4K Chat
jason
17 Oct 2013 20:33
B&H has a pre-order price $5499.00 for the PXW-Z100 and a price $4498.00 for the FDR-AX1
cinecameratv
20 Oct 2013 14:32
We are in the beginning of a new era. The only thing that I do not like is that small 1/2.33 sensor.
ODesigns
21 Oct 2013 13:27
I think a well-rounded professional hobbyist should have a DSLR (or other large sensor format camera) and a "true" camcorder at their disposal. At the price points we are comfortable working in, there's no one camera that would have it all.
The right tool for the right job.
The right tool for the right job.
RekindlePhoto
21 Oct 2013 15:50
I agree. Several years ago when Canon came out with a dslr that was great for both I dropped the video camera and went with two dslr around my neck. It's time to move back to a dslr for photos (and video backup) and a true video camera with a smooth zoom and fast smooth auto focus. I was leaning very heavily towards the BMC 4K but now leaning strongly back to a tried and tested video camera.
cinecameratv
21 Oct 2013 15:53
...but will those 1/2.33 inch sensors handle low light situation? My consumer hd camera has a chip that size and it was awful in low light. I think I would prefer the Super 35 Sensor in the BMCC. I may even prefer the JVC over a small sensor: http://www.newsshooter.com/2013/06/14/jvc-announce-jy-hmq30-4k-large-sensor-camera-with-nikon-lens-mount/
ODesigns
21 Oct 2013 16:54
Then in low light situations, use the DSLR. Or, if it's in your budget, get http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/898428-REG/Sony_PMW_F55_CineAlta_4K_Digital.html or http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/855975-REG/Canon_EOS_C500_Cinema_EOS.html.
Personally, I'd rather have two cameras to cover most of my needs than one expensive one.
Personally, I'd rather have two cameras to cover most of my needs than one expensive one.
cinecameratv
21 Oct 2013 17:35
LOL, I will wait for the Hero 3 hack. LOL
RekindlePhoto
21 Oct 2013 17:40
The big question on the BMCC 4K is it a real grab and run or fast to setup video camera or more like the Pocket which is really more of a studio cam IMHO. Does it have a fast accurate auto focus for action or moving subjects. Can it do smooth zooms? I was a die hard dslr guy but leaning more to go back to a true video camera.
ODesigns
21 Oct 2013 18:47
Agreed. The BMCC 4K is more like a "film" camera where there's a bit of set up time and probably would work best in a crew environment.
For me, a single man crew, a "traditional" camcorder would be better.
For me, a single man crew, a "traditional" camcorder would be better.
Normstock
21 Oct 2013 19:00
If you go with an UHD (4k) video camera and start shooting now all those video clips will be future proof and yes a 5D will likely be the low light camera to have as well as a camcorder. The Sony FDR-AX1 looks good and wont need a super computer to edit the clips.