MrSMW

Nothing above really suits my needs. Maybe I need to manufacture something myself and float it on Kickstarter?! The Sirui I already have is still the closest but I just wish it had a bigger ‘tripod’ base. The answer may be to mount a monopod pole onto a non-extended tripod base... I find it strange that something like this does not exist (from my research) as it makes sense to me, ie a sturdier based monopod...

Does one exist...? If so, I can't find it! Currently, based on a compromise of speed vs stability, I use a Sirui 204s monopod. It has decent...good stability even when not extended above it's 'closed up' height, but obviously, the taller it is extended and the heavier the load, the more unbalanced it becomes. Meanwhile, cranking up and down 3 legs, AKA a tripod is too slow for my use. Ideal would be a tripod style legs, but an extending monopod style pole, ie, increased stability at the base, but retaining the speed of the mono system for height. Anyone know of a manufacturer who makes such a thing or am I pissing into the wind, same as I am requiring the tech of the XT3 in an XH1 body with a GFX battery?

I personally don’t care about 6k but would care very much for an IBIS 4K 60p body. Make it an XH2 or XT4, I don’t mind either way but just make it. Ideally with the shutter from the XH1 and battery from the GFX medium format body. Thanks Fuji.

Thanks @xzobinx will take a look

The light is not what I am looking for, but one of these screwed to my XT3 SmallRig cage looks excellent! https://www.blindspotgear.com/power-junkie

Looks a good option thanks.

A few years back, I had the above named item on a lightweight stand due to the increasing amount of video work I was doing alongside my stills work. ie, didn’t want a strobe going off every 5 seconds. Why I sold it I cannot remember but for the last couple of years, I have been using a couple of cheap dimmable, but not directional LED’s. So I am looking to get another Ledzilla2 or equivalent but can’t find anything that comparable. If anyone knows of anything or can make any recommendations, I’d appreciate it.

This thread reminds me of Monty Python's Cheese Shop sketch...

Ah, Leica. Part of me wants one very badly. The other part of me says, you don't need it ya muppet. The latter part of me wins and I won't be 'upgrading' my XT3's any time soon.

Personally, I try not to go above 6400 or 3200 even and with an f1.8, even at some of the darkest stages of my weddings, that's not too hard to do. I do light stuff as much as I can however such as wedding speeches, 1 or 2 side/slightly angled small LED's on light stands to give the subject a bit more. LED's...at least the 20 euro one's from Godox I have don't throw out much light or very far unless it's properly dark and this is when they come into their own. Wish I hadn't sold my Dedo Ledzilla a few years back and will be getting another for next season as it was the perfect bit of kit for what I do Also, in lower light, an even stronger argument for using the baked in Eterna profile rather than faffing with HLG/Flog.

Tried all 3 and it really depends on how you work. If you go the whole monitor + LUT + heavy workflow, then Flog might work for you. More lightweight/minimalist + min workflow, the Eterna. HLG somewhere between but closer to the Flog approach. Me. I went Eterna and am more than happy with that for wedding work. More than.

Very nicely done!

What is that lens? Looks very steampunk on the FP.

I’m very interested to know how this thing holds up as a stills camera. Or rather as a hybrid flipping between the two.

OIS lens + manual fixed settings? That is how I roll with my XT3.

The official release confirms no IBIS and on that basis alone, it's not for me. Also, I believe they 'dumbed' it down from 10 bit to 8 internally and one of the appeals of the XT3 I currently use is 10 bit internally. I like it as a stills camera however and if I only shot stills, I think I'd almost certainly have got a pair.

I think for some, it’s worth it. I think it depends on the level of ‘seriousness’ of your production and the amount of time you have to spend. For professionals, amount of time vs costs/return. For me (Pro) it is very much the latter, ie, for what I charge, I can either produce some at X level for Y cost, but if I produce it to a level above X, then I need to either charge more (and risk booking less) or it comes out of my time. Like many, I have been chasing the next thing that will take my work to another level and part of that equation is the kit, but as above, with the current set up, in 2019, I finally have it and get to use it. It was never GAS, simply want/need and for most, that day should be now.

I quite like it, but then I liked the EM5ii's I used to have a few years back. I won't go to m4/3 for stills but for video I think it's OK. Well more than OK, - the GH5 and BMPC4K says so. But won't be getting one as I'm more than happy with what's coming out of my XT3. Good on Olympus for making it though and hope they continue as a company as I like them.

I should add that the current megapixel race bores me to tears as does talk of 6k, never mind 8k. Horses for courses and all that, but for me, 24/25mp for stills and 4k (or even 1080 actually) is more than good enough for my work and I'd rather focus on getting the most out of that, unless actually forced to upgrade.

What I'm curious about is where is the point that it is good enough and anymore isn't necessary for you ? For me, it’s Fuji XT3 internally, Eterna, 4K 50p. I don’t want or need any more. I have tried Flog & HLG but neither have given me anything quantifiably ‘more’ but just increase workload. So the pinnacle is right there for me...but with one massive caveat and that is no IBIS meaning I have to work off a monopod. Stick it in the XH1 body and there is my ‘dream’ camera right there. The End. Bring on the 50mm f1 in 2020 and wow. But as mentioned above, until then, compromise plays a part. So close, but not quite my Camera Conspiracies ‘perfect camera’ just yet...

I couldn't get mine to work in 4k so sent it back. Tried 3 of the highest quality cables I could find. Software may have been updated since however as it was 6+ months ago?

I went to uni and graduated with a combined arts degree specialising in; design, photography & filmmaking. Has it benefited me in any way? No. If I had applied myself properly? Maybe... Bottom line for me is as has been mentioned above, if it can open doors otherwise not 'openable', then a strong maybe. Otherwise grafting your way there is a legitimate option.

What does that read on the camera, 'PRICK'?

Yes. And until such time, I refuse to make any more wedding videos. It's ridiculous that we don't have 12k now. 24k would be even better ?

At risk of sounding rude...and I mean the opposite, do a search on YouTube as there are many really good videos there that folks have put a lot of time and effort into. Martin Helbron, Mitch Lally, Gerald Undone possibly... Off the top of my head. Personally, I tried both but in the end, decided Eterna in camera was more than good enough for my needs. Converted to ProRes, minimal editing in Premiere. Going to try Resolve this Winter when I have some down time.