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Panasonic GH4-Affordable, mirrorless, 4K
Check this out.
https://nofilmschool.com/2014/02/4k-panasonic-gh4-uhd-30fps-24fps-price-cost/
It almost looks too good to be true. I’m considering getting this, not because I’ll be playing back a lot of videos in 4K, but because of the increased dynamic range, reframing ability, and things like color fidelity and highlight roll off you get with 4K. I shoot a lot of fashion videos and always cringe a little when colors from my t3i come out looking a little cartoony.
Yes, of course I’ll probably need a more powerful computer and will definitely need more storage space. But what do you guys think of this? My other main reason for hesitating is this is just the first affordable 4K DSLR. There’s going to be more coming in the next few years with more features, an even better image, and the cost will go down. And I’ve never owned a Panasonic GH series camera, so I’ll probably need new lenses.
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I watched a few of the sample movies that were made with the camera. Absolutely stunning video quality. I find the optional SDI mount to be a but clunky looking but who cares– it gives pro-level options at an amazing price.
Dave
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Yeah, it has me drooling a bit. Plus, I already have some m43 glass, and having done a bit of upgrading my Canon system last year, I was kind of looking at the m43 stuff anyway. And if the Metabones EF to m43 adaptor is ever released, it gets even more interestng.
So yeah, there’s lots here. HD recording at 200Mb/s. Both TV and cinema 4K formats. And a cure to one of main DSLR pet peeves: there’s no 29’59” cutoff, “because Europe”, to get in the way.
And even the other under $2K 4K camera, the AX100 from Sony, pretty interesting… a 1″ sensor in a handycam.
On the other hand, with NAB this spring and Photokina in the fall, I bet this is an interesting year in 4K. I’m skeptical Canon will push that doen to model that doesn’t cost a bundle and have a “C” in the name. Nikon might jump on it, though, to go after the 5D video market… if Sony will sell them a sensor that’s fast enough. But either way, the 4K game does seem to be on.
-Dave
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And all these powerful options without having to revert to someones 3rd party ‘hack’!
Dave
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OMG!
I have the GH3, less than a year old, but the temptation to be able to use my existing glass on this baby will be hard to resist.
Thanks!
Steve
Win7 Pro X64 on Dell T7500, MultiTB SATA, 12GB RAM, nVidia Quadro 2000, Vegas 12, 11, 10, 9 DVDA 6.0 & 5.2(build 135) Sony HDR-CX550V, Panasonic GH3 with LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm / F2.8 ASPH, LUMIX G X VARIO 35-100mm / F2.8
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