AF100 vs. Red One: A non-definitive, but instructive test...

Ticheli

Ticheli

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For your entertainment, a table-top shot with a Red One at 4K HD at 320ASA and AF100 at 400 ASA. Same lens, slightly different distance from the subject to account for crop factor. Both shots graded to match color. Both at 24fps, 180° shutter. Tungsten light.

This is not a comprehensive test; just a single subject, no movement, no skin tone, no variety of color temperatures, etc., but I think it says a great deal about the color, resolution, and overall image quality of the two cameras.

Undoubtedly there will be many more comprehensive comparisons after the AF100 delivers.

Enjoy! http://vimeo.com/18100282

Good shooting and best regards,

Leo
 
If the AF100 is the "Y" camera, then i think it has kind of a soft image. Im i wrong or there is kind of an aberration at the image at edjes of the "Y" camera?

Grate to have new tests on the way.

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So which one is X and Y?

I like X best, it's in better focus on the crayons, card, coin, etc...
 
The question I hope tests like this one will answer, is not "which camera is which," but are they capable of doing the job at hand. Obviously, we need a lot more testing and examples, shot under a wide range of conditions.

Sort of fun, no?

Good shooting and best regards,

Leo
 
Well I like the color a bit more on the Y camera, But the crips shot on the X is very nice looking. Come on what one is the AF-100?????
 
Much shallower DOF with Y. Looks more like 35mm film. X is a strong, sharp video look, with longer DOF. I also suspect my old fast Nikon manual glass is going to look more "filmic" on the AF than the razor sharp Zeiss. And turn that detail down!
 
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All the facts are not in, but I'll tell you where I am right now. Compared to the pre-release AF100 which I did not comprehensively set up, the Red has an edge in dynamic range and potential for grading. How much of an edge? Enough to make a significant difference? I can't answer yet. A big advantage of the Red is being able to pull huge still frame files from the moving footage; if you need that, the decision is made. Maybe.


The AF100 beats the Red in handling, the ND wheel is a major time-savior, and the over-cranking capability of the Panasonic is a definite plus. I don't like having to go to 2K to over-crank with the Red; much poorer image quality and the lens factor issues. Yeah, I know Epic will address much of this, not all, but I won't have an Epic in January.

I will have the AF100 and I think I'll be able to further tweak the camera to make it more to my liking. I plan to shoot the hell out of it.

Good shooting and best regards,

Leo
 
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