GH4 + 4k + XLR wow!!!
cinecameratv
11 Mar 2014 02:13
I'm sure that Yagh unit will go down to $1k a year after launch.
cinecameratv
12 Mar 2014 15:53
Like it or not, because of its weight the GH4 may be the best 4k camera for drone aerial photography unless GoPro goes 4k / 60p.
Normstock
12 Mar 2014 16:04
Just preordered the GH4
JHDT_Productions
12 Mar 2014 16:08
I'm not pre-ordering anything, been burned with that BMC stuff. I'll wait until its in stock somewhere.
Also waiting until NAB to see what else is unveiled.
But right now I'm kind of leaning toward the GH4 (rather than the BMC) when I do get a 4k camera
I agree that Yagh unit will come down in price. Also I'm not convinced many people will buy it or if it will add that much to the quality of the video for the added expense of $2K for the unit and another $4K for a recorder.
Now you're talking about $8K for the full package.
Unless someone like BMC comes out with a relatively inexpensive 4K recorder.
Also waiting until NAB to see what else is unveiled.
But right now I'm kind of leaning toward the GH4 (rather than the BMC) when I do get a 4k camera
I agree that Yagh unit will come down in price. Also I'm not convinced many people will buy it or if it will add that much to the quality of the video for the added expense of $2K for the unit and another $4K for a recorder.
Now you're talking about $8K for the full package.
Unless someone like BMC comes out with a relatively inexpensive 4K recorder.
JHDT_Productions
12 Mar 2014 16:16
Oh, yes I think a 4K GoPro would be the best choice for aerial.
One main reason is I'm sure the GoPro would survive a crash, the DSLR or lens would not.
Believe me, I've tried helicopters and I have to be the worst pilot so personally I won't risk an expensive camera for stock video.
One main reason is I'm sure the GoPro would survive a crash, the DSLR or lens would not.
Believe me, I've tried helicopters and I have to be the worst pilot so personally I won't risk an expensive camera for stock video.
jason
12 Mar 2014 16:32
Pretty hard flying those things in an enclosed area like your studio.
JHDT_Productions
12 Mar 2014 16:40
LOL yeah I'm not the smartest pilot either.
Normstock
12 Mar 2014 17:01
The GH4 is worth a roll of the dice for me, I need stills and video and a smaller lighter DSLR would also be better. If it is cr*p I can sell it and move on.
Videostock50
12 Mar 2014 17:18
Normstock: Just my thoughts.
Could I ask what lens/lenses you are thinking of using?
Could I ask what lens/lenses you are thinking of using?
Videostock50
12 Mar 2014 17:27
The GH4 has another little trick. (This is what the Panasonic salesman told me - presume it's true and sounds logical.)
Usually to create the video a certain percentage of the pixels are used - lets say one every 6 (not done the maths for exact figure)
However there is a choice to activate just the central part of the sensor without skipping ANY pixels. This means the 120mm lens would become something like 800mm! (again not done the exact maths but you get the idea).
Not sure if this central part of the sensor equates to 1920x1080 or 4K.
Usually to create the video a certain percentage of the pixels are used - lets say one every 6 (not done the maths for exact figure)
However there is a choice to activate just the central part of the sensor without skipping ANY pixels. This means the 120mm lens would become something like 800mm! (again not done the exact maths but you get the idea).
Not sure if this central part of the sensor equates to 1920x1080 or 4K.