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    An adventure into the Panasonic GX85/80 begins - and a look at the Leica Nocticron for Micro Four Thirds

    In: Cameras

    Posted

    56 minutes ago, Andrew Reid said:

    The manual is a bit badly worded.

    The in-body stabilisation is 5 axis.

    You can also choose to use the hybrid electronic stabilisation in video mode. That's 5 axis too. You should not bother.

    The Dual IS is 5 axis - 3 axis on the sensor and 2 axis on the lens.

    Either way no matter what mode you're in... one will get full 5 axis stabilisation on the GX85, just like you do on an Olympus body.

    Thanks!

    An adventure into the Panasonic GX85/80 begins - and a look at the Leica Nocticron for Micro Four Thirds

    In: Cameras

    Posted

    50 minutes ago, Andrew Reid said:

    Yes the IBIS works with any non-IS lens. It is like the Olympus 5 axis IBIS.

    If you have a Panasonic Power OIS lens then it will use that for axis Y and X, with the other 3 axis on the sensor.

    Either way it rocks.

    According to the manual you only have 5axis if you use the Electronic IS. 5-Axis Hybrid.

    It work at least like this one mine. Also this mode crop further the image (did not see sharpness loss)

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    Panasonic GX80 - 5 Axis IBIS works on video!

    In: Cameras

    Posted

    Just got mine yesterday in Japan (GX7MKII) and LOVE it. It has a bit more moire than my GH4, Stabilisation works very well! It will not replace aany Gimbals, but Dual IS and my Came-TV single are doing a way better job than with my GH4.

    There are a lot of new features that I really like too, I hope we will see them on the GH5 too. Now, the most impressive part, for me actually, is that the photos are MUCH better and shaper than my GH4... I am impressed here.

    Now a quick question, did any one tested the diffraction compensation on this camera? I am curious if this is something that worth using?

    BAVEYES EF-MFT AF 0.7x another speedbooster for MFT

    In: Cameras

    Posted

    51 minutes ago, Cinegain said:

    I've already digged into BAVEyes before and turned out they lose to both Metabones and the R.J. Lens Turbo. The new ZY Optics/Zhongyi Lens Turbo is supposed to be the best sub-Metabones offering. The BAVEyes (BAV stands for Bavaria - Bayern, Germany) are made in cooperation with Kipon and I/BE Optics. They are also working together on the Handevision brand. Which is to say rather underwhelming performing with a way overpriced pricetag attached...

    Kipon on Tmall: https://hanshansm.world.tmall.com (btw, this adapter has been around for longer than just right now, maybe just not in Japan). You might as well pick up something like this though: https://world.tmall.com/item/44607998507.htm . That's 980 CNY/RMB ~ 150 USD for an active EF 0.71x booster (E-mount example; local CN price, add about 30% for resellers that ship to the rest of the world).

    Thanks for the precision. Metbones is still king but their price in Japan is just laughable. Their products are sold at more than 1100 USD here.

    BAVEYES EF-MFT AF 0.7x another speedbooster for MFT

    In: Cameras

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    Hi

    Just saw that in the press here in Japan a few minutes ago, the BAVEYES EF-MFT AF 0.7x. a new speebooster. Much cheaper (in Japan at least) that metabones (around 50%)

    http://stkb.co.jp/info/?p=3201

     

    As I am lazy here you are a G Translate version of the announcement

    KIPON BAVEYES "BAVEYES EF-MFT AF 0.7x" of the series, for mounting the Canon EOS / EF mount lens on the camera body of the Micro Four Thirds mount, e-mount adapter (focal reducer lens installed) Announcing a new!
    Equipped with an electronic contact, it has achieved a stable high-speed auto focus. Camera shake correction mechanism, in the transmission of the Exif information support.
    Manufacturer's suggested retail price: 55,000 yen (excluding tax)
    ● possible to electronic control of the lens in the iris from the camera side.
    ● corresponding to the lens in the camera shake correction mechanism.
    ● realization of high over-speed AF.
    ● corresponds to the camera shake correction mechanism in the body.
    ● focal reducer lens mounted.
    High quality focal reducer lens of BAVEYES series that has been designed by Germany IBE / OPTICS company because the focal length of 0.7 times ※, can be taken in a wider angle of view. For focal reducer lens has a high light collection efficiency, will F value is bright one stage.
    ※ reference value of the focal length of the after installation
    When using the 50mm lens: 50mm × 2 (Micro Four Thirds focus magnification) × 0.7 (BAVEYES focus magnification) = 70mm angle of view equivalent (35mm-format equivalent)
    When using the 35mm lens: 35mm × 2 (Micro Four Thirds focus magnification) × 0.7 (BAVEYES focus magnification) = 49mm angle of view equivalent (35mm-format equivalent)
    【Compatible models】
    Olympus PEN series (Olympus OM-D series has interference with the camera warship part, not be mounted),
    Panasonic LUMIX G Series, Blackmagic Design made camera, such as JVC JVC made 4K camera, the Micro Four Thirds mount camera body.

