Jump to content

Elpeos

Members
  • Posts

    10
  • Joined

  • Last visited

Reputation Activity

  1. Like
    Elpeos reacted to Sekhar in NX1 16-50S Manual focus assist   
    I've found the focus peaking to be pretty accurate with the 16-50, though it can be a bit tricky at the wide end since so many parts of the frame show the peaking. I generally have to go back/forth till the peaking is maximum at the point I want.
    Also, hunting has reduced quite a bit with the latest firmware update. I covered an event a few weeks back, and it held pretty steady. Do you have the latest update?
  2. Like
    Elpeos reacted to NX1user in NX1 16-50S Manual focus assist   
    I haven't had that problem with my 16-50 S. Maybe try adjusting the peaking strength, I have mine set on high.
    Also, the focus peaking isn't stripes, the stripes are for exposure. Focus peaking is outlines around objects or where dark areas meet light areas. I switched my focus peaking to red so I wouldn't confuse it with the white stripes of the exposure function.
  3. Like
    Elpeos reacted to M Carter in NX1 16-50S Manual focus assist   
    I've had a lot of trouble with focus peaking on DSLRs… maybe it's the aliasing or something, but the peaking on my external monitor says "everything's in focus" when it's not (I use a Marshall 5") I know that some of the SmallHD models have more advanced peaking which can be adjusted though.
    I've gotten used to using the camera LCD for framing and set the external to pixel-to-pixel (zoomed in) and also sometimes add peaking. Much more reliable for me, and the little monitor doesn't add a lot of weight to the setup.
    When I have the time on set, I usually use, say a 21" HDTV on a wheeled stand as another monitor source. That will really show you what's going on focus wise.
  4. Like
    Elpeos got a reaction from Xavier Plagaro Mussard in Can't decide between RX10ii, GH4 or NX1   
    I just picked up the Samsung NX1 last weekend. I think it was the best video/photography combo and had i think it was a good deal (€1999,00 with 16-50S lens). 
    I made some video tests and i'm really impressed, very cinematic image. I was a bit scared for converting time, but converting to Prores with Rocky Mountains converter actually goes quite fast.
    Good choice till so far and i'll be testing around this week.
     
  5. Like
    Elpeos got a reaction from Marco Tecno in Can't decide between RX10ii, GH4 or NX1   
    I'm impressed by the RX10ii also, but i'm affraid for noise when shooting indoors, i've heard for outside shooting with S-Log ISO 800 is needed and add extra exposure. In combination with that small sensor i don't know if i would feel comfortable when using it as A-cam. Btw im from the Netherlands.
    I don't know what it is but the samples i've seen from the NX1 looked more cinematic to me than the GH4. Also with the NX1 i get a new lens (16-50S seems to be good) and for cheap i get an EF-adapter so i'm also able to use my Canon lenses, and with the GH4 i'll continue with the same glass and maybe the change isn't that satisfying. Questions like these playing with my brains constantly.
     
     
    Thanks, i'll take a look at that cam! It's very difficult huh to make a satisfying decision
  6. Like
    Elpeos got a reaction from sanveer in Can't decide between RX10ii, GH4 or NX1   
    Well, this country handles crazy taxes indeed! http://www.kamera-express.nl/product/12208820/metabones-canon-ef-naar-mft-t-speedbooster-xl-0-64x/?gclid=CPyYvYvKlccCFSb3wgodRawGWg
    Thanks, i'll take a look at this one too!
  7. Like
    Elpeos got a reaction from vaga in Can't decide between RX10ii, GH4 or NX1   
    Hi all,
    As the title says, i can't decide between the RX10ii, GH4 or NX1, and i hope you can help me with making a decision.
    I'm a independed videographer since 2007, i started with a Panasonic HVX200, later (and still have) a Canon t2i, then, till now i'm using a Canon 5d Mark2. I think it's time for a change and an investment, so i'm looking for a new camera. Because of the technology going so fast i don't want to spend a huge amount of money, and so i have a few options.
    1. RX10ii - Interesting because of it's lens, frame rates and S-LOG, worried about Low-Light and small sensor. I need to keep my 5dmii for pro-photography (sometimes i got asked for that). (costs € 1599,00)
    2. GH4 - Interesting with Speedbooster so i can use my EF-lenses, don't know about it's stills, so i don't know if i should sell my 5d for it? (costs: € 1499, and € 999,00 for speedbooster XL).
    3. NX1 with 16-50S 2.0 - 2.8 lens + adapter for EF for manual use, i've seen some less-positive reviews about this cam, but i've seen amazing 4k video from it. I'm aware of the h.265 codec and it's workflow, but i think this made be interesting one to sell my 5d for. I'm also aware of it's rolling shutter, but i'm a kind of laid back filmer and never had any problem with it on my 5d .(i can get the NX1 with 16-50S lens for € 1999,00)
    Mostly i'm making promotional videos for companies, so a lot of inside filming with available light and, interviews. 
    Well, i'm hoping for some good advice!
×
×
  • Create New...