What this thread needs are some squirrel pictures taken with a 1DX2, or even better, secret squirrel pictures taken by a 1DX3 in beta testing!All because you abandoned your 1dx Viggo.
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What this thread needs are some squirrel pictures taken with a 1DX2, or even better, secret squirrel pictures taken by a 1DX3 in beta testing!All because you abandoned your 1dx Viggo.
I’ll be the first to admit that my grading skills aren’t that great, but I’ve given up on the c-log in my 5D Mark IV. I rarely get a final grade I like and the Canon provided LUTs don’t help. I think 8 bit log is a bit of an oxymoron. If anybody else is getting good results with that version of log I’m not hearing much about it. I mainly use the technicolor cinestyle profile which I find grades pretty well on both the 1DX2 and 5D4.At least throw a bone to us current 1DXMkII owners before dumping it and give us a C-Log update!
It's funny, when I looked into video with the 1DX MkII I did all the research, loaded the Technicolor flat profiles and corresponding LUT's and after a lot of time and trouble realized one of the best reasons for using Canon video was the fact that the out of camera colors were pretty darn good, if you start off with the optimal exposure I found all the pushing and pulling simply wasn't worth the time or effort for the minimal differences.I’ll be the first to admit that my grading skills aren’t that great, but I’ve given up on the c-log in my 5D Mark IV. I rarely get a final grade I like and the Canon provided LUTs don’t help. I think 8 bit log is a bit of an oxymoron. If anybody else is getting good results with that version of log I’m not hearing much about it. I mainly use the technicolor cinestyle profile which I find grades pretty well on both the 1DX2 and 5D4.
Haha, obviouslyAll because you abandoned your 1dx Viggo.
Haha, obviously
If I’m just shooting a couple clips and the lighting is going to be pretty consistent than I just go with whatever style I would uses for JPGs since that’s basically what your shooting with MJPEG. If I’m shooting for a longer project or stock that will include clips with varying light , contrast etc shot over a period of days or months or years I still find it’s worth using a flat profile like cinestyle.
I’m pretty sure that if Canon thought Log was a benefit when using the 1DX2 they would have either included it at launch or provided an upgrade by now. That MJPEG codec has pluses and minuses and it may be that log doesn’t provide much benefit. Of course, I’m entirely self taught on video and I may just be doing it wrong.
You have to grade log or flat profile footage. Theoretically a LUT can do that for you but I haven’t had much luck with any of the Canon LUTs.Interesting to note about your experiences with CLog. I've never really seen much need to "grade" (not that I know how to do that) or change the colors too much in my videos PP. I only make minor adjustments to white balance and some vibrance. I guess I'm spoiled by the 1dx2 video.
I don’t think universally means what you think it means.
Nor have I. I was referring though to his use of universally to mean regionally.I have never heard anyone call a mile a "click". Ever.
A click or klick is one kilometer. This is a simple fact that is easily verifiable.
This calls into question your other pronouncements.
Harry is an oversize tick, feeding himself on forum blood!
I would agree with that. My subjects are general shooting and kids, often with a strobe, and that is very different from supertele wildlife shooting.Hi Viggo,
I'm now sitting with a 1DX2 and an R. Suddenly my wish-list for a 1DX3 has grown. Included would be a full AF spread which a DSLR can't give me, sadly. Silent shooting is another. However, the size of the R makes it extremely uncomfortable for my 400, especially with added extenders.
Clearly, those who crave small bodies, and I think all of us long shooters always knew this, are not using the camera like we do.
I'm thankful it's a smallish body for other use scenarios and it is relatively comfortable but not what I'd call light. I'm afraid I could never give up the 1DX2 with R as the replacement but as an alternate case backup I think it is fine. The AF speed with the 400 DO II is decent as is the AF with 70-200 and extenders. Lots of positives about the camera and lack of joystick can be handled well with its alternate program options.
An R version 1DX could be a killer if they get it right. At the moment I like manual with ISO on the control ring and fail to see any problem with just setting exposure by eye through the viewfinder - that's another big plus. The large AF point is a negative for eye focus on small creatures and I just cant live without exposure linked to the AF point for my style of manual shooting. I don't like the viewfinder when the camera is in motion.
From what I've outlined, for me the R just doesn't tick enough boxes for wildlife etc., but with a 50 1.2 as you tend to shoot I can see that it would.
