4k inside or Pix?

[arturrito]

hi guys, a really increased requests in regard 4K shootin from client.
I´ve a dilemma, add a PixE5 (plethora analysis tools, ProRes + h264) to my a7s or go ahead with a7rII ?
many thanks for inputs!!

 

[Erik Naso]

hi guys, a really increased requests in regard 4K shootin from client.
I´ve a dilemma, add a PixE5 (plethora analysis tools, ProRes + h264) to my a7s or go ahead with a7rII ?
many thanks for inputs!!

Depends on your shooting style. If you are comfortable with adding a recorder to the camera and moving around with it then it should be fine. If it was me I would get a a7rII, It's a great stills camera and a big upgrade all around from the a7s. Not as light sensitive but still holds it's own. Color science is MUCH better.

 

[arturrito]

Thanks Erik!, as light as possible is my way, usually I shot run&gun docs and external devices are not best option. I´ve a Pix240 and I love it !! adds E5, seems good and less investment vs a7rII new body.
Dilemma.

 

[Erik Naso]

Thanks Erik!, as light as possible is my way, usually I shot run&gun docs and external devices are not best option. I´ve a Pix240 and I love it !! adds E5, seems good and less investment vs a7rII new body.
Dilemma.

Oh. I missunderstood. I thought you were deciding to buy the a7rii instead of buying a recorder for 4K. Well if a client wants 4K you know what to do.....

 

[Chris Joy]

Thanks Erik!, as light as possible is my way, usually I shot run&gun docs and external devices are not best option. I´ve a Pix240 and I love it !! adds E5, seems good and less investment vs a7rII new body.
Dilemma.

If you're shooting run and gun the a7rII is a great choice. The IBIS really helps to minimize the jitters you get handholding the a7s and you can use aps-c lenses if you want to go small and light. The AF is vastly superior to the a7s as well. I haven't used mine at all since getting the a7rII, I just can't bring myself to sell it though.