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Z CAM E2_User Manual_FW0.82_draft.pdf

E2 Manual

1 hour ago, IronFilm said:

Interesting speculation if it is the GH4 sensor, got any reasoning behind that?? They have after all already used the GH4 sensor in their Z Cam E1 cameras. And I guess if they put in a beefier processor into the camera that would enable it to handle 10bit 4K internal

Yeah, in all honestly I just presumed it would be the gh4 sensor as they've used it before, and the specs kinda match up!

https://documents.blackmagicdesign.com/UserManuals/BlackmagicPocketCinemaCamera4K/20181123-e9d5f0/BlackmagicPocketCinemaCamera4KManual.pdf page 29/30... 

I'm pretty sure you can assign it, but it's on the main screen for sure! Can defo toggle it on and off... 

@mercer

7 minutes ago, mercer said:

Does anyone know where skintones should sit on the BMD Film curve? As long as you know that, you can use false color and either hit them dead on or go up a stop or so?

But it sounds like a 2 iso camera and that’s how I would treat it. 

I'd go 1 stop over for Caucasian and closer to middle grey for darker skin!

2 minutes ago, Shirozina said:

Depends on what your subject matter is, what the contrast ratio of the scene is and what the DR and profile of your camera is. 'Middle grey' was a method for exposing for film stock.

Well we're talking about the pocket 4k, I have not seen any evidence to suggest a better way to expose? ETTR doesn't seem to be necessary in this camera.

5 hours ago, Shirozina said:

It only describes exposure using the 'middle grey' method which may not be the best approach with this or any digital camera.

What's wrong with that? Surely the best method is using False Colour to set exposure with middle grey for reference? (Most of the time).

Looking good! Is that one of the red primes? 

Cage for the DJI OSMO!

http://www.taipancinema.com/exo/?fbclid=IwAR25Sc-_H-l5anqSaDc76-kXxgzVk2dvRakbWSpZdHHkx-dlLDtREr7xn1o

Brilliant stuff! I think Blackmagic should include this video with every camera they sell. Seriously. 

Cheers @kye

2 minutes ago, androidlad said:

They can be mounted but they obviously can't cover full frame.

Sure! Could be a good option down the road...

so the fujinon mk lenses will work? Interesting! 

Yeah, +1 for the c100. It really is (still) a fantastic camera. It may not sound as appealing as some of the newer cameras on specs alone but it's one of the easiest you'll ever use. 

Blue Ruin (2013) was shot on the c300, which shares the same sensor as the c100... and it looks great!

51 minutes ago, DBounce said:

I think they should have gone with internal ssd slot like Kinefinity. 

Tbf to Z cam, the Terra 4k is double the price of the e2...

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Looks like they will also be releasing a 'lite' version of the E2. under $1000...

4k 30p

10 bit (same codecs as e2)

USB C and SD Card...

11.6 stops DR 

M43 SENSOR (GH4 sensor?)

Hmm, not sure tbh! Can you post some pics of the lens and camera? 

Was the lens bought on Ebay?

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There's two separate nd filters btw. One is 1-7 stops, the other is 5-11! I have seen quite a few reviews (all positive) but the vast majority have obviously been sent for review.

yeah the sigma 50-100 is a good match to the 18-35. Both sharp (even wide open), can be adapted to most cameras; very versatile for just a two lens setup! They are very sharp, and I do prefer the look of samyangs a lot of the time... Only downsides for the 50-100 is weight and terrible focus breathing imo.

Also noticed they didn't do a black shade...It defo makes a difference!

28 minutes ago, androidlad said:

E2's noise looks finer, it's a native 4K sensor while the Alexa Mini is upscaled from 3.2K, I'd say there's no drastic difference in the amount of noise. To get a definitive answer we have to shoot a chart and use IMATEST. E2 does show a bit more chromatic banding in the shadow area (look closely on the leather couch surface).

One crucial piece of info is that E2 was shot using ISO160 (the lower native ISO), Alexa Mini was shot using EI800.

Just seen your post on FB! They Should have matched the iso and gone through the range! The colours looks really good though, for sure.

21 minutes ago, DBounce said:

So why would Fujifilm develop a sensor they do not plan use? That makes zero sense. I have no inside information. My conclusion is simply drawn from the logical assumption that Fujifilm were working on something they had a plan to use. Anything other than this assumes Fujifilm worked on this project simply to benefit another company. That reasoning does not seem logical.

We don't know what the deal is, like you said - we have little information about the sensor. The camcorder listed has to use an external box to process the footage? Do you really expect a small mirrorless camera to deal with such high power draw? It would also cost a hell of a lot more to produce/manufacture than their current x-trans sensors... 

9 minutes ago, DBounce said:

 

I’ll say it again, it will be Fujifilm not Panasonic that introduces this sensor first in a hybrid body. It’s either that or Fujifilm just chose to throw away years of research and millions invested. That will not happen. This sensor is going to find its way into the XH2. Without it, all they can offer over the X-T3 is IBIS. This would present a major differentiation between the two lines.

Sorry I have to disagree...I can't see any consumer product having this sensor for a good few years!

@DBounce thought I'd share this with you...

https://www.newsshooter.com/2018/12/14/kipon-elegant-full-frame-lenses-for-the-nikon-z/

The 90mm could be interesting!

Some of the nicest looking footage I've seen from the pocket 4k so far!