You do a great job with these, Carl! Just a quick note; the lens is a 30.3mm to 515mm *full frame* equivalent, not Super35mm. It's a small distinction, but an important one as many camera users are familiar with APS-C sized sensors (which is very similar and often interchanged with S35) and that has a bit of a crop compared to full frame. I can't wait to see your upcoming review of Canon's XF-705 and then the resulting comparison between it and this one. I know you are sponsored so hopefully you can keep things unbiased and fair - but these are the most interesting cameras to be available in this space in a long time and you do such a good job with being thorough. Thanks again.
Hello, I would like to ask you a question: I shoot the videos of my channel with a Canon M50 camera (mirrorless) very modestly. Thinking of improving and making the leap to a camcorder, I want to make sure that a camcorder would really be better. It is advisable? Would it make a lot of difference? What video camera do you use and recommend?
HELLO PRO! I just got my Sony PMW-EX1R and shot some footage! My question is: I used an SXS Adapter to transfer my video mp4 files to my computer! The problem is the Palmcorder puts each take in a separate folder making, batch capturing impossible! Besides using the USB out in Media Mode, can I use the Fire Wire IDEE Output to do the same? Will Adobe Premiere recognize it and control it like it does with a Mini DV Cam? Is there an advantage of using a USB vs a Fire Wire IDEE?
I see that it was commented that Sony, didn't put a record button on the left side of the camera. From what I've read, is that assign buttons can be set as a record button. Sorry Carl you missed that one.
Can you please answer a few basic questions .... With fast SD cards is it possible to use these with an adapter for 4K recording? Compared to Sony Pmw200 how does it preform in low light? Is the lens f1.9 constant throughout the zoom range? I need to replace my current camera pmw200 which has been a work horse, obviously need to replace it. Thanks in advance
Great Video! Just got this camera but there is 1 thing I cannot figure out. The Gain! It does not change when I switch between the 3 tabes (L,M,H) and even Turbo Gain. On the Camera LCD Display there is a little A next to the Gain, im assuming its Auto Gain and it def is bc when I play with the Aperture it changes. How do I turn off auto gain and have full control of it ? Thank you!
Hi Thanks for the video I'm currently struggling with this camera To get the depth of field look. Can you recommend best settings for it, especially shooting talking heads. Indoors
YES !!! thank you Carl. i am loving mine - haven’t had time to try the usb transfer port yet or the MI connections yet - hoping to soon. slog3 rocks not as happy with the HDR but i haven’t had time to play with it yet. xqd cards via adapters give me full xavc-i 60fps and 24 at SQ 60fps with absolutely no issues. variable nd is just right when you want to maintain a shallow dof - and the zoom in UHD is more than enough. the audio in is good for interviews and catching ambient sound on a separate track. you’re right about the record buttons while on a tripod - i found the answer to be the sony remote clipped onto the tripod arm - also - i’ve been using my atomos inferno to monitor slog3 - outside it’s the safest method to make sure you’re getting the shot you want - in addition to watching your histogram.
This camera has several advantages over the FS5, but the main one is the 17x zoom lens with f1.9 across the entire zoom range. No lens with that kind of range or speed exists for the Super35mm format.
Have you used your USB transfer yet? In having received my Shogun Inferno I will now be recording OFF-Camera most of the time, I love the fact the USB port will power even a Spindle USB drive, but when transferring to an EVO Pro SSD that normally would write say 100Gb of data in less than 10 minutes from a PC - it took the Camera 39 mins for one card and about 30 for another to move a total of 136Gb of data. I wondered if it might be because I am reading off MEAD adapted SD cards. So wondering if you have SxS and transferring is significantly faster due to the speed these are capable of...
@jaspal singh hiya jaspal - sorry only now seeing your comment! i chose the z280 for a high quality 4K broadcast ready / but portable with no need to carry my lenses et al around with me while traveling. when i'm not shooting on the z280 - i shoot on the red epic 8k - with zeiss milvus glass. so far i've shot using the z280 in Poland, Germany, France, UK and Israel - and it has performed without issue. the camera fills a sweet spot and yes it doesn't have the lens flexibility of the FS range - but at f1.9 constant with variable nd and 4K at 60fps - it covers 90% of what i need. take care!
@@lklmmedia4715 hiya! your transfer speeds will greatly depend on BOTH your backup media as well as the cards you're using in camera. i've used the usb to transfer a couple of times with no issues - which works well when you're between gigs and need to hand off media to a client while on the move. personally i have been using xqd cards with the adapters - then use an adapter with usb-c to my laptop while on location - using the sony raw viewer software to review and export / download the files. i am sure there are lots of ways to back your data up - including using the network capabilities built in to the z280! all the best.
I have a rather unique, and essential need for my next camera ... recording 1 and a half .. to two seconds of video (with sound) at one minute intervals .... Can this camera do this, and if not, would there be an external device that would allow it to do so? Thank you for any help, or information you can offer on my question.
Anyone else think it might me have been cool to have a relocatable grip and EVF and toss this on your shoulder from time to time? seems designed for tripods and the fs7/5 for hand held but I find I dont do much handheld with super 35 cameras and would be far more likely to run around ENG style with a smaller sensor camera lie this.
Hello .Truly I can say that I am really much impressed by the kind of work you do.Will definetly get in touch on how i can order the devices. And just a question,what video camera were you using for the presentation of this sony x200.hope to hearing back from you
Nice one again Carl. Well done! Saw this camera in Dubai and thought that between this and the other new Sony half inch 3 CCD jobby with the changeable lens (can't remember number). it was a hard choice. Luvvly Dubbly regardless. Looking at your footage, you obviously shot yourself on something else. To me it looks like nice thick colours, but the white balance seems a bit up you are getting into Spanish oranges, but that could be my age and old eyes. So Ignore, but it affected my reasoning, relating it to the Z280. Anyway, in the Gulf, one ALWAYS needs ND filters, so nice touch. But.... run and gun is a pig.. The ND slider is easier to slip on than slide off, so when off and you quickly bang the camera in to a tightish holdall the ND switch will flick on.. As luck will have it, you grab bag, rush inside and in rapid action to grab a few shots of some important subject on the move or passing interview and you wonder Why TF all your footage is dark and noisy.
Also - what was with the terrible highlight roll-off? Skin highlights were just disappearing into overexposure on the Sony footage (not on the camera it was shot on - that was a C300). Is that a problem with the processing of the footage? I know HLG and SLOG XAVC gets imported incorrectly into Premiere Pro.
