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The weather? The score deserves a chapter in the Holy Book... Super image of the Spanish flags.

I had a similar experience (albeit ordered soon after it was announced). I emailed them to ask for an approximate shipping date and it was dispatched immediately.

Ha! Call that slo mo? Try this: https://newatlas.com/worlds-fastest-camera-10-trillion-fps/56744/

Hi Jeff, I'm very much in agreement with you here. I shoot a lot of travel films in northern Finland (personal hobby use not commercial). They are slow paced, tranquil and relaxing. Nothing really “happens” but (in my opinion) they represent the vast arctic landscape. I tend not to include people. The films I’ve made of the aurora borealis are similar - they are long and things happen slowly with a few moments of rapid “dancing”. And no drone footage (I actually cancelled an order for the Mavic 2 Pro because I realised I didn’t really want the footage although it would be fun flying the drone). I liked your video (and music was appropriate)

If I get stuff that good once my Hydrogen arrives (next week hopefully) I’ll be delighted. I’ll need to work on my board technique...

My batteries pop in and out easily enough. I get enough practice...

And I think you’ll be delighted that circumstances pushed you in this direction!

At least I’m not worried about battery life... my cFast card (128Gb £275) records for three minutes (UHD raw uncompressed 60fps). And I’ve got six Canon LPE6s so I should be ok. Said in jest, obviously. I’ll never record uncompressed raw. And I have 2 500Gb T5s on order. But the other half did seem pleased that she wouldn’t have to sit through more than 180s of my cinematic holiday films!

I have a Miller Air Solo 75 - super tripod and fluid head. I use a Kessler quick release base plate to Arca Swiss.

There are three function buttons. You can set them to toggle a setting or do a preset. With the BM interface there is really no diving into a menu - it is so intuitive and easy to use. Certainly one of cleanest and efficient interfaces of any device. Possibly a consequence of only having limited options available (cf Sony A7x) but that notwithstanding the interface just works.

Perhaps. But that doesn’t give anyone on here the right to condemn him. Especially based on rumours less well evidenced than the specs of the A7S3. Focus on his abilities as a film maker and life will be happier for all. (superb review of Mavic 2 Pro on Bloom’s site)

Waiting... ...for the skills so I can fully utilise what I already have.

Although the last time I locked myself out of my home and needed to text my wife I was pleased I didn’t rely on my Sony rx100...

I don’t see anything to indicate that screen is anything special in terms of glass. I’d have thought it would be an advertised feature if it was gorilla glass or similar? Might have missed it however! It’s s pity it doesn’t have a plastic cover of sorts because there is a lot of surface area to scratch.

I’m think this or the Panasonic 42.5 f/1.2 equivalent for the P4k but from your experience the Olympus sounds like a good choice. I want to try the AF - usually use Voigtlanders.

I’m finding it difficult fixing a quick release plate to the bottom of my 8Sinn cage... if you have specific requirements make sure you check the lower plate. Apologies if that’s all second nature to you!

Too busy getting excited about my TWO Hydrogens to have even unboxed it.. Trying to work out the optimum settings for extreme low light...

Now I just feel guilty... But it is a nice one.

The full one but without a handle. It provides good all round protection and sufficient bits to grip (albeit with the handle that’s not so important). The three function buttons are not as convenient (given the cage) as they might be but I suppose it’ll just take some getting used to. I do have nato rail handles so will probably fit one. The menu system is fabulous. Nowhere near big enough! Did you see what Jim (yes, that Jim) has done for the titanium Hydrogen preorders? Now that is a “big pocket with long arms”.

One of the best things about getting a P4k from CVP is the fun one can have dissolving all the packaging bits (like tasteless Wotsits for those who know such things). In a 8Sinn cage it’s certainly quite large - just searched my wardrobe and definitely don’t have a suitably sized pocket. Right... initial review done so I’ll attach a lens...

CVP Delivery tomorrow!

I preordered within a few minutes of the web page being available. It’s in the UK and on its way (I assume)!

Just got confirmation that my UK order is being packed ready for shipping! Definitely “something for the weekend”.

The Canon C200 “fish” demo being a good example.

For a moment there I thought Grant had turned up...