Kit_L

Official Final Cut X topic, moving to ARM and vlogging
I have been using FCP since 2; but before committing to the massive change in thinking/approach that is FCPX, I trialled Adobe PP alongside it for a few nonths. For me, the ease in syncing, cutting, and white balancing multicam clips was what sold m…

Comment by Kit_L December 2016 permalink
Olympus E-M5 II, camera topic
Someone recommended asking Olympus tech support for clarification on the IPB question, in the context of 1080p/30. It seems that although the capacity to record in either All-I or IPB was a big deal at the time of the release of the camera, no one i…

Comment by Kit_L January 2016 permalink
Olympus E-M5 II, camera topic
Can anyone clarify how to set the Mk II's video mode to 1080p/30 52Mbps IPB? We used to shoot 720p/30, but now have moved to 1080p for Vimeo and Uscreen. I have been experimenting; the highest bit rate video I have been able to record is 30Mbp…

Comment by Kit_L January 2016 permalink
Panasonic GX8 camera official topic
From DPR: "In a nice touch, Panasonic has removed the 29 minute, 59 second recording restriction from non-European models, so it's only European users who might by stymied by the workings of EU duty regulations. " From BHPhotovideo (…

Comment by Kit_L August 2015 permalink
Canon EOS M3
29'59" recording limit (Adorama specs, so US/Canada model).

Comment by Kit_L August 2015 permalink
BlackMagic Micro Cinema Camera for drone, $995
A huge range of recording formats, too: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagicmicrocinemacamera

Comment by Kit_L April 2015 permalink
Olympus E-M5 II, camera topic
Scot wrote: >I think I will be returning the EM5 mk ii not for one main reason but rather several together. They being the awkward way required to change fstop while recording, Why I returned mine. Ultimate video quality is not the most importa…

Comment by Kit_L March 2015 permalink
Olympus E-M5 II, camera topic
@ duartix: thanks; very helpful.

Comment by Kit_L March 2015 permalink
Panasonic LX100 camera topic
What is the maximum recording length possible if shooting 720p/30 (assume US or Canada model)? And 1080p/30? TIA.

Comment by Kit_L March 2015 permalink
Olympus E-M5 II, camera topic
@duartix: thanks for that info. Considering the Motion JPEG 720p/30 setting from this perspective suggests that the Oly's bitrate is almost three times the Panasonic AVCHD settings for the same frame size/rate (from memory, the Pannys have a bi…

Comment by Kit_L March 2015 permalink
Olympus E-M5 II, camera topic
I took delivery of one of these today; I like the body, but am unsure how to set the highest quality 720p/30 I want for my work. We shoot 720p/30 because Vimeo on Demand is the delivery vehicle for our programs, and 30fps renders motion well, and 72…

Comment by Kit_L March 2015 permalink
Olympus E-M5 II, camera topic
@mpgxsvcd: would you kindly include in your review comments on what the Mk II is like to use; specifically, what can be adjusted on the fly once recording has started. My main concerns are WB and exposure. On the weekend (and your indoor shoots mus…

Comment by Kit_L March 2015 permalink
Olympus E-M5 II, camera topic
@ mpgxsvcd, who wrote: "EM5 MK II and the LX100 on top of the GH4" (and "cat")! That will be the best possible test for me; TIA. I have a substantial investment in µ4/3rds lenses and have been looking for a possible replacement …

Comment by Kit_L February 2015 permalink
Panasonic GF7 with change in design approach
I'll wait until I see footage from the GF7 before passing judgement on its quality/usability. The Fujis are supposed to have crap video, but I shot a piece to camera recently on an X-100s that was perfectly acceptable (at 30fps, which I know fi…

Comment by Kit_L January 2015 permalink
Panasonic GF7 with change in design approach
For doing simple pieces to camera when on the road, this looks perfect. Small, built-in monitor, codecs and frame rates compatible with my three G6 bodies, cheap—what's not to like?

