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    Trek of Joy got a reaction from Juank in 12MP, if not cropping, Enough for Most Average Photography Needs?   
    The a7IV can be a little more flexible ISO-wise (with a lot of caveats) since the a7sIII is awful at 3200/6400, meaning you have to skip those ISO's and just jump to 12800 for the cleanest image. If you look at comparisons there's really no difference at 12800 noise-wise and above until the a7IV reaches its max at 51200, plus the IV is more detailed since its oversampled and doesn't seem to have the overly aggressive NR the a7sIII does. But the a7sIII has a huge advantage with rolling shutter, overheating, and FF 4k60p plus a minimal crop for 4k120p. The a7IV has pretty bad RS in FF mode, but really good in s35 mode. Its basically Sony's best aps-c video hybrid that can shoot FF 4k 24/30p.
    Chris
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    Trek of Joy reacted to IronFilm in Fuji X-H2S   
    Wait, wait, what, this was shot in NZ? Cool!
    *randomly clicks through the video*
    *hear him talking*
    Ahhh... clearly a kiwi accent!
    Yes, am sure Fuji is feeling the squeeze from smaller and more affordable FF such as the S5, EOS RP, & a7c
    But if Fuji hangs around long enough for Medium Format to become affordable then they've got a bright future ahead for themselves!
     
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    Trek of Joy reacted to newfoundmass in Fuji X-H2S   
    My guess is, given how few lenses there were to begin with, they probably figured it was better to just start from scratch.
     
    I've used the A7Siii and I don't think it's as good as the S5's stabilization, but I'd have to do a side by side comparison to be sure. 
     
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    Trek of Joy reacted to webrunner5 in Fuji X-H2S   
    I just really don't see any advantage to APSC cameras anymore. MFT I can see for birding, sports stuff. FF cameras have gotten so cheap I see no use for the sensor size now.  A Sony A7 body is just as small, and their mirrorless lenses are amazingly small and light for FF. 
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    Trek of Joy reacted to BTM_Pix in Steve Huff On The Camera Review Game   
    He does supernatural investigation videos too.
    Maybe he got a tip off from the other side that the end was nigh for camera reviews.
    Equally they might have told him to repent.
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    Trek of Joy got a reaction from kye in The Aesthetic   
    Netflix - and Amazon like that 4k (and in Amazon's case HDR) goodness. It doesn't matter if its not needed or if it doesn't add anything to the story, it makes people feel good about buying a 4k tv and having something in 4kHDR to watch. That adds to their subscriber base, keeps profits high and shareholders happy, and gets them to keep churning out content. Here in the US I can get a 65" 4k HDR tv for under $400, 1080p is dead at the retail level. Its crazy how fast that happened too, three or four years ago HDTV's were still a massive part of the mix. Now they're throwaway sets not even worthy of a live display at Best Buy or Walmart, just cheap aisle fillers. Netflix and Amazon know this better than anyone, and the Netflix approved camera list clearly reflects that. 
    Chris
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    Trek of Joy reacted to MrSMW in Canon EOS R5C   
    I've tried all kind of different set ups and in the end it came down to having:
    Nisi 1/8th mists on all my video designated lens of which I have 3, plus 2x Freewell VND (2-5 stop) slightly over-sized so step up rings on the mist filters so the VND's can be screwed on or off as required.
    I went screw on instead of magnetic in the end as I use the VND's all day long until we hit dusk/the point when they are no longer required/ISO is getting pushed higher.
    Mists all the time for consistency whether in daylight or after dark, indoors or out...because they do just take that digital edge off 4k footage.
    On my stills camera, no filters ever, but considering maybe getting a CPL again for some landscape work...
    I have also played with a system of 'how it would work if I used my cameras in a true hybrid style', ie, flipped all day long between stills and video with the same cameras.
    For that system, I'd use primes instead of a mix of primes (video) and fast zooms (stills) and use the flip up Tilta system with Freewell VND's with built in mist.
    So I'd just flip up the Tilta/VND when shooting stills and flip it back down when in video mood. Not much of a faff at all but it does look a bit rubbish having what looks like an over-sized gunsight on the end of your lens when in photo mode!
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    Trek of Joy got a reaction from webrunner5 in Canon EOS R5C   
    I'm about to invest in either the Kase, Freewell or K&F mag filter system and replace all my screw on and 100mm filters with one system, just can't decide which one. Being able to mix and match between ND/CPL/Mist and so on is a huge plus. The magnetic thing looks like a great solution for run and gun field work. Just trying to decide on which system has everything I need and such and do the numbers with step up rings, extra caps and all the bits. 
    Chris
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    Trek of Joy got a reaction from filmmakereu in Canon EOS R5C   
    If the digital stabilization is anything like Sony's, it can be much better than IBIS in many cases - with the crop caveat.
    Disappointed no internal ND's. But looking at the spec, heat management is really holding the R5 back LOL! If this was available when the R5 launched, I would own one and a regular R5. I was ready to switch until the overheating reared its ugly head. Oh well...
    Chris
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    Trek of Joy reacted to Django in Canon EOS R5C   
    @kye I use 240fps A LOT on my FS7. I'd even say I use way more than 4K60 even though its FHD. It does wonders on liquid shots and sport/action. My clients really love it. Its true its not a HFR we see a lot even in todays latest hybrids. I'll admit sometimes whip out the FS7 for this feature alone!
     
