Is Apple LOG Good Enough? iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Sony FX3 & How To Match

Now that the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max have Apple Log, I NEEDED to know how it would match up with my Sony FX3! In this video, we'll look at how the two compare, how to match the footage, and what this means for video creators.
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Table of Contents:
0:00 - Apple LOG Is Here!
1:29 - Can You Tell The Difference?
2:00 - Difference in depth of field
3:03 - My iPhone Rig
3:33 - Low Light Difference
4:14 - How To Match The Footage (Color Grading)
11:57 - Throwing Away my Cameras
12:20 - My iPhone SSD Solution

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[cinemaipswich]

The "Bokah" or depth of field is a give away for the FX3. More colour range for that camera too.

[dimaphotographer]

The noise, the details in the grass, depth of field etc etc. Even though iPhone has the best video in a smartphone is not even close to a mirrorless camera yet.

[ALeprechaunn]

I think this’ll be a perfect B camera especially in a pinch. For interviews keep your A camera with a longer lens for that nice bokeh, but for a wide B angle you’re not getting that shallow anyway so as long as the colors and DR match you’re set. Finally gonna upgrade my 2017 iPhone XR 😂

[filmmakerevolution]

Was pretty easy to tell which was which, that being said the Iphone was still prettty nice & also super handy if you were just out and about without the FX3, also much more inconspicuous

[ScottsReviews]

Wow, when you started doing calculus for your grading, I knew my game was at beginner level

[dda.visuals]

So much values here man. Thank you for the gem!

[iPhone-Cinematograhy]

Great content, much appreciated.
As a filmmaker and an early adopter, I made the transition from 16/36mm film to video many years ago, staying ahead of the curve.
Recently, in January, I decided to part ways with my Sony A7siii and 10 lenses. I used the proceeds to fully invest in an iPhone 15 Pro Max, while still holding onto my Sony FS7.
Although I've been an early adopter in the past, this time, I find myself slightly late to the party. Nevertheless, I'm actively learning from others, aiming to catch up by June. I'm awaiting new announcements from NAB in April before considering any further gear purchases. These are exciting times.

[BrownGuyMadeIT]

I recently used a iPhone 15 Pro Max as a B-cam for a music video with my fx30 and I'm BEYOND surprised as to how CLOSE the image is people can't tell what shots are iPhone

[teohyc]

Many forget to mention when you record to SSD, you can't connect an external mic unless you add even more to the rig

[InventiveImagery]

Are you going to put the link for the metal pieces?

[LongCaoOfficial]

Very easy because of the DOF and Apple still not completely remove digital sharpen. There are still many sharpen artifacts

[suyogmarlecha]

I could see better dynamic range on the iPhone. Except for the depth of field, the colors, details and DR match pretty well between the two (at least if general audience is considered). Throw in a tele lens on the main sensor of the iPhone and we have some shallow depth! Weird times.

[TaylorPassofaro]

That was a good job matching, I'm glad to see Apple is trying to push video farther instead of stagnating. If you're planning more Apple Log comparisons, the closest Android comparison would be something like an s23 or Pixel 8 running MotionCam. As others have noted, doing a more leveled comparison between the FX3 (by stopping it down) vs Apple Log vs MotionCam would be really interesting.

[AlFooteIII]

I guessed right solely because of depth of field -- but it is strong!

[LukeAntunes]

They match surprisingly well. The colors are a bit more vivid from the FX3 but that’s probably to be expected lol

[davideberhardt]

which codec did you record in on the iphone?

[michaelpGT]

What app did you use to shoot the iPhone footage?

[OskarTkaczyk]

Cool video ;) that’s a content what i need ;) nice solution for ssd ;) but i have offtop question, what Apple Watch band you have in this video ?

[josemiguelpinharanda]

I loved the iphone case, can you give details of the brand

[realMysta]

I feel like I recently asked for this type of video in someone’s comments.😂 thank you!