Torture test complete

kadajawi · 06-01-2014, 10:16 AM

Not bad. But I wonder if it really makes sense going the Pentax route. I'd buy a OM-D E-M1 or a GH4 in a heartbeat if video is important and I didn't already have Pentax.

I love being able to shoot handheld without any other gear, and a K-3 just wouldn't do it. But you're shooting differently, with jibs, sliders etc. I guess, so I doubt you care too much about stabilisation. Overheating... yes, annoying, but apart from a couple of hot pixels (hopefully someone develops something to remove those in post... I guess I could render it out to stills and let Lightroom remove the hot pixels?) I have never had a problem with overheating. And if there is enough light I don't even see hot pixels.

CDW · 06-01-2014, 07:26 PM

As much as I love my K3 and 645D for stills (landscapes, nature), I bit the bullet and bought a GH4, a 14-42 mm kit lens and an Olympus (Panasonic compatible) 9-18mm WA lens, along with a K3 to m4/3 lens adapter.

What numerous other reviewers and sites have said about the GH4 video is true. It's in another league with IQ and flexibility beyond anything Pentax, Nikon or Canon offer in a DSLR or mirror-less design. The 4K video down converted to 1080P is a knockout, looking far better than anything I've ever coaxed out my previous Canon 5D2 or my Pentaxes. And FWIW, the Camera Store in Canada just did a AF comparison test and it's obvious the GH4 is far ahead of Pentax in this area, as well. Oh well.

GH4 Video Primer

You Tube

**LaurenOE** · 06-01-2014, 09:27 PM

Originally posted by CDW

As much as I love my K3 and 645D for stills (landscapes, nature), I bit the bullet and bought a GH4, a 14-42 mm kit lens and an Olympus (Panasonic compatible) 9-18mm WA lens, along with a K3 to m4/3 lens adapter.

What numerous other reviewers and sites have said about the GH4 video is true. It's in another league with IQ and flexibility beyond anything Pentax, Nikon or Canon offer in a DSLR or mirror-less design. The 4K video down converted to 1080P is a knockout, looking far better than anything I've ever coaxed out my previous Canon 5D2 or my Pentaxes. And FWIW, the Camera Store in Canada just did a AF comparison test and it's obvious the GH4 is far ahead of Pentax in this area, as well. Oh well.

GH4 Video Primer

The Great Mirrorless Camera Autofocus Shootout! (GH4, X-T1, A6000, E-M1) - YouTube

I've heard great things about the GH4...not sure though given the total package.

PiDicus Rex · 06-02-2014, 05:06 AM

Yes, the GH4 certainly looks the go for a lot of things, watching all the sample footage with great interest, and a mate has one on order already.

Personally, I'm waiting to see more footage from the Aja Cion and Kinefinity KiniMini4K until I decide which camera to have in my future.

To keep using my classic lenses, I can use a PK-EF ring for any camera with EF mount, or, wait for Metabones to make a K-mount lens speedbooster if I want to use the MFT mount cameras like the GH4.

There are other cameras I'm looking at for the future, but right now, a K3 for the near future, and then the KiniMini4K are the front runners.

RoxnDox · 06-02-2014, 09:58 AM

Wow, that's nice Lauren! While I doubt Larry Ellison really *needs* any more money, I'm glad he's helping you out with a good career boost

Jim (just another *racle user...)

**LaurenOE** · 06-02-2014, 12:53 PM

Originally posted by RoxnDox

Wow, that's nice Lauren! While I doubt Larry Ellison really *needs* any more money, I'm glad he's helping you out with a good career boost

Jim (just another *racle user...)

Yep. Yep, and you "would not believe me" yep.

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06-01-2014, 10:16 AM	#31
kadajawi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,799	Not bad. But I wonder if it really makes sense going the Pentax route. I'd buy a OM-D E-M1 or a GH4 in a heartbeat if video is important and I didn't already have Pentax. I love being able to shoot handheld without any other gear, and a K-3 just wouldn't do it. But you're shooting differently, with jibs, sliders etc. I guess, so I doubt you care too much about stabilisation. Overheating... yes, annoying, but apart from a couple of hot pixels (hopefully someone develops something to remove those in post... I guess I could render it out to stills and let Lightroom remove the hot pixels?) I have never had a problem with overheating. And if there is enough light I don't even see hot pixels.

06-01-2014, 09:27 PM	#33
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690 Original Poster	Originally posted by CDW As much as I love my K3 and 645D for stills (landscapes, nature), I bit the bullet and bought a GH4, a 14-42 mm kit lens and an Olympus (Panasonic compatible) 9-18mm WA lens, along with a K3 to m4/3 lens adapter. What numerous other reviewers and sites have said about the GH4 video is true. It's in another league with IQ and flexibility beyond anything Pentax, Nikon or Canon offer in a DSLR or mirror-less design. The 4K video down converted to 1080P is a knockout, looking far better than anything I've ever coaxed out my previous Canon 5D2 or my Pentaxes. And FWIW, the Camera Store in Canada just did a AF comparison test and it's obvious the GH4 is far ahead of Pentax in this area, as well. Oh well. GH4 Video Primer The Great Mirrorless Camera Autofocus Shootout! (GH4, X-T1, A6000, E-M1) - YouTube I've heard great things about the GH4...not sure though given the total package.

06-02-2014, 05:06 AM	#34
PiDicus Rex Veteran Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,381	Yes, the GH4 certainly looks the go for a lot of things, watching all the sample footage with great interest, and a mate has one on order already. Personally, I'm waiting to see more footage from the Aja Cion and Kinefinity KiniMini4K until I decide which camera to have in my future. To keep using my classic lenses, I can use a PK-EF ring for any camera with EF mount, or, wait for Metabones to make a K-mount lens speedbooster if I want to use the MFT mount cameras like the GH4. There are other cameras I'm looking at for the future, but right now, a K3 for the near future, and then the KiniMini4K are the front runners.

06-02-2014, 09:58 AM	#35
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Wow, that's nice Lauren! While I doubt Larry Ellison really needs any more money, I'm glad he's helping you out with a good career boost Jim (just another *racle user...)

06-02-2014, 12:53 PM	#36
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690 Original Poster	Originally posted by RoxnDox Wow, that's nice Lauren! While I doubt Larry Ellison really needs any more money, I'm glad he's helping you out with a good career boost Jim (just another *racle user...) Yep. Yep, and you "would not believe me" yep.