    KIPON_BAV_EF-MFT_AF_0.7x_2_1200.jpg

    KIPON_BAV_EF-MFT_AF_0.7x_P1_1600.jpg

    IBIS seems to work well

     

    Need help on new gear advise (A7SII + Lenses) for 4K

    In: Cameras

    Posted

    around 9:50, Faymusmedia compares detail of the a7s to a 4k recorder and the gh4 in 4k (also to an external recorder). seems there really is more detail in the sony - but not 100% sure the a7sii is quite as sharp recording internally. the video in general might be a little biased though..

    You don't do much post production, right? I feel like if you set the image how you want it in-camera, the gh4 might be a better tool for that, without really lacking in sharpness. and yeah, a gh5 with a stop better low light and IBIS for a lower price than the a7sii could be on the way.. eventually. A speedbooster could definitely be helpful and satisfy you for a while longer. nx1 isn't the best in low light, but could tick a lot of boxes for you. very clean up to 800iso, and a very sharp image, good colors and look straight of of the camera. the lens stabilization isn't great (and they're pricey lenses), but the DIS looks like it could be helpful sometimes. decent autofocus as well (but again, native glass).

    Thanks Liam... I will make sure to watch this video. And you are spot on, I am not doing a lot of post production, just slightly correct or boost colors if needed. I though of having an external recorder and after toying with an external monitor (that I no longer use) It is actually utterly unpractical in my case. The added weight of the monitor increase risk of shaky videos when shooting outdoor, on a single spot I can move my camera as much as 30 to 50 times in a single hour, ppl will immediately spot you with a recorder... Now, a Recorder without a screen that unload files on an external SSD and that rely on the basic info of the Camera while keeping 10bit output I would really consider it, but as they are and being alone with my backpack surrounded by tourists or in the middle of nowhere alone is a bit tough. 

    Well so far all points to keeping my GH4, get a speedbooster and wait for the GH5... I will try to rent a A7SII and play with it for a day or two to see, but it does not seems that this kind of camera is made for me...

    Need help on new gear advise (A7SII + Lenses) for 4K

    In: Cameras

    Posted

    I understand the temptation and was in the same boat. For financial reasons I went down the GH4 route and couldn't be happier. For low light I am using the sigma 30/1.4 with speedbooster xl and honestly can't complain about low light capabilities (and certainly not about DoF). We shot a few scenes pretty much in the dark with minimal artificial light, and to me, they look good. And by now I somewhat prefer the handheld+chest brace look over the stabilized footage from my stolen Olympus OMD EM5, but matter of taste I guess. I'm also using the Pilotfly H1+ and it's smooth enough for me. Can probably look even better if I dig a bit deeper into the settings.

    So with all that, I arrived at a setup where I can't use lacking gear as an excuse to not shoot anymore, which is all I needed :) 

    I am definitely going to stick with the system and am pretty sure that the GH5 will have IBIS. Also, it should be easier and cheaper to innovate technologically on smaller sensor sizes, so let's see what Panasonic has in store for us.

    It is true that the for the price the GH4 is a killer... I can only dream of a GH5 with IBIS (surely) and Descent ISO1600 (or at least as good as the GH4 at ISO800)

    TSV, the Sony is sharp..but GH4 is sharper than the Sony A7s ii.

    However, it's not as filmic. Better for the Nat Geo channel, surely..but the Sony has a more organic feel. I believe that when you compare S Log 3 to Panasonic V.

    I was at a filmmaker meeting in LA with over 30 filmmakers. The talk was about the new cams. Every one of them (for low budget) picked the Sonys over the Panny..and yes, over Black Magic as well. (Those are fighting words around these parts Lol).

    If you really want sharp images out of the A7 series, I would suggest you forget about zoom lenses.

    Pick up 3 primes. They don't have to be Sony lenses.

    One of the best features of the Sony cameras is the mount. You can literally get an adapter to put almost ANY lens on the A7. That includes PL lenses, Canon, Zeiss, Nikon..whatever. 

