jefferypeterson
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Agreed, although I actually do like BM's color science, but there are just to many potential issues (QC & fixed pattern noise being major ones, there are many threads/discussions on this). Some of this is not user error. The UMP does have FPN issues. Some people have received units that are clearly defective (e.g., randomly shutting off or not turning on). I thought about buying a G2 when it was announced, but based on BM's camera release history, I know better then to buy a camera from them (this is jus my opinion). The G2 does tick off a lot of boxes and has been a great camera for a lot of people that have received good units. So I'm not necessarily telling Jeffery not to buy the UMP because of this, but to exercise due diligence before he makes a purchase.
And as Onset mentioned, the EVA and Varicams can produce gorgeous footage, and which look you prefer is largely subjective.
Jeffrey: when are you thinking of buying?
I was going to buy soon. But now think I just might rent. There seems to be some good online rental prices and I will be using it for a few weeks to make a low budget movie.
