salim

If the autofocus is like A6500 or better...I'll get one! 

EVA1 is already a "mini varicam". Very mini!
I'm currently working on a film with the first EVA1 in the country.

Boy, kick a guy when he's dumb...ur...down   OH WAIT, a pun!  I'm not shure actually.  But what do you expect.  I Rhode into town on the wrong horse!

If you’re worried about Video AF, you really only have two options and if you don’t want to shoot 4K, you only have one option... a Canon. If you want decent 4K and good 1080p with amazing video AF, get a 5D Mark IV.

In the metro you can get away with a grainy look from any camera.  Even professional TV/film seems to let its hair down in the subway   Think you're set with those kind of shots.  I have something similar, Nebula 3000 (?).  The thing about the C100 is it's sensor is MADE for video.  It's an A7S long before Sony made one.    If you're doing the story at some point you need to focus on directing and get a cinematographer.  They'll have the "good stuff"   Ironically, a better camera may hurt you because you'll get into the camera settings.  That's certainly how I screw myself over and over and over again!  The D810 and A6000 are great video cameras in 8bit.  IMHO, you need to spend $5,000 to really make that next leap.  All the stuff in between is a compromise.  Even if you had a RED and every piece of equipment you want, working alone, a crew of 4 with Canon T3I, audio person, lighting person and assistant will end up with better footage.  So put your money where the difference will make it to the end!  Sounds like you're already doing it the right way.  So rock on!

THANKS! the two XLRs of C100 is one of the reasons I'm interested in it. But I'm shooting this short film in Belarus. So probably thinking of something more discrete than the C100. So at the same time, I'm thinking about a A6300, A6500 shooting on a gimbal maybe. That's why I asked. I also have a used Sound Devices 302 that I connect to Tascam DR-40 recorder. It's going to be almost a no crew shooting (no sounds person, etc). So I'd like to keep it simple and easy. I'm worried about wireless. especially traveling to a different country. Just don't know if they have different bandwidth licensing setup and I'll pick up a lot of noise, or worse not allowed to use the devices. 

Had to check hours.  It has 191 hours.  Would include 2 Belkin 64GB SD cards, 2 batteries, box, charger, etc.  Thinking $1650 including postage.  Optional add Atomos Ninja Blade with 128GB SSD for $250, 18-135mm STM for $150, Rhode NT2 (I think, not sure $). 
@salim  I have both the A6000 and A6300. Where do you want to go?  Do you want to be a cinematographer, director, producer?  That will help me answer your question.
  
 
 

I saw you were interested in the C100... I believe it has two XLR inputs, so you could run two wires XLR lavs to each of your actors straight to the camera, or you could probably run wireless lavs from the camera to record good in camera audio. Either way it’s in camera, so you won’t have any external audio to deal with. 

I recently picked one of these up: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1349307-REG/saramonic_sr_vrm1_compact_liner_pcm_recorder.html 
I wanted to get the Tascam DR10X, but it didn't have phantom power, which seems bonkers to miss out to me. Anyway, I'm really happy with how this one sounds/works. It's cheaper than all of the Tascam options, and more versatile, you can plug any mic into it and you're ready to roll.
If you'd like to hear some samples, I'm currently cutting an interview with two people sitting next to each other. I had two microphones, both the same make and model, with one running straight into a camera and the other plugged directly into this device. I did it purposely to test any noise the recorder might introduce.
I can share a sample tomorrow if people are interested.

As much as I love my C100 (with DPAF) I don't use it enough to justify keeping it.  I hate stuff just lying around.  So will probably sell it, so keep that in mind if you decide you really want one and I'll give you another option.  Some more thoughts, for a few minutes of video here and there, the A6300 works perfectly for me.  What I love about the C100 is it just works well in almost any light and the battery lasts, it doesn't get hot, has XLRs, etc.  It isn't 4K, but as perfect and nice looking 1080 as I've ever seen (it downscales to 1080 from 4K internally).   If I ever want to do long-form video again I'd buy another in a heartbeat.  I'm in the U.S. though, Boston area.

DPAF only covers a small portion of the sensor from what I understand. I'm not sure I would bother with it. But get the external recorder. (Although the AVCHD is surprisingly great.)
There's no slow motion. That might bother you. The lack of 4k will make it a non-starter for some. The viewfinder is garbage.
Otherwise I think this is a fantastic camera. I prefer the image to FAR more expensive cameras. Great color and tonality. But the image is hampered by a sensor that likes underexposure (or ACTUALLY rating it at 800 ISO and only using Log C, which has an awkward implementation of super white data) and a codec that likes overexposure, hurting the would-be pretty good dynamic range and can-be excellent lowlight by muddying the shadows.
With an external recorder and careful metering, you can get past this. And it's only an issue in challenging circumstances. The form factor is great. 

Its slightly above the cheaper once that pop up on the used market. But since its from a store that probably gives warranty it looks like a decent deal imo.
Great camera. Latest TV commercial my company made was shot on one and so will the next. Its still relevant imo.

