[Clyde Villegas]

Thanks for the advice, Gary.

Yesterday, we streamed video with our client using a rented Panasonic video camera. The client asked us to start the stream a little over three hours before the actual event. We did not record anything during that idle time; just sending video signal out of the HDMI port. No issues whatsoever for the Panasonic video camera. Now I’m wondering what will happen if I do that with the Sony a7s ii. I know a video camera is the right tool for that kind of job. But if the a7s ii can double duty as a cinema camera and a video camera, that would be great. I really need that low light capability.

We always use 1080p and AC power adapter when streaming.

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[Clyde Villegas]

Thanks Gary! Overheating and stoppages in the middle of a shoot is unacceptable, especially in live webinars.

When you said that it’s unpredictable, is that even with an external battery supply (dc coupler to wall outlet) and with only 1080p internal recording? If this is the case, I might lean towards the GH5, with metabones to improve light sensitivity.

Speaking of the GH5, I’m wondering how Panasonic was able to address moire issues without the low pass filter.

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[Clyde Villegas]

Thanks Quincy ☺

I hope there’s a way to output 4K from the C100 since it has a 4K sensor.

I checked A7s ii on the web and the bitrate of HD recording is 50Mbps. The Canon C100 only records at 24Mbps. Did I understand that correctly? Does that mean the A7s ii has better colors than the C100?

I hope to visit Canada one day ☺

About the grammar, I’m from Manila so I also have problems with English☺

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[Clyde Villegas]

Hi Quincy,

Thanks for your post.

I like all the features of the GH5 (except for sensor size). I like the C100 for the form factor, EF mount, and ease of use (since you don’t have to dig in into the menu). I’m in Manila. I don’t think they can install the DAF here. They don’t even have the camera. Canon Philippines still needs to order it abroad and I’ll have to wait for two months to have it.

I have several uses for this new camera and I can only buy one. I will use this for corporate videos,, commercials, and live streaming. Yes, I need 4K (for reframing shots in post and future proofing), slow motion, and built in stabilizer.

One thing that really bothers me in buying the GH5 is that one ad agency that I work for wants to see “big” cameras, like the C100. They think small DSLRs and mirrorless cameras are not good enough for serious work. They think bigger is better.

I know, no camera can do it all. But I want to know which to buy for these applications if you only have money for one.

Thanks ☺

PS.
I also really want the a7s ii. I actually like it the best because I need the super low light capability. I also shoot religious processions at night (I do this for free so I can’t rent a camera for this every time. I need to have my own). But live streaming will be a problem, especially that our live streams usually last around 3 hours.

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[Clyde Villegas]

I tried shooting raw before but my 70D stops recording after just a few seconds. It would have been very useful if i can record longer. I think 5D can record longer raw footages. If only there’s a work around for this.

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[Clyde Villegas]

Thanks Warren! That means the C100 Mark I would be the better tool for green screen work than the 70D (with the Magic Lantern) since the C100 Mark I outputs 4:2:2

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[Clyde Villegas]

The question was GH5 vs. C100 mark ii and everyone seems to lean towards the Canon. But what if we’re talking about the Mark i with no DAF. Here in Manila the price of the GH5 is very close to the Canon Mark i (no DAF version), with the Canon being slightly more expensive. Would you still advise going for the 5 year old Canon in this situation? I’m also deciding what camera to buy. Thank you in advance.

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[Clyde Villegas]

Thanks Warren. But is the HDMI out from the 70D in 4:2:2? And for the C100 Mark i, is it 10bit?

Is the maximum bit depth for h.264 8-bit only?

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[Clyde Villegas]

Thanks Erik!

If it is not as discernible, do you think it is pointless for me to shoot high dynamic range when I know that the final video is going to be shown on regular 8-bit televisions?

I’ve read somewhere of editors saying that there is an advantage because high dynamic range provides more flexibility in post. However, I think these high dynamic range color grading might only be visible to the editors but not to the audience who will watch the videos in regular 8-bit TVs. What do you think?

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[Clyde Villegas]

Thank you very much, Erik. We use just a few lights because that’s what the organizers want. But since we can get by with the HMC-150 (which I think is not good in low light), I think we can also get by with the Blackmagic.

It’s great that you pointed out the issue about the unsaturated look. I am more bothered by it than the light sensitivity issue. I’ll be using Adobe Connect for this and it looks like Adobe Connect doesn’t have any color controls so I’ll be stuck with the unsaturated look.

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