F5: F5 set up like F55?

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Lenilenapi

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Is the F5 the same basic menu and control features as the F55?
I'm thinking mainly about no audio pots on the outside , no easy access to white balance button, only one white balance choice, position of the head set plug etc.
I finally got to play with an F55 yesterday and while its great in many ways those user features sure left me scratching my head.
If the F5 is the same then I'll have to stick with the F3 for now because I do too much one man band and other kinds of work where i need to be fast.
 
That's all part of future updates. the button's are there but don't work just yet.
I have been shooting with my F5 for the past 4 weeks either alone or with a very small crew and it does work.
(been using a small mixer for sound when shooting alone I have to say)
Like everybody else I'm waiting for the updates.
No proper exposure tool when shooting Slog, No white balance etc. we just have to be patient I'm afraid.
On the upside, it is an outstanding camera!
Great form factor, absolutely stunning images and as my sound guy pointed out, finally great sounding return from camera and significantly less noise.
 
There is no external white bal. button or switch but you can dial in your white balance from outside the camera depending which gamma mode you're shooting in. Previously on the F3 you could only dial in your white balance from within the picture profile menu. Also the ISO and shutter is now easily selectable from outside the camera. But true there are no audio controls. I feel its all a matter of give and take at this point, and what you can live with or without.
 
My guess is that with an future update the TC/AU button allows you direct access to audiolevels and TC settings.
 
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