John Matthews

Most of you have already seen this, but I'll post it again. Yedlin makes compelling points.
Here are my thoughts:
If you're under 30, you want resolution because of specs. If you're over 30, you want resolution because you were somehow traumatized by SD. In reality, 1080p is just fine. 🙂
 

I love the output from my 16MP Gx85. If it had 12MP with anything else staying the same I would still love it. Most mft lenses dont resolve more than 12MP. A lot of affordable FF lenses dont resolve more in their center crop. The Oly Pl1 is one sharp 12 MP cam due to its lack of an Oplf filter. Can be had for 30 bucks i bet.

Indeed RED were a pioneer with REDcode. Graeme Nattress did what the Japanese camera companies like Sony didn't bother with or even attempt.
They should be rewarded and there are other solutions like BRAW that avoid the patent infringement.
So why doesn't Nikon implement BRAW or license a similar technology and call it N-RAW?
In other words why doesn't Nikon get a clue?
Or is their intent to purposefully infringe RED's patent before countersuing as they know they have a bargaining chip and that RED have infringed their patents on sensor design or whatever?
I know it's shit for us and it doesn't generate much good will for RED in the industry and with customers.
A middle ground should be reached at this point, it's gone on long enough.
RED should license the technology and Nikon should pay up for it.

Rereading the article by Andrew in a second, which started one of my favorite threads and follow ups. This thread deserves to be pinned again I think! I will be having a steamy cup of coffee and some delicous German cake with it while reading! Just as suggested by Andrew four years ago. See you later.:)

After reading the original article I bought a GX85, and an adapter for my Panaleica 14-50 fourthirds lens. It was my first cam that could do video.
Years later, I have now shot several concert (live or production) video's, up to 10 cam (mainly P4K), 3 manned cams. I currently have 3 fourthirds lenses (adapted to m43) and 8 mft lenses and 14-15 Samsung T5 ...
The GX85 still serves (mainly photographs, or as a fourth cam when I am in a pinch).
So, a big THANK YOU to Andrew.
Without getting into video for music, the last two years would have been a personal disaster ...

That would make sense. I have noticed that "sharpening" tools do this in-camera or in post. I always turn off sharpening and noise reduction as much as possible- I've always preferred the image. You're right as it's a question of taste.

That's a great! I'm happy for you. I've never had that camera, but I've watched a lot of footage. I usually never see them under 600 euros here and I've always said that if I really wanted a Blackmagic, I'd go for a used Pocket 4k as they only go for about 200 more. Like the GH2, the BMMPC camera is iconic. I end up hanging on to stuff like that because I'm a sucker for that stuff. I still have my 60 Euro special GH2 as a backup live-stream camera for my English classes.

It's important to note that this was NOT Ebay- you don't find any good deals there anymore. Stopped looking in fact. I can confirm everything is fully functional though. I've already shot a lot on it. Some people just don't know what they have or simply don't care and they unload it. I'm there to pick it up and try to do something fun with it. I often just sell them at a profit when I get bored or want some thing else. I wish I didn't like it, but I do; it's just one of my inner demons.😏

That's a great! I'm happy for you. I've never had that camera, but I've watched a lot of footage. I usually never see them under 600 euros here and I've always said that if I really wanted a Blackmagic, I'd go for a used Pocket 4k as they only go for about 200 more. Like the GH2, the BMMPC camera is iconic. I end up hanging on to stuff like that because I'm a sucker for that stuff. I still have my 60 Euro special GH2 as a backup live-stream camera for my English classes.

Yeah good lucky Marty on it being real.

I'll cross my fingers that it's genuine and fully functional.  If it is then that is an absolutely blindingly good price!

That deal, dear Sir John, is of the rather splendid kind. 🙂 @John Matthews
I challenge that with 1080 60p RAW for under 251! Is it possible?
Yes, it is. I got a second BMMCC body with..., ahem, ahem... without anything else, not even charger nor battery, for 250 EUR, if seller is not a fraud though.

Just got a GX880 (almost new) + Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 II (like new) + 7artisans 25 f/1.8 (also like new) for 200 Euros. I missed some of my Panasonic gear. I'm back now.

Just got a GX880 (almost new) + Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 II (like new) + 7artisans 25 f/1.8 (also like new) for 200 Euros. I missed some of my Panasonic gear. I'm back now.

