Comments on: Frostbite, shooting video at 10ºF with the Sony RX10

By: kim

kim — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 15:06:02 +0000

Thanks for the reply Mike.

Can’t wait to see what you have to say about the RX10 in comparison to the other options, I feel you’re the only person blogging regarding hybrid photo/video that is truly excited about all the new tech yet isn’t biased to a particular camera/format/brand. Great that you don’t get hung up on the minor details that people complain about and really get out there and shoot! Really positive vibes

Keep up the good work!

By: mike.kobal

mike.kobal — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 13:48:14 +0000

Thanks Kim! Crop mode doesn’t affect aperture value-only depth of field characteristics-shallow depth of field is much easier to achieve with the 18-105mm OSS then with the RX10. At regular working distances you really need to be zoomed in beyond 120mm equiv to see noticeable background separation at f2.8. Personally, I prefer the RX10, since it covers a much wider range and has much better macro capabilities and video in good light is superb. Really depends on what you shoot. If you are looking for shallow depth of field shots, stick with the large sensor, if close ups and landscape/cityscape type of shots are your thing, the RX10 will be the better choice. Hope this helps.
PS. I just tried this lens on the FS100 and it shows massive pillow distortion, something I didn’t expect since it appears to be corrected in the A7.

By: kim

kim — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 06:57:06 +0000

Hi Mike!

Awesome test! I just got an A7 and was thinking about complimenting it with an RX10 for video use while travelling, however what do you think of the A7 + 18-105 OSS combo? Is the stabilisation as good as the RX10?

I’m thinking although F4 (5.6 after the crop) is slower, it will still have slightly more shallower DOF compared to the RX10, and since I already own the A7 the cost is like half of the RX10.

However, i’m thinking if I do go that route and double up my investment, not only will i get a bit more reach, but will get great close focusing abilities.

Of course, another route would be to wait for the 24-70 f4 OSS to come out, but since you have experience with both the RX10 and A7+18-105, would be great if you could give some quick comments on how they’re working for you

Cheers
Kim

By: mike.kobal

mike.kobal — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 19:01:16 +0000

should work

By: Fabrys

Fabrys — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 18:59:47 +0000

No FCPX don’t support AVCHD. I converted with SONY PlayMemories Home in MP4 and then you can import them in FC. I Just don’t know if it work fine, with no problems, I will try

By: mike.kobal

mike.kobal — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 18:42:41 +0000

Thanks Fabrys. This was edited with pp, I don’t think FCPX supports AVCHD, needs to be converted

By: Fabrys

Fabrys — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 18:37:54 +0000

Hi Mike
Nice movie.
Do you convert mp4 (from AVCHD) in ProRes ? I ask me if I can work directly with the mp4 from my RX100 MII in FCX…

By: Vlad

Vlad — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 12:04:56 +0000

What a coincidence. I just came back from a 3 hour walk with my NEX-7. It is -17C here. Shooting with gloves is really a pain, the worst being taking off the caps of lenses such as the SEL35F18. I was actually forced to take my gloves off.

By: mike.kobal

mike.kobal — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 20:28:14 +0000

thanks for the links, Maik!
I had the Atomos for a while, used it with the 5Dmk3 and D800E and it only worked properly once I secured it with the Lockport, hate hdmi ports and I certainly wouldn’t want to depend on that flimsy micro port we get on the RX10 for serious work

By: Maik

Maik — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 13:58:04 +0000

Hi,

“THE BAD H264 codec”

– please check: Atomos Ninja and Sony RX10 – clean HDMI out – Pro-res 4.2.2