Always enjoy your reviews Carl so thank you. Would like to see the 'shoot out' between the Sony Z280 and the Canon XF 705 with a larger 1" chip. The the new efficient HEVC H.265 codec is twice as efficient as H.264, allowing 10bit 4:2:2 onto inexpensive SD cards, also far superior dual pixel auto focus, optical image stabilisation, Canon Log, and live streaming. Apart from Sony's brilliant variable ND (which gives more benefits on a super 35mm sensor, allowing a wide aperture for minimal dof), I think the Canon might win.
Picked mine up yesterday, will tell you the low light conditions after tonight - Going into the City to film the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne, which is Lit up Red for the centenary Anniversary of the Armistace of the First World War.
EXCELLENT!!! Low light no more than 6db - minimal Noise, and then by the time 8:30pm came around and we could barely see cam up to 18db and the Cam was practically Night vision even to Far distances - we could read writing on buildings 2kms away! czcams.com/video/bAaKrVNNX78/video.html in this vid around 2m28s is around 8:15pm on Nov 11th in Melbourne.
LKLM Media ARe you sure you didn’t buy the Z280?? haha...I’m glad for you. My Z190 in light that was at my dining room table with chandelier in minimum setting produced an extremely grainy and somewhat noisy video. It caught me by total surprise, because I am not an expert in this area. But I am much, much happier with the Z280. It is a keeper.
@@scottabergermd not quite sure I follow, the review was on a Z280 and that's what I mentioned I picked up haha... I can't comment on Z190 but I realise there would be a difference due the different sensor sizes as one of a few features which are different. You may have to play around a fair bit with the settings to reduce your grain, I found I got a better result using a few manual settings over the auto, since the AI which drives the auto attempts to achieve higher light over high quality when it comes to low light situations
I waited for the PXW-Z190 and got that instead because I didn't need all the networking capabilities of the Z-280 and 120GB SxS cards cost close to $1000 here in the USA. The Z-190 uses SDXC but only does 4K 4:2:0 8-bit but does do 1080p 4:2:2 10-bit and only has a 3G-SDI instead of the Z-280's 12G-SDI. Also costs $4000 less.
Hey Carl, for kicks and giggles, could you please join this with a LA-7200 Anamorphic adapter and/or a 35mm dof adapter and upload the results? With its almost grain free sensor and 10bit color, adding a 35mm dof adapter wouldn't harm the image too much and I think it could make for some very cinematic qualities!
True but for the price of this ($7,000 plus at least another $1,000 in memory and accessories) you could have bought a FS7 if you want to use 35mm lenses.
@@SparkFosterFilms Im thinking less about the fact of being able to use 35mm lenses, as much as the the texture that comes from using a 35mm dof adapter. I think it brings a softer and more organic imagery.
Overall I'd say yes, this camera will pull a better chroma key - but it depends what you're comparing it to. The 10-bit 4:2:2 codec of this camera will pull a superior chroma key to 8-bit cameras like the Sony FS5 or Canon C300. If you're comparing it to another 10-bit 4:2:2 camera like the FS7, your guess is as good as mine. The chromatic aberrations you noticed are a feature of the Fujinon 17x zoom lens (they also appear in images from the PXW-X200 which has the same lens). However, as a PXW-X200 user I can tell you firsthand that it won't be an issue for green screen. That's assuming you are shooting your green screen in a studio with proper lighting, and the lens at wide, normal, or moderate telephoto focal length. The aberrations only appear at the far tele end of the lens, and only when the aperture is wide open, and even then they are typically only noticeable if there is a lot of backlight. These are not conditions you will generally need to worry about in a studio setting, so I don't consider them a big problem for chroma key personally.
What is not good: You even put the bad things better, just to make the cam to the best... no, man, thats not honest. and everything is .. phantastic phantastic... yayaya
Carl, in your opinion, do you think that full size shoulder mount cameres are becoming less popular? Have a look at the sony pro line, almost all of them are only HD. How many 4k shoulder mount 2/3" cameras are out there? Why is that?
@@SparkFosterFilms The image looked terrible - I don't what you were seeing but look at the highlight roll off at 4:55 (not the only example). That's either a processing issue or unacceptable for a modern sensor with any kind of dynamic range. I'm assuming a process error on the way to YT or what would be the point of including SLOG and HLG? I like the idea of the camera but I wouldn't buy it on the basis of that footage.
@@mondotv4216 The highlight rolloff looks comparable to other professional ENG cameras. I'm assuming that these samples were shot in the standard picture profile. This camera should have more dynamic range and preserve highlights better in SLOG. But more testing is needed to determine the dynamic range. I would love to see SLOG samples from this camera, but samples seem hard to find right now because it's so new and there aren't many of them in the wild yet.
@@SparkFosterFilms Are you looking at the same shot? The skin tones are just gone and the highlights are completely blown out. Doesn't look right to me.
Hi Carl - can you comment on battery usage and zoom smoothness - some reviewers saying battery drain is heavy and zoom much faster and less smooth compared to previous models like PMW200
In waiting for Carl to reply...I can add my observation on this... I got two of the BPU60 batts and typically both start out saying 140+ mins - I figure before I got them to around 27mins flat they went for around 100mins. (this was done twice for two different recordings.) So may have got an extra 20 mins out of them. I haven't tested the standard BPU30 - it is really only going to be used as a test and setup battery, not worth putting on a cam for any decent shoots. In terms of what the 100mins got was full time XAVC-L to MEAD/SD-128G-Sandisk-Extreme-Pro combo and Proxy output to 32Gb SD card - LCD brighness at max, LCD always out and using Viewfinder for 85% of the time. Zoom was about used about 50% of the time, then manual along with manual focus - subject was 2 Softball games in daylight. Zoom smoothness with the manual rings - comes down to Muscle twitch and finger placement, etc. but got to a point where I could make it seem seemless...via LANC and on-cam toggles, smooth as most other cams of similar ilk, suggest a LANC which can change speeds if you want more control...
Thank you for a great overview....this camera looks very good as an upgrade to improve my work....is there a tutorial yet regarding the steps using this particular model to Live Steam through CZcams?....thank you ahead of time....Cheers From Canada!,,,Sincerely, Kevin
The reason why I gave dislike is because I was looking for more information about the TC syncing/Genlock features. Overall your review was good, but you could have gotten into some of the advanced features.
