Camera Comparisons: the 2024 battle is HEATING up

CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
1:18 - Canon C400 review
1:48 - Canon’s Full Frame sensor
2:50 - Talking about Internal ND
3:14 - Canon’s novelty, triple base ISO
4:58 - Blackmagic Pyxis review
6:13 - Talking about RAW recording
8:25 - Lumix GH7 review
8:59 - Talking about Micro four thirds sensor
9:50 - My favorite thing on the GH7
11:21 - My biggest realization
12:09 - What if Sony introduces their X-OCN format into the fx6?
13:06 - Why I want to think about my camera as little as possible
14:04 - Final thoughts

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[markbone]

Which camera are you most excited about? What did I get wrong? Let me go first: 24mm on GH7 (Micro 4/3) = 48mm on a Full Frame, my mistake! Also the Fx6 & GH7 does not have MINI XLR but regular size XLR.... Also also I hate Mini-XLR

[dannyly]

24mm x 2x crop factor = 48mm not 65mm. But also lumix has an awesome 12mm f1.4 lens with Leica that gives the 24mm equivalent. 👍👍 I don’t plan on getting a GH7 but just wanted to put it out there that you can get an awesome 24mm field of view with the MFT system.

[WhySteve]

We're all looking at the super car engine and then we get into our mini vans and drive the speed limit home.

[video_chase]

For someone starting in the wedding, event, or corporate space, the GH7 is an amazing choice. It's small, light and super capable. Plus you can find fast MFT glass on the used market for a fraction of the cost of the other options.

[edvelfilms]

GH7 MFT against cinema line cameras from another brands? This says a lot from Panasonic.

[questioneverything]

A couple thoughts/clarifications

1. Crop sensor cameras (s35/mft) offer a couple of unique advantages over full frame in the adaptability of lenses and the ability to have a more compact package overall. A lot of cinema lenses were made specifically for s35 so adapting them to like formats is a lot easier, especially considering that when adapting s35 lenses to full frame, you are losing resolution. Crop sensor formats also have the unique ability to use focal reducers and achieve looks very similar to full frame with .71x adapters for s35 and .64 adapters for mft, while also gathering a stop more light. This isn’t to say crop sensors don’t have downsides, because they absolutely do, but there are a plethora of reasons a discerning videographer would choose these formats.

2. Mft crop factor is 2x so a 24mm becomes a 48mm not a 65mm.

3. The pyxis, though great, can only shoot in full frame formats up to 30p and can only achieve up to 60p in a s35 crop 4k. If slow motion is your thing, don’t get the pyxis. (Edit: yeah, this is wrong, I think I misremembered the tech sheet. Apologies for misinformation)

4. I honestly have doubts on the fx6 ii. Sony’s probably been developing it for a while now, and they may be too far along in development to produce a proper response. I hope I’m wrong though.

[ckallas]

After joining AOD, I've really leaned into the camera doesn't matter as much aspect. I think we've reached a point where many cameras from different brands are really good and you can't really go wrong with your choice if it was for yourself. As someone that really enjoys customization and deeper colors, I enjoy the Lumix color science and recently switched from Sony to Lumix after joining AOD. I'm excited for the films I'll be able to make thanks to the skills I'm learning over waiting to buy new gear just to feel like I'm making good films. It starts in mastering the basics and craft, not the gear you have.

[Bigcookfilms]

The Lumix S5 ii because it's the camera that I own.

[janhillmann]

When it comes to Blackmagic you gotta mention that they are brutally honest when it comes to the advertised dynamic range compared to Sony or Canon for example.. you'llreally get those 13 stops outta that camera.

[davidluo_photo]

For the desktop background, it is from "Happy Together" by Wong Kar-wai.

[williamdarler]

I’m happy with my S5iix (although I’d love the 32-bit float of the GH7). Timecode, OLPF and built-in ND filters would make it the perfect camera for me. Looking forward to seeing what the S1hii has to offer.

[CUTONTHEACTION]

The GH7 and other M43 cameras can be used with most lens mounts with adapters. When running a Metabones Speedbooster we are getting an extra stop of light, better clarity and a unique look with our Nikkor primes for example. The "crop factor" becomes about 1.25 on our version, putting it between full frame and S35 so you can get decently shallow depth of field. We run native M43 lenses when we want a smaller and lighter package or greater depth of field. Very versatile. We have the GH6, GH5s, and EVA1; they color match perfectly in Vlog. We're also a Red shop. Thanks for your excellent videos Mark!

[MattiasSkoog]

I actually recently bought a used Sony Venice. Great package at a great price (way cheaper than a new Burano). Of course one could argue if a Venice is the ultimate doc camera... the biggest downside is that it's really heavy. But the weight also helps to keep the camera movement really steady. It's also kind of power hungry (especially with the raw recorder attached). But the image.... wow! Just wow!

[sunflowerdeath]

A7S3/FX3 is already 4 years old, and still is almost perfect tool for any job.

[nickcarneyphotography]

No Z8/Z9? Internal Raw, 6k60p plus every other codec/frame rate you can think of. Now if they only added shutter angle and waveforms...

[TaylorRCastle]

I’ve been shooting on a GH5 for years and JUST rented the S5iiX and I am blown away! Fixed everything the GH5 lacked

[michaelwhitlock]

Threw a like for those Final Thoughts - that image of people talking about a car motor and not driving was wonderful

[TuckerPearce]

FX9 for a Zoom call, Mark Bone that is a baller move. Great video, .

[markpullar]

As a 4/3rds user, the GH7 is my next camera. But I use a BMPCC4K so I’m already in the system. Adapting lenses is so easy!!!

[neilfullframe]

S5II and X are worthy in this lineup. 6K open gate, no internal ND or SDI but the ND is mitigated with the drop in filter PL adapter I have. I’m about to do a build on the channel with my new Rigid Pro Cine Back. It makes it feel like a whole new camera. I appreciate your video though as it was very insightful and you always give the best value. Thank you Mark