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Very strange move on their part regarding the storage type. SDHC cards seem to be cheaper than microSDHC cards, and size certainly wasn't an issue when designing DLZ.
Hey, thanks for the video. If you do something like it again it would be great if there was some more in the background, so you can more easily see the small jerky hunting motions.
I have just invested in a set Of K&F ND's and CPL. and blown away with the value of the filters. This is my first set of magnetic filters and the ease of use is amazing added to that is how compact the case is which takes up so little space in my bag.
I'm losing my mind trying to understand my ZF. Your method and menu setup works perfectly fine in M mode...the camera always tries to prioritize base ISO (or the lowest ISO to get metering to EC 0) where it can. However, this all falls apart in Aperture Priority mode (A). As you increase the ISO dial to set the "max ISO", the ISO starts to drift higher than base, all while the shutter speed climbs and climbs and climbs until it gets to 1/8000. The issue is, by time this happens, the camera is picking around ISO 500 with a shutter speed of 1/8000 instead of using base ISO and a more reasonable shutter speed that is within the set limits. Do you see this behavior too? It's kind of hard to explain, apologies. I am using matrix metering as an aside. This strange A mode behavior disappears if I set the dial to C.
Unfortunately, I sold the camera so can't recreate the situation your having. However, I can say that in most cameras, when you are shooting in some mode other than "M", the camera will go below the threshold you set to achieve the correct exposure. It's best to stick to Manual mode with Auto ISO in most situations. You can always clean up a High ISO image, but you can't recover a blurry image because the shutter speed was too slow.
@@RandumbTech I appreciate the reply! The frustrating part about the ZF is that Auto ISO is drop dead simple on the Z8 and Z9 in any mode and work "correctly" where it ALWAYS prioritizes base ISO, or as close to it, as it can muster including Av and Tv modes. I suspect Nikon either has a bug here on the ZF, or there is a hidden methodology they didn't adequately explain going on, but simply having the camera in aperture priority shouldn't bind the ISO to the dial setting in A mode. I made a short video demonstrating it, not that you'd probably have much interest not having the camera anymore...just a weird one! Thanks for this video regardless, it was a good watch. Here's my demo of the issue: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Kf1u3HSvW0s.html
Great video. Did you turn on auto lens correction and auto vignetting in the Nikon Z body when using ETA21 pro? If turn ON, will it confuse the Nikon Z body on what correction to apply when shooting JPEG?
Thx! You cannot turn on lens corrections when using the adapter. That is the biggest downside for sure. Sony has been making smaller and lighter lenses with compromised optical quality that they fix via software in their camera bodies. Unfortunately, when using these lenses on a non-Sony camera body, these distortions/vignetting become painfully obvious. I decided to sell my Zf because I did not want to invest in another whole lens eco-system.
@@RandumbTech Thanks for your reply. I guess shooting Sony Lens + ETA 21 Pro on Nikon Z body for Photos will be fine (both Raw and Jpeg) - only need to apply correction during post with LR or other software. Now we need to turn OFF lens correction, auto vignetting when using ETA 21 Pro on Nikon's Z body.
It can be fixed in post for video, but it's way more difficult than fixing a RAW still image. Plus, the metadata does not include the lens used so unless you remember what was used, you're going to have to try a few options.
Thank you for the informative video and guide on Auto iso, looking into this ZF model going into Full frame eventually, just confirming once you turn the Auto sensitivity to on in the menu, how does the ISO dial on top play a role if any? or does it is ned to be set to "C"? it seems a bit convoluted to me, the Fuji system I use currently simply has an Auto setting on the dial> its super easy to switch back and forth.
I sold the camera about a month ago and regretfully cannot remember. It was a bit complicated to figure out but with a little trial and error and should be easy enough to get it sorted. Which I could be more helpful - good luck!
Hello! I currently have a Lumix G7. ive had this camera for manyyyyyyy years now. Im looking to upgrade to a new camera. Mainly for Music videos, cinematography, short films. But i also want that super crisp photography side as well. I was looking at the sony A 7RV but that has a pretty penny on it. then i discovered the A6700. Now im torn.
Since you are shooting mostly video, the A6700 is going to be the best camera for your needs. Uncropped 4k/60p is HUGE in real world shooting. The A7RV pixel bins in 4K/30 and the quality suffers. The ONLY thing I did not like about the A6700 is that they did not include Flexible Exposure Mode when shooting video. I use that feature with all of my other cameras and it works really really well for hybrid shooters. Good luck!
I don't know, nothing is perfect, I have GRiii and x100vi and even Fuji x70, also know A7C and really don't need them all, but nothing is really fully satisfying. Ricoh is small with great picture quality, but missing good AF, viewfinder, the screen is fixed, x100vi has flaws, but that viewfinder is better than a7c and even a7cii also because evf, and the x70 has a tilting screen in a body competing by size with the Ricoh, with the image good enough. So of all those I only can say for sure that a7cii and a7cr are better than a7c, and one has to decide on her/his own preferences.