The advantage of the Z190 is the longer zoom range (25x vs only 17x on this camera) and the use of SD cards which are a LOT cheaper than the SxS cards this camera requires. The advantage of this camera is the larger 1/2" sensor and faster f1.9 lens, which means this camera will be better in low-light and will give you shallower depth of field for more cinematic looking images. This camera also has superior codecs (10-bit 4:2:2 which is a broadcast standard) and supports Slog3 for cinematic color grading. So overall the Z280 is a higher-end camera than the Z190 and is "better" overall, but it's also twice as expensive and the Z190 still has a few advantages that the Z280 doesn't have. Unless you are shooting for broadcasters that require a certain level of codec (e.g. broadcast television or Netflix) or unless you are shooting in low-light situations a lot, the Z280 probably isn't worth the extra money for you (don't forget that in addition to spending twice as much on the camera, you also have to buy SxS memory cards for this camera which are very expensive). The images from the two cameras should look nearly identical in proper lighting. The Z280 should look significantly better in low-light however. I would love to see a side-by-side comparison of these two cameras in lowlight but no one has shot one yet because these are so new. I'm sure it will be coming soon though.
Spark & Foster Films Doug Jensen recently posted a comparison video of the two cameras and in the area of low light, it's not even close. That said, all of your other comments are spot on and the cost of the SxS media is nothing to sneeze at.
@@SparkFosterFilms Thanks for your overview, really helpful. I've been mulling over the purchase of my first pro camcorder and was set on the Z190 but learnt and saw the low light comparisons which put me off a little. That said, my usage is solely for family, non professional purposes so should not be an issue. I had been considering the Z280 but the cost of the SxS cards and the fact that the camcorder is considerably more expensive will mean that the Z190 will work better for my needs.
Paul Petrou HI Paul, happy Sunday to you. I ended up returning my Z190, and purchasing a used (rated as a ‘9+’ by B&H Used department) for $1200 lower than list price. I called B&H and spoke to someone in the used dept. before and he got the camcorder in hand and told me it was in “brand new” condition. He didn’t lie. I returned the Z-190 because it’s low light picture was so grainy, I hated it. And Doug Jensen is spot on with his description of the two, because this camera is so much better in low light!! I love it and am really glad i changed it. That said...I’ve started to look at the Canon C300 mark II, and am wondering if i should have gone with that one instead. Anyone have any thoughts??
This is the successor to the PXW-X200, which was the successor to the PMW-200, which was the successor to the EX1R. So this is in the same family (XDCAM) but it's 3 generations more advanced than the EX1R.
Should be pretty similar. On one hand the XF705 has a 1" sensor vs 1/2" on the Z280. The larger sensor should help with shallower depth of field, and better low-light capability. BUT the Z280 has a superior lens that is f1.9 across the entire zoom range (!!!) and that will help tremendously with shallower depth of field and better lowlight capability. So I predict the two cameras will produce very similar images. Codecs are very similar on both too. I think a big determining factor will be whether or not you are already using Canon/Sony gear (e.g. C100 or FS5 or A7S) and want to match this camera to a b-camera. Shooting Slog3 on this and Slog3 on your b-camera (e.g. FS5) will help you match the two cameras in post. On the other hand you could shoot C-Log on the XF705 and match it to Canon cameras. Another determining factor will be whether you already have money invested in SxS cards (e.g. if you shoot on a Sony EX1, PMW-200, F3, F5, etc.) or CompactFlash cards (e.g. Canon XF300, C300). That may make one camera or the other more economically viable.
Ah, but I forgot to mention that the XF705 features H.265 compression which SHOULD greatly reduce file sizes and help fit a lot more 4K 10bit 4:2:2 content onto each memory card. That COULD be a game-changer. But we need more tests and more info on how much computing power you will need to actually edit H.265 in an efficient manner. It looks good on paper but may not work well for real-world work with current computing technology. Because the more compression you have, the harder your machine needs to work to decode/encode the images.
@@SparkFosterFilms It's more too it than comparing just the chip size since the Z280 has 3 chips. In theory, the Sony's should have less rolling shutter effects. Anti aliasing effects should also be less on the Sonys. Another edge that might be in Sony's favor is the real resolution. Still would be good to compare them and to make it more interesting, add the JVC GY-HC550 into the mix.
Spark & Foster Films Not only can you fit more on a memory card, but you don't need expensive ultra-fast media. The XF705 records 4K H.265 onto standard U3 SD cards (you don't even need UHS-II), which is ubiquitously available and extremely affordable. That could make the difference for a lot of people.
Too bad the designers don't understand the importance of a decent viewfinder. It's nice to have the screen in controlled situations, but the rinky-dink VF is a disadvantage, especially for those of us who wear glasses. If only it was just a LITTLE bit larger. Would love to see the guts of this camera in an EX3 body.
The Problem I found with the VF was it's placement - I can imagine it is OK if roving and having the camera up to your face - but it is hard to use the VF when on a tripod as the moment you are Close to the back it means your tripod handle is sticking into your chest, and making it hard to maintain a comfortable posture. This is probably a typical response I guess though from someone used to using larger broadcast cameras where the VF is ALWAYS at the front and Left side of the cam - effectively where the LCD screen is on this one. I think I will 3D print a cover for the LCD screen to turn it into a VF!
Ooh, half inch chips mean you're always having to work to get differential focus, as you had to with the original EX1. And such a form factor cries out for much more wideangle coverage at the expense of telephoto reach in my view. I know it makes for very short (real) focal lengths with all the problem associated, but wideangle converters? No thanks. Any thoughts on the image stabilisation on offer?
The codes are the issue here - 600mbps at 422 4K 60p is a dealbreaker - that’s what a few minutes of recording on a card, and their XQD Format is properitery and super expensive, canon much better with 160mbps. Canon wins in terms of codec
Actually, there are lower bitrate options for 4K on this camera. You don't need to shoot 600mbps. I am very glad they kept the SxS (not XQD) format on this camera. Many broadcasters have been using SxS for 10+ years and have many thousands of dollars invested in SxS memory and workflow. Sony is marketing this camera toward them.
Carl - Just double posting this here (posted originally in your XAVC-I vs XAVC-L/S vid...I figured this may or may not help anyone considering this Unit if you happen to respond to my query below... I picked up my Z280 yesterday and have been giving it a bit of a burn in - and will try it in low light for a job tonight. I have opted to keep the costs down initially by using SD cards in the MEAD adapter, and this works for all Formats up to XAVC-L without a problem. However I note that when I go to XAVC Intra it fails within about 5 seconds of recording, throws a Media Full message and the alarm goes off on the camera. Further to this that Card then becomes unusable unless I format it - even though looking at it on a PC it is practically empty (128B Sandisk Extreme Pro - Genuine.) - Eventually it won't be an issue as I will mainly record via an Atomos Shogun Inferno when it arrives next week... The query is - I see on the specs of the Cam that the XAVC-I write speeds are up to 600Mbps - which translates to 75MBps - which is less than the SD cards support at up to 90Mbs write speed. I will try tonight at a rate/frequency of 25 rather than 50 in Record Mode to see if they still fail...But in your vid on XAVC Codecs you mention much higher rates for XAVC-I and L than the specs of the Cam do...and I had seen somewhere that in fact the Express34 cards (MEAD/SxS adaptors) - state that their Data rate is capable of 1.3Gbps - so does this mean Sony are Misquoting the DATA requirement of the CAM just to make sure that when you DON'T use their SxS cards you have no come back to them as they simply say NOT SUPPORTED!?!?
