Noise and such
Sony FS5 vs a7S II low light comparison
test out the new FS5 in 200fps slowmo, love it!
Unboxing
Turns out the A7sII is not so improved for my work so I sent it back. Body, button layout, weight are not improved for my work on a TriPod Same Wimpy Battery and USB charging while shooting causes the camera to overheat faster. AutoFocus and AutoISO if improved are still half fast compared to a Nikon DSLR Same 29 minute Video limit. Internal 4k not as good as external, even ProRes LT The clincher was 1080P120 is unusable. It is full of moire in low light do to the 2.2 crop.
I will save my money for a CamCorder with A7s Sensor unless the GH5 can shoot in the dark.
Wow, the company I work for was looking at buying a couple of these...not being able to hook up an external monitor while recording 4k is a huge oversight!
I am still looking forward to a Sony CamCorder with A7s Sensor.
However, I got my A7sII this week. It is so improved that I can wait till later for the CamCorder.
Lots of camera options out there, that's for sure. I like the form factor of the fs5. It's a shame they crippled the codec, but I understand Sony's desire to protect the fs7, too. If forced to choose, I'd do the fs5 with external recorder versus the fs7. It seems to be the more flexible, easier-to-run-and-gun option. Of course, I may just update my fs700 and get an external recorder since it appears to feature the same sensor (notwithstanding the odd form factor).
In a perfect world, the URSA mini would offer either Nikon mount, m43 mount, or Sony e-mount. That would make that decision a no-brainer for me. As such, if I upgrade to 4K, it will likely be the Sony route, but I'm not sold quite yet.
@theconfirmist: only think we can be kinda "sure" is coming is raw to the FS5.
But I wouldn't base a purchase decision now on the FS5's "future raw" possibilities. It might be mind blowing and offered for free/cheap, or it might be horrendously expensive with an borderline unworkable workflow. Or anywhere in between, or some mixture of both. Who knows!! None of us that is what.
Not likely. With only a few exceptions, Sony does not add new features to it's cameras via firmware. They want you to buy a new camera for that.
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