So nice Doug, wow the hard work you've done throughout the years by putting great content for everyone to see. Looks like I'm not the only one who enjoy;s it. God Bless Doug. Bobby D.
Hello, I looked at your images with the PXW Z280, the images are softer while the sensor is only 1/2' , and as there are no skin tones (faces), so we can't compare too much with the Z200. It seems that the precise calibration you do with DVR has an important role in the final appearance With the Z200 you get more frank, more colorful images.
This is just gorgeous footage, Doug. Thank you for taking the time to put these together, it is much appreciated. Are these clips S-Cinetone? The resolution looks amazing compared to most camcorders I've seen - and that slow motion is gorgeous. Is most of it 4K? The only shot that looked a little soft (resolution-wise) was the crane taking off at the very end, but those shots of the sheep and the bird in the water are just incredible. Once again, amazing work.
Thank you for the comments. These clips are a mix of my two Scene Files called Doug #4 and Doug #6. And then with some grading in Resolve to polish them. It is all 4K.
Fantastic work. Appreciate you putting demos out for all to see. I also know you have a masterclass coming up, but any chance you can give a hint/info on what base look you use?
Thank you for the comments. All three of these videos were shot with S-Cinetone and then lightly graded in post. But that won't necessarily be my recommendation after I have done more testing.
Hi Doug. It’s been a while since we have heard from you, apart from Space footage. Thanks for this. I am considering the Z200, as a it is frustrating not have long zooms with my FX6/A7M4 full frames. Could you add some specs to the video? Frame rate, codec etc.
It's been a long time since Sony launched a new camera that I like! 🙂 All three videos I've posted so far were shot with XAVC-SI (mostly 4K except for some 240 fps shots in the MX video) S-Cinetone and then lightly graded in Resolve. All video images needs grading.
This is the video I've been waiting for 🙏 Good stuff! Do we know how much dynamic range SLog3 has for this sensor size specifically? I think I've heard 14 stops with other Sony products that shoot SLog3, but I'd be pretty surprised if a 1" type could pull that out. Would love to see a dynamic range measurement test.
Hey Doug, nice video as always, your class on the AX700 was great, helped me a lot, just got a NX800 but cannot seem to get stereo sound, i thought the internal mic. was stereo, but the files show one channel, hope i dont have to send it back, i will call B&H for advice, waiting on your class for this one.
Are you sure that the audio menus are configured so that both channels receive audio for the built-in mic? Is the recording volume set correctly, or maybe turned down to zero?
@@DougJensenVortexMedia Yes the volume sounds fine, ch-1 and ch-2 set for int.mic., tried resetting the cam and the different recording types, when listening with headphones plugged in the cam. the int. mic. seems ok with L and R sound, when looking at the video file properties they all say 1 ch mono, i'm stuck.
@@n6ooi Just to be clear, you do see the level meters moving for both channels while you're recording, right? How are you viewing the clips in post? What software? And only channel 1 shows meters moving? Channel 2 shows no movement on the meter?
@@DougJensenVortexMedia First off thank you for your time and help, both channels seem loud and clear with movement, i am using media player classic, vlc, windows player, KMplayer, and edit in Davinci resolve, all players show one channel mono, but when playing back in the nx800 with headphones live video and recordings sound fine with stereo sound, tried cam. reset, different sd. and cf. cards formatted in cam., codecs are updated on my computers, files look like LPCM audio, and when i check video file properties all say one ch. mono?, im going crazy.
Hello. Your shots are very successful, congratulations. I have a z190 and fs5m2. The z190 is a great camera but night shots are very difficult. Does the z200 camera have the same problem? How do you deal with the noise? Does the aperture increase to 2.6 when you zoom? And what I wonder the most is why Sony insists on this. Why does a camera narrow the aperture when you zoom? And why doesn't the z280 have the same problem?