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    Trek of Joy got a reaction from PannySVHS in Blackmagic Micro Cinema Super Guide and Why It Still Matters   
    Been trying to find a deal on one of these for awhile. Just missed one with a speed booster and cage for less than $600. Prices seem to be on the rise, grrr..
    Chris
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    Trek of Joy got a reaction from Emanuel in Recommend resources for improving your film-making?   
    BM just dropped a bunch of Resolve 17 tutorials on their YT page. Their in house stuff is much better than pretty much any other how to video IMO.
    Chris
     

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    Trek of Joy got a reaction from kye in Recommend resources for improving your film-making?   
    BM just dropped a bunch of Resolve 17 tutorials on their YT page. Their in house stuff is much better than pretty much any other how to video IMO.
    Chris
     

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    Trek of Joy reacted to webrunner5 in If you're seeing this message, you're looking at EOSHD on new server - please report any issues here   
    Well it works for me. I was afraid Canon sent you a R1 loaded with plastic explosives and Kaboom! 💣
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    Trek of Joy got a reaction from Mark Romero 2 in Sony a7iv OVERHEATING AND PROBLEMS   
    a7IV overheating test pt. 2
    Did another run test without airplane mode since someone asked the question on FB - had the LCD out and today I plugged a mic in just to try and create more heat. I ran the battery dead and shot 1hr and 50min of 10-bit 422 XAVC S 4k60p. The battery crapped out about 30 seconds after I took the pic. No temp warning and the camera was warm, but wasn't that hot, same for the battery. Below is what I've managed without an overheating shutdown - AF-c and the camera pointed at the TV to get faces/eyes, Steadyshot on, auto ISO that was changing with the different light on the TV, airplane mode, LCD out, temp set to high, prograde 128gb v90's:
    -- Over 7 hours of XAVC S 4k60p 10-bit 422 only stopping to swap batteries and delete the file after filling my 128gb card at 1hr 20min
    -- Multiple dual recording of XAVC SI at 60p and 24p until cards were full or the battery died
    -- Simultaneous dual recording of 10-bit 422 4k60p XAVC S until both cards were full
    -- 27min of dual recording with the LCD against the body and it shut down, then another 14 min after immediately restarting - these two runs were after doing all of the above all day yesterday, that's about 9 hours of non-stop recording with no issues, then the shut down
    Today's test was the same as above, just airplane off. I can't get mine to overheat unless the LCD is against the body, but I don't shoot that way and knowing it won't overheat with it out - I will not hesitate using this in a professional environment alongside my a7sIII. The a7IV is a winner for me.
    Chris

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    Trek of Joy reacted to kye in Some really lovely cinematography   
    Another one hot off the presses...
    Less flickering in this one, but still some.
    Watching this video shows how with LED proliferation almost all lights flicker to some degree.
     
