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These are weird because I have a hard time thinking they're successful in converting viewers into buyers that use the affiliate links.

ND is ALMOST always superior to VND, though I wouldn't go as far as to say even the worst ND is better than the best VND like webrunner5 would. VND are popular for their convenience, not their quality. That's not to say a good VND filter can't be good quality though. For the kind of work you describe I'd probably go with a VND so that you aren't having to switch filters all the time, which is a good way to miss shots. Depending on your budget there are a lot of options. NiSi has probably the best sub-$200 USD VND. The really cheap ones tend to have more color casting, though that can be fixed relatively easily.

The JVC LS300 did it first and is/was one of my favorite things about it. You can put a prime lens on it and use the zoom rocker to turn it into a zoom lens.

I think I get what they were going for (showing how flexible the footage is in post) but what a strange, extreme way of showing it. I guess they just thought subtly wouldn't get the point across? I felt like the greens were going to leap off the screen and slap me across the face!

Every camera in my price range has a limitation that I wish wasn't there. It just so happens that the S5's limitations are the ones I can live with the most. Same with the GH5. I don't think getting rid of your Lumix cameras and going with a Canon set up makes you a Canon fanboy. I think it just means you're making the best choice based on your situation and needs. The funny thing for me is that out of everyone it might be Olympus that checks the most boxes for me right now. I'm just in no position to purchase 2 (or 3) OM-1 bodies even if they weren't backordered. Strange times, though!

Honestly I don't care what camera you get. Get the FX3. Or don't. What you NEED to do, no matter what camera you end up with, is stick with it. Learn that camera until you can operate it with your eyes closed and I promise you'll be able to squeeze pretty much anything you could want out of it (within reason, of course!) Learning your camera's strengths and weaknesses allows you to lean into and adapt to each one. Until very recently my main camera was a GH5, a 5 year old camera that is very flawed but also incredibly capable in the right hands. Out of necessity, because the GH5 isn't great in low light, I had to really learn lighting techniques. It was something I should've been doing all along, but the GH5 forced my hand. By being weak in low light the GH5 made me a better videographer. Those skills will stay with me no matter what camera I'm using 10 years from now. That's part of the journey. Embrace it. Even if there were a camera out there that could create the images you want with minimal effort, where's the fun in that? Where's the artistry? What sense of accomplishment would you feel? It's cliché, I know, but the camera is just a tool. You're the artist, so learn how to express your art with the tool you have!

She is missed 😞

My guess is, given how few lenses there were to begin with, they probably figured it was better to just start from scratch. I've used the A7Siii and I don't think it's as good as the S5's stabilization, but I'd have to do a side by side comparison to be sure.

It's not the distance between the mount and the sensor, but the circular size of the mount itself. There's not a ton of room for the sensor to move left, right, up and down because the mount is so small. This limits how much the IBIS can work. I think they'd need a pretty substantial crop in order to get comparable results as Panny, Canon, and Nikon. I think this is why Sony has moved towards post-stabilization options with Catalyst Browse. It was simultaneously a very smart and very dumb move to use the same mount for FF. It is more of a positive, but it'll probably be a long time and require a lot of processing power if they're ever going to catch up in the stabilization department. It's nice that they've offered an alternative with Catalyst Browse but it's not ideal. I wonder if Fuji is having similar problems because of the mount size? I'm also curious why there has been such a drop off in AF performance since the X-T3 and whether the IBIS is responsible?

Everyone has their preferences, but to me Sony IBIS is almost pointless to have. It's one thing if you're just standing still since it'll eliminate most micro jitters but any actual movement looks pretty bad. I do wonder though if that's due to the size of the mount?

That's common for pretty much everything though in the camera industry. They could in all honestly charge an extra $300 for this lense and it'd still be a bargain compared to every other option that isn't Tamron. It just feels like they go beyond trying to undercut others, that they genuinely just want to give their customers the best value.

Very true, though I was curious if the wider angle might help!

Sigma feels like a throwback in many ways, at least when it comes to business. I don't even feel like their prices are strictly to undercut the competition, because if that was their sole intention they could easily charge more and still be significantly cheaper than Sony, Canon, Panasonic, etc. I don't generally like to give corporations the benefit of the doubt, in fact I feel like doing so well inevitably result in being proven wrong, but it really doesn't feel like their sole goal is to make as much money as possible, no matter what. - I hate that most of the reviews are on Sony bodies. That doesn't really tell me much about two of the biggest things I want to know when making a purchase: how well does it play with Panasonic's IBIS (are the corner wobbles really bad?) and their AF in video. The only L-mount reviews I've found were people using it on Sigma cameras, unfortunately.

