First, the good news - Atomos has issued a firmware update for the Ninja V allowing ProRes RAW recording via HDMI. Here are the details: Available functions: ProRes RAW Recording: - 4.2k • Uncropped metadata mode 4264 x 2408 at 23.98p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p • Cropped metadata mode 4240 x 2385 at 23.98p, 25p,... Continue Reading →
Sony a7s III ‘Dual Native ISO’
It was Gerald Undone who 'discovered' that the a7s III image suddenly became much cleaner when jumping from ISO 12800 to 16000 in S-log. Sony informed Philip Bloom that the point at which the image becomes less noisy in the production model is different from that of the pre-production unit, so naturally, he just had... Continue Reading →
MicroLED Is A Pipe Dream
For a while now, any time OLED television sets are mentioned, online commenters raise the spectre of burn-in and suggest waiting for microLED, which they insist is just around the corner. Like OLED, microLED is a self-emissive technology capable of true blacks, infinite contrast and outstanding viewing angles but with a brighter output than OLED... Continue Reading →
a7s III: Stan Moniz Shoots the Surf
Sony Ambassador Stan Moniz, an ocean and adventure photographer, put his a7s III into an AquaTech underwater housing and shot the surf at 120 frames per second, using the Zeiss 55mm f/1.8 and 24mm f/1.4 G Master lenses. He also shared a few great photos taken with the camera. Long battery life, a new passive... Continue Reading →
Sony a7s III ProRes RAW Support in Final Cut Pro (update)
I was really excited to learn that Apple had finally enabled white balance and ISO adjustments to ProRes RAW in Final Cut Pro and was looking forward to trying it out when my a7s III arrives in a few weeks, but Jordan Drake just brought to our attention that ProRes RAW WB and/or ISO adjustments... Continue Reading →
Sony a7s III – Controlled Tests & Low Light Footage
CVP performed a number of comparisons between the Canon R5 and the Sony a7s III, including low light tests and evaluating latitude in post. Not only does the a7s III perform better than the R5 in low light, it also has greater latitude in post. As expected, the a7s III does suffer from some aliasing,... Continue Reading →
Canon 8K HDR PQ Sample Footage
After weeks of grumbling about the lack of interest in HDR PQ, a forum member over at DPReview took pity on me and shared a brief clip shot with his EOS R5 - and it really looks great! Too bad Sony doesn't have such a feature on the a7s III! https://youtu.be/WOXAFFLmcGs
That Toneh!
The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN is a monster! Sample image f/1.4. Before & After Grading
Sony Ambassador & Nat Geo Explorer Chris Schmid Shoots the Serengeti
Sony Ambassador Chris Schmid - photographer, filmmaker and cinematographer - takes us to the Serengeti with his a7s III. https://youtu.be/OIbZNd-Yf0o https://youtu.be/bBMDOAi12wA https://youtu.be/ZeDAxSKC2GI https://youtu.be/GQzP7EW9YgE https://youtu.be/s_gEFisV3OY
Sigma in the House!
I've been on a lens buying spree since pre-ordering the a7s III: first, the sensational 20mm f/1.8, then the massive 135mm f/1.8 and today, the Sigma 85mm f/1.4.
a7s III: Tap to Focus with Imaging Edge App!
For the first time ever with a Sony Alpha camera, the Imaging Edge mobile app allows focus pulls and real time tracking by tapping the screen on your mobile device and an icon appears confirming your selection. Skip ahead to around one hour to see the demonstration. https://youtu.be/AJN_EmnOUBI
Canon EOS R5 FW Update 1.1.0
Jared Polin tested out the new firmware update and finds increases of anywhere from 50-100% indoors. Times given are after reformatting the card for 8K when it filled up and after restarting camera after shooting 4K HQ for longer than 29:59. Apparently, shooting outdoors in the heat showed no improvement, but there are significant gains... Continue Reading →
ProRes RAW Update in Final Cut Pro
It's no secret that one of my biggest disappointments with Sony choosing to go with ProRes RAW for the a7s III was that critical information stored in the metadata was inaccessible in Final Cut Pro, meaning that it did not have the true flexility of RAW. All that's changed now, with Apple announcing the ability... Continue Reading →
Austin Black’s Impressions of the FX9
I'm sharing these videos by Austin Black because (1) he talks about the differences between shooting with the a7 III and the FX9; (2) they demonstrate the natural, lovely-looking skin tones the FX9 is capable of; (3) he shares impressive examples of S-Cinetone, difficult to find online and; (4) he uses LUTs designed to mimic... Continue Reading →
Wow!
I’m speechless after seeing how effortlessly the a7s III handles those skin tones in direct sunlight. I can’t recall ever seeing anything quite like it. And that 1080p! https://youtu.be/8gRYv7KOlf4
The a7s III Is a Cinema Camera!
Endeavoring to reassure his followers understandably in a state of panic that the a7s III will render their cinema cameras obsolete, Sony Pro Alister Chapman claims that ergonomics guarantee their relevance, arguing that ILCs require a truckload of ND filters, bulky external monitors and cages, an external power supply and heaps of rigging to make... Continue Reading →
Sony a7s III Chroma Noise
Brandon Li, in the BTS (9:00) of the "Crossroads" video he made for Sony, says there's noise even at relatively low ISOs. Could it be that Sony is just using less aggressive processing than in their other less video-centric alpha cameras? Not a few filmmakers complained in the past of not being able to lessen the amount... Continue Reading →
G Master In the House!
I just added the 135mm f/1.8 GM to my collection, my favorite focal length for portraiture. When I used to shoot micro four-thirds, my go-to was the Olympus 75mm f/1.8, still among the sweetest lenses in their lineup., as well as being an outstanding value. Best of all, I snatched the GM for $500.00 less... Continue Reading →