The latest firmware update was October. Your inference is wrong.
Most of the reviewers on the Amazon and BH web sites either do not understand how to use the camera or are using much earlier firmware. There have been many firmware updates since the camera became available. It would be nice to have someone here test it, if they think it useful.

Wonder how much low light improvement will it get, will they use lower MP or use BSI or use that mysterious organic sensor to achieve it?
Will 10bit 422 finally come to 4K60P?
 
Wonder is it a pre-strike against A7SIII which is still no where to be seen or heard

Dec 15 is a Friday. It's such a curious time to announce anything. 
Some thoughts: 
1 - This was a last minute decision to announce this before end of the year. And logistically Friday, Dec 15 was the only time available to their Marketing team. 
2 - This is a non-consumer product so announcing it on Friday, while people are occupied with other things, etc. is not an issue for them. 
3 - The timing is designed to steal thunder of another competing product (to be announced) or perhaps against an existing product in the market and the goal is  to make some buyers put a pause on their purchasing decision before end of the year. 
 
 
 
 

Dec 15 is a Friday. It's such a curious time to announce anything. 
Some thoughts: 
1 - This was a last minute decision to announce this before end of the year. And logistically Friday, Dec 15 was the only time available to their Marketing team. 
2 - This is a non-consumer product so announcing it on Friday, while people are occupied with other things, etc. is not an issue for them. 
3 - The timing is designed to steal thunder of another competing product (to be announced) or perhaps against an existing product in the market and the goal is  to make some buyers put a pause on their purchasing decision before end of the year. 
 
 
 
 

I saw that...and was about to buy it. But looked at the reviews and decided, I rather spend $200-300  more and buy a GX85 or something. The reviews were not only bad, but made the camera seem not that useful at all. 
Then I went to the manufacturers website and it looks like they have completely shifted their focus doing VR cameras. Which means there will be no additional firmware improvements and I'll be left with a $200 junk. I rather spend $500 and have something like the GX85, I think. 

https://www.eoshd.com/2017/10/sony-a7r-iii-announced-4k-hdr-ergonomic-improvements-no-10bit-4k60p/
"What’s new in the A7R III for video shooters? Well the improved ergonomics introduced with the A9 are on this body along with a new higher resolution 3.3m dot EVF. The camera now shoots 4K in Hybrid Log Gamma for compatibility with the latest 4K HDR TVs, like the Panasonic GH5. Unlike the GH5 however, it is held back by the 8bit 4:2:0 codec. HDR and HLG require a very wide colour gamut, so we’ll have to examine very carefully in the review whether this camera is really capable of a nice 4K HDR image without banding and colour problems."

@dbp
I would be happy to deal with the sluggish workflow for that DANG SEXAYYY IMAGE! I shoot 90% on sticks anyways! 
I'm going to be digging around for one. Arri Alexa would be worth selling my 1DC for! Lol.
Leitax makes a great Canon EF adapter for Alexa too that would be perfect for my CONTAX Zeiss kit. They have the Leitax mounts on them already. http://www.leitax.com/conversion/Cine/Alexa/index.html
DANG..imagine my youtube content shot on ALEXA lol. MKBHD on steroids. 
 
Had a conversation with Roman Alaivi about his on vimeo....insane.

Oh no it doesn’t go on the focus monitor. The Zacuto z finder goes on the camera LCD 
 
the kinotechnik LCDVF3C is the best deal and best quality. 
 
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/887720-REG

The 1.33x SLR Magic Anamorphots don't look great under an f/4. the 50 performs slightly better than the 40. and their 2x is no good under a f/5.6. I've owned them all, briefly. If you want to shoot at f/2.8 or better, you need to go the route of a Kowa or Cinelux ES. I have shot as low as an f/1.4 with each of those and they still look great, meaning, no loss in sharpness due to the anamorphic. the only deficiencies would be attributed to having the taking lens wide open.

I see it changed to free now on Amazon Prime! Awesome. 

Distributor just got back to me. It is streaming for free to Prime members in US, UK, Canada, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden and Finland. I hope this helps. Let me know if it isn't working tomorrow. 
Cheers!
David
 

I didn't see anybody on the forum talking about this amazing-looking new camera from DJI. 4.6k at 60p, records to C-Fast cards. Poorly translated page suggests 16 stops of dynamic range. More specs and info here: http://dronereviewsandnews.com/dji-october-11th-reflections-guess-1-zenmuse-x7/
 
Supposedly this thing is supposed to be announced on October 11, but somebody got a hold of the details early. 4k sample footage here: 
 
What do you guys think? With an Inspire 2, as well as paired with an Osmo, this could be a pretty formidable combo. 

If you're using the on-screen exposure meter as a guide then 1.5 to 2 stops to the right for Pro LOG S as it is S-LOG based, and for Pro LOG Cinema you can expose as normal in the middle at 0, or maybe even slightly under - depending on if you want to protect the highlights.