MrSMW

2 sets, 4 jobs, 4 failures, so I have returned for a refund via Amazon. I don't want to diss Rode as I use other audio equipment from them and had really high hopes for this system, but it's let me down several times now over the last few weddings. Whether connected to camcorder, or Fuji XT3 or Sony recorders, I haven't had a single seamless ceremony or set of speeches. The final straw was this weekend, direct line of sight, indoors, under 20 metres/60 feet and the end result was again incomplete. Even at 10 metres/30 feet with the transmitter in grooms pocket and lav mic on lapel, - intermittent result. I have 2 sets marked up A and B and it's happened with both so either I have been incredibly unlucky, or the system is not flawless. Whatever the case may be...and as above, no intent to slag Rode, but I can't rely on this system so next weekend going back to Sony recorders, lav mics + shotgun mics and Pluralize. Just a heads up and for anyone using the system, make sure you have a back up audio system running...

Purely as camera manufacturers, for me; 1: Pentax because I sometimes forget they exist anyway. 2: Olympus because they only play M4/3. Oops. i think the rest of the big boys will simply accept the market share is smaller and act accordingly. Or die.

10 bit will be the VIII (April 2020) 4k 60p will be the IX (Jan 2021) Menu system will be updated for X (Oct 2021) The 20 dollar stick on grip that's been available forever, will be offered with the XI (July 2022) The ND filter will be reinstated with the XII (April 2023) Merged with the Game Boy in Jan 2024. I think the VA is still the sweet spot for the 100 series.

I'm not a gear reviewer and have never tested anything that isn't Fuji recently, but the XH1 could be a contender? I have an XH1 and an XT3 but use XH1 for stills only and the XT3 on a monopod for video as I use 4k 60p, but if 1080 is your requirement... The 'best' camera for me would be a mashup of the two, but as it does not exist... If I wasn't shooting Fuji, I'd go Nikon Z6 second and it's only the lack of 4k 60p I'm not. Third choice would be Panny S1 but size and contrast only AF put me off, but principally the size.

I have mine gaffer taped to my monopod ?

If going handheld, the 18-55 is still the best IMO, though f4 at the longer end is not so great in low light without cranking up the ISO. The Sigma 18-35 f1.8 with Fringer Pro adapter is another alternative, but no stabilisation. I use a cheap Canon EF 50mm f1.8 and 85mm f1.8 on a freestanding mono with mine in addition to the 18-55. I've stopped using the Sigma as especially with the adapter, it's a bit of a lump and I tend to work above 35mm (APSC crop).

Velcro tape is the 'answer'. Ordered! Minimalist, super-quick, reusable.

I have a pair and an Action and they all have their uses as 'C' cams/backup.

Velcro tape seems like a very good option and so obvious now! My wife earlier suggested one of her black hair bobbles. Yep, this just needs a simple solution...

Thanks @BTM_Pix I will take a look at that. Or gaffer tape... Also thanks @docmoore but not really sure what that is or how it would work!

I would like to attach one of my Rode Wireless Go transmitters to preferably a typical audio speaking mic, at a stand that they do not touch. Second best option, to the mic stand itself, but then we are getting further from the mouth so less desirable. I'm thinking something almost like a Gorilla Pod or similar flexible type tripod, but really tiny tiny tiny or preferably, just one single leg. I can't find a product so may end up just buying one of these mini flexible tripods and cutting a leg off with a hacksaw and using just that, but if anyone knows of something, I'd like to hear from you. And no, elastic bands or zip ties etc are not really an option as A: the speaking mic's are never mine and B: it would be faff and a bit ugly. Though maybe a pair of black elastic bands could be the answer...

And that is my 'problem' with it based on what we currently know. I love the idea of modularity, but it does seem at this stage to be a more video-biased camera for sure.

Looks interesting at least, ie, not another 'near as same difference' camera. I'm actually more than happy with my XT3 for video and XH1 for stills and the only thing lacking for me is IBIS in the former and the latest spec innards not in the latter, ie, gimme an XH2! But this thing is at least interesting!

XT3 or Z6 I went with the Fuji as I was already invested but believe I’d be equally as happy with the Nikon. Z6 wins though in one sense as all lenses are stabilised due to the IBIS. As someone who does not use gimbals, I am a bit more limited with my Fuji to tri or monopod and the OIS lenses.

Dog I went in no particular order; DGI For lake, I went; DEJ To make a proper judgement, I'd need a bride & groom though!

Best to use is 'unique' to you as in how well can you shoot Flog and how well can you grade it? I find it tough as a hybrid wedding photographer so used HLG for a while, but actually gone back to shooting Eterna again. Eterna of course is not as recoverable in the highlights as correctly exposed HLG but it's what works for you. I may go back to HLG but then matching up XT3 footage with Mavic Air with OSMO Action and sometimes static 1" sensor Sony camcorder is a PITA!

