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Just saw the CVP tests - the big surprise here is the unique triple base iso - really impressive feature in the under-exposure latitude tests. This might be the best low light camera available

Sigma FP is the successor in spirit to the Canon 5d III with ML. For one, the Cinema DNG files are unquestionably special; red raw is the only other codex that gives you such good color quality (subjectively, but I have worked with almost every camera in the past 15 years). But the 5d has some serious limitations, such as true full frame raw (despite the fact that I enjoy the bullshit pixel binned 5.7k anamorphic setting), and I had issues with sound recording last time I used it. There’s just some hardware limitations, period. Fun to tinker with of course, and if you’re carrying it anyway, why not use it? Because it’s now pretty heavy and also not low profile considering the options. Such as the Sigma FP, which fixes everything pretty much. Rock solid reliability, 4k cinema dng 12-bit raw, etc. That being said, the FP still can’t shoot internal 4k 12-bit raw, requires rigging, lens adapters, ton of media storage, has a completely shit screen, you need to buy an expensive EVF, and without AF and stabilization you have to find solutions for those. So at that point, why bother with the hassle? These are all just tools, and I’d say 5d iii and sigma FP would be suitable for art private projects or short films. I don’t think they’re even good for travel. IPhone 15 pro far more functional. It would have to be in very controlled situations, for any budget. But as the production gets bigger, the cost to rent or buy between these cameras and that for a more pro camera is really not that significant, which is why nobody uses them. Don’t waste your time and money, in other words. Buy the newest smartphones for private use. Rent the right cameras for work.

Canon R1

This is why the Canon R5c can test relative poorly in raw yet approach very close to 13 stops with some noise reduction applied (in camera) and downsampled from 8k, which Gerald showed this in his review. Of course, dynamic range isn’t the same as highlight roll off, in which the R5c is better than the FX3/A7s3 because it allocates more stops in the highlights. But it comes at a cost of a lack of latitude in the shadows, like the Panasonic s5iix. The sigma fp and red Komodo are the opposite, so you have to really protect the highlights. None of this really matters if you understand your camera and exposure strategy. The Sonys and Canon c70 are balanced in their latitude, which can be better for doc work and run & gun.

Wow. Industry disrupting actually. Nikon stole the competitive advantage of Red’s ridiculous patent. I’m wondering how fast they can implement this—how much time I have to liquidate my canon gear.

This needs to be 16mm

Rode is a prosumer company.

I get it. Never getting rid of my 5D iii

Ah the ol’ reach around from down under

They need to ditch this ridiculous "pocket" design. I hope they release an updated 4K version of the real pocket camera. Also, a Komodo-like, modular box design w/ built in NDs. 6-8K. I don't expect autofocus or any cutting edge technology, but they can make these relatively simple changes.

Would be interested in how the image stabilization is on non native lenses, i.e., EF lenses with and without optical stab.

Looks like DJI is releasing a RS3 Mini

What windmills are you aiming at? I just said some camera designs are butt ugly. It’s an opinion. Enjoy being a martyr about nothing. Nobody cares.

You know there’s a design team for these cameras? For your laptop? Nevermind, you probably have a Dell

Man, Panasonic and Sony cameras are just butt ugly (aside from FX-3)