JasonMillard81
Active member
Left my 5d3 because it looked soft and out of focus when compared to raw and gh4 two years ago. Sold it and got a gh4. Like it and pretty happy but now realizing there's more to an image than sharpness such as highlight roll off, DR, color production, etc.
was as considering a 1dc. Need opinions.
Thanks for the feedback and lively discussion. There are many posts that contradict each other but I personally see the perspective and intellect behind their contradictions.
As someone not doing this for a living but more of an interest and amazement at what can be done with such tools I think a few qualifiers are in order.
I certainly concede that based on what I'm reading and the responses here, buying a cinema camera to cover both photo and video probably hasn't reached a point of feasibility for me Ina price range that I can live with. Yet, in the next 1-5 years the possibility of getting 12+mp stills with enough data for minor color corrections etc. may allow the average consumer to purchase a cinema camera that can cover 90% of video and stills. In fact some of you may be able to argue that's possible now. If I absolutely want stills to be the focus il sure I can use my GH4 as that tool if I decided to save up for a cinema camera.
One me thing that I can't get out of my head is the potential for picking up a used Canon 1DC. It seems to be the most balanced of all options for my needs. But so many options exist it makes it difficult.
Ive gone from a 60D to a 5d3 to a GH4 and feel that I've learned a few things:
1. While enough detail needs to be present in an image, the most detailed image isn't always the best.
2. Color reproduction is more important to my eye and those of most of the people I know than detailed images.
3. How a camera handles roll-off contributes more to a pleasing look than how sharp it is.
4. FF/S35 seem to be a sweeter spot for appealing images than mFt. Many mFt users spend time buying add-one to achieve that look done naturally by larger sensors.
5. Being a run and gun person who isn't looking to/able to control light situations should really consider how a camera performs at higher ISO ranges. If I had taken the time to learn my 5d3, I may have kept it and not gotten my gh4 which introduces noise patterns even in sunny situations at times. Being able to shoot at 3200 and above cleanly is very important.
So, it appears that alongside a well detailed image that can shoot at higher ISOs, handle roll off, produce high quality color, and perform well in video and allow for usable stills is the next upgrade I seek.
Where does this leave me?
1DC
1DXII
a7sii
fs5
???
or wait until see what comes this September?
was as considering a 1dc. Need opinions.
Thanks for the feedback and lively discussion. There are many posts that contradict each other but I personally see the perspective and intellect behind their contradictions.
As someone not doing this for a living but more of an interest and amazement at what can be done with such tools I think a few qualifiers are in order.
I certainly concede that based on what I'm reading and the responses here, buying a cinema camera to cover both photo and video probably hasn't reached a point of feasibility for me Ina price range that I can live with. Yet, in the next 1-5 years the possibility of getting 12+mp stills with enough data for minor color corrections etc. may allow the average consumer to purchase a cinema camera that can cover 90% of video and stills. In fact some of you may be able to argue that's possible now. If I absolutely want stills to be the focus il sure I can use my GH4 as that tool if I decided to save up for a cinema camera.
One me thing that I can't get out of my head is the potential for picking up a used Canon 1DC. It seems to be the most balanced of all options for my needs. But so many options exist it makes it difficult.
Ive gone from a 60D to a 5d3 to a GH4 and feel that I've learned a few things:
1. While enough detail needs to be present in an image, the most detailed image isn't always the best.
2. Color reproduction is more important to my eye and those of most of the people I know than detailed images.
3. How a camera handles roll-off contributes more to a pleasing look than how sharp it is.
4. FF/S35 seem to be a sweeter spot for appealing images than mFt. Many mFt users spend time buying add-one to achieve that look done naturally by larger sensors.
5. Being a run and gun person who isn't looking to/able to control light situations should really consider how a camera performs at higher ISO ranges. If I had taken the time to learn my 5d3, I may have kept it and not gotten my gh4 which introduces noise patterns even in sunny situations at times. Being able to shoot at 3200 and above cleanly is very important.
So, it appears that alongside a well detailed image that can shoot at higher ISOs, handle roll off, produce high quality color, and perform well in video and allow for usable stills is the next upgrade I seek.
Where does this leave me?
1DC
1DXII
a7sii
fs5
???
or wait until see what comes this September?
