Fuji X-T3 released

The banding is not apparent on my monitors from the camera masters (f-log). I will link to originals... Transcoded in media encoder.
 
So far, Assimilate Scratch handles Fuji files the best, accurate colours and pristine decoding quality. Resolve and Adobe both produce colour shifts.
 
Not sure if this is what is going on but other h264 based cameras in the past struggled with the first few frames. Some cameras like the Panasonic GH4 would have missing audio the first five frames. The first few frames show much worse image compression as well before the codec “gets up to speed”. Likely something to do with the predictive nature of IPB formats and no previous frames existing before frame 1. Just trim the first couple of frames which is advice we have been giving to Panasonic users since the GH1. I rarely ever use a shot as is without trimming so I never found it a big deal really.
 
Hey everyone,

HDMI question: I’m picking up the Ninja V right away and I’m curious what cables people are using with the x-t3? I’ll be using it with the smallrig cage and a HDMI clamp.
 
You can wrap it; it's very thin (probably some of the point...and it's better to have a little extra than none at all).
 
marvinhello said:
Thanks.

Your ProRes file does have a lot more banding than the H.265 original.

However, I exported a ProRes file in Media Encoder using your H.265 original and there's no banding, it's an exact match.

Make sure you check "Use Maximum Render Quality" and "Render at Maximum Depth".
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Transcoded ticking max render and depth boxes in Prores and the banding is almost gone but still slightly detectable to my eyes. As someone on this forum suggested in an earlier post, I tried cineform and that really kicked Prores's butt. No banding at all...
 
The MicroPrimes are relatively new. The stills versions have been around for a bit (which is probably what you saw).

Whether you'll notice a difference between them, IDK, but it's great for some to have a cine set with the usual similarities (coatings, markings & distance of gears).
 
Well worth checking out this interview from the Fuji execs to see what Fuji's strategy is going forward...a few nuggets for those too lazy to click
https://www.fujirumors.com/fujifilm...ses-why-no-full-frame-xf-33mm-f-1-0-and-more/

1. XT series is for consumers, XH is for pros
2. For the foreseeable future, Fuji will NOT offer FF (Yay!). For those who think they HAVE to have a large imager, it sounds like they will keep developing and advancing the GFX. I agree, if you're going to go big, go really big.
3. Don't hold your breathe for any more MKX lenses but the XF lenses will continue to evolve to more cine friendly features, which sounds great.
4. For the foreseeable future, you won't see IBIS in an XT-sized body, only an XH
5. Their Kaizen product philosophy sounds very core to what they do, so expect to see updates for your Fuji, at least until the updates require changes in sensor artchitecture, then you should buy a new body if you want/need the latest and greatest.
6. Unfortunately it sounds as if their roadmap doesn't include a digital cinema camera ala FS7 MKII/C200/300MKII. I wish they would go for it, they could bury Sony, Canon and Panasonic if they gave users what they want, which it seems like thats what they are all about.
7. The roadmap for XF lenses and GF lenses looks healthy with lots of cool new stuff coming
8. The X-T3 represents at least a 10% growth in company sales so I think this bodes well for the X-H2. At under $2k, I think an X-H2 with all of the goodness of the X-T3 plus IBIS would FLY off the shelves and put a huge hurt on Canon, Sony and Panasonic mirrorless market share. The Canons are not bringing new customers, therefore growth and Canon has indicated pulling back from the consumer camera market. Sony has had massive success with the A7 cameras but most shooters I know who use and own them just sort of sigh when it comes to color science. Panasonic has also done so well with the GH5, not as well with the GH5S. I don't see a lot of new users wanting to go down the M43 road, but perhaps the Panasonic FF lineup will bring them new
customers although I don't personally see a lot of ground being broken by the new models?

I like to root for the underdog so hopefully Fuji will continue to grow and thrive. They aren't perfect at all but the value equation is the best by far for me, I personally think FF is a nuisance for video/cinema and M43 isn't bad especially with a speed booster but overall, APS C with that color science, bit rate and data rate at those prices are unequaled.
 
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I would consider Fuji if they continued down the video path with a professional slant in mind like the Gh series. The commitment to 10bit and XLR adapter cemented the GH5 series as a great choice for video. They got me to buy a GH5. I would have preferred a GH5s but need IBIS. The Fuji XT-3 has some momentum but can they convert me if a strong GH6 comes out which is better in light gathering/noise? I need an XLR 24bit audio option that is in-camera. So they will not get people like me without this attachment. Unlimited record time is important as well. I think they will have plenty of good looking images and other reasons to switch. But, will they go that extra bit out of their still camera comfort zone?
 
I wonder if they could improve the battery life at all in the X-T3 with a firmware update? BM did so with the Pocket 4K...
 
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