    If you want fast primes you're good to go as well.

    Some of the sharpest lenses are the Sigma Art series, the new Canon L 35, and the higher end Nikon primes. 

    If you have the money, Zeiss Otus and Milvus are blindingly sharp at 1.4.

    Good luck.

     Unlike most of you I am not a professional (even if I earn money from what I am doing), and I am not confident enough to use a lens fully manual so I like having AF even if it is slow, enhance greatly reducing my choice in lenses. Now, what I am doing is more related to "Nat Geo" (Well without the skill for sure) than creating a film, explaining why sharpness is what matter for me. I want the sharpest image when I shoot a temple or a flower for example, I am not building a story on my videos, I am just merely show to others the natural beauty of Japan with, hopefully, beautiful images. This is why I always stay at F4.5 on my 12-35 since I know this is the sharpest aperture that my lens can handle. 

    Need help on new gear advise (A7SII + Lenses) for 4K

    In: Cameras

    Posted

    Hi

    First of all thank you for taking the time to help me here. While I know that there are no real review on the A7SII, I am thinking of moving from Panasonic to this new camera and for the following reasons :

    1. the GH4 low light capabilities are not there
    2. No IBIS on the GH4 (Even with a Gimbal (Came-TV Single) and IOS shots are not silky smooth)

    Now, however I am EXTREMELY pleased with the GH4 in general especially its sharpness in 4K, the battery life of the GH4 is fantastic (only need two batteries for my usage everyday), the GH4 and the 12-35 is affordable and so on.

    This said, I am considering moving to Sony. Now the question that I have is : If I move to the A7SII which lenses should I consider? Initially I am willing to get these two lenses in order to replace my Combo 12-35 and 35-100 :

    - Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens 
    - FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS

    Now, I know that there is a 2x crop factor on MFT compared to FF (GH4 vs A7SII), but, correct me if I am wrong, the GH4 crop even further when shooting videos and I was wondering if the 28-135 alone would give me at least what I have with the 12-35mm or not. If it is the case then I would only take the 28-135 for the time being. Can someone confirm this?

    Do you have other recommendation in terms of lenses?

    Note :

    1. I know that I will need at least 3 to 4 batteries on the A7SII to get what I have with the GH4
    2. I only shoot in 4K
    3. What I do not know yet is if the A7SII is as Sharp as the GH4
    4. A cheaper low light alternative to the A7SII in order to extend my GH4 life until a GH5 would be to use a speedbooster and the Sigma Art 18-35mm (I am also considering this cheaper way)
    5. Going the Sony way will allow me in the future to get an FS5 alongside the A7SII and keep the same lenses (no need for adapters) 

    Thank you.

    Can the RX100IV replace the AX1000?

    In: Cameras

    Posted

    Better than GH4 for sure... But forget the RX100IV, go instead for RX10II, best bang for the buck :-)

    Hi, Thanks for getting back to me.

    Well, the RX10II cost as much as the AX1000 and it is as bulky as the GH4...  What will make the RX10II superior to the AX1000 beside the S-Log? Better AF like Handycam experience? 

    Can the RX100IV replace the AX1000?

    In: Cameras

    Posted

    My first 4K Camera was the AX1000 in its 60Mbps version (before they released the 100Mbps firmware). I loved it and had good time with it, but the GH4 with the correct lenses made better/sharper videos and then I sold the AX1000. However I realised that in some cases (following a crowd during an event) the GH4 AF was a pain where the AX1000 never failed me.  I was about to purchase another AX1000 when I realised that the RX100IV was a really capable camera that I can always carry and mount on my Came-TV single (unlike the AX1000) when following people... 

    But the question remain, does the RX100IV offer an AX1000 like experience in terms of AF or better than the GH4? Is the RX100IV 4K will be at least as good as the AX1000?

    Any feedback on this would be much appreciated.

    Cheers

    Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 on A7Rii in S35 mode??

    In: Cameras

    Posted

    Depends. The boosted adapter uses optics that concentrate the image circle and project it onto a smaller surface. This will allow more of the image circle to be seen by the sensor, in turn creating a wider field of view (as well as creating a bit shallower depth of field because of it). Since the light is concentrated it's brighter as well, allowing for a slightly lower ISO to be used for example. So, if you find it hard to get wide shots and have trouble dealing with lowlight, because of the sensor's crop, then the boosted adapter might be your thing.

