Get an in-depth review of mirrorless digital still cameras with a focus on newer models such as the Panasonic GH4 or Sony a7S, which offer internal and external 4K video recording.
Overview
Syllabus
Welcome
- What you'll learn in this course
- Who should take this course
- The criteria used in selecting cameras for this course
- A quick look at the Sony a7S and a7S II
- A quick look at the Sony a7R II
- A quick look at the Panasonic DMC-GH4
- What about other 4K cameras?
- Understanding the impact of sensor sizes
- Choosing internal or external recording
- Understanding the role of a low-pass filter
- Resolution requirements for 4K lenses
- Adapting lenses from DSLR, Micro Four Thirds, and mirrorless cameras
- Working with cinema lenses
- Supporting the lens
- Specialty lenses for 4K workflows
- When to use rails
- When to use a cage
- Attaching a follow focus
- Attaching a viewfinder
- Extending the battery life
- Managing cables
- Additional accessories
- The use of a log color profile
- Understanding in-camera recording options
- Using an external recorder for uncompressed recording
- Selecting the right media for 4k recording
- Using a remote control unit
- Attaching to a gimbal
- Adapting to drones and gimbals
- Goodbye
Taught by
James Ball and Richard Harrington