Mirrorless 4k video option for Pentax lenses

Bunch · 09-30-2017, 05:58 AM

What's the best available option for 4k video in mirrorless cameras to utilize Pentax legacy lenses? I realize manual focus will be needed.

normhead · 09-30-2017, 06:02 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Bunch

What's the best available option for 4k video in mirrorless cameras to utilize Pentax legacy lenses? I realize manual focus will be needed.

Sony A9?

Is there a prize for the right answer?

Bunch · 09-30-2017, 06:03 AM

No, but thank you.

normhead · 09-30-2017, 06:07 AM

Originally posted by Bunch

No, but thank you.

It's pricey, but it's specs are pretty phenomenal. I'm sure others will have cheaper options.

btnapa · 09-30-2017, 06:48 AM

Originally posted by Bunch

What's the best available option for 4k video in mirrorless cameras to utilize Pentax legacy lenses? I realize manual focus will be needed.

I am using a Lumix GX8 with my FA Limited lenses. The 4K quality is amazing. However, GX8 IBIS does not work with manual lenses in 4K video. So I use it on a tripod for steady video shots or borrow a friend's gimbal. If I wanted IBIS for my FA lenses, I think GH5 or Sony A6500 do support manual lenses.

serothis · 09-30-2017, 07:13 AM

A used A7s or A7sii?

Nuno Almeida · 09-30-2017, 07:19 AM

Panasonic Lumix GH5, G80, GX80, all good depending on your needs, Sony A7S, great in low light.

surfar · 09-30-2017, 09:39 AM

Panasonic has a good menu,body stabilisation but the new Olympus omd10 mk3 has great 5axis stabiliser and some neat features.Touchscreen too.

D1N0 · 09-30-2017, 10:12 AM

Depends how much you want to spend. Sony and Panasonic are the go to brands for video. If you also want a legacy FOV then the afore mentioned Sonys or the A7 RII. On aps-c the A6300/6500.

Qman · 09-30-2017, 03:30 PM

Fuji XT-2 is a strong 4K camera. Less money than the Sony A7S II or R II. It's a good stills camera as well.

surfar · 09-30-2017, 08:29 PM

Originally posted by Qman

Fuji XT-2 is a strong 4K camera

Originally posted by Qman

It's a good stills camera as well.

All 4 top end Fujis will be 4K video soon,depends which features you need.Firmware updates are coming.

All share the same sensor and processor, but have different form factors.

johnmflores · 09-30-2017, 08:49 PM - **1 Like**

I love using Pentax glass on my Panasonic Lumix bodies but you've got to keep the 2x crop factor in mind.

sqrrl · 09-30-2017, 11:23 PM

Panasonic g7 is still a good buy - no image stabilisation, 2 generations old, etc, but it has most of what the current models have besides that (don't bother though unless you can get it well under the price of the gx85).

I'd buy a couple of native m43 lenses for the wider end to get around the crop factor - that's pretty well what I use for video. I'd like the g85 or Oly em5ii but can't justify it.

Also keep in mind that the aperture is both tricky to adjust on the fly and liable to introduce body noise (I haven't and won't de-click my manual k-mount lenses)

Addendum

"Best" to my mind is probably the Panasonic GH4-GH5 or one of the studio cameras like the black magics or reds - ranging from pricey to eye-wateringly pricey. GH4 is currently one hell of a lot of camera for the price

CDW · 10-01-2017, 10:22 AM

Ditto what sqrrl posted. The GH4 is currently the best value going in a small, mirrorless design that delivers exemplary 4K, excellent stills and nails focus virtually 100% of the time. It's the backup for my K1. I use it with an Olympus 9-18 (18-36 FF equiv.) and often use some of my legacy Pentax glass with a K to m4/3 adapter. I find myself frequently leaving the K1 at home.

madbrain · 10-01-2017, 09:44 PM

By legacy, do you mean non-DA lenses, ie. lenses that have an aperture ring ?

09-30-2017, 05:58 AM	#1
Bunch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 283	Mirrorless 4k video option for Pentax lenses What's the best available option for 4k video in mirrorless cameras to utilize Pentax legacy lenses? I realize manual focus will be needed.

