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On 12/20/2016 at 8:12 PM, Stab said:

Besides an ND filter which goes on top of the lens in stead of being in camera before the lens, what actually is the difference in workflow?

You still set the exposure manually right? You don't let the camera decide on which ISO, shutter speed or F-stop it uses I suppose, right? You still focus manually I suppose also.

So, what is the difference with a GH4 in terms of workflow? Battery is great on the Panny's. The form factor of a FS5 might be better, but do you really shoot handheld? If so, why don't u just buy a cheap Camframe or rig for the GH4?

Yes, I shoot handheld very often. Auto-ND is a dream for filming docs, especially when moving in and out of places with diffierent lighting while having to film continuously. For example I filmed the street protests in Korea, with tight spaces and people always touching you and and your gear. Super happy to just have the FS5 with a wireless microphone on the correspondent, and not having to worry about all that fiddly stuff. The handgrip is great. I film with the Sony BUP60 batteries and they hold forever. XLR jacks are great and strong. When the camera is in my bag, I pull it out, switch it on, and film.

When I work with a tripod I do most of the things manually, and then you're right, the difference to a GH4 is not that big. I the end it depends on what you're filming, but for my case, the FS5 is the perfect package, and I'd never ever switch back to something mirrorless/DSLR as my main camera.

On 12/16/2016 at 4:20 PM, HelsinkiZim said:

The only things I am now used to is small size. So maybe it's the fs5, I guess I'll see how next year pans out.

I bought an FS5 after experiencing excatly all the troubles you have listed. I do not regret. For what I do (mostly journalism, news, some feature stuff) the FS5 is a dream: Small, easy to handle, no need for any accessories except a good microphone.

10 hours ago, Andrew Reid said:

They were all sent from the EOSHD server back-end, if you didn't get it, email me directly or check your spam folder

Nothing in spam, sent email two or three times. Also sent you Facebook message, tweeted at you and sent you a forum message. No response 

15 hours ago, Andrew Reid said:

The email with updated settings is on its way today.

The update only applies to users of the A6300,A6500,A99 II and FS5. The update optimises saturation and colour depth on these cameras.

As the update is only for the cameras listed above, A7S II shooters for example do not need to change any settings.

I have not received any email, though I bought the original guide. How to proceed, Andrew?