Well said! Everyone has their personal preferences - the X100VI just didn't do it for me. I will say that the EVF on the A7Cii is MUCH improved over the older A7C. I am using that camera as my EDC at the moment and it's working fantastic for my needs.
Yes, it was the 85 1.4 DG DN version for e-mount. It is a wonderful lens, but I ended up selling it because I shoot a lot of video and the Sigma's just do not perform as well as native Sony lenses. If I was shooting stills only, the Sigma would be awesome!
That's a tough one - depends on what you plan to use it for. Street? Travel? Landscape? All of the above? Stills? Video? Hybrid? Help me better understand how you plan to use it.
Of the cameras you listed, I'd say the XT5 would be the best for shooting street photography. It will require a bit more practice and you will rely heavily on manual focus, but the results will be good. One of the reasons I like the XT5 for street is the screen flips up rather than out - so you can be more discreet. Personally, I'd save up a little bit more and snag a used Leica Q2. It is BY FAR the best street photography camera I have ever used (and I've used a lot!!) Good luck with your decision!
After trying a ton of filters, I personally like the Freewell M2 filters with step rings. I find that the magnets are strong and the pricing is really good. The step rings handle both threaded and magnetic filters. Lastly, the lens hood fits!
I've heard good things about the Freewell system as well, but they are double the price of the K&F filters. In terms of quality, the Maven filters are by far the best I've ever used (including Lee). Ultimately it comes down to personal preference and budget - glad the Freewell's are working well for you!
Thanks! I've been researching ND filters for photography and the K and F seem to be the best for the money. It was also good to hear your experience with magnetic filters. I do a lot of hiking and was worried about them falling off of the lens. I do think I'd like to get individual filters rather than a VND. Have you tried out any of the K and F of that type? Thanks again for the overview!
Glad it was helpful! I've been impressed with the K&F for sure. I haven't used any of the fixed ND filters, but I'm sure they are also high quality. If you are hiking, I would not recommend magnetic filters (unless you plan to take them off after every use).
I like the cheapest ones b/c I inevitably lose or damage them in some way. Im also over the “pro mist” I have ruined more shots using it than I care to admit
Pro mist is definitely on it's way out for everyday use, but I do still think it's a great filter to keep handy. I haven't lost very may filters over the years, but I've lost more than my fair share of lens caps!
He got the most basic of NIKKOR glass and compared it with GMaster glass. Couldn’t spring for ONE S-Line lens to really get a good benchmark could you? I guess it’s too much to ask.
This was a video about putting Sony lenses on Nikon body. Of course the S-Line lenses are going to perform the best. I was testing out the Sony lenses to see if I needed to invest in another set of Nikkor lenses. My conclusion is that I would have to, so I actually ended up selling the Zf, despite enjoying it very much.
Hi Rolling Shutter video you took with ur daugher, was it on 4k 60p or 8K? Because in 4k Rolling Shutter is not an issue. 8K is big issue and I have that camera my self and 8k cant whip pane must be still.
I don't remember if if was 30p or 60p, but I haven't had any issue with either. Lately, I've been using my APS-C lenses on the camera and it's working fantastic! The only issue is that there is a slight vignette when shooting 4k/60p but it's easy enough to crop in post to remove it.
size isnt an issue to me but I have yet to see any videos about how it works for streamers. can you set a fader to control sounds like discord volume, itunes or music app volume, system sounds, and all that to control while streaming.. would love to see if it can actually work for streamers.. yet no videos for setup or how to make it best for that scenario..
Unfortunately, I don't have any direct experience with streaming, but I did run it into OBS via NDI and it worked flawlessly. The challenge was getting NDI configured correctly on my PC. But once that was done, it was great! It does have loop back level controls so you can manage the volume of whatever is playing on your PC.
It is WAY more versatile than I realized when I bought it. It's AWESOME for ambient recording in stereo mode. It's on sale for $318, which is expensive, but it solves a pain point for us creators because it's essentially 3 mics in one that is small, light, and records fantastic audio directly into camera. The only feature I wish it had was a 3.5mm input for a lav mic. But I have a Tentacle Sync Track E so I can just use that when needed.
Something I learned recently is that the 4k at 24, 30, and 60fps on the a7rv has better rolling shutter performance than the a7iv since the pixels are binned. The a7iv’s rolling shutter performance in aps-c mode is about the same as the a7rv’s in full frame. The aps-c mode of the a7rv has slightly better rolling shutter(because it’s 26mp vs 33mp) performance over the a7iv shooting full frame video. Kind of confusing but quite interesting lol. Not that it matters either way to be completely honest.
