Cutting F3 and FS100 footage together. Smart? Or not?

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Hey all, I frequent the forum more as a reader. But I have a question.

I just shot a single scene with a sony f3 (well, I wrote and directed it). I didn't plan on turning it into a short, but it looks like that's happenning. SO! the question is: I am planning on picking up a Sony FS100 in a bit. Should I rent an F3 again to finish the short? Or put that cash toward my FS100 (prefer this)?

I'm guessing the FS100 footage will cut seamlessly with the F3 footage. I'll be using the same DP and lens...or am I wrong?

Thanks!
 
Ask the DP. Most people seem to consider them very easy to intercut. Should have some pros with experience with both cameras chime in soon.
 
In one of these treads, Alester Chapman shot a side by side comparison between both cameras and did an evaluation of both there differences, though minor.The clips are there for inspection.
 
Thanks guys, I'll check everything out. I'm thinking about just saving the cash and renting the F3. It's just so damn nice looking.
 
banolan said:
In one of these treads, Alester Chapman shot a side by side comparison between both cameras and did an evaluation of both there differences, though minor.The clips are there for inspection.
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They match if you're not doing very much to it in post. Recording 10bit 444 or 422 (especially log) and you will see vast differences.

But only if its going through very thorough grading/compositing.
 
Viddovation said:
In my experience they cut together well, but you'll get the best results when both cameras can have their color profiles matched prior to any shooting.

The F3 has an expanded highlight range, which can be dumbed down to match the FS100.

Here's a thread relating my experiences shooting these cameras together: http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?260049-Impressions-from-F3-A-Cam-FS100-B-Cam-Shoot
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What's funny - NO ONE reply to my simple question there... :cheesy:
 
SergeSmArt said:
What's funny - NO ONE reply to my simple question there... :cheesy:
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It's the exact same sensor so the data coming off the sensor is the same. Its only how the camera massages the data that makes a difference in colors and highlights.

You can't really compare two different resolution tests done at different times and different methods. There are some out there, but you need ones with the FS100 and F3 done at the same time in the same way if you want to compare them. You've probably looked at the SCCE and Philip Bloom's comparisons.
 
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