    It's probably not a huge concern as not many productions need to shoot slow-motion, in public, at night.  Those that do are likely high-budget action features that can afford to use VFX to correct these things in post.
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    Trek of Joy reacted to kye in Sony a7iv OVERHEATING AND PROBLEMS   
    I'd suggest that maybe it suddenly overheated when someone said something wildly offensive, but I don't see any shots of Jeremy Clarkson, so maybe the theory doesn't hold.....
    😆😆😆
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    Trek of Joy got a reaction from Mark Romero 2 in Sony a7iv OVERHEATING AND PROBLEMS   
    I actually haven’t unwrapped the battery that came with the camera in case I wanted to return it. I have a few OEM’s so I just cycled through them. 
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    Trek of Joy reacted to Mark Romero 2 in Sony a7iv OVERHEATING AND PROBLEMS   
    Good to hear it is working well.
    Wonder if the majority of issues are caused by problematic batteries???
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    Trek of Joy got a reaction from Mark Romero 2 in Sony a7iv OVERHEATING AND PROBLEMS   
    Ran some more tests. Took a lot but I finally got mine to overheat. I filled a 128gb card shooting SI at 4k60p which was 27 minutes, no issues. Then I switched to 24p which filled another card in 1hr 8 min, no issues. Then I did a simultaneous recording, 4k60p XAVC S - so it recorded 1hr 20 min to both cards, no issues. So my conclusion is after 7 straight hours of recording - only stopping to swap batteries and delete those long ass takes - my camera has zero issues with the screen out. 
    So then I put the screen into the body and did the simultaneous 4k60p recording again. It shut down after 27 minutes recording to both cards. I flipped the camera off and then right back on and hit record and got over 14 minutes more recording before it shut down - again recording to both cards. This was after all the previous recording and the camera was already pretty warm.
    I never shoot with the screen flat against the body. I'm 6'2" and never have the camera at eye level, so the screen is always flipped out so I can see it. Over 7 hours works for me, the a7IV is a keeper. A few more shots of the camera in action.
    Cheers
    Chris
     