The thing that stinks is that your specific combination is really only available in M43 in your price range. The R10 lacks stabilization, otherwise it would check most of those boxes if overheating ends up not being an issue (wait for people to get the camera and really put it through the ringer though.) The Lumix S5 is a little more than you're looking to spend, but it's a huge jump up and is a bargain. It might be worth waiting until you can save up a little extra and get that?

For me this life style is as much about protecting my mental health than anything. There has to be more to life than work, and your work should be something that you enjoy. I tried working at a production company and it devastated my mental health. I just can't do it.

It's survival depends on a lot of things, but I agree that it needs PDAF to grow and thrive. The market spoke long ago, and it demands PDAF.

Maybe photographers will buy this camera, but it really seems like it's more video centric. I think they think it'll appeal to the hybrid shooter and video focused user mode than photo. I could be wrong though!

Good to know. The videos I saw would hunt back and forth excessively before getting focus. Maybe I will rent it when I have a gig that doesn't need AF, so if it works poorly I can still use it manually. The 24-105mm though is really appealing. It looks like it could be the one and done lens for my event work. Then for my other work I can get some primes and also use the kit lens. We'll see!

I think because Potato Jet is a working DP he was invited and allowed to film. I'm not sure that they specifically invited him because he's notable YouTuber, but it wouldn't shock me either if he was. It seemed like a gathering with a lot of industry people as opposed to influencers, though. What's fascinating is all the stuff that happens before the debayering process. Is that something new?

From the videos I've watched they unfortunately don't work well in video mode when it comes to AF. They work great for photos, but the results in video reminded me of trying to use AF with a speedbooster on my GH5. I was going to get the Sigma 28-70 but the results I saw were bad; I thought about renting it to see for myself but it feels like it'd be a waste of $90 or whatever dollars. Right now I'm using the kit lens and is quite a gem to be honest. I am looking at the Panny 24-105mm though, as F4 is more than enough for my sports and event work. Related: I really, really like the S5. I can't believe I got a lightly used one with a cage, 2 OEM batteries, and the kit lens for $1400. I highly recommend getting it, especially if you can find a deal. The image is so good.

I don't think this is a camera meant for photo people.

Very informative video by Potato Jet. What a camera!

I think putting the handles and matte box is as far as I'm going to go when it comes to trying to spiffy the camera up for clients. I'll add a monitor for functionality when I need it. To me, I want a compact, simple set up. I see "rig build" videos on YouTube and 90% of them are just way too much for me. 5 years ago I'd of had a totally different opinion, because I'd have been impressed and slightly jealous, but honestly the last thing I wanna do these days is spend more than 5 minutes setting up my camera rig and then have to lug this big thing around for a simple sit down talking head shoot or my friend blowing glass. LUMIX S5 + cage + Panasonic XLR helmet + Azden SGM-250CX + SmallRig HSR2511 right grip with record trigger + NiceyRig left grip with Arri Rosette + Mini Matte Box Lite = enough!

I will never understand why more companies haven't done more power zooms. That lens sounds like a killer, even if it is a little bit on the slow side. Well worth it for a versatile lens that can do all of that. I kind of agree, but also kinda just wish they'd build a fan straight into the camera. I get why they didn't, and I get that for MOST uses it will not be required, but it's just hard to get behind the idea of having to buy an external fan accessory to help with overheating. They are getting SO CLOSE, but I agree. There are just enough quirks still that make it hard to jump into the Fuji system. The big thing for me is they need updated lenses that can handle changes in exposure better. This new lens is definitely incredible, but what they've got out there right now aren't too good in this regard. That's a dealbreaker for me. The IBIS also doesn't look very good at all in video and seems more geared towards stills. My sports work needs good stabilization, because the cameras are so lightweight and small (+1 for the old heavy camcorders of yesteryear not needing stabilization because of how big and heavy they were!) I love those Fuji colors so much though! I look forward to trying it anyway!

I saw this earlier and was a little confused. Does this replace the L-Mount Alliance or is it in addition to it? One thing they absolutely need to do, in addition to the AF (if only so we can stop hearing about it), is open up the mount to more third parties. I'd love to see Tamron make some L-mount lenses, for example. I think that is an underrated part of Sony's strategy. They went from a mount that had very few lenses to one that has the most robust, mature native lens lineup out of anyone. Part of that is obviously because they got a head start, but also because you've got so many companies now making lenses for the mount that work really well with the cameras, from Sigma to even small Chinese companies like Viltrox. Contrast that with the L-Mount Alliance, where it's pointless to even try using autofocus with Sigma lenses on Panasonic bodies.