Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
May 10th, 2016, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 11,291
Re: Fixed, fast lens for FS5
Doh! Yep!
No matter, it's the speed and usefulness with my 70-200mm and 100mm that I'm mainly interested in the Ultra for - and a very fast 37mm FOV would be a great docu "walkabout" lens...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
May 10th, 2016, 04:18 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 11,291
Re: Fixed, fast lens for FS5
Just to update this. In the end I thought hard about it and decided I'd rather spend £529 (inc VAT) on a Metabones Speedbooster Ultra which will not only turn my Canon 35mm F2 IS lens into an image...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
May 10th, 2016, 04:03 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,590
Re: FS5 spareparts in London?
That's very disappointing to hear. I thought Sony Prime Support would offer a professional (i.e. very timely) response to your problem. Don't think I'll bother extending my support on the FS5 once...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
May 9th, 2016, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 9,884
Re: PXW- FS5 - A very "soft" 4k image?
Cliff,
All I know is that I had an EX3, and still have a PMW-300 and C100 (3 chip HD and 1 chip 4K resolution downscaled in cam to HD respectively). By comparison (and I've done it) my FS5...
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Forum: Canon Cinema EOS Camera Systems
May 8th, 2016, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,636
Canon Lens Communication Error 01
Hi all,
My Canon 10-22mm EF-S lens gave a lens communication "Error Code 01" this afternoon (on my Canon 7D when I was about to shoot a still - shutter button would not activate/camera locked up)....
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
May 8th, 2016, 01:17 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 11,291
Re: Fixed, fast lens for FS5
OK, next fixed fast lens that's on my wish list is the new Sigma 20mm F1.4 Art lens in EF mount.
No image stabilisation of course, fairly heavy and I believe the focus ring has a very short throw....
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
May 5th, 2016, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 12,968
Re: Picture Profiles for FS5.
Really glad I tested this 4K workflow recently! Tonight (yes at 9.00PM...) I've just had a confirmation that I've got the contract to produce my first 4K film for a major multinational, filming in...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
May 5th, 2016, 02:53 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 12,968
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
May 4th, 2016, 01:43 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 12,968
Re: Picture Profiles for FS5.
That was my initial concern too. So what I did was make some bullet point notes of important things that were new to me (or useful tips/shortcuts) as I watched the series. I now have a crib sheet...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
May 2nd, 2016, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 12,968
Re: Picture Profiles for FS5.
Oh and to make it more convenient to compare, here's the Vimeo version:
North Norfolk in Spring - Sony FS5 Test (4K Version) on Vimeo
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
May 2nd, 2016, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 12,968
Re: Picture Profiles for FS5.
Hi Kevin,
Interesting question and I'd love to know which looks better on a true 4K display, the YouTube one or the Vimeo one (I uploaded the exact same MP4 file to both, encoded at a mere 50Mbps...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
May 2nd, 2016, 01:21 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 12,968
Re: Picture Profiles for FS5.
Thanks both. I think it shows that it is well worth spending the cash on Doug's training video series just for the picture profile, let alone the excellent in-depth tips you'll also get...and then...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
May 1st, 2016, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 12,968
Re: Picture Profiles for FS5.
I've been out testing a few things - some details below - but here are some example test shots with Doug's Vortex FS5 Pro picture profile settings.
I was so pleased with the firmware update to the...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
April 29th, 2016, 01:21 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,409
Re: FS5 & Firmware upgrade w/7Q+ vs FS7
Chris,
I'm a FS5 owner and I have to say the small, ergonomic form factor and variable ND, together with the option to shoot in 4K (QFHD) that's "good enough" for my current needs, and those of my...
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Forum: Non-Linear Editing on the PC
April 25th, 2016, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,604
Re: Which Raid
I use numerous G-Tech G-RAID units including a 12TB 4-Bay G-Speed Studio R Thunderbolt 2 unit linked to my new Mac Pro...wonder when it just becomes another MP...anyway, the "trashcan" one!
It is...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
April 22nd, 2016, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,248
Re: TV company wishes to use my footage
Sounds like a fair deal to me Steve. £500 and credits is I think a fair sum but, as always, people will have different opinions.
I had some footage used on the BBC and ITV a while back and got...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
April 21st, 2016, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,946
Re: DSE on FS5?
I was assuming Nigel had already cleaned that bit of protective glass (inside where the lens mount is) and what he was talking about was dirt actually on the sensor, well behind that....As you say,...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
April 21st, 2016, 03:15 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,946
Re: DSE on FS5?
If...and I'm no Sony sensor expert...but if your FS5 has a dirty sensor then that would be a Sony warranty job. I think I read/heard somewhere (Alister Chapman - possibly?) that the sensor sits in a...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
April 20th, 2016, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,757
Re: 18 105 software fix
The new firmware has transformed this lens...shot with it for several hours this morning (on the FS5) whilst filming in North Norfolk. Sure, it is still far from perfect but I feel a LOT more in...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
April 19th, 2016, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 11,291
Re: Fixed, fast lens for FS5
My Canon 35mm F2 IS EF arrived this afternoon. OK, so it's just first impressions/very brief testing so far, obviously, but I love it! The IS is, basically, inaudible too. Shooting some stuff in...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
April 19th, 2016, 04:10 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,757
Re: 18 105 software fix
I just installed it too. Mine was version 01 until this. Off filming up in North Norfolk so will test it out. It can't be any worse than it was before!
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
April 19th, 2016, 03:35 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 25,674
Re: Lenses for the FS5
"Has anybody tried this one with a speed booster? Canon CN-E 18-80mm T4.4 COMPACT-SERVO"
It's a new lens, just announced and not yet available to buy/shipping later this year. It is designed for...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
April 18th, 2016, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,243
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
April 18th, 2016, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 11,291
Re: Fixed, fast lens for FS5
Yes, another option Richard. I looked at it (or to be precise some reviews of it) as it was going to be about the same price - currently around £350 in the UK from reputable dealers.
Thing is, I...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
April 18th, 2016, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,243
Re: FS5 - V2.0 and V2.1 Details
Here are some details about what Sony announced yesterday for the FS5.
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Source 4K Shooters:
1. Sony FS5 Firmware Update v2.0 – May, 2016 / Cost: Free
AUTO ND: Electrical...
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