First bits of footage from my X160 at DVinfo.net

Ben Ramsay · October 12th, 2015, 01:49 AM

Hey guys,

I thought I'd post some footage from my new Sony PXW-X160. As some of you might remember I bought the camera a little while ago after lots of research and help from Paul and others on this forum.

Anyway, for those doing their own research here is some initial footage -

I've still got stuff to learn but this is all shot in manual mode except for the auto ND which is a fantastic addition in the v.3 firmware.

I've noticed a couple of things. I really struggle to focus when at very high or very low iris settings. At F11 the focus effectively goes past infinity as identified by Paul A. However, if you keep the iris in the middle somewhere (I found F6.7 works perfectly) the focusing is more predictable and the results are sharp; infinity on the focus ring is actually infinity. The peaking function is really helpful to really nail the focussing.

I'm becoming really pleased with this camera, but there is still TONS to learn.

I hope this is helpful.

Cheers

Ben

Ron Evans · October 12th, 2015, 06:30 AM

The 160 has a 1/3" chip like my NX5U so one should not go beyond F6.5 or so as the image will get soft. I found that staying at around F3.4 to F4 is best and use ND/ gain to control gives sharpest image.

Ron Evans

Terry Dennis · October 13th, 2015, 12:44 AM

do u have a link for the v3 firmware

Paul Anderegg · October 13th, 2015, 05:21 PM

A focus assist punch in works wonders..........push, find perfect focus, push again. :-)

And +1 on not closing the iris too much, small chips suffer severe lens diffraction when closing down, you basically get a much softer image.

Paul

October 12th, 2015, 01:49 AM	#1
Ben Ramsay New Boot Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tetbury, Gloucestershire, UK Posts: 17	First bits of footage from my X160 Hey guys, I thought I'd post some footage from my new Sony PXW-X160. As some of you might remember I bought the camera a little while ago after lots of research and help from Paul and others on this forum. Anyway, for those doing their own research here is some initial footage - YouTube (Short URL) I've still got stuff to learn but this is all shot in manual mode except for the auto ND which is a fantastic addition in the v.3 firmware. I've noticed a couple of things. I really struggle to focus when at very high or very low iris settings. At F11 the focus effectively goes past infinity as identified by Paul A. However, if you keep the iris in the middle somewhere (I found F6.7 works perfectly) the focusing is more predictable and the results are sharp; infinity on the focus ring is actually infinity. The peaking function is really helpful to really nail the focussing. I'm becoming really pleased with this camera, but there is still TONS to learn. I hope this is helpful. Cheers Ben __________________ UK Aviation Movies http://www.ukaviationmovies.co.uk

October 12th, 2015, 06:30 AM	#2
Ron Evans Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,222	Re: First bits of footage from my X160 The 160 has a 1/3" chip like my NX5U so one should not go beyond F6.5 or so as the image will get soft. I found that staying at around F3.4 to F4 is best and use ND/ gain to control gives sharpest image. Ron Evans

October 13th, 2015, 12:44 AM	#3
Terry Dennis Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: uk Posts: 27	Re: First bits of footage from my X160 do u have a link for the v3 firmware

October 13th, 2015, 05:21 PM	#4
Paul Anderegg Trustee Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Diego, Califonia Posts: 1,559	Re: First bits of footage from my X160 A focus assist punch in works wonders..........push, find perfect focus, push again. :-) And +1 on not closing the iris too much, small chips suffer severe lens diffraction when closing down, you basically get a much softer image. Paul