In the past, I obsessed over video quality. Now I'm in the "good enough" camp. At the end of the day, it's more about the composition and lighting the tech specs. That being said, the A7RV is really good despite being pixel-binned. I prefer to shoot with APS-C lenses on the A7RV and get fantastic results.
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That microphone (when the video started, without the noise cancellation) adds a base hump -- sounds like a radio DJ's voice with enhanced bass, like when you are listening in your car with the bass turned up, and his voice has umph in the bottom end. With the noise cancellation, the base hump is absent, but the quality of your voice is lost. The omni directional setting sounds natural. The stereo setting is very good, but has an ever-so-slight hint of a bass hump. I wonder why the initial setting (at the start of the video) and the stereo setting differ in the amount of exaggerated bass? The directional aspect is very good. I agree with your assessment of the low cut setting. I do not know under what circumstances someone would choose that setting? I am blessed (and cursed) with critical listening skills. I can hear when music has any issues with the mixing and mastering (could also be the microphone or tapes or analog to digital conversion done in the studio, etc). I can't always be sure where unnatural sound of someone's voice or an instrument was from, but it takes me 2 seconds to hear it. Sadly, nearly every song has such issues. When a song has everything done right (a rarity, and it is never actually "everything" right -- but pretty close), it is heaven. I know little about microphones. So I do not know what is on the market, how they sound, pricing, etc. So I can't speak to why no one is talking about that microphone. Perhaps if there are hundreds of $300 microphones to choose from, it is hard to garner attention? Is there a blizzard of $300 microphones to choose from? There are hundreds of speakers to choose from, with a $300 budget. Most people will never hear of 90% of them. Is it the same for $300 microphones?
There is a lot of competition at the $300 price point, but I don't know if there is anything else that offers similar features / convenience like it. I've looked at the frequency analyzer during playback and and it's consistent with other microphones which is great! There is a bit of handling noise, but other than that, I think it's a solid buy.
Hm, the active noise cancelling combined with low-latency 48Khz/24 bit output is actually kinda awesome for a wireless mic. And it definitely sounds great based on this demo. Is there anything else like this on the market?
The noise canceling is indeed quite good! I was surprised when I listened back to the footage. The A/C fan was really cranking in the background and it removed it without sacrificing too much sound quality. I don't think there is anything else like it on the market - at least nothing that connects directly to the camera with no wires.
I think sony has a limiter on everything, it does look like a really nice mic, and the reason why I would pass would be the simple fact that it's another device that sort of competes with other wireless systems that may not be as good, but maybe good enough, and it's wearable. Next trip, I'm only taking one mic with me, rode wireless pro
I need to do some more detailed tests on the limiter capabilities. My experience with all of the ECM mics is that that you can recover just about any audio, even if it appears to be clipped. And if it's recorded too low, you can raise the volume without introducing additional noise. It's really slick. I have the Rode Wireless Pro as well, but am finding it's too fiddly when I want to fire up the camera and just start recording. If the ECM-S1 had a 3.5 mic input, it would be the ULTIMATE travel mic. Will be interesting to see how you get along with the Rode during your travels - have a great trip!!
I can assure you that even A7 s9000 In the year 8746 won't shoot open gate Sony just don't care or they wants you to pay for a license to have it They should at least put it in the burano
They need to in order to stay competitive. They already have the full sensor readout for stills, they just need to enable it for video. The challenge for Sony will be keeping it cool enough so it doesn't overheat.
wishlist: 6k open gate,(support for internal anamorphic shooting), 3rd native iso, 12 or 14 bit video of some sort, floating point audio would be crazy. Then for the fx6 upgrade same specs but with internal nd.
The FX30 can already shoot 6k opengate but Sony CRIPPLE it because they have to protect the FX3. This crap and Other stuff is why I left Sony and never looking back.
I don't think any Sony currently shoots open gate, but I could be wrong. It's a feature that people are looking for and will almost certainly be in the next iteration of Sony cameras - especially Cine line.
12MP is not enough for 6K open gate so it needs at least 20MP+. The S line is one of Sony's best selling cameras - there is no way they don't update it.
When shooting in SLOG3, 41% for grey card and 92%+ (max is 94%) to preserve highlights. Lately, I've been shooting with PP off. It's a much easier workflow and I don't have to spend anytime color grading. The key is to make sure you nail the white balance though.
There was a problem with the phantom power supply. They sent me a replacement one and it's working great. I paid for the shipping to them, but they paid for the shipping of the new unit. That's standard practice for anything I've ever sent in for warranty repairs.