    If you, however, are perfectly fine with the focal range as it is and don't need to go wider or have a need for gathering a bit more light, you should be fine enough with a cheaper adapter without glass. And neither of these have to be from Metabones. There are some focal reducers/lens turbos (with optics) by the likes of Zhongyi and R.J. for example. If you're looking for simpler adapters without optics, you might want to check out Commlite, Novoflex , Kipon, Fotodiox, Fotasy and Fotga to name a few. They won't break the bank either.

    There's something to be said for Nikon adapters with Nikon mount lenses. Since the aperture is controlled mechanically, it allows for very basic adapters with a mechanical interlink to the lens in order to open or close the aperture. The thing with some Canon mount lenses is that there are a lot out there that only have electronic control (no aperture ring, no mechanical link)... and there's not really a simple and cheap solution for that, except perhaps for keeping a Canon body around that you have to use for switching lenses only to allow to change the aperture on the lens for use with a third party camera like a Panasonic or Sony through an adapter. There's electronic adapters surely, but they'll cost you. Benefit though is, that with electronic control you might now take advantage of the autofocus and lens stabilization features. So that choice depends on your needs too.

    Thank you! After reading your post I will go for the booster on the GH4 (Low light is a problem for me with this camera) and will opt for most probably for a none booster like for the A7RII when I can afford it!

    Panasonic GH4 firmware update brings 24p Anamorphic, V-LOG coming in later update / watch footage

    In: Cameras

    Posted

    +1   October is waaaay late. If they want their flagship camera to remain slightly competitive, and us their users to maintain a slight advantage having invested in the GH4 then they need to get this V-Log carrot-on-a-stick release ASAP and NOT in October!!!

    Panasonic GH1 Released Mid June 2009 in Japan http://news.panasonic.com/press/news/official.data/data.dir/jn090518-1/jn090518-1.html 
    Panasonic GH2 Released End of October 2010 http://news.panasonic.com/press/news/official.data/data.dir/jn100921-1/jn100921-1.html 
    Panasonic GH3 Released End of December 2012 http://news.panasonic.com/press/news/official.data/data.dir/2012/10/jn121025-3/jn121025-3.html 
    Panasonic GH4 Released End of April 2014 http://news.panasonic.com/press/news/official.data/data.dir/2014/03/jn140325-3/jn140325-3.html 

    Releasing V-Log in October could only mean that we will not see an upgrade of the GH Series before 2016 and releasing V-Log around this this period is another way to artificially extend the life of the camera and stay relevant. Personally I will most probably have moved to the 7R II or a 7S II (if they ever make one). I really doubt the a GH5 will come with a better Low Light support (A la Sony) that have plagued the GH series since the GH1. (Note that I loved the GH1 and GH4, but better low light support would be terrific) 

    How to store all that 4K footage out in the field?

    In: Cameras

    Posted

    MicroSD Cards is the worse possible media to choose from. MicroSD cards has for a very long period of time be the solution of choice for Android powered devices manufacturer like HTC, Samsung, LG and so on while Apple for example never offer such solution. No let's put a side the fact the Apple want to secure their device for a minute and concentrate on why MicroSD cards are bad. Several studies has been made that MicroSD cards are in fact the cause of many problems with these devices for two major reasons :

    1. Speed issue Vs Internal memory
    2. High failure rate Vs Internal memory

    Because of these two major reasons, Android powered device manufacturer are now moving slowly but surely away from MicroSD cards in favour of internal memory.

    Now if such companies are going away from MicroSD cards we should then consider the fact that they may be write about these products.

    Personally I tend to agree, I had in the past many faulty MicroSD cards on my phones and since then I try to go away from them.

    How to store all that 4K footage out in the field?

    In: Cameras

    Posted

    I haven't try their latest version but I believe that this is the BEST way to store footage on the go for anyone that do not want to carry a computer

    http://www.nextodiusa.com/

    I used to own their very first model a few year back which only support CF cards (equivalent to their ND2730, but with CF slot only). I used this product when covering Events. It was amazingly fast, extremely reliable (never failed me in 4 years of usage) and let me shoot pictures without worrying. 

    I am planning to get another one of this since my last 4 days trip the 2 128GB and 2 64GB SDXC I own were not enough and I did not wanted to carry my computer and an external drive. 

    These model apparently support Alexa (UDF file format) Files http://www.nextodiusa.com/product/2525A/nvs25_udf_en.html & http://www.nextodiusa.com/product/2501_UDF/en_nvs2501UDF_feature.html 

    When I purchased mine (the company just started business in Korea) they sold the unit without any HDD, today apparently it is no longer the case. 

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