Any Blackmagic users here?
Discussion
Currently mulling over swapping my Panasonic HC-X1 for something with RAW shooting capability.
I seem to be honing in on a BM 6K Pro.
Good and bad reviews though from what I've read the bad tend to relate to ergonomics which for me isn't an issue and worked around with a SmallRig cage. I love the look of what comes out of them and to me, this is key. That and the price.
Would be good to hear real-world experiences.
I seem to be honing in on a BM 6K Pro.
Good and bad reviews though from what I've read the bad tend to relate to ergonomics which for me isn't an issue and worked around with a SmallRig cage. I love the look of what comes out of them and to me, this is key. That and the price.
Would be good to hear real-world experiences.
Fordo said:
Much helpful stuff
Fordo - you star! Thanks so much for this. Unbelievably helpful!The pros are outweighing the cons. I reckon I'm 50/50 on the studio/location stuff so leaning towards the pro.
I've been mulling over the FX6 but really can't yet justify the cost when you also add in the lenses. I've gotten lazy with the Panasonic. The AutoFocus is pretty good and I normally end up at the settings you'd get in auto so tend to just leave it in auto. I really don't want that to become the norm so like the idea that I'll need to apply a bit of thought with the BM.
And Resolve.... I'm a Final Cut Pro guy. But I am getting frustrated with it. Can't quite put my finger on why. I get the feeling that it's more for the keen amateur (which is where I started out!). But I know it so I use it - so forcing myself away from it may be what's needed.
One last question if I may.... Is it possible (or advisable) to get a lens convertor? I run a D850 for stills and some video and have some top end glass for that but all FX fitting. I reckon I know the answer but I'll ask it anyway
Thanks again - beers banked!!
Bacardi said:
More great stuff!
Many thanks Bacardi. Much appreciated.I've spent the morning looking through the vids you referenced. I think regardless of anything, I'm going to transition to Resolve. FCP frustrates me not least of which is its need to create superfluous files which eats up storage.
And good news on the F Mount lenses. I guess the thing is to get a good jobbing lens with the camera and then see what works from what I've already got before investing in more.
Just to bump this back up and again to thank Bacardi and Frodo for their inputs.....
Three months in and loving using the 6K pro. Was surprised at how quickly I built the required level of confidence to use it in the field where everything comes second nature. The only thing I've encountered is forgetting to turn off the HFR when having done slow-mo work!
And oddly, what I thought would be a pain I actually enjoy - rigging the thing. In order to create a usable bit of kit requires the application of Meccano skills and engineering to build a frame suitable for use. It should be a PIA but I quite enjoy spending the evening before a shoot working out and what's needed and building it.
Just added a RS2 gimbal to the arsenal so I can now cancel my gym membership
But above all else is the picture you get from it. Wow!
Had a shoot earlier this week that required rapid filming and editing - no time for grading; just out of the camera, cut and out. To add interest I thought I'd shoot with two cameras and having kept my Panasonic HC1X as a back-up, I thought I'd use that. Did a test at home and below is the difference; both cameras using identical settings. I know the two cameras adopt different philosophies but still.....
Three months in and loving using the 6K pro. Was surprised at how quickly I built the required level of confidence to use it in the field where everything comes second nature. The only thing I've encountered is forgetting to turn off the HFR when having done slow-mo work!
And oddly, what I thought would be a pain I actually enjoy - rigging the thing. In order to create a usable bit of kit requires the application of Meccano skills and engineering to build a frame suitable for use. It should be a PIA but I quite enjoy spending the evening before a shoot working out and what's needed and building it.
Just added a RS2 gimbal to the arsenal so I can now cancel my gym membership
But above all else is the picture you get from it. Wow!
Had a shoot earlier this week that required rapid filming and editing - no time for grading; just out of the camera, cut and out. To add interest I thought I'd shoot with two cameras and having kept my Panasonic HC1X as a back-up, I thought I'd use that. Did a test at home and below is the difference; both cameras using identical settings. I know the two cameras adopt different philosophies but still.....
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