Thank you for the video. I was excited about the original Creator DLZ but it's too big. And then I thought that maybe DLZ Creator XS could be a good choice for a solo creator with occasional need of the second mic due to a smaller size and big screen. Apparently even XS would be an overkill. Probably, I'd better use something like Zoom F3 or Zoom R4 since I don't need live streaming - just record audio for postprocessing.
I gave up on the Mackie. It was just too finicky for me and there were real issues that caused it to not work as intended. I think part of it is because Rode bought Mackie and they are not putting the resources into the Mackie support. It desperately needs a firmware update. If you have just one camera, any portable audio recorder should work great and you can process the audio in post like you mentioned. Good luck!
Yes, on all these points! After seeing Canons C400, I am now more confident in the ability to increase resolution while maintaining that dynamic range. I know the sensor tech is very different but I think 6k has to be the new standard across for video along with great lowlight sensitivity. Here's hoping!!
If dynamic range is within a stop of A7Siii and it offers uncropped 6K60 open gate, it will set a new standard for mirrorless tech. I think it's going to be announced way sooner than people realize. Sony has been waaaaaay too quiet!
@@RandumbTech I think you might be right (as well as hope)... I was at CineGear today and watched a presentation about the Sony burano and they were all being really cagey about that camera still too. It's hard to explain but I get the sense that maybe multiple cameras are being tested behind closed doors as we speak. The fx9ii and fx6ii should be ready as a retort to the c400 as well
Not necessarily. I don't think a lot of people cross shop BlackMagic and Sony - but I could be wrong. Sony can absolutely command a premium at this point given their performance and reliability edge compared to the competition. They price their gear just high enough where they can put it on sale occasionally and generate a bunch of new orders.
Gracias por tu video, yo venia de la a7rIII, por costo compre la a7cr y muy arrepentido se calienta mucho ademas de que existe una falla en la sincronizacion del flash, estoy muy arrepentido, la vendere e ire por la rv, gracias por esos videos, lastima que lo vi tarde, saludos desde mexico
Thanks for the video. In June of 2024 I actually own both the A7RV (bought at its announcement) but also an A7CR to complement it. I never travel with only one body unless forced to and the A7CR makes a great smaller, lighter backup second body. Also when traveling I will leave the larger heavier A7RV in the hotel and only take the lightest kit for street work. I guess it all depends on your usage model and mine is based on traveling with a camera and a backup. Also rebuying again to save $500 means you just wasted your time and lost access for a very small amount of charge IMHO. Take care.
A9 mk 1 sensor is all that needed, just need all the bells and whistles of video, and no need for e-shutter either….. At least not super necessary. But i won’t buy it, they’ll make an fx version soon after 😂😂😂😂😂, THAT i would buy
I can totally see them using that older sensor. Fast readout speed and right MP. Personally, I prefer having a built-in EVF. I actually sold my FX3 yesterday because I've been using the A7Siii so much more. I'm glad they offer both though.
I purchased the 40mm Sony G lens to see if it would work on my Nikon ZF, Z6Ii and Zfc, i also purchased an adapter that was designed with the electrical connections that was to be used to make this work. I found a RU-vid video that spoke about this adapter and it sounded as if all you had to do was attach the adapter to the lens, mount them on a Nikon ZF or any other Z series camera and you were in business. The results were anything but what was shown in the video. I tried using the adapter and 40mm Sony G lens on a ZF, Z6Ii and Zfc and the results were the same, when with i tuned the camera on i could see through the viewfinder, the camera was set to auto focus but the screen and viewfinder said that it was in manual focus and the lens F stop would not register, no matter how i mounted the lens and adapter to the camera body the results were the same. The adapter would lock in place on the camera body but the lens just twisted on the adapter and did not lock in place. I could twist the lens off of the adapter and the adapter would say on the camera body until i pressed the release button and twisted the adapter off,some one said that the firmware on the adapter might have to be updated, I felt that it the adapter was designed for a Sony lens to Nikon bodies it should have worked out of the box with at least one of the camera bodies that I tried using it on, in the end I purchased a Sony A7II that was heavily discontinued and now i use as a every day full frame camera setup, I also added the 20-70 f4 and the 24mm G lens that along with the 4omm is part of the three prime lenses that are very compact.
Hmm, not sure about the adapter. It sounds like it is either defective or does not have AF capabilities. I'm a big fan of those smaller 24/40/50 lenses too!
@@RandumbTech thanks for the reply, I did not mention the adapter that I purchased in my comment for the reason that some people said it should work with the update firmware, I didn't bother, this was my first attempt at using a adapter and it is not for me, I will say that it is the same one that you used in your video. Made by Megadap.
Sony has been super hush hush on it, but I think it get's announced in the next 90 days and shipping by the fall. It's going to be a challenge to get one from the initial batch so I plan to pre-order.
