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I really hope this new recorder gives us 4k DCI 1-60fps (variable framerates) like the Ninja V was supposed to have. That’s FAR more significant to me than the 120p mode.

Getting the SDIs onboard is a big deal though, the current lump of Ninja V + SDI module is a real dog to rig up.
 
ahalpert said:
downsampling? which ones? I thought there was just a crop in the 4k120p? like a 1.1x crop?

at 8.6k, I think you could squeak out 24fps (like maybe 25 or 26) at the same number of pixels/second as 4k120p (at 3840 wide)
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I'm trying my best not to push this thread off-topic anymore so we could maybe move to another thread, lol. But I believe the FX9 ProRes RAW is 4K and not 6K although it is a 6K sensor. I forget how they are achieving the 4K RAW output, maybe the XDCA attachment is doing some kind of processing. The Sony Alpha 1 currently does 4332 x 2448 RAW output to the ATOMOS Ninja V, which I assume is simply a downsample of it's 8.6K sensor.

I know typically if the RAW is not at the sensor size or a crop some do not consider it "real" RAW, but personally I just care if it is a 12-bit codec. From my experience with editing and color grading the 16-bit linear output that the new Sony's are outputting that can be recorded at 12-bit log ProRes RAW files, they are as robust as one can get from a codec. I'm still wondering if the 8.6K Sony Alpha 1 sensor will end up in a Sony Cinema Line of camera. I'm still strongly considering the FX6 as the e-ND is VERY enticing to go along with the quality of footage.
 
Grug said:
I really hope this new recorder gives us 4k DCI 1-60fps (variable framerates) like the Ninja V was supposed to have. That’s FAR more significant to me than the 120p mode.

Getting the SDIs onboard is a big deal though, the current lump of Ninja V + SDI module is a real dog to rig up.
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Grug, I'm curious, how much ProRes RAW do you find yourself shooting versus the internal codec or simply ProRes 422? I know ProRes RAW is still a mess to work with if one is a Davinci Resolve user. I'm still transcoding the ProRes RAW to ProRes 4444 prior to bringing into Davinci Resolve. Thankfully I figured out how to sort of batch transcode using Adobe Premiere Pro and Media Encoder. Not too terrible, but still an step in between direct editing.
 
Grug said:
I really hope this new recorder gives us 4k DCI 1-60fps (variable framerates) like the Ninja V was supposed to have. That’s FAR more significant to me than the 120p mode.
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How can those framerates be a function of the recorder and not the camera?
 
How is the lead time on this camera these days?

If I needed it for a shoot just over 1 month from now, does that seem possible? Just curious your thoughts, am planning to call some places tomorrow. Will report back any significant findings.
 
My Tilta Baseplate/top plate kit arrived. It's excellent. Obviously removed lots of bits I don't need like the baseplate mounted ARRI rosettes but it is great.
 
Wes. said:
How is the lead time on this camera these days?

If I needed it for a shoot just over 1 month from now, does that seem possible? Just curious your thoughts, am planning to call some places tomorrow. Will report back any significant findings.
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Well I ordered an FX6 with 24 - 105 early March from BH. First is was to be at the end March - then end of April - still no camera - maybe June - who knows. I needed it for a shoot in May. You should order it now. -
I tried other dealers and no one has it in stock. Maybe their is a place out there that has it in stock but I have not found it.

Hope you find one and if you come across a retailer that has it in stock with a US warranty (no gray market) let me know.
 
Teddy_Dem said:
Grug, I'm curious, how much ProRes RAW do you find yourself shooting versus the internal codec or simply ProRes 422? I know ProRes RAW is still a mess to work with if one is a Davinci Resolve user. I'm still transcoding the ProRes RAW to ProRes 4444 prior to bringing into Davinci Resolve. Thankfully I figured out how to sort of batch transcode using Adobe Premiere Pro and Media Encoder. Not too terrible, but still an step in between direct editing.
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Well, I've mostly shot narrative work on it so far, including a Bollywood feature that I'm half way through at the moment. The feature has been almost entirely Prores Raw (which was a nightmare for the first four days, and we actually abandoned it, until on day five, by chance, the ability to now batch process Prores Raw through FCPX became an option - which has transformed the workflow from "nightmarish", to just "very frustrating").

I've shot a couple of content pieces in XAVC, and it's certainly a far less painful workflow (and it's nice not having to have a Ninja V + SDI module or Shogun 7 mounted to the camera). Unfortunately, I find XAVC Class 300 pretty thin for colour grading, so I'm only really recording it for projects where having the best quality isn't a concern.

ahalpert said:
How can those framerates be a function of the recorder and not the camera?
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The camera does 4k DCI 1-60fps in XAVC, it just doesn't do those variable framerates in raw recording (while UHD 23.98p/25p do). It's even more frustrating since Atomos' firmware notes clearly listed 4k DCI 1-60fps as an option.
 
I placed an order for my FX6 in mid December and got it mid February so expect maybe two months delivery time.
 
Dawdling between the FX9 and 6. Finally ordered the 6 yesterday. Will update any info as I get it in case it helps anyone else who is waiting.
 
Update on the Tilta kit - The baseplate fits the Tilta Standard baseplate, not an Arri Dovetail, which is absolutely absurd.
 
I have some audio setting questions regarding my Sony Fx6. They have to do with the ref/sens settings.
I haven't had these settings on my former Canon Camera's so I am fairly new with these settings.

When I set them to minus 50 (-50Db) in the audio menu,there's hardly any setnoise, but then I have to set my audio level dials almost to max (10).
It seems that -60 or -70 seems a better option.

Any experienced users on this issue?


My second question concerns the headphone output, there doesn't seem to be a way to quickly adjust that volume.
Am I right?
 
Ben Scott said:
Update on the Tilta kit - The baseplate fits the Tilta Standard baseplate, not an Arri Dovetail, which is absolutely absurd.
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Yep. Which is precisely what immediately put me off their setup (as sensible as some of the features are).
 
I just saw this modification for the FX6 LCD and I just placed an order for one kit. This makes the LCD just as sturdy as the FS7 mount which solves the fundamental problem.

 
Atomos Ninja V+ Announced, available May 2021:

https://www.atomos.com/

https://www.newsshooter.com/2021/04/28/atomos-expands-ninja-v-line-with-ninja-v-ninja-stream/

https://www.adorama.com/atomnjvpl1.html

https://www.adorama.com/atomnjvpl2.html

https://uploads.atomos.com/wp-conten...STRIBUTION.pdf

- $1499 for HDMI version, $1699 for Pro Kit with SDI
- ProRes RAW up to 8K 30P and 4K 120P with either SDI or HDMI
- H.265 codec up to 10-bit 4:2:2 4K 60P recording included
- ProRes RAW 4K 120P from Sony FX9 & FX6 SDI output
- ProRes RAW up to 8K 30P from Canon R5 HDMI output
- ProRes RAW up to 4K 120P with Z Cam E2 and E2-M4 from HDMI output
 
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My guess about ProRes RAW 8K over HDMI was spot on. Hopefully this becomes available on the Sony Alpha A1 as well.
 
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