Probably not - it simply means that the Mead adapter doesn't support that rate. It's designed to give UHS1 performance - I can't see anywhere where Sony advertise 1.3Gb/s which would equal about 160 MB/s. I think if you buy the XQD adapter that will work but Sony would need build a UHSII compatible adapter to get SD cards to work. Even though technically 600Mb/s is less than the speed stated on some fast UHS1 cards they are generally not sustained write speeds.
@@mondotv4216 Yeah good point, I did consider it might be the MEAD - but seems a bit odd an adaptor that CAN have the throughput at one end of the bus is then restricted. I mentioned on another post that this is unfortunately a bit of a standard Sony Playbook - SxS cards are un-affordable, but necessary, and to drive the need to still buy their product you can get the MEAD and realise you still need something faster, or go with the XQD adaptor which is half the MEAD price, but still pay more than twice per Gb (vs SD cards) for the XQD storage. Either way - I have gotten around it completely because I now have my Shogun Inferno which I have run Cheap Samsung Evo 1tb/2tb SSD storage in at around 30c per GB. Oh not dissing Sony BTW - For all intents of purposes they are my Only Go To brand, and if I knew anything about other brands I would probably be able to say they all do the same as well!
@@lklmmedia4715 SxS is quite old now - at the time that Sony introduced it there wasn't really a comparable non-proprietary system. The buss has two ends - the express card 34 end and the SD card end - I'm pretty sure it's the SD card end that's the bottleneck. XQD are more expensive but faster and more robust than even UHSII. And yes Sony do gouge on price for their proprietary formats - they think it's their right to charge an arm and a leg for professional equipment. Glad you found a solution in the Shogun. Excellent bit of kit.
Why is it that the Handycam that I got on Craigslist four years ago for $100 has a touchscreen where I can pick what it focuses on, but their latest and greatest $7000 professional ENG camera doesn't?
I know, right? Unbelievable how cheap this camera is for what it offers! It is the ONLY camera under $20,000 with this feature set. The only camera that comes close is the PXW-Z450 which starts at $25,000. The price tag of $7,000 is hard to believe. $10,000-$15,000 would have been more expected for this camera.
Spark & Foster Films Canon's XF-705 is a similar competitor at the same cost. Not an identical feature set (actually some big differences), but definitely someone looking into the Z280 would consider as well. There are pros and cons to each.
This guy has the weirdest priorities. He wants a touchscreen? Face-detection? The camera is designed for deep focus, what do you need face detection for? The shallow depth of field when doing those camera cut-away shots looks absolutely ridiculous.
Spark & Foster Films No, it uses SxS which is even worse. Of course you know this, but the comment is not helpful. It should also be pointed out that when shooting on XQD or SD via an adapter, you have reduced resolution/frame rate options due to the restricted bandwidth of the various media. It's important to know they aren't just all interchangeable simply because you use an adapter.
@@daltonrandall4348 Sorry, my bad! You're right, yes, SXS. Well, if they were smart they could have done what Canon did with their XF705 - use standard SDXC cards, H.265 422 4k 60p at 160mbps. Not sure if that's I-frame or long-gop? anyone know?
asafblasberg I was replying to Spark & Foster, who were being sarcastic to you. :) I agree the XF705 media is obviously more attractive, but H265 is still new and presents its own challenges. It will be great to see how each performs. I used to get caught up in long GOP this and that, but compression is so much better than it used to be... I doubt you would be able to tell either way.
realy in many ways not a very good camera. first: zoom it is fully unreliable, goes from very slow to very fast , nothing in between. smoth zoom almost imposible. second: image noise at 0 db düring the day without using the gain.. incredible.. third: A very loud camera, if you are in very silent places or situations will destroy your interview or recordings. you can turn down the fan but then in hot days camera will get too hot. and when you stop recording will start the fan very loud without stoping. Absolutly in many ways a no go camcorder, and very expensive camcorder. i own many other sony camcorders. sony pmw 200, sony, pmw 200, sony z 90 and fs5. all this cameras alr great machines. shame on you sony for the pxw z280
ND filters are a must in cameras that utilise such tiny chips. Diffraction losses mean you shouldn't really shoot at an aperture smaller than f/5.6, and especially so at the wideangle end of the zoom. And to get any sort of differential focus means shooting at the max aperture. NDs rather than shutter speeds please.
You do a great job with these, Carl! Just a quick note; the lens is a 30.3mm to 515mm *full frame* equivalent, not Super35mm. It's a small distinction, but an important one as many camera users are familiar with APS-C sized sensors (which is very similar and often interchanged with S35) and that has a bit of a crop compared to full frame.
I can't wait to see your upcoming review of Canon's XF-705 and then the resulting comparison between it and this one. I know you are sponsored so hopefully you can keep things unbiased and fair - but these are the most interesting cameras to be available in this space in a long time and you do such a good job with being thorough. Thanks again.
Hello, I would like to ask you a question: I shoot the videos of my channel with a Canon M50 camera (mirrorless) very modestly. Thinking of improving and making the leap to a camcorder, I want to make sure that a camcorder would really be better. It is advisable? Would it make a lot of difference? What video camera do you use and recommend?
HELLO PRO! I just got my Sony PMW-EX1R and shot some footage! My question is: I used an SXS Adapter to transfer my video mp4 files to my computer! The problem is the Palmcorder puts each take in a separate folder making, batch capturing impossible! Besides using the USB out in Media Mode, can I use the Fire Wire IDEE Output to do the same? Will Adobe Premiere recognize it and control it like it does with a Mini DV Cam? Is there an advantage of using a USB vs a Fire Wire IDEE?
I see that it was commented that Sony, didn't put a record button on the left side of the camera. From what I've read, is that assign buttons can be set as a record button. Sorry Carl you missed that one.
Love the way your videos look. That Canon C300MKII is nice
Great video, can you tell me the tripod you use for this camera, do I need a special Sony head for the tripod?
I wish I could afford one. Three-cmos cameras are the best there can ever be.
Can you please answer a few basic questions ....
With fast SD cards is it possible to use these with an adapter for 4K recording?
Compared to Sony Pmw200 how does it preform in low light?
Is the lens f1.9 constant throughout the zoom range?
