Buying a new camera …4k

[Sumesh Senan]

Hello Rick
Thank you for the details.
i have been reading extensively on this camera since you wrote and yes…it looks good for the price…..i was looking for a camera which can shoot stand alone video ….but since i have already invested in a series of L canon lenses was looking at a system where i can put them to use…..but the lens quality and zoom on the sony (although not interchangeable) looks okay for my production purposes..

I am not used to the camcorders yet so i must figure about the codecs and the bitrates etc…but i just have a couple of questions more

1…The jello effect ..will it be still there in a camcorder like the sony…if yes…are there any camcorders which has a solution for this problem ( even at a higher pricepoint)

2. on the sony ND Filters are primarily there to help with the dof…but will it give me the same film like feel

Thanks again for your advise
sumesh

[Sumesh Senan]

Hello Jonathan
YES…Thanks for your recommendation
you are right…i am more keen on acquiring a video camera than a hybrid one…what i meant is i wanted to narrow down on a system where i can use my existing L Canon lenses rather han investing in new glass.. the SONY Camcorder looks good but small 🙂
Been reading about it and although i am yet to make sense of codecs and bitrate it does look packed with some new stuff and a future upgrade
thanks very much
sumesh

[Rick Wise]

I don’t know how this camera will handle pans and tilts. The ND filters will help you to force the iris more open. “Film like” remains to be seen. It’s not out yet. I think once it is, if your order one from B&H you can try it out for a few days and return it if you don’t like what you get. Of course, the camera has to be in pristine shape and repackaged the way it came to you.

Alternatively, rent one, but rentals for the Sony won’t be around for a while yet.

Nothing beats hands-on and experimenting.

Rick Wise
Cinematographer
MFA/BFA Lighting and Camera Instructor Academy of Art University
San Francisco Bay Area
https://www.RickWiseDP.com

[Jonathan Thomas]

By the way. I have Sony A 7s. So far I’m filming and using HD format right now. The look in HD is incredible. I got the camera the first week it came out. Yes, indeed it kills Canon 5D 3 in sharpness and price.

As far as film look. I’d create that in post. The OLED EVF is really critical on making sure you are in focus.

Because when you start filming in 4k. You will notice the different. My associate have 7D and 5D focus is a problem with both cameras.

[Jonathan Thomas]

Here you go…. https://fstoppers.com/gear/eoshd-crowns-a7s-king-video-deposes-canon-5d-mark-iii-magic-lantern-26959

[Sumesh Senan]

thank you…impressive and looks like canon and nikon have lots of work to do in the video segment 🙂
i am so much in love with the FS700 because of the slow motion and with the metabones adaptor i can just use all my canon lenses for some incredible footage..i dont think it features a global shutter…but i saw some pan and tilt footage and the jello effect seemed minimal..do throw some light if you know anything on it …thanks again