Just got a GX880 (almost new) + Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 II (like new) + 7artisans 25 f/1.8 (also like new) for 200 Euros. I missed some of my Panasonic gear. I'm back now.

Well I don’t know your age and I’m 51 myself  which even to me sounds ‘old’ on paper, but I don’t feel any older than maybe 35?
I’m not talking about the, “who are you kidding mate?!” scenario but most folks I meet at weddings think I’m just over 40…but the reality is I was started shooting weddings when most of my clients were at kindergarten.
I also have plenty of industry mates well into their 60’s and still holding their own in this industry.
I’m not planning on going past 60 myself. I just reckon that the 30 year point will be a good time to call it quits.
In the meantime, I’m not even slightly bothered about the cheaper guys. They have always existed and some even make it, but I just do my own thing and for 22 years that has worked for me.
What does my closest competitor charge?
Don’t know, don’t care.
Who is my closest competitor?
Don’t know, don’t care…but it’s not the guy charging less than 50% that I do know.
I think it’s relatable across most industries and for YouTubers etc ie, it’s a constantly evolving situation and you do what works for you.
There’s parts of my job I don’t much care for but compared with a 9-5, 48 weeks per annum, with a commute each day? 
Not many options out there I’d swap my situation for.

Holy. In the subforums are gems of threads to be found. You, who posted them are awesome! Would be great, if these gems would get more recognition from us!
Also, Andrew bought some super lowfi lenses putting out an image punching way above their weight, like the Soligor 35 70 2.5-3.5. Maybe some of these topics could be part of the main forum rather than disappear in the subforums. I know, old discussion. Just sayin. Now, enjoy the images. By the way, I didnt understand any of the science of Cosimos post. Anyway.:)
 
 

Some months ago I switched from focusing on new cameras to understanding lenses and colour science, and you'd be surprised how many times I was looking for compatibility between some lens format and some other camera and EOSHD links kept coming up in google.
If you put in "bmpcc c-mount" into google the EOSHD thread talking about compatibility and vignetting is not only the top hit, but also by far the most useful.
It seems that EOSHD is the centre of the internet for a number of very specific things in video-making, especially topics that focus on the benefits and modern use of vintage or older technology rather than just the relentless regurgitation of specs of new cameras.
When I post here, I am often thinking of these threads as a panel discussion where there is an audience of people who don't post or aren't registered who are looking for information on the topic.

Adaptors could be a tight fit with the OM1
https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/65980877
“Heads up for anyone who uses metabones or viltrox EF to M43 adapters.  Some of them do not fit on the OM-1 because they did not leave enough room.  The adapter back hits the hump.  I tried the metabones EF-M43 T adapter and viltrox speedbooster.  I imagine other adapters could have the same issue,”
 

Well as someone that has worked for around 63 years in my lifetime back in the day of the many different jobs I have worked at very few people other than a few at the top knew much about anything. And since the majority didn't know much, it was planned that way, how many at the top knew much either lol.
 So things now are lot different, you have the opportunity to basically learn anything. So is that a blessing or a curse? I think it is more of a curse. Now everyone doubts everything and everyone, and most still don't know shit lol.

The older I get the more I realise that people seem to operate without much consideration (or often knowledge) of history and the broader context.
Changing your mind on a subject you've already expressed a position on also requires admitting you were wrong, which seems to be an unacceptable cost in many cases too.  
The human condition is a strange thing!

The amount of BS from people on the forum talking out of their ars is astounding, where cynical thought seems to be the norm.
The first mirrorless cameras were M43 and DSLR owner thought they were a joke. Fast-forward to today, mirrorless FF owners now think M43 mirrorless is a joke and DSLR's are dead. Crazy how that happened.

I guess it's official in Europe. OMDS is no longer accepting pre-orders for the OM-1 due to high demand. It's funny because some people thought it wasn't worth the price tag, but the evidence shows otherwise.

I must admit, I'm not that surprised that a bunch of folks on a forum don't understand the market as much as they think they do!
Still, it bodes well for both OM and also the MFT system in general, which by extension is good for all consumers as it encourages competition.  As much as FF enthusiasts are quick to point out that FF is now a serious competitor to MFT in specs, I wonder if it wasn't for the MFT manufacturers pushing things forward if FF would be nearly as advanced now as it is.

I guess it's official in Europe. OMDS is no longer accepting pre-orders for the OM-1 due to high demand. It's funny because some people thought it wasn't worth the price tag, but the evidence shows otherwise.