I need to replace my current camera pmw200 which has been a work horse, obviously need to replace it.
Thanks in advance
Great Video! Just got this camera but there is 1 thing I cannot figure out. The Gain! It does not change when I switch between the 3 tabes (L,M,H) and even Turbo Gain. On the Camera LCD Display there is a little A next to the Gain, im assuming its Auto Gain and it def is bc when I play with the Aperture it changes. How do I turn off auto gain and have full control of it ?
Thank you!
Hi
Thanks for the video
I'm currently struggling with this camera
To get the depth of field look.
Can you recommend best settings for it, especially shooting talking heads. Indoors
YES !!! thank you Carl. i am loving mine - haven’t had time to try the usb transfer port yet or the MI connections yet - hoping to soon. slog3 rocks not as happy with the HDR but i haven’t had time to play with it yet. xqd cards via adapters give me full xavc-i 60fps and 24 at SQ 60fps with absolutely no issues. variable nd is just right when you want to maintain a shallow dof - and the zoom in UHD is more than enough. the audio in is good for interviews and catching ambient sound on a separate track. you’re right about the record buttons while on a tripod - i found the answer to be the sony remote clipped onto the tripod arm - also - i’ve been using my atomos inferno to monitor slog3 - outside it’s the safest method to make sure you’re getting the shot you want - in addition to watching your histogram.
This camera has several advantages over the FS5, but the main one is the 17x zoom lens with f1.9 across the entire zoom range. No lens with that kind of range or speed exists for the Super35mm format.
Spark & Foster Films And servo to boot!
Have you used your USB transfer yet? In having received my Shogun Inferno I will now be recording OFF-Camera most of the time, I love the fact the USB port will power even a Spindle USB drive, but when transferring to an EVO Pro SSD that normally would write say 100Gb of data in less than 10 minutes from a PC - it took the Camera 39 mins for one card and about 30 for another to move a total of 136Gb of data.
I wondered if it might be because I am reading off MEAD adapted SD cards. So wondering if you have SxS and transferring is significantly faster due to the speed these are capable of...
@jaspal singh hiya jaspal - sorry only now seeing your comment! i chose the z280 for a high quality 4K broadcast ready / but portable with no need to carry my lenses et al around with me while traveling. when i'm not shooting on the z280 - i shoot on the red epic 8k - with zeiss milvus glass. so far i've shot using the z280 in Poland, Germany, France, UK and Israel - and it has performed without issue. the camera fills a sweet spot and yes it doesn't have the lens flexibility of the FS range - but at f1.9 constant with variable nd and 4K at 60fps - it covers 90% of what i need. take care!
@@lklmmedia4715 hiya! your transfer speeds will greatly depend on BOTH your backup media as well as the cards you're using in camera. i've used the usb to transfer a couple of times with no issues - which works well when you're between gigs and need to hand off media to a client while on the move. personally i have been using xqd cards with the adapters - then use an adapter with usb-c to my laptop while on location - using the sony raw viewer software to review and export / download the files. i am sure there are lots of ways to back your data up - including using the network capabilities built in to the z280! all the best.
Good video! Amazing camera!
Зачем сони сделала так что к ней не подходят старые bp u60?!
Great thank you !
I have a rather unique, and essential need for my next camera ... recording 1 and a half .. to two seconds of video (with sound) at one minute intervals .... Can this camera do this, and if not, would there be an external device that would allow it to do so? Thank you for any help, or information you can offer on my question.
Anyone else think it might me have been cool to have a relocatable grip and EVF and toss this on your shoulder from time to time? seems designed for tripods and the fs7/5 for hand held but I find I dont do much handheld with super 35 cameras and would be far more likely to run around ENG style with a smaller sensor camera lie this.
I did some online research. Many people are complaining about lens and firmware.
what is the camcorder that you recommend
Hello .Truly I can say that I am really much impressed by the kind of work you do.Will definetly get in touch on how i can order the devices. And just a question,what video camera were you using for the presentation of this sony x200.hope to hearing back from you
If shooting in time lapse mode, is there a way to display the true elapsed time to viewers on the screen?
What tripod you using? Any link? Name or model number? Thank you so much.
Do you have problems with purple chromatic aberration???
Nice one again Carl. Well done! Saw this camera in Dubai and thought that between this and the other new Sony half inch 3 CCD jobby with the changeable lens (can't remember number). it was a hard choice. Luvvly Dubbly regardless. Looking at your footage, you obviously shot yourself on something else. To me it looks like nice thick colours, but the white balance seems a bit up you are getting into Spanish oranges, but that could be my age and old eyes. So Ignore, but it affected my reasoning, relating it to the Z280.
Anyway, in the Gulf, one ALWAYS needs ND filters, so nice touch. But.... run and gun is a pig.. The ND slider is easier to slip on than slide off, so when off and you quickly bang the camera in to a tightish holdall the ND switch will flick on.. As luck will have it, you grab bag, rush inside and in rapid action to grab a few shots of some important subject on the move or passing interview and you wonder Why TF all your footage is dark and noisy.
doesn't footage loose quality when copying to USB?
How would you compare this to the Canon XF705?
Good question .. well the fact that it does not have a zoom ring ... face palm! failure!
Can you turn the handle into the Sony Fs7 style?
Also - what was with the terrible highlight roll-off? Skin highlights were just disappearing into overexposure on the Sony footage (not on the camera it was shot on - that was a C300). Is that a problem with the processing of the footage? I know HLG and SLOG XAVC gets imported incorrectly into Premiere Pro.
Very informative as usual Carl, can you not assign a button for the start/stop function up front beside the iris wheel?
what a bummer that the lcd isnt touch screen and you cant click on what you want the camera to focus on. especially for this much money.
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Do you sell anything that will record in the same quality/look as Lawrence of Arabia or the film Baraka, something equivalent to 70 mm film?
What about the shutter? Any jello effect on fast movement?
Always enjoy your reviews Carl so thank you. Would like to see the 'shoot out' between the Sony Z280 and the Canon XF 705 with a larger 1" chip. The the new efficient HEVC H.265 codec is twice as efficient as H.264, allowing 10bit 4:2:2 onto inexpensive SD cards, also far superior dual pixel auto focus, optical image stabilisation, Canon Log, and live streaming. Apart from Sony's brilliant variable ND (which gives more benefits on a super 35mm sensor, allowing a wide aperture for minimal dof), I think the Canon might win.
Can anybody tell me what's the background music used in the video?
thank you for the effort and the sharing. i am an appreciative subscriber. thumbs up.
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Carl
How is it in low-light?
