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38 minutes ago, sanveer said:

Hahaha, Yes.

There seem to be very few, if any, Image Sensor developers experts, who actually know enough about sensors to estimate what is possible with image sensors above what we have on many cameras including the GH5 and GH5s, and many others. If the Panasonic GH6 had similar Dynamic Range to the S1/S5/S5 for video and stills, had 14-bit Photo with FF comparable exposure latitude (or atleast comparable with APS-C flagships) and had a better pricing (about $1500), that alone with make it comparable with most cameras in the APS-C and FF market. But Panasonic doesn't do that, in terms of pricing, then yes 4k at 120fps and above and 6k at atleast 60fps and above would allow a $2000 price and double of that would seem fair at $2500.

Though, I feel Panasonic is not pushing enough tech for K43, and just randomly buying sensors off the shelf, without even tweaking the circuitry. Just having DRAM would atleast double the readout speed (of the present 60fps at full res), if not quadruple it. And having Native ISOs set at ISO400 and ISO6400, along with 14-bit RAW would really help with noise and to push exposure latitude and also improve dynamic range (usable). Panasonic had been releasing some crappy cameras lately like the G100. Also  it didn't advertise enough when it had the GX80, G7 and so many 9ther capable 4k cameras. IMHO they also need to Get Rid of their Advertising Agency, globally, and find someojenway more capable. 

Volunteer. Clearly you have to answer to all their shortcomings... 😂

All good. I meant 'crappy' compared to what was available on the market. Obviously he chose a camera that wouldn't draw attention to himself... unlike the scene with that horribly exploitive tourist in Havana. 

Anyway, it was actually reassuring to see great new doc with rougher images... and a great story.

Thanks MrSMW.

I watched Epicentro last night and it was reasurring to see another insightful and artful rendering of story by this director (shot on this crappy little camera) go the distance.

It's been said a thousand times here before that very often all this focus on gear is just a cover for a lack of creative abilities... so another hats off to those who shine with less and still do wonderful work.

Onward.

And to go back to the my OP, this just up on Epicentro.... and ties nicely into the rest of the thread:

https://filmmakermagazine.com/110197-cinema-is-prophecy-it-creates-truth-hubert-sauper-on-his-sundance-grand-jury-prize-winner-epicentro/?fbclid=IwAR2xNjZnkA0OFJGtAhWntyhRTtR0liB8iRJMmZh4KBrbIjrE1onXdI46AvM#.X0vlRWKvA0N

Yes to the smile going a long way. I like comedy and using the gesture of touch to warm things up with as I move the camera about. I also learn enough of the local language so I can make light of and crack a few (self deprecating) jokes in the moment. If it's one thing I've learned it's that people usually love to laugh. And that it's good to have an exit strategy 😉

That looks quite practical, good that it can be worn as a two strap back pack. Or a single shoulder sling.

I usually fly with two large camera/ equipment backpacks and then break them down into a smaller day bag that I work from (Think Tank Retrospective). However, I'll toss the camera into a smaller cotton sac (like the one above) when I'm out tripping around not expecting to shoot in case something happens.

I live in places for years at a time to collect the material I need. Blending in helps. A big part of me loathes 'media types' and how we must be perceived... so I try to play things down and quiet as I go along.

I once noticed a massive caucasian guy in Bangkok fully dressed in black including the combat boots. He was sporting a huge lens on his stills camera and standing in a silly small park. It was comical until I imagined what the locals thought as he stalked the place. Totally menacing. Sometimes I imagine painting my cameras pink to somehow make them more friendly.

It's good you have your family to focus on, that invites a confidence in the eyes of the public and allows space for you to just do your thing. Your kids will be grateful when they're famous... and the doc film director need their back story and an archive to go with it.

I like these:

I imagine it to be something like the same for strapping a handgun to the torso.
I've missed several incredible short docs because my camera bag was just too much to always lug while on the move.
Once, a lorry with about 20k jellyfish had tipped over in an intersection during the height of rush hour in deep South India. What followed next was wonderful satire. At one point 3 dogs all stuck together (sex) pulled one another through the madness.

Anyone else have a low key method for packin'?

I've been a Canon junkie, but went to church every Sun­day morn­ing. I'd lis­ten to what the priest had to say, then to B&H to score. That seemed right: some­thing good bal­anced by some­thing bad. A woman I knew told me that I was doing some­thing dan­ger­ous and po­ten­tially life haz­ardous.  I then had to promise to never go to church again.

Thanks Kai. It's clear these camcorders are plenty good... and a camera in the hand is worth two in the bush. I'm having a shoulder holster made for my next undertaking.

I'd be curious what make/model those blue wireless receivers are on the side of Herzog's camera?

*Edit: Sennheiser AVX

Thanks guys... I suspected the image was flipped as well though I seem to remember a camcorder with a screen on the right side.

I made my start with a Sony PD 100/ 150 (Sauper shot Darwin's Nightmare on a PD100) and certainly appreciate camcorders for what they are. Some of my wildest frames were due to the fact that I could just focus on the content and keeping things in frame which I think counts for a lot.

Looking forward to Herzog's new one!

Hi Folks, I'm hoping someone can name this little camera, it looks like a Sony. Screen on the right side?
I'm thinking that it shot the film that won the 2019 Sundance Grand Jury Prize for Documentary. No 8k required ;)

The film is now beginning it distribution run... viva la Cuba!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2ycVtJ8leM

Anyone?

I do run and gun docs in difficult situations and I love my C100Mk2. The camera helps me get the shots I need... and that is worth more to me that a frankenrig with extra resolution.

I would look at the C200/ C300MkII.

2 hours ago, anonim said:

https://lists.bcn.mythic-beasts.com/pipermail/bitlist/2008-October/000400.html

Hilarious. Can you imagine 'The Crow' giving a talk at some PC University in 2020?

Well I guess that settles that then. Nice.

9 minutes ago, anonim said:

(Actually, to be precise in digression, Shastri has been killed by CIA - at least such was later confirmed by CIA's assistant director for clandestine operations.) 

Citation?

Well they nailed your Lal Bahadur Shastri 😉

You might try... a coat hanger.

Bridge on the River Kwai?

Pearl Harbour.

24 minutes ago, Cliff Totten said:

If somebody can hack and unlock the R5 software?

- Is Canon currently recalling shipped units? Hmmm.

Weld that battery in place for the next batch?

18 minutes ago, Katrikura said:

A short documentary that serves as an audiovisual memory.

Or a nightmare.

10 minutes ago, Oliver Daniel said:

Thing is, if Canon didn’t do this I would of been a customer of 2 bodies and a bunch of RF lenses. Plus I would of likely picked up an RF cine cam in the future. Just doesn’t make much business sense to me. 

Yes. But if Canon didn't do this, it could be your last camera purchase. 

Understandable. But we all appreciate what you do Andrew. Hang in there.

You mentioned heading out to India. Once Covid clears... I'd give that a go.

Lights, camera, mini screwdriver.

This is getting a little embarrassing.

With all due respect, that wrecked Islandic aircraft is most photographed object since 2008... there is an actual line up with coffee shops and wet barbers all along the trail to get there.

29 minutes ago, Jay said:

TBF, whatever you thought about their specs, they have always delivered a standard of reliability. That has now been shattered.

Agreed. But still, anyone who thinks Canon are going to undermine their Cinema line are living in an odd kind of wishful thinking fantasy world. Anyone with a bit of sence could see this coming.

Anyone who buys these cameras is signaling to Canon that what they've done is acceptable... and to do this again. Dig your own grave?