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Why not use the Velcro on the cable? Slip it under the strap hook thingy on the corner of the camera and then the drive doesn’t dangle. Although I guess that’s not an issue for you anymore.

Today I saw a Signa Art 25-35. 2.0. What’s the advantage of this lens over 18-35 1.8?

I do get there should be better quality control for many things on this camera, and it's far from 'perfect'. But a lot of these comments, not just from Andrew seem quite nit picky. For example, complaining you need expensive media is a result of having such a big codec. If you don't want the codec, there's other options with cheaper media. If you want RAW and ProRes out of the camera, expensive media is the price you have to pay. That said, as soon as BRAW hits, this whole issue is out the window. Same with the M43 lens distortion, if you're buying this for the an unprocessed image from the sensor, don't complain that it's not been processed. Granted, for ProRes recordings it could be nice, but then people would complain the ProRes looks so different form the RAW. I like that they're almost indistinguishable until you hit heavy grades. Andrew, you mention the battery door in almost every comment about this camera, but as far as I know, only 1 person here has had an issue with it, and it was solved by BMD or the reseller quickly. It just doesn't seem to be an issue, just one faulty unit. Then adding cages and monitors - that's 100% optional and is far from a requirement to make it work. Anyway, I don't wish to rant or persuade people one way or the other about this camera. I'm enjoying using it, I'm enjoying editing it, and I'm enjoying riging it up and stripping it down.

That looks cool, but I’d rather go with a VMount on the back of a rig. This thing is going to make it harder to handhold without an extra support, so doesn’t offer much of an advantage. Mine doesn’t get hot, a little warm maybe, but no more than the front end of my LS300 - which also has vents by the sensor. That looks cool, but I’d rather go with a VMount on the back of a rig. This thing is going to make it harder to handhold without an extra support, so doesn’t offer much of an advantage. Mine doesn’t get hot, a little warm maybe, but no more than the front end of my LS300 - which also has vents by the sensor.

How did you do that? Was it plugged in? ?

I have the Assassin and while I used to load LUTs for on location preview, I now prefer to use the HDR options. It easily allows you to see what details are being recorded and for me always gave me better results after the grade. Strangely even if I used the same LUT while editing as I did for preview, I didn’t like the end results and would end up fiddling anyway.

This doesn’t happen for me with the Viltrox. There’s a little play, but less than there is on my GX80, and I don’t foresee it being a problem. Maybe it’s because I’m using adapter lenses , but I’m having no problems with CA or distortion. I do have the cheap as chips MFT Meike 28mm f2.8 and that also works perfectly. Maybe wider, native lenses present a problem though

I’ve used a the Viltrox EF adapter exclusively and have no issues. I posted a grab a while ago if you wanted to see how it works.

EOS R comes out on top or at least a tie in ProAV's comparisons - Shame they didn't have an XT3 though:

Has anyone found some nice LUTs yet? I've been playing around with this one and it's quite nice. http://moaifilms.com/downloads/moai-cn-lut-for-blackmagic-ursa-mini-pro-and-pocket-cinema-camera-4k/ Here's a quick example, no other adjustments, only the LUTs applies. OG Frame Film to Video Film to Extended Video Moai LUT

I've seen it now - It's ok to be wrong. Other than the 120fps test though, I get the impression it's very a close call between the XT3 and P4k. Both are fantastic, but serve slightly different purposes, so your needs dictate which is better for you. Now do a test where you have the same shots with each camera, and you're editing on matching hardware. Which one allows for the fastest workflow? I think P4K Which one needs the least adjustments? I think XT3 Which one lets you manipulate the image more? I think P4K Which one leaves some space on your hard drive? I think XT3 Which one is more fun to edit? I think P4K Pick what matters most to you and run with that.

Because it makes post production easier ?

Aside from the 120fps tests, it seems like the XT3 and P4K are on par and he seems to prefer both over the others. From there, it depends if you're an editor/colourist or a shooter. I said it a while ago, the the P4K is camera made for the post production, it's an editor's camera. The XT3 leans more towards SOOC. I wonder where it would stand after being sharpened in post to the same extent the other cameras sharpen in camera.

