[Ofer Levy]

Thanks Ron, This is exactly the input I was hoping to get and I really apreciate your serious and objective attitude!

I will probably buy the EX3 but hope to be able to use the z7 in situations where the extra reach will be needed. (the difference between x5 and x7 crop factor is HUGE !!)

Do you thnk it would possible to use footage from both cameras?
I assume the much better quality footage obtained by the Z7+flash XDR will make the intercutting possible without risking being rejected by broadcasters because of the “inferiour” HDR footage.

Does this sound reasonable?

Thanks!
ofer

[Ofer Levy]

Thanks for the great input Ron !

I seriously consider getting the flash XDR because of at least three reasons:

1. If by using it with the Z7 (there is a HDMI-HDSDI converter from Convergent-Design)I will be able to keep using this camera and enjoy the HUGE benefit of the x7 crop factor when using still lenses – that would be wonderful for wildlife.
2. If the less compressed footage will be good enough for broadcasting then it won’t be necessary for me to get the EX3 so that will save me a lot of money.
3. I hope to get footage with longer shelf live if i get it with less compression.

Does this make sense?

thanks for your great advice !!

Cheers,

Ofer

[Ofer Levy]

Thanks Rafael ! I really appreciate your input and advice!

I think I will keep the Z7 and use it with the flash XDR and get the EX3 and use it with the Flash XDR too….(-:

I do think that the reach I get with the small sized sensor Z7 is priceless for wildlife photography so I will need both cameras.

thanks again,

Ofer Levy
https://www.oferlevyphotography.com

[Ofer Levy]

Thank you for your comment Rafael! As far as I know (and I might be wrong) the Z7’s sensors are also 1080×1920
I am sure there will be a difference but I would like to know in what way – when I view the footage I get on a 42′ HD Sony monitor I can’t see how detail can be better. if the Flash XDR will enable me to capture uncompressed signal then the quality will be even better.

More input would be greatly appreciated!

[Ofer Levy]

Thank you Mike! This is absolutely fantastic news for me!!

I will get in touch with you through your website.

Cheers,

Ofer Levy
Sydney

[Ofer Levy]

Thanks for your input guys!

This new XDR device sounds very interesting to me! I realise that using a small sensor camera like the Sony Z7 I am currently using has a HUGE advantage for wildlife filmmaking as every still lens I use becomes x7 more powerful. (a 400mm lens behaves like ~3000mm lens !! )
If I could keep on using my Sony Z7 and get an uncompressed HD which will be good enough for broadcasting – I will be very happy.
The Sony Z7 doesn’t have HD-SDI but it does have the HDMI so I hope this can work with the new XDR device.