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I enjoyed this! 

51 minutes ago, Jermaine said:

every reviewer keeps saying you can use this with a drone but nobody ever mentions what drone works with it so can someone here list the type of drones that work with it please? are there any cheaper drone options for this cam?

Actually I don't think you can use this with the Inspire 2, you're probably looking at one of the Matrice drones. Which are like $5600 without gimbal and camera. 

36 minutes ago, Jermaine said:

every reviewer keeps saying you can use this with a drone but nobody ever mentions what drone works with it so can someone here list the type of drones that work with it please? are there any cheaper drone options for this cam?

There aren't really any cheaper options... The DJI Inspire 2 w/o gimbal and camera is $2600.

These specs always sound good, but when a client actually sends me video from their iPhone to use in a project it always looks soft. Granted, they're not professionals, but I've never really been blown away by video shot on any phone. 

This camera isn't meant for most people here. Yes, it can be used for a lot of our work but the work flow is obviously not geared towards it. 

Yeah this is mostly meant for live multicamera and studio set ups. It's actually quite compelling for that use. Very few people here though will need / want this. If I was still doing live streaming I'd consider getting a couple. Still, it makes a lot more sense than the original cine camera rumors lead me to believe, though I'm not sure how popular this will end up being. 

Shutter angle was one of those things I never knew I wanted until I got the original BMPCC and then the GH5. I'm very happy that they're adding it to the S5 and it makes it, with the kit lens, look mighty tempting. 

Does the S5 allow you to set shutter angle? 

53 minutes ago, IronFilm said:

Lots and lots of US mixers do complain about G4/G4. Perhaps you're not pushing it hard, only simple sit down IVs? Never used in a metro region?

I'm in Vermont, so even our "metro regions" are pretty small. Our biggest city has less than 50,000 people! I live in a town of under 3,000!🤣

1 minute ago, Kisaha said:

Greece. G3/G4 technology is just too, 00's..Sony are true diversity for an unbelievably cheap price, and true diversity is what the big boys do.

Strange, I've used them a lot on other gigs and have had very few problems but I'm in the US, so I didn't know if maybe you were using ones that use a busy / crowded frequency in your country. 

4 hours ago, IronFilm said:

It is crazy that people live in LA and shoot there with how California is going downhill and all the extra regulations around filming. 

Of course heaps of people want to go to LA as it is Hollywood. But I expect it won't hold that dominant position forever, eventually people will give up on it if LA/Cali keeps on making life too difficult and somewhere else will become the new Mecca to go to. 

Atlanta Georgia perhaps? Who knows. 

I know a half dozen people who've relocated to Atlanta from NYC and LA in the last two years. Housing is more affordable and there's a lot of work down there on medium to big productions. 

13 minutes ago, Kisaha said:

The TV series I am being assistant director, are using multiple G3s and we have huge issues with interference.

I have stopped using them for almost a decade now, Sony's are the bare minimum for me, and even those I am hearing they have more issues lately.

What country? Could it be a frequency issue? 

54 minutes ago, aaa123jc said:

I never thought of this before. So basically the battery life is getting worse after prolong use? Then it's no go for me. Can't really buy things that only work for a while. 

Indeed. For a lot of people they'll never reach that point, because they're not using them that often but I do think it makes sense to pay a little more for something that'll last you for years and years. After 5 years of heavy use my Azden set, while pretty good, has started to go and they charge $50 each for the transmitter and receiver to replace the batteries. Those Sennheiser kits meanwhile will last until the components give out (so maybe forever?) and take regular batteries, which is great for long gigs. As someone that usually goes for more budget stuff, this is one of those times I wish I'd spent just a little more at the start. 

Right now I'm using Zoom H1 recorders with cheap Purple Panda lavs until I have more work (Eff you COVID!) and can get a G3 or G4 set. It's just easier and less nerve racking than using my Azden at this point. 

Once you're getting into $250 or more, it might make sense to just spend extra and buy a used Sennheiser G3 or G4 kit. 

I have used some of these lower end systems and I've been pretty happy with them sound wise, but I've come to realize that they're not the best long term investment. I'm not a fan of the internal battery direction a lot of these companies are taking, as while it helps make things smaller it also means they have a set shelf life. Just my opinion though, as I get increasingly annoyed by my Azden Pro-XD holding less and less of a charge over time. Lol! 

3 hours ago, Hangs4Fun said:

You are absolutely correct.  My apologies I was trying to address the rules that I broke and focusing on that.  I should have lead with a sincere apology first.  Im ashamed and truly sorry.  Im used to dealing with people in person much more so than online.  Not an excuse.  

I really want to work through this shame and prove over time I am a good person and eventually will have things of value to share.  The integrity comment really hit me hard, and am reflecting on what I have done.  I got wrapped up in the "unanimosity" and lost my sense of person and how my actions affect the group of people I am connecting with.  I can only promise it will never happen again.  But if you choose to ban me or what ever it is called, I completely understand.  My deepest and sincerest apologies to everyone here.

I don't think you should be banned, but I hope that you really did learn a lesson. 

You're not a bad person, just insecure. We all seek validation to some extent, but don't try and create it artificially. In doing so you not only lied to us, but more importantly you lied to yourself. Have some pride, man.

22 hours ago, BTM_Pix said:

Can anyone walk me through this sequence of events ?

 

 

 

Legit lol'd

5 minutes ago, zerocool22 said:

 

They should, the A7III is a dinosaur. With all these camera options the A7III is lacking behind. And for write off's its kinda important to release the camera before the end of the year. 

It's still very popular. It can wait until spring, especially with the A7Siii and A7C cameras just coming out. 

IBIS is a godsend if you're filming sports, documentary, etc. When I first started out I used big S-VHS and VHS cameras; stabilization was never an issue because of the weight and the cameras were shoulder cams. As cameras got smaller, stabilization became more and more of an issue for my kind of work. I can't just stand still, I have to constantly be on the move. When you're rushing to make sure you get a good shot of the action, you NEED good IBIS otherwise your shot will look awful. 

If everything you do is on a tripod, gimbal or monopod then that's different, obviously. But if you're doing real run and gun, stripped down handheld video then IBIS is huge. I'd much rather have it than not. 

They really shouldn't be in a rush. The A7iii is still selling well I'm told. 

I feel like the team that brought us all the good stuff in M43 has been moved to the full frame side and M43 has been handed off to a bunch of newbies. Nothing they've done lately has made sense. 

Who asked for this camera? I mean, really?

I don't understand that camera at all. 

Figured out how to go to the light version, thank you Andrew! 

I don't mind dark themes, they're what I use on my phone, just the font color was too dark for me even after the tweak. I don't have the best eye sight, so it might just be me. 

I think Twitter in dark mode does a pretty good job. It's like an off white that they use... Easily to read but not too bright. 

Thank you for constantly trying to make the forum experience better! 

The fonts are too dark. Here's a screen shot... I'm not sure if it's just me

I can't figure out how to turn it off on my android phone... I usually like darker themes but the text is very hard to read for me... 

1 hour ago, ghostwind said:

While I do like the smaller form factor of the C70 (and of course the price), the one thing I do wonder is if a camera so small and light without proper IBIS will be more difficult to handhold and stabilize than a C300MK3

That's my thinking too. I actually prefer the C100 style body for this reason.