Comment by Kit_L January 2015 permalink
Vimeo On Demand
Just a quick update; I have six programs up on VOD and all are selling. Three problems: 1. As Vimeo has an arrangement with PP, they (Vimeo) keep all income for 30 days minimum; this means that we have both wasted out time getting the micropayments…

Comment by Kit_L May 2014 permalink
Vimeo On Demand
Hello Douglas and VK, VK, your assessment is 100% accurate. Douglas: we have figured it out (for micro payments) using VOD, but as Douglas says, the literature is unclear (what there is of it). Without going into a rant here, I was told a number …

Comment by Kit_L May 2014 permalink
GH4 4K Panasonic video camera, official topic
For me, heavily invested in µ4/3rds, the price of the Sony A7s released today makes the GH4 look like a steal.

Comment by Kit_L May 2014 permalink
Vimeo On Demand
I am in the process of loading a bunch of my instructional videos into Vimeo's on Demand service. I agree completely with VK's reservations about needing be a member (for a $3.99 download, you want zero hurdles/admin overheads, if you can)…

Comment by Kit_L April 2014 permalink
FujiFilm X-E2
I just ran a sync test on these cameras, and two decent sound recorders. The cameras were Fuji X-E2, Panasonic G6 and GX-1; the recorders were Sony PCM-10 and Zoom H2n. All cameras were set to record 720p/30; the reorders recorded WAV files. An clap…

Comment by Kit_L March 2014 permalink
Panasonic G6 topic, GH2 replacement camera
Pete: I must have taken dumb pills today: thank you, perfect.

Comment by Kit_L March 2014 permalink
Panasonic G6 topic, GH2 replacement camera
Hello new G6 (but older GX-7/GX1) user here. Talking about the G6 now: is there a way to get the shutter speed to display when using the "Movie" mode dial position. I can set and change the aperture and the ISO in this mode, but the shut…

Comment by Kit_L March 2014 permalink
GH3 Wi-Fi Questions and Apps discussions
Adding my request to do what Barry wants: use Kindle Fire HDX to control G6/GX-7. TIA, KL

Comment by Kit_L March 2014 permalink
Panasonic GX7 aka GX2, with IBIS topic
I have two GX7 bodies and a GX1, mostly used for multi cam video shoots. Second system sound on presenters; on camera sound for reference. I shoot in the 720p/30 mode and the files are excellent for that (AVCHD; unlimited recording length, to limit …

Comment by Kit_L November 2013 permalink
Inside Nikon V1
Is it possible to remove the 29' recording limit via a hack? The 720p/60 video is all I need for my work, but remove that limit and I'm in heaven.

Comment by Kit_L August 2013 permalink
FS: GH2 +12mm f2 Olympus, Voightlander 25mm f0.95, 45mm f1.8 Olympus, Pana 14-42 GX lens
If you do decide to sell the CV 25/0.95, I would appreciate you contacting me with its price. For references, look for me by name (Kit Laughlin) over at fredmiranda,com, and get dpi.com. Cheers, KL

Comment by Kit_L August 2013 permalink
Beginners: Help me find specific settings topic
I have installed the "No adverse affects" hack; the way to tell if the hack has been taken by the camera is to look at the recording times on the SD card, before and after any hack's installation (set to 24P Cinema mode); after any h…

Comment by Kit_L February 2013 permalink
Beginners: Help me find specific settings topic
I *think* I have installed the "No adverse affects" hack; the camera had firmware 1.1 installed on delivery, and I followed all the directions for adding this hack to it in Ptool, and loading onto card, following mpgxsvcd's excellent …

Comment by Kit_L February 2013 permalink
Beginners: Guide to setting up stable settings
To mpgxsvcd: I believe that I have installed your "No adverse affects settings" hack; is there a simple definitive way to check? I have been searching here all day, and apart from a comment about language options, I cannot find this. My …

Comment by Kit_L February 2013 permalink
Beginners: Help me find specific settings topic
Newbie question: I make instructional videos only; no art. I need decent slo-mo, at human movement scale only (no bullets hitting lightbulbs). Running, jumping, etc. I do not want to do any correction in post (to the footage, I mean, talking about …

Comment by Kit_L February 2013 permalink

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