Based on that thumbnail - it's like the ugly duckling. Least attractive of the bunch, but in the end will be the most stunning of them all... That's just an assumption though, I didn't see the video yet. Let me know if I'm wrong.

I've just used it every day, 7 days a week for 4 weeks straight and I carried it in a bag each day too. It's fine. Yes the LCD and VF suck, but there are exposure tools to combat that. Learn to use those, and the build quality isn't an issue - just make sure you don't put the camera in the bag with the LCD open, but you wouldn't do that with any camera anyway. It's definitely broadcast quality. The LS300 may be the most common JVC camera here, but the Sony A7 series are probably the most common Sony cameras here - doesn't really mean much right? Their new camera has some amazing features and internal ProRes is an amazing feature, but we don't even know what it's called. Imagine if Sony released their new camera with the exact same specs - we'd definitely know what it's called, and most likely have orders in. @Yehouda - but surely the BMPCC4K can't compete with the ANVPSC4k

Well - I currently have 7.3v and 17% - so that's interesting. I've edited my last post because this numbers thing just doesn't make sense, so don't want to recommend the 6.5v thing.

@BTM_Pix if you tap the battery meter it changes between percentage and vaults. That could help you determine your consumption. I'm not having any luck pairing my phone to the camera. I downloaded the free app tRigger, but it's not showing up - are you using an app or your homemade whatsit?

JVCs new camera shoots ProRes internal. They just need to cut the lens off and put a mount on and they’d have a winner. The problem is, it’s JVC and whatever they do, their cameras will never be the talk of the town no matter how good they actually are. How many LS300s sold compared to FS5? Even when they were giving you a Atomos Inferno in the package.

JVCs new camera shoots ProRes internal. They just need to cut the lens off and put a mount on and they’d have a winner. The problem is, it’s JVC and whatever they do, their cameras will never be the talk of the town no matter how good they actually are. How many LS300s sold compared to FS5? Even when they were giving you a Atomos Inferno in the package.

@TurboRat and @MattH - I don't have that lens, but I have the Canon 10mm that I've hacked (literally) to work with the Viltrox speedbooster. I imagine this give a similar field of view - although it will be slightly narrower. I'll happily do some tests for you, but can only get to f3.5ish with the booster. If that's helpful, let me know what formats you'd want tested and I'll upload some stuff. For a quick sample, here's a grab I just took at it's widest. Handy button that frame grab one ? A008_10241448_S001.dng

Stupid or genius? No (little) vignette until around f8. I plan on taking the camera for a walk with a few of my favorite lenses. I’ll take this little chap along and share some clips. Let me know if you’d like anything specific tested out.

The camera had been off at least 20 minutes before I tried to take it out - I'll report back the next time I use this battery (tomorrow) I found the LUTs locally, for those without Resolve already, or who want to grab them without diving into folders, you can get them here https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5b3aw8i1dkf8shj/AACnnkI2JfrCVUbMhyjGuSwia?dl=0 For anyone wondering, the Ninja Star works like a dream with this camera. When I press record on the P4K, the Star also starts recording. That's not happened for me with any other camera since I bought it. Apparently it's a known issue, but the product is too old for Atomos to update. Looks like BM did it for them. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but recording on the P4K at 4096x2160 means the Star records a file that's 1920x1062.

Well, strangely, I just put all my batteries in (not at the same time) and now none of them get stuck, even the one that's scratched up from when I tried to get it out last time. That one is Digibuddy though, for anyone wondering. So far, I'm really liking the footage, but it's just random shots around the house. Will do more extensive testing tomorrow.

My 3rd party batteries get stuck, but not the one that came with the camera. I'm going to make a little grip on them so I can get them out a little easier. Battery door doesn't open accidentally though. On that subject, does anyone know somewhere in Europe stocking the Blackmagic Pocket Camera DC Cable Pack? I have some Vmounts I can put to good use. Also, does anyone know if it's possible to download the Extended Video LUT? I know its in Resolve, but it'd be nice to be able to use it in Premiere/Encoder for encoding queues etc.