Picked mine up yesterday, will tell you the low light conditions after tonight - Going into the City to film the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne, which is Lit up Red for the centenary Anniversary of the Armistace of the First World War.
EXCELLENT!!! Low light no more than 6db - minimal Noise, and then by the time 8:30pm came around and we could barely see cam up to 18db and the Cam was practically Night vision even to Far distances - we could read writing on buildings 2kms away!
czcams.com/video/bAaKrVNNX78/video.html
in this vid around 2m28s is around 8:15pm on Nov 11th in Melbourne.
LKLM Media ARe you sure you didn’t buy the Z280?? haha...I’m glad for you. My Z190 in light that was at my dining room table with chandelier in minimum setting produced an extremely grainy and somewhat noisy video. It caught me by total surprise, because I am not an expert in this area. But I am much, much happier with the Z280. It is a keeper.
@@scottabergermd not quite sure I follow, the review was on a Z280 and that's what I mentioned I picked up haha... I can't comment on Z190 but I realise there would be a difference due the different sensor sizes as one of a few features which are different.
You may have to play around a fair bit with the settings to reduce your grain, I found I got a better result using a few manual settings over the auto, since the AI which drives the auto attempts to achieve higher light over high quality when it comes to low light situations
This camera or the Canon xf705?
I waited for the PXW-Z190 and got that instead because I didn't need all the networking capabilities of the Z-280 and 120GB SxS cards cost close to $1000 here in the USA. The Z-190 uses SDXC but only does 4K 4:2:0 8-bit but does do 1080p 4:2:2 10-bit and only has a 3G-SDI instead of the Z-280's 12G-SDI. Also costs $4000 less.
You made it sound like the middle ring was a second focus ring .. just asked B & H and they said it was the zoom ring in the middle
Any chance of some inside and lower light footage?
Hey Carl, for kicks and giggles, could you please join this with a LA-7200 Anamorphic adapter and/or a 35mm dof adapter and upload the results?
With its almost grain free sensor and 10bit color, adding a 35mm dof adapter wouldn't harm the image too much and I think it could make for some very cinematic qualities!
True but for the price of this ($7,000 plus at least another $1,000 in memory and accessories) you could have bought a FS7 if you want to use 35mm lenses.
@@SparkFosterFilms Im thinking less about the fact of being able to use 35mm lenses, as much as the the texture that comes from using a 35mm dof adapter. I think it brings a softer and more organic imagery.
I do noticed a bit of green/purple chromatic aberration on the lens. Is this camera better at chroma key than Bayer pattern sensor cameras?
Overall I'd say yes, this camera will pull a better chroma key - but it depends what you're comparing it to. The 10-bit 4:2:2 codec of this camera will pull a superior chroma key to 8-bit cameras like the Sony FS5 or Canon C300. If you're comparing it to another 10-bit 4:2:2 camera like the FS7, your guess is as good as mine. The chromatic aberrations you noticed are a feature of the Fujinon 17x zoom lens (they also appear in images from the PXW-X200 which has the same lens). However, as a PXW-X200 user I can tell you firsthand that it won't be an issue for green screen. That's assuming you are shooting your green screen in a studio with proper lighting, and the lens at wide, normal, or moderate telephoto focal length. The aberrations only appear at the far tele end of the lens, and only when the aperture is wide open, and even then they are typically only noticeable if there is a lot of backlight. These are not conditions you will generally need to worry about in a studio setting, so I don't consider them a big problem for chroma key personally.
What is not good: You even put the bad things better, just to make the cam to the best... no, man, thats not honest. and everything is .. phantastic phantastic... yayaya
Does it have Steady Shot Active funtion?
Carl, in your opinion, do you think that full size shoulder mount cameres are becoming less popular? Have a look at the sony pro line, almost all of them are only HD. How many 4k shoulder mount 2/3" cameras are out there? Why is that?
Yes, they are becoming less popular. Only really used now on the high end productions where there are 4K models in their price range.
Carl
Picture quality is not that exciting but the controls and features are outstanding. Sure it will be a Broadcast workhorse!
Yeah, looking at the images I was like "Damn, looks EXACTLY like an EX1". Not a bad thing tho. EX1 has a great image.
@@SparkFosterFilms The image looked terrible - I don't what you were seeing but look at the highlight roll off at 4:55 (not the only example). That's either a processing issue or unacceptable for a modern sensor with any kind of dynamic range. I'm assuming a process error on the way to YT or what would be the point of including SLOG and HLG? I like the idea of the camera but I wouldn't buy it on the basis of that footage.
@@mondotv4216 The highlight rolloff looks comparable to other professional ENG cameras. I'm assuming that these samples were shot in the standard picture profile. This camera should have more dynamic range and preserve highlights better in SLOG. But more testing is needed to determine the dynamic range. I would love to see SLOG samples from this camera, but samples seem hard to find right now because it's so new and there aren't many of them in the wild yet.
@@SparkFosterFilms Are you looking at the same shot? The skin tones are just gone and the highlights are completely blown out. Doesn't look right to me.
Where are the ISO controls?
Hi Carl, please explain about PAINT MENU settings,
4:56 Did she give permission for you to use this footage of her?
Hi Carl - can you comment on battery usage and zoom smoothness - some reviewers saying battery drain is heavy and zoom much faster and less smooth compared to previous models like PMW200
In waiting for Carl to reply...I can add my observation on this...
I got two of the BPU60 batts and typically both start out saying 140+ mins - I figure before I got them to around 27mins flat they went for around 100mins. (this was done twice for two different recordings.) So may have got an extra 20 mins out of them.
I haven't tested the standard BPU30 - it is really only going to be used as a test and setup battery, not worth putting on a cam for any decent shoots.
In terms of what the 100mins got was full time XAVC-L to MEAD/SD-128G-Sandisk-Extreme-Pro combo and Proxy output to 32Gb SD card - LCD brighness at max, LCD always out and using Viewfinder for 85% of the time. Zoom was about used about 50% of the time, then manual along with manual focus - subject was 2 Softball games in daylight.
Zoom smoothness with the manual rings - comes down to Muscle twitch and finger placement, etc. but got to a point where I could make it seem seemless...via LANC and on-cam toggles, smooth as most other cams of similar ilk, suggest a LANC which can change speeds if you want more control...
Thank you for a great overview....this camera looks very good as an upgrade to improve my work....is there a tutorial yet regarding the steps using this particular model to Live Steam through CZcams?....thank you ahead of time....Cheers From Canada!,,,Sincerely, Kevin
The reason why I gave dislike is because I was looking for more information about the TC syncing/Genlock features.
Overall your review was good, but you could have gotten into some of the advanced features.
