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I did a post about it a while back on the OG Pocket where it’s kind of accidentally par focal at f5.6 but maybe on a native Panasonic body it might be properly corrected ? I did a video of it on the P4K to illustrate the functionality of the BM controller app that I wrote and it was so so with that as you can see when it shows the servo zoom function . If you’re looking for a cheap 12-32 then the Panasonic f3.5-5.6 kit lens one is limited functionality wise (no manual focus or aperture) but has OS and is absolutely tiny. I did some stuff (again with the OG Pocket) here. And it also has a companion lens in the same vein in the 35-100mm f4-5.6 to make a tiny two lens kit with a great range.
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eatstoomuchjam reacted to a post in a topic: Surprisingly good and afordable external HDMI EVF
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Thats a really nice find. The lack of power requirement and small form factor makes it ideal for cameras like the S9 etc and the BM cameras like the Micro but also for the Pocket4K. It doesn't really have to be the absolute pinnacle with all the bells and whistles as a lot of the time with something EVF less like the S9 etc as you just need it as an add on for when shooting outdoors. I'm surprised someone hasn't been buying these, slapping their own logo on and selling them on for twice the price. CineFran would've done exactly that if he hadn't moved on to barefaced retro console emulation scamming.
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BTM_Pix reacted to a post in a topic: Surprisingly good and afordable external HDMI EVF
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BTM_Pix reacted to a post in a topic: New travel film-making setup and pipeline - I feel like the tech has finally come of age
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eatstoomuchjam reacted to a post in a topic: Upcoming Insta360 X4 8K, in less than one hour, here?
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Davide DB reacted to a post in a topic: Upcoming Insta360 X4 8K, in less than one hour, here?
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It’s unfortunate that AI has such a weird issue generating hands as it would be ideal for the camera to also create something that looked more natural when it is doing the selfie stick removal. Aa it stands everyone is walking round in these videos looking like a 1970s Action Man with the gripping hands. Its an impressive camera though all the same.
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sanveer reacted to a post in a topic: Canon G7X Mark III insanity / Tiktok
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Andrew Reid reacted to a post in a topic: Canon G7X Mark III insanity / Tiktok
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Surely the gymfluencers will be flocking to the S1Rii after that recent magnum opus ?
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Thpriest reacted to a post in a topic: New US camera import tariffs - 25-50%
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Andrew Reid reacted to a post in a topic: New US camera import tariffs - 25-50%
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BTM_Pix reacted to a post in a topic: New US camera import tariffs - 25-50%
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Well with one country being run by a tit and the other country selling so much tat, it is quite apt that these tit for tat exchanges will go on for quite a while yet.
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There are legion scenes in The Thick Of It where they absolutely nailed the Tory party but this one reigns supreme.
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Sorry @eatstoomuchjam I can see how I’ve muddied the waters there as I was just illustrating how components of a system would attract different rates. The Ursa Cine 12K and its media module would’ve been a great example of that if it was “Chinese” enough to get hit and as BM didn’t hike the price to reflect that then I’m guessing it isn’t. But it might be later on today when the next random move happens. And then rescinded the next day etc etc
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When BM announced the PYXIS price hike, it was an increase in price that was in line with it being manufactured in China. So they themselves must have considered it would be hit. Subsequently, it now isn’t in line with that even though the tariffs remain on China so logically (ironic to have logic mentioned in this nonsensical trade war) BM have subsequently changed where it will be made as they do have manufacturing in several countries. The “substantial transformation” aspect of the rules of origin calculation also give a pathway for mitigating tariff impact as I said the other day by them separating the hardware and the software of their cameras as they are just a box of cheap bits without the software. Clearly by no longer having the PYXIS price increased in line with the China tariff, BM have found another way from what their original intention was via either route and they must be confident it will survive a challenge. As they don’t have a definitive shipping date they were able to do this without having a ton of stock inbound to the US and they will also be able to absorb any delay incurred in the change of plan by just extending the actual release date. It’s not like the customers will complain about a delay if the result is the price not being hiked and, of course, it’s BM so no one was expecting it to ship on time anyway !
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Here is the list of the new exemptions. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCBP/bulletins/3db9e55 The general HTS code for cameras is 8025. So they are not included in the list. As it currently stands, if you buy the Ursa Cine 12K then you will be hit with 150% for the camera but not the media module. All of this is “as it currently stands” because he’s probably not finished his morning double cheeseburger yet so is almost certainly subject to further “strategic alterations” and all the new tariffs are removed over the next two weeks. I’m surprised they didn’t disappear in real time while I was reading the document.
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