Sony NEX FS700 - 4k
dapoopta
11 Sep 2012 15:31
I don't think there is a big 4k market at all yet... if that changes I'll take a leap ;-)
My rubber band bank pockets aren't that stock deep
My rubber band bank pockets aren't that stock deep
RekindlePhoto
11 Sep 2012 16:05
I still sell lots of stock video from my old Canon HV-20 ;). I do use the Canon XH-A1, 7D, 5D MK II and 5D MK III .... but the old tape drive interlaced HV-20 still makes me money almost every week. Is the 4K needed for stock ... not yet and not for many years.
motion_poland
11 Sep 2012 21:35
4k will not be here soon but i think that you guys don`t see one thing, if you shot a clip in 4k and want still upload only 1080p, from one shot you can have two clips, for example one wide shot (downscaled) and one closeup (cut from 4k without downscaling)
So if you plan your shot you can have 2x more clips in the same time.
So if you plan your shot you can have 2x more clips in the same time.
vadervideo
11 Sep 2012 22:33
I disagree.... I have sold several 4K clips simply because they allow for post production processes that can't be done with HD. It gives the editor far more flexibility as they can zoom in, out, pan and all that without losing resolution. That's the whole point of larger formats in today's world. Perhaps 4K tvs and such are not yet predominant and may never be, but when it comes to post, this is where it is worthwhile.
Gee Don, I thought you had a lot more cameras than just those? :)
Gee Don, I thought you had a lot more cameras than just those? :)
RekindlePhoto
11 Sep 2012 23:09
It's always a good idea to upgrade to the best technology that is proven to have a future. Just don't bet on Betamax futures. VHS won that battle. The advantages for 4k is known, the older technologies of 1920x1080 HD will be around for a long long time. Just look at Hollywood. They are using video from decades ago and re-mastering as well as converting to 3D. Those who are using the current "pro" level 1080 p cameras have nothing to fear for a long time.
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;) I keep the others under cover and out of sight LOL.
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;) I keep the others under cover and out of sight LOL.
dapoopta
12 Sep 2012 00:18
Vader, are your 4k timelapse? I could see for timelapse a benefit... but not as much for regular stock footage. I guess the market will tell us in the coming years what is good. I'd like to test out how processor intense the 4k is and see what all I'd need to upgrade. Maybe in a year I'll be ready to buy an external recorder for the fs700, but for now I'm happy with the avchd it shoots. I thought it wasn't going to be a bad codec to work with but I haven't had too many problems... and the footage looks super sexy. Especially the slow motion!
SimpleIconic
12 Sep 2012 02:21
I think it is the direction things will go in, I am just betting the technology will become cheaper before it does. Spending that amount of money could give you a headstart in the evolving industry, but will that payoff be more than waiting for the tech price to reduce.
The answer to that question is not the same for everyone. I have a lot to do with the active duty military thing, so I just don't have time to shoot enough with an 8,000 camera to make it profitable. Some people may have the time. really depends on the volume of imagery someone is going to produce.
The answer to that question is not the same for everyone. I have a lot to do with the active duty military thing, so I just don't have time to shoot enough with an 8,000 camera to make it profitable. Some people may have the time. really depends on the volume of imagery someone is going to produce.
LUXORPYRAMID
12 Sep 2012 02:34
What is needed is a hacked GH2 that will shoot thirty (30) 4k photos per second for at least 10 seconds. Problem solved for under $1,000!
motion_poland
4 Oct 2012 19:52
Finaly got mine FS700 :)
I bought sony 50mm f/1.8 lens for it
Hate ergonomics :D
Love the picture quality, still have to learn a lot about picture profiles and other settings, but i`m very glad that i`ve bought it.
Here is first few examples of slow motion:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eozeKsWCQ9M
and first clip from this camera:
Sad people in slow motion looks even more sad :D
I bought sony 50mm f/1.8 lens for it
Hate ergonomics :D
Love the picture quality, still have to learn a lot about picture profiles and other settings, but i`m very glad that i`ve bought it.
Here is first few examples of slow motion:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eozeKsWCQ9M
and first clip from this camera:
Sad people in slow motion looks even more sad :D
Mizamook
4 Oct 2012 20:32
Congrats Radek...I'm totally with you on the ergonomics.
In other news I spotted dust in my Sony 17-200mm kit lens last night .. not happy. Very sad, like in that clip...
In other news I spotted dust in my Sony 17-200mm kit lens last night .. not happy. Very sad, like in that clip...