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very nice
Excellent presentation...appreciate the stunned look on middle aged women gasping they were gonna be on the Television! /lol
I purchased the z-190 version of this...did i make a mistake? Are you going to do a similar video with that camera too, I hope?
The advantage of the Z190 is the longer zoom range (25x vs only 17x on this camera) and the use of SD cards which are a LOT cheaper than the SxS cards this camera requires. The advantage of this camera is the larger 1/2" sensor and faster f1.9 lens, which means this camera will be better in low-light and will give you shallower depth of field for more cinematic looking images. This camera also has superior codecs (10-bit 4:2:2 which is a broadcast standard) and supports Slog3 for cinematic color grading. So overall the Z280 is a higher-end camera than the Z190 and is "better" overall, but it's also twice as expensive and the Z190 still has a few advantages that the Z280 doesn't have. Unless you are shooting for broadcasters that require a certain level of codec (e.g. broadcast television or Netflix) or unless you are shooting in low-light situations a lot, the Z280 probably isn't worth the extra money for you (don't forget that in addition to spending twice as much on the camera, you also have to buy SxS memory cards for this camera which are very expensive). The images from the two cameras should look nearly identical in proper lighting. The Z280 should look significantly better in low-light however. I would love to see a side-by-side comparison of these two cameras in lowlight but no one has shot one yet because these are so new. I'm sure it will be coming soon though.
Spark & Foster Films Doug Jensen recently posted a comparison video of the two cameras and in the area of low light, it's not even close. That said, all of your other comments are spot on and the cost of the SxS media is nothing to sneeze at.
@@SparkFosterFilms Thanks for your overview, really helpful. I've been mulling over the purchase of my first pro camcorder and was set on the Z190 but learnt and saw the low light comparisons which put me off a little. That said, my usage is solely for family, non professional purposes so should not be an issue. I had been considering the Z280 but the cost of the SxS cards and the fact that the camcorder is considerably more expensive will mean that the Z190 will work better for my needs.
@Paindoctor How have you got on with the Z190? Pros & Cons?
Paul Petrou HI Paul, happy Sunday to you. I ended up returning my Z190, and purchasing a used (rated as a ‘9+’ by B&H Used department) for $1200 lower than list price. I called B&H and spoke to someone in the used dept. before and he got the camcorder in hand and told me it was in “brand new” condition. He didn’t lie. I returned the Z-190 because it’s low light picture was so grainy, I hated it. And Doug Jensen is spot on with his description of the two, because this camera is so much better in low light!! I love it and am really glad i changed it. That said...I’ve started to look at the Canon C300 mark II, and am wondering if i should have gone with that one instead. Anyone have any thoughts??
Is this ex1r replacement?
This is the successor to the PXW-X200, which was the successor to the PMW-200, which was the successor to the EX1R. So this is in the same family (XDCAM) but it's 3 generations more advanced than the EX1R.
Will there be a review of the Z190. too?
yes pleaaaaaase
How is it in low light?
I'm planning on testing the high ISO performance when I compare it to the XF705
Carl
how would this stack against the Canon Xf 705? Cant wait to see a video comparing the two!
Should be pretty similar. On one hand the XF705 has a 1" sensor vs 1/2" on the Z280. The larger sensor should help with shallower depth of field, and better low-light capability. BUT the Z280 has a superior lens that is f1.9 across the entire zoom range (!!!) and that will help tremendously with shallower depth of field and better lowlight capability. So I predict the two cameras will produce very similar images. Codecs are very similar on both too. I think a big determining factor will be whether or not you are already using Canon/Sony gear (e.g. C100 or FS5 or A7S) and want to match this camera to a b-camera. Shooting Slog3 on this and Slog3 on your b-camera (e.g. FS5) will help you match the two cameras in post. On the other hand you could shoot C-Log on the XF705 and match it to Canon cameras. Another determining factor will be whether you already have money invested in SxS cards (e.g. if you shoot on a Sony EX1, PMW-200, F3, F5, etc.) or CompactFlash cards (e.g. Canon XF300, C300). That may make one camera or the other more economically viable.
Ah, but I forgot to mention that the XF705 features H.265 compression which SHOULD greatly reduce file sizes and help fit a lot more 4K 10bit 4:2:2 content onto each memory card. That COULD be a game-changer. But we need more tests and more info on how much computing power you will need to actually edit H.265 in an efficient manner. It looks good on paper but may not work well for real-world work with current computing technology. Because the more compression you have, the harder your machine needs to work to decode/encode the images.
@@SparkFosterFilms It's more too it than comparing just the chip size since the Z280 has 3 chips. In theory, the Sony's should have less rolling shutter effects. Anti aliasing effects should also be less on the Sonys. Another edge that might be in Sony's favor is the real resolution. Still would be good to compare them and to make it more interesting, add the JVC GY-HC550 into the mix.
Spark & Foster Films Not only can you fit more on a memory card, but you don't need expensive ultra-fast media. The XF705 records 4K H.265 onto standard U3 SD cards (you don't even need UHS-II), which is ubiquitously available and extremely affordable. That could make the difference for a lot of people.
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Too bad the designers don't understand the importance of a decent viewfinder. It's nice to have the screen in controlled situations, but the rinky-dink VF is a disadvantage, especially for those of us who wear glasses. If only it was just a LITTLE bit larger. Would love to see the guts of this camera in an EX3 body.
The Problem I found with the VF was it's placement - I can imagine it is OK if roving and having the camera up to your face - but it is hard to use the VF when on a tripod as the moment you are Close to the back it means your tripod handle is sticking into your chest, and making it hard to maintain a comfortable posture.
This is probably a typical response I guess though from someone used to using larger broadcast cameras where the VF is ALWAYS at the front and Left side of the cam - effectively where the LCD screen is on this one. I think I will 3D print a cover for the LCD screen to turn it into a VF!
Sorry I meant SXS not xqd
Ooh, half inch chips mean you're always having to work to get differential focus, as you had to with the original EX1.
And such a form factor cries out for much more wideangle coverage at the expense of telephoto reach in my view. I know it makes for very short (real) focal lengths with all the problem associated, but wideangle converters? No thanks.
Any thoughts on the image stabilisation on offer?
The codes are the issue here - 600mbps at 422 4K 60p is a dealbreaker - that’s what a few minutes of recording on a card, and their XQD Format is properitery and super expensive, canon much better with 160mbps. Canon wins in terms of codec
Actually, there are lower bitrate options for 4K on this camera. You don't need to shoot 600mbps. I am very glad they kept the SxS (not XQD) format on this camera. Many broadcasters have been using SxS for 10+ years and have many thousands of dollars invested in SxS memory and workflow. Sony is marketing this camera toward them.
