Jeevan Singh Kitare

Thank you for this, its exactly what I needed. 

Hi everyone

Im looking to get a Sony X70 for my jib. Does anyone have any experience with the app and know if you can zoom the camera wirelessly via tablet? 

On a side note, does anyone have any experience with this exact same thing with a Sony A7sii? 

Thanks

10 hours ago, Geoff CB said:

What lenses do you already have? Are you okay sticking with the m43rds ecosystem when Panasonic themselves aren't adding the mount to their high end video cameras? Are you okay with frequent battery switches? Do you need to record external audio directly to camera?

 

Im currently using PMW 200's however im looking at changing those in the new year (maybe to FS5's) so i think another Sony E mount camera would make sense? In terms of battery, im planning to use a dummy battery and a plate to connect one of my existing batteries. Audio is usually recorded externally anyway so in camera audio isn't a concern :). The only thing pushing me away from the A7sii atm is the concerns with overheating, rolling shutter and the fact that it will only record 4K at 24p (where id prefer to shoot at 50).

I think i need to have a long think about what to get ?

10 hours ago, IronFilm said:

If you wait for the a7S mk3 then the Panasonic G90 or even GH6 will not be far away....  so of course you should wait for Panasonic's better implementation!

But by then the a7S mk4 won't be far away.....  

Where does this endless circle of madness end??? :-o

I reckon you should just buy a Panasonic G80 (which is a very fine camera!! Better than just a GH4), then shoot the hell out of it for a couple of years, then come back here and you'll have a much better idea of what you want to get  next :-)

Haha i know, realistically I need something to use by next month so I think ill have to settle for a gh5/a7sii and then upgrade next year some time. I think ill go and test out each one to see which I prefer. Thanks for your help everyone

4 hours ago, Andrew Reid said:

Get a GH5 if rolling shutter is a concern.

Or shoot in full frame 4K mode on the A7R II which does pixel binning rather than a full sensor readout in that mode, so less rolling shutter.

X70 has a completely different aesthetic to the A7S II... Does that not matter to you?!

Thanks for reply! To be honest form factor isnt a major concern as its only going to be used on the jib, not handheld at any point. The only concern I do have with the form factor is the weight. Do you have any lens recommendations for the A7Sii?

Alot of people have been talking about the GH5, should i buy this or wait for a A7siii?

5 hours ago, Justin Bacle said:

I don't think rolling shutter would be noticeable as there is not much movement usually in weddings video.

However I think you would be better with a video camera (like the new AE1, the JVS LS-300 or something similar with ND filters, Viewfinder and proper XLR Audio) than with a DSLR if money is not a huge problem. Just my own thoughts, depends on your priorities (Image Quality, Low light, Ease of use, Audio, ND filters, battery life and so on)

Yeah ive been looking at using a video camera too, however the weight poses a major issue. Do you have any experience with the Sony Z150?

For use on a jib, shooting wedding receptions (which are sometimes dimly lit). The only thing holding me back from the A7sii is the rolling shutter and overheating problems. What does everyone think I should purchase?