean something. But everybody has different needs, so YMMV. Btw... can you send me a link to your short film? I've been wanting to watch it again.

The crazy thing is that a couple years ago everybody was complaining that Canon wasn't giving its customers enough resolution. Now they give 8K and people still hate them.

I can't speak for the C70, I haven't seen much footage from it, but everything I've seen from RawLite looks amazing to me. I love C200 Raw and the 1DX Mark III seems like the perfect camera for me. But I agree with @BenEricson... Komodo footage is next level and, based on IQ alone, bridges a major gap between prosumer cinema cameras and the big boys. I really like the Canon look. Heck, it's why I still shoot with my trusty, old 5D Mark III and ML Raw. Most cameras that I can afford would be a lateral move in overall IQ. Blackmagic cameras have a nice image and so does Sony, but the Komodo, at $6K, is a major leap in my opinion. With that said, if the RawLite rumor for the C70 is true is good news. I don't know if it's necessary for half of the camera's users, but that's neither here nor there.

Looks great. I was about to do some research on this. Any advice on the best, cheaper phone for this? Are there any phones with bigger sensors? I don't know much about android phones.

Yup, my BMMCC came with the Metabones Nikon speedbooster, but I really would have preferred the Canon version for those reasons. The Canon 17-55mm would have been a joy to use with the Micro as well as the 35mm f/2.

I suppose, but I can only imagine the money they're losing by discontinuing most of their EF lenses.

I don't watch too many YouTube reviews but I have to admit that your near-awkward Web 1.0 video style is kinda endearing. If I have to see another blue light special review on the bridge of the S.S. Cliche-aprise I may just gag. And since nobody on YT makes videos about the 5D Mark III and ML Raw, I have very little reason to watch. With that said, why are Canon going all in with the R Mount? The R3 seems kinda nifty I guess, but I'd much rather have RawLite on an EF mount 5D Mark V with IBIS and internal NDs. Like you said, the DSLR revolution is... over. Maybe we should start producing art on cameras that were released pre-2015. Fuck 'em!

Agreed. That video alone could get her a job shooting 2nd Unit on a feature. The Komodo looks amazing and for only the double the price of the A7... I love the promo film Jason Momoa shot with his... And this one looks pretty good too... check out the highlights in her hair...

@PannySVHS really?! I still think that the 1DC has one of the best 4K images around...

I should have been more clear with my comment. I meant, in Hollywood standards and the rules of the ASC. I'm barely a competent camera operator and that woman is way more talented than I am. We're all striving to be better at the craft and she deserves and earned the same respect anyone on this forum would ask for.

And at its core... cinematography is about making pretty images. Technically, I don't think anybody on this forum would be considered a cinematographer or DP. I think she did a nice job with a camera that isn't known for its lowlight capabilities.

I hadn't heard that about the Miranda. Interesting. I know that some of the Yashica ML lenses were made in the same factory as the Zeiss Contax and supposedly Yashica used some of the Zeiss glass. I have the 50mm f/2 and the 28mm 2.8, but the 50mm 1.7 and the 24mm 2.8 are supposed to be the real jewels. The Cosmicars are nice lenses... I have the 12.5, 25mm, 50mm and the 75mm. I was thinking about getting an FP and hoping that the 50mm would just cover the FF sensor. I also have the 10mm Zeiss Tevidon in the bayonet mount. I bought the c-mount for it but haven't gotten around to installing it yet. My new favorite lens is the older Sigma 50mm 1.4... the EX DG. I've never used the Art version but I hear it's even better. My only issue with it is that the focus ring is horrible. It makes you want to buy the cine version of the lens. Here's a couple test shots from it...

Cosmicar lenses were made by Asahi Pentax, so it's not that much of a surprise. These were probably made in the 70s, so right after the move from Takumar m42 to Pentax K. I have a full set of Cosmicar c-mount lenses I need to test on my BMMCC.

Here's some a7s color...

Thanks for posting this! It was great!!! Short and sweet! The acting was great. The woman in the beginning was excellent. She should be an action star!!! Feliz Navidad!!!

@kye told ya! 🤪

I assume this has been discussed, but I don't have time to read the entire thread... Are there any advantages/disadvantages to the S5's S35 mode? Is 4K 60p relegated to the S35 crop? Is it 10bit? Thanks!

I'd say he was showing what can be done with the camera... Logically, you wouldn't raise the shadows in that shot because there is no light source behind him, so his back should have been shadowed... even silhouetted. And that's why it looks unnatural.

Thanks! I appreciate that. Got love B&W!

And a couple more...

This thread has inspired me to process some footage as B&W. Here's one that turned pretty good, I think...

I totally agree. I keep thinking I should upgrade my camera, but I just love the analog look I get from my 5D3 and ML Raw. I'm not surprised you didn't need the color information. As you've said, there's some stuff you can do with HSL curves in post but it's pretty crazy what you can pull out of aggressive luma curves in B&W. Did you use the L.monochrome profile for your promo? That's a great B&W. I've been contemplating buying an X-T4 or X-S10 for the IBIS and their Acros film simulation.

Hey, I hope you don't mind but I linked to your trailer in an old B&W thread because not enough people check out the footage section anymore. Sadly. But I just noticed that you have it Unlisted on YouTube. I can try and delete it if you want? @fuzzynormal

Did you shoot in B&W? Man, I hope so. I love bold decisions!