Carl - Just double posting this here (posted originally in your XAVC-I vs XAVC-L/S vid...I figured this may or may not help anyone considering this Unit if you happen to respond to my query below...
I picked up my Z280 yesterday and have been giving it a bit of a burn in - and will try it in low light for a job tonight.
I have opted to keep the costs down initially by using SD cards in the MEAD adapter, and this works for all Formats up to XAVC-L without a problem. However I note that when I go to XAVC Intra it fails within about 5 seconds of recording, throws a Media Full message and the alarm goes off on the camera. Further to this that Card then becomes unusable unless I format it - even though looking at it on a PC it is practically empty (128B Sandisk Extreme Pro - Genuine.) - Eventually it won't be an issue as I will mainly record via an Atomos Shogun Inferno when it arrives next week...
The query is - I see on the specs of the Cam that the XAVC-I write speeds are up to 600Mbps - which translates to 75MBps - which is less than the SD cards support at up to 90Mbs write speed.
I will try tonight at a rate/frequency of 25 rather than 50 in Record Mode to see if they still fail...But in your vid on XAVC Codecs you mention much higher rates for XAVC-I and L than the specs of the Cam do...and I had seen somewhere that in fact the Express34 cards (MEAD/SxS adaptors) - state that their Data rate is capable of 1.3Gbps - so does this mean Sony are Misquoting the DATA requirement of the CAM just to make sure that when you DON'T use their SxS cards you have no come back to them as they simply say NOT SUPPORTED!?!?
Probably not - it simply means that the Mead adapter doesn't support that rate. It's designed to give UHS1 performance - I can't see anywhere where Sony advertise 1.3Gb/s which would equal about 160 MB/s. I think if you buy the XQD adapter that will work but Sony would need build a UHSII compatible adapter to get SD cards to work. Even though technically 600Mb/s is less than the speed stated on some fast UHS1 cards they are generally not sustained write speeds.
@@mondotv4216 Yeah good point, I did consider it might be the MEAD - but seems a bit odd an adaptor that CAN have the throughput at one end of the bus is then restricted.
I mentioned on another post that this is unfortunately a bit of a standard Sony Playbook - SxS cards are un-affordable, but necessary, and to drive the need to still buy their product you can get the MEAD and realise you still need something faster, or go with the XQD adaptor which is half the MEAD price, but still pay more than twice per Gb (vs SD cards) for the XQD storage.
Either way - I have gotten around it completely because I now have my Shogun Inferno which I have run Cheap Samsung Evo 1tb/2tb SSD storage in at around 30c per GB.
Oh not dissing Sony BTW - For all intents of purposes they are my Only Go To brand, and if I knew anything about other brands I would probably be able to say they all do the same as well!
@@lklmmedia4715 SxS is quite old now - at the time that Sony introduced it there wasn't really a comparable non-proprietary system. The buss has two ends - the express card 34 end and the SD card end - I'm pretty sure it's the SD card end that's the bottleneck. XQD are more expensive but faster and more robust than even UHSII. And yes Sony do gouge on price for their proprietary formats - they think it's their right to charge an arm and a leg for professional equipment. Glad you found a solution in the Shogun. Excellent bit of kit.
Why is it that the Handycam that I got on Craigslist four years ago for $100 has a touchscreen where I can pick what it focuses on, but their latest and greatest $7000 professional ENG camera doesn't?
no footage ,,,while u talk,,,, what cam takes u....
$7,000??????????
Why?
I know, right? Unbelievable how cheap this camera is for what it offers! It is the ONLY camera under $20,000 with this feature set. The only camera that comes close is the PXW-Z450 which starts at $25,000. The price tag of $7,000 is hard to believe. $10,000-$15,000 would have been more expected for this camera.
It's actually $6950. Yes, yes I know. That's not much of a difference to $7000. Anyway, theirs always the Z190 version for $3750.
Spark & Foster Films Canon's XF-705 is a similar competitor at the same cost. Not an identical feature set (actually some big differences), but definitely someone looking into the Z280 would consider as well. There are pros and cons to each.
This guy has the weirdest priorities. He wants a touchscreen? Face-detection? The camera is designed for deep focus, what do you need face detection for? The shallow depth of field when doing those camera cut-away shots looks absolutely ridiculous.
I clicked like at 889th.
tks for your review but this sony is lacking design innovation. this camera seens that old fashion hdv z5.
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I see Z1 body with new software. I will not try it again...
stupid,
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people would like to pay 1000$ for this camera and then say 'meh, i can't really vlog on it'
The xqd cards are expensive
Good thing this camera doesn't use XQD cards then :)
Spark & Foster Films No, it uses SxS which is even worse. Of course you know this, but the comment is not helpful. It should also be pointed out that when shooting on XQD or SD via an adapter, you have reduced resolution/frame rate options due to the restricted bandwidth of the various media. It's important to know they aren't just all interchangeable simply because you use an adapter.
@@daltonrandall4348 Sorry, my bad! You're right, yes, SXS. Well, if they were smart they could have done what Canon did with their XF705 - use standard SDXC cards, H.265 422 4k 60p at 160mbps. Not sure if that's I-frame or long-gop? anyone know?
asafblasberg I was replying to Spark & Foster, who were being sarcastic to you. :) I agree the XF705 media is obviously more attractive, but H265 is still new and presents its own challenges. It will be great to see how each performs. I used to get caught up in long GOP this and that, but compression is so much better than it used to be... I doubt you would be able to tell either way.
@@daltonrandall4348 Agreed.
realy in many ways not a very good camera. first: zoom it is fully unreliable, goes from very slow to very fast , nothing in between. smoth zoom almost imposible. second: image noise at 0 db düring the day without using the gain.. incredible.. third: A very loud camera, if you are in very silent places or situations will destroy your interview or recordings. you can turn down the fan but then in hot days camera will get too hot. and when you stop recording will start the fan very loud without stoping. Absolutly in many ways a no go camcorder, and very expensive camcorder. i own many other sony camcorders. sony pmw 200, sony, pmw 200, sony z 90 and fs5. all this cameras alr great machines. shame on you sony for the pxw z280
Riddled with back focus issues and poor image stabilizer
Pukki34 Examples?
Canon beat this crap sony
I hate ND filters I don't get why anyone would want them especially in England it's dark enough you want to reduce noise & max dynamic range!
ND filters are a must in cameras that utilise such tiny chips. Diffraction losses mean you shouldn't really shoot at an aperture smaller than f/5.6, and especially so at the wideangle end of the zoom. And to get any sort of differential focus means shooting at the max aperture. NDs rather than shutter speeds please.
Fun fact: ND filters don't affect dynamic range.