09-30-2017, 11:23 PM	#13
sqrrl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Otago, New Zealand Posts: 422	Panasonic g7 is still a good buy - no image stabilisation, 2 generations old, etc, but it has most of what the current models have besides that (don't bother though unless you can get it well under the price of the gx85). I'd buy a couple of native m43 lenses for the wider end to get around the crop factor - that's pretty well what I use for video. I'd like the g85 or Oly em5ii but can't justify it. Also keep in mind that the aperture is both tricky to adjust on the fly and liable to introduce body noise (I haven't and won't de-click my manual k-mount lenses) Addendum "Best" to my mind is probably the Panasonic GH4-GH5 or one of the studio cameras like the black magics or reds - ranging from pricey to eye-wateringly pricey. GH4 is currently one hell of a lot of camera for the price Last edited by sqrrl; 09-30-2017 at 11:27 PM. Reason: Addendum

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09-30-2017, 06:02 AM - 1 Like	#2
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Bunch What's the best available option for 4k video in mirrorless cameras to utilize Pentax legacy lenses? I realize manual focus will be needed. Sony A9? Is there a prize for the right answer?

09-30-2017, 06:03 AM	#3
Bunch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 283 Original Poster	No, but thank you.

09-30-2017, 06:07 AM	#4
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Bunch No, but thank you. It's pricey, but it's specs are pretty phenomenal. I'm sure others will have cheaper options.

09-30-2017, 06:48 AM	#5
btnapa Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 1,615	Originally posted by Bunch What's the best available option for 4k video in mirrorless cameras to utilize Pentax legacy lenses? I realize manual focus will be needed. I am using a Lumix GX8 with my FA Limited lenses. The 4K quality is amazing. However, GX8 IBIS does not work with manual lenses in 4K video. So I use it on a tripod for steady video shots or borrow a friend's gimbal. If I wanted IBIS for my FA lenses, I think GH5 or Sony A6500 do support manual lenses.

09-30-2017, 07:13 AM	#6
serothis Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 538	A used A7s or A7sii?

09-30-2017, 07:19 AM	#7
Nuno Almeida Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Aveiro Posts: 179	Panasonic Lumix GH5, G80, GX80, all good depending on your needs, Sony A7S, great in low light.

09-30-2017, 09:39 AM	#8
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,141	Panasonic has a good menu,body stabilisation but the new Olympus omd10 mk3 has great 5axis stabiliser and some neat features.Touchscreen too.

09-30-2017, 10:12 AM	#9
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Depends how much you want to spend. Sony and Panasonic are the go to brands for video. If you also want a legacy FOV then the afore mentioned Sonys or the A7 RII. On aps-c the A6300/6500.

09-30-2017, 03:30 PM	#10
Qman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 232	Fuji XT-2 is a strong 4K camera. Less money than the Sony A7S II or R II. It's a good stills camera as well.

09-30-2017, 08:29 PM	#11
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,141	Originally posted by Qman Fuji XT-2 is a strong 4K camera Originally posted by Qman It's a good stills camera as well. All 4 top end Fujis will be 4K video soon,depends which features you need.Firmware updates are coming. All share the same sensor and processor, but have different form factors.

09-30-2017, 08:49 PM - 1 Like	#12
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	I love using Pentax glass on my Panasonic Lumix bodies but you've got to keep the 2x crop factor in mind.

10-01-2017, 10:22 AM	#14
CDW Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Big Island, Hawaii & Utah Posts: 457	Ditto what sqrrl posted. The GH4 is currently the best value going in a small, mirrorless design that delivers exemplary 4K, excellent stills and nails focus virtually 100% of the time. It's the backup for my K1. I use it with an Olympus 9-18 (18-36 FF equiv.) and often use some of my legacy Pentax glass with a K to m4/3 adapter. I find myself frequently leaving the K1 at home.

10-01-2017, 09:44 PM	#15
madbrain Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,341	By legacy, do you mean non-DA lenses, ie. lenses that have an aperture ring ?