Ha, me also. I came very close to buying a Z6 yesterday as the price with the f4 zoom was far lower than I thought and pretty cheap for what it is. But really, I'd want the new f2.8 but that's a 2k lens alone and so sanity prevailed when I took into consideration of chopping in my XT3 plus lenses etc. But that Techart...if it's up to snuff, well it opens up a lot of options so I'll be keeping an eye on it!

Nothing wrong with a bit of balance... I like it in some respects and it was on the list, but ultimately also dismissed it due to; size/weight and no lenses currently that suit my needs. Nikon's Z6 is a better choice for me and came very close to ordering one yesterday, but decided even that did not have enough over Fuji's XT3 to sway me at this time so was not worth all the hassle of changing systems to gain next to nada. But that's not to take anything away from the Panny as it looks to be a great camera with a lot of potential to come.

Sony RX100 v for stills and video

If I was not mid season and invested in Fuji, the Nikon Z6 would be my choice over the offerings from: Sony - handling issues for me, Canon, - no IBIS and Panny S1 - too big and the AF is a bit suspect. These adapters really open up options though don't they. Maybe next season for me, depends what Fuji do...

I like it as a single body photography camera pared with the zoom...but the zoom is almost as much as the body, so 11k+ or something for the pair which puts it out of my league. I'm probably going to go to a single body with IBIS and fast zoom for next year and it could have been a contender as the Fuji 100 is definitely beyond budget and the smaller sensor 50's too slow and lack IBIS also. So back to waiting to see if Fuji pops out a decent XH2...if at all. I have always liked the size and design of this Hassy though, very classy. Pity it is slow as f*ck. And so expensive. At least this model is cheaper than the original.

It's a ton of fun Kye. I find the best practice is to try and encourage anyone/everyone speaking to do so from a single point and indeed, fixed speaking mic (if used) on a stand. But then best laid plans of mice and men and all that... I have had fathers of brides with lav mic on jacket decide to take jacket off just before or during and hang it on the back of their chair. Best men that feel the need to widely roam the room. All kinds of nooooooooooooo moments. This is why I am thinking about one single central vintage stylee mic as a focal point in order to take as much human randomness out of the equation as poss.

Multiple options are our friend in this. I always use at least 2 and up to 4. Last job I had 2x OSMO pockets on stands with Rode Micros covering the sides. Both audio was awful however as I discovered the 3.5mm non-DJI adapters that had arrived the day prior but not had time to test, we're not actually compatible as the manufacturer claimed! Official DJI part still out of stock in my part of Europe.. I am currently trying to find...and not having much success, a list of non-lav mics that are compatible with the WG.

I used to use Zoom H1's with Rode lav mics and had 3 and mic'd each speaker and if more than 3 people, swapped them around...and then synced/synched (how do you say spell that?) the audio to the video...but it was all a pain in the backside. I moved to the Rode Wireless Go system this year and that works well, except only one transmitter per receiver a pain. My current set up is: Sony 1 inch camcorder with WG and Rode lav mic in a central lectern for the celebrant/readers etc, set moderately wide taking in the scene for the full duration of ceremony and speeches/toasts. Fuji XT3 for tighter head shots of those speaking and with another WG system this time with Rode lav mic to groom. Splice and dice as required for the production. Ideally, I'd like to link up a mic to the WG on that central lectern that is not the WG transmitter itself (with it's tiny dead kitty) or a vertical/angle pointed small shotgun (Rode Micro Pro) but 'something else' that captures not only the person speaking at the lectern, but also the vows assuming the B&G/B&B/G&G are not standing behind it and maybe 8-10 feet away. I tried both of the above and as soon as anyone speaking is more than 4-6 feet away, outside especially, it's not great as you'd expect. Or I'm maybe overthinking it... I just like the idea of some vintage style static thing like the Shure Super 55 or similar to 'force' them to stand where ideally I'd like any/all speakers to remain that captures a bigger distance. Plus, I get quite a few multi-bestman speeches where I can't mic them both to the same WG as they are both speaking repeatedly in turn so forcing them into speaking into one single system would be great. The only issue with this is that so many venues like to set up a PA type system and I never like to record off that as anything but a backup as most folks don't know how to speak into a mic and sometimes do and sometimes don't so the audio is all over the place. Thought I'd ask as audio is not my strongest suite! Cheers in advance.

Fuji 50mm f2 without question. (75mm FF equiv if that is your 50-90mm range?). Small, light, lightening fast AF, no adapter costs or issues, boom, job done.