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    Trek of Joy got a reaction from webrunner5 in Testing my New Video Rig: Panasonic Lumix S5 paired w/ Atomos Ninja V and DJI RSC2 Gimbal   
    Nice! I used to shoot for Visit Florida, been to Sanibel many times. 
    Chris
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    Trek of Joy reacted to SoFloCineFile in Testing my New Video Rig: Panasonic Lumix S5 paired w/ Atomos Ninja V and DJI RSC2 Gimbal   
    Shot this video in Prores Raw 12-bit the other day with my Lumix S5:
    -Filmed on Panasonic Lumix S5 in 5.9k 12-bit ProRes Raw (recorded externally on Atomos Ninja V)
    -Camera mounted to DJI RSC2 Gimbal
    -Tokina AT-X 116 Pro DX-II 11-16mm F-2.8 (wide-angle lens) attached to camera via Vizelex Fusion ND Throttle Smart Adapter (EF - L mount)
    -Shot with V-log picture profile (original footage resolution was 5.9k 24p, and 4.1k 60p footage slowed down to 24fps) 
    -ProRes Raw Files converted to ProRes 4:4:4 and some minor color grading and final editing was done in Davinci Resolve 17 (Final export was 4.1k 24ps)
    -Exported and uploaded to Ytube using 10-bit H.265 codec
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    Trek of Joy got a reaction from kye in Looking at Sony ZV E10 as a hands-off b-cam for S1H. Any thoughts?   
    The phone app lags a bit. The Monitor+ app isn't as bad - its much better than Sony's and well worth the cash - it has great functionality. But a phone isn't bright enough outside and it overheats in direct sunlight pretty quick. I don't want to fry my overpriced iPhone LOL! I have a really bright monitor, its just more time consuming to setup and a lot more to carry with batteries, cables and such. I'm a one-man-band and for most shoots I lug all my gear in a carry-on size backpack, that's 2-3 bodies, 4 or 5 lenses, my drone, a monopod and all accessories including a gimbal at times. If its a slower paced project, I rig the camera out a little bit with cage, handle, Ninja and so on and just throw it in an old porta brace camcorder bag from my old FS100 days.
    As far as 500mm, I was shooting osprey's last spring with the a7sIII and the 200-600. I just tapped the LCD to lock onto one as it was sitting in its nest. When it took off I just followed it around as it swooped down to grab a fish. When it was eating back at the nest, nearly every time it looked my way I got the eye AF box on its eye. It just blows me away how good Real Time Tracking works. A guy next to me was shooting with the a1, which was even better. The capabilities are just amazing.
    Cheers
    Chris
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    Trek of Joy got a reaction from webrunner5 in Looking at Sony ZV E10 as a hands-off b-cam for S1H. Any thoughts?   
    The phone app lags a bit. The Monitor+ app isn't as bad - its much better than Sony's and well worth the cash - it has great functionality. But a phone isn't bright enough outside and it overheats in direct sunlight pretty quick. I don't want to fry my overpriced iPhone LOL! I have a really bright monitor, its just more time consuming to setup and a lot more to carry with batteries, cables and such. I'm a one-man-band and for most shoots I lug all my gear in a carry-on size backpack, that's 2-3 bodies, 4 or 5 lenses, my drone, a monopod and all accessories including a gimbal at times. If its a slower paced project, I rig the camera out a little bit with cage, handle, Ninja and so on and just throw it in an old porta brace camcorder bag from my old FS100 days.
    As far as 500mm, I was shooting osprey's last spring with the a7sIII and the 200-600. I just tapped the LCD to lock onto one as it was sitting in its nest. When it took off I just followed it around as it swooped down to grab a fish. When it was eating back at the nest, nearly every time it looked my way I got the eye AF box on its eye. It just blows me away how good Real Time Tracking works. A guy next to me was shooting with the a1, which was even better. The capabilities are just amazing.
    Cheers
    Chris
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    Trek of Joy got a reaction from aaa123jc in Looking at Sony ZV E10 as a hands-off b-cam for S1H. Any thoughts?   
    Times have changed, I shoot almost exclusively with AF thanks to being farsighted and shooting in the sun a lot - which makes anything outside of the EVF difficult to judge focus. As a solo shooter I can't monitor through the EVF and conduct interviews at the same time. Sony's Real Time Tracking is easily as good and in many cases superior to Canon's DPAF. Its been a game changer for me and has actually sped up my workflow. I can get the shot faster. It can track a subject far better than you can with MF, even with super shallow DOF like with the 50/1.2 or the long end of a zoom lens. I was shooting someone walking down a path with the 200-600 at about 500mm LOL, and it stuck to her like glue. Just awesome.
    If you haven't used it, you really don't have a leg to stand on with that argument. It reliably sticks to whatever you lock on to, and if there's a face or eye it'll track that with amazing precision, even with things like dogs or birds moving at speeds faster than most can follow manually. If it drifts a bit you can always cover it with Broll or use the drift as an edit point just like you would with any other shot that's out of focus since anybody manually focusing large aperture lenses can't nail focus 100% of the time. And with Sony's new breathing compensation you can easily eliminate any of the background movement as the AF tracks people moving. Its really a thing of beauty. Do I get missed shots because the AF misses, sure, but I get far less than focusing manually. That's saves me time, and time is money for me. I get it, some just don't want to embrace change or new tech, but these are just tools to get the job done and they do a damn fine job of getting the shot. As always YMMV.
    Cheers
    Chris
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