Jack
I am in agreement too. I tried the R.... it is a great camera, but it isn't the one for me. It will take at least the 5D equivalent to get me to jump in. So far, we have seen the bottom of the R line, and we have also seen what Panasonic and Olympus can do with features on their high end mirrorless. I hope Canon follows up with something equivalent. I predict bad times ahead for our bank accountsI would agree with that. My subjects are general shooting and kids, often with a strobe, and that is very different from supertele wildlife shooting.
I am in agreement too. I tried the R.... it is a great camera, but it isn't the one for me. It will take at least the 5D equivalent to get me to jump in. So far, we have seen the bottom of the R line, and we have also seen what Panasonic and Olympus can do with features on their high end mirrorless. I hope Canon follows up with something equivalent. I predict bad times ahead for our bank accounts
I am in agreement too. I tried the R.... it is a great camera, but it isn't the one for me. It will take at least the 5D equivalent to get me to jump in. So far, we have seen the bottom of the R line, and we have also seen what Panasonic and Olympus can do with features on their high end mirrorless. I hope Canon follows up with something equivalent. I predict bad times ahead for our bank accounts
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In the Military, this is technically true as One Klick is truly around 0.6 Miles (one KM!) but the COLLOQUIAL expression for OLD-than-millennials for many American/Canadian persons is that One Click is One Mile (I use "C" rather than the common "K" within the term expression Click). This is an AGE-related expression! One Click = One Mile! (i.e. I'm driving 200 Clicks = 200 Miles linear distance) Since MANY Millennials and younger-thans, haven't really heard the term "Click" (or Klick!) they really have no clue what it means linear distance-wise. My friends know what it means, my elderly parents and grandparents and THEIR friends know what "Click" means coloquially which is MILES in theirs/ours common language! I have noted this expression even REGIONALLY say between British Columbia, Texas to Ohio to Nova Scotia! If you are older than 45+, a click is a mile in MANY CASES!
In BOTH Canadian Forces and the US Department of Defence in every branch, the Metric system is used. By definition any unofficial colloquial term would be (should be?) referring to linear distance as ONE KM or 1000 metres rather than miles. I should note, I HAVE PERSONALLY SEEN discrepencies between younger and older enlisted and officer personnel within US forces specifically! The millennials refer to KM and the 45+ refer to Miles/Feet/Gallons versus the Millennials' KM/Metres/Litres! This has many times caused quite some scares within flight operations in my own experience! This is one reason WHY checklists are always used! For some dumb reason flight levels are still in FEET!
Hi Viggo,
I'm now sitting with a 1DX2 and an R. Suddenly my wish-list for a 1DX3 has grown. Included would be a full AF spread which a DSLR can't give me, sadly. Silent shooting is another. However, the size of the R makes it extremely uncomfortable for my 400, especially with added extenders.
Clearly, those who crave small bodies, and I think all of us long shooters always knew this, are not using the camera like we do.
I'm thankful it's a smallish body for other use scenarios and it is relatively comfortable but not what I'd call light. I'm afraid I could never give up the 1DX2 with R as the replacement but as an alternate case backup I think it is fine. The AF speed with the 400 DO II is decent as is the AF with 70-200 and extenders. Lots of positives about the camera and lack of joystick can be handled well with its alternate program options.
An R version 1DX could be a killer if they get it right. At the moment I like manual with ISO on the control ring and fail to see any problem with just setting exposure by eye through the viewfinder - that's another big plus. The large AF point is a negative for eye focus on small creatures and I just cant live without exposure linked to the AF point for my style of manual shooting. I don't like the viewfinder when the camera is in motion.
From what I've outlined, for me the R just doesn't tick enough boxes for wildlife etc., but with a 50 1.2 as you tend to shoot I can see that it would.
Jack
Checked with an older officer in the USAF. My father served 1952-1978 as a Navigator and Instructor Navigator. He was introduced to clicks/klicks = kilometers during his training in 1952. And all air operations are done in nautical miles and feet since that is the scale on navigational maps. Guess we live in different worlds. Now back to the original discussion...
I have a 1DX2 and M5. Don't think I'll be in the market to update the 1DX2 anytime soon (mirrorless or otherwise). It does everything I need it to do and more. I can't imagine a 1DX3 will be a huge leap ahead. Still looking for something to fill the gap between my bodies since I gave away my 6D, thinking the next R might be a winner if a 5DS/r replacement.
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Well! Evidently there seems to be a difference between various experiences in terms of regionality and age. Many contemporaries HERE (in Pacific Northwest region of North America) speak of One Click = One Mile. There may even be town-to-town differences but I as of yet haven't noticed that.