Hello, most of your questions are answered in chapter 1 of my Z200 master class: ruclips.net/video/EVCBuLB7z5Q/видео.html I can tell you that the Z200 is better in low light than the Z190 and far less noisy. It has a very clean image even when it is necessary to add some gain. Also, Sony doesn't purposely set out to design lenses where the aperture ramps down a little bit when you zoom. That is just an unavoidable side effect of keeping camera affordable. A lens that holds a constant aperture throughout the zoom range (such as the Z280) would be more complex and costly to manufacture. I think most people are willing to accept a lens that only ramps from f/2.8 to f/4.5 if the alternative would cost hundreds or thousands of dollars more. So, if you really need a lens that doesn't ramp, then the Z280 is an excellent alternative to the Z200 at 50% more cost. You have choices.
This footage has been very lightly graded. I am still working on developing a Scene File that will not require grading. I will post some ungraded footage at a later date and share the settngs in my masterclass.
WOW! Like looking out of a clean window!! STOP STOP!!! looks so good! I just placed an order for mine at a local Toronto store. Pick up tomorrow...and I want to use it this weekend...can't wait for your master class...sorry not sorry! LOL but I will wait for your course...This really looks so good for a mere " 1inch sensor"! It will serve me well for some projects along my FX30s. Can this camera do interval recording? It must.
Thanks for the compliments. The Z200 does not have an official interval recording mode, but you can set S&Q Motion for 1 fps, and that accomplishes the same thing for 99% of all timelapses.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia ok...I'm so clueless! The FX30 has this too but never occurred to me to use as timelapse...I will try it with the Z200...might be easier for sure. About batteries...for now I will get 2 xBP-u35 but I would like a higher capacity...I prefer genuine Sony but is there a reliable third party equivalent to the BP-U70? just wondering. Looking forward to your course
@@TheFandangovideoguy There are many 3rd party alternatives to Sony batteries that I'm sure will work fine. Be careful about buying large batteries because they jut out a long ways from the back of the camera, and that may may it harder to get your eyeball to the viewfinder. I'm using batteries from SHAPE because they have D-tap and USB connectors on them that allow me to power accessories.
Thanks. I think something like the BP-u70 might be ok. The Shape branded ones look great. Also Swit. I hope no issues with Sony firmware updates. I chose to only buy genuine Sony batteries with my FX30s to avoid issues. Thanks again.
@@TheFandangovideoguy Yes, I have also always used genuine Sony BP-U batteries with my other cameras. But in this case, I really want to be able to add a couple of accessories that require d-tap power and USB power -- two things the Sony batteries don't offer. I'm happy with the SHAPE batteries so far.
Thanks for the suggestion, but there's no need to show the NX800 because the images made by the Z200 are identical. Both cameras have exactly the same lens, sensor, image processing, AF, and menu choices. The NX800 does not have SDI or timecode out, but those things don't affect anything you'd see on screen.
Hi doug really love your content. I am considering buying the nx800 and will be purchasing your masterclass if ido. I would also be interested in some one to one coaching if that's something you offer. I am a photographer using a sony A7RV at the moment and I am starting a project where I will be shooting a docuseries for a health supplement company. I have the full frame A7RV for the more cinematic shots ( Bokeh ) so I was thinking that the nx800 would be a great one stop solution for b roll, interviews and sports action . Most of my work is for social media, I like to shoot photos vertically to make my workflow easier and framing consistent. Can I use the NX800 vertically and if so will the autoframing still work on its side and can I connect an external monitor to the camera as well. thanks in advance
No, the NX800 is not designed to be used vertically. Of course, there's nothing to stop you from just rotating the camera 90 degrees, but I think that would be a very awkward way of shooting with the camera on a regular basis. Another solution would be to shoot normal 16x9 4K, and then crop the center 1080x1920 to get a 9x16 vertical image in post. You could easily use the custom User Box feature of the camera to put lines on the screen to indicate the 9x16 area to keep your framing consistent.
Thanks for this awesome video showing the Z200! Ive been considering getting this camera to film fast pace jets in air shows. I currently have a Panasonic x1500 (using a Manfrotto MVH502 fluid head/tripod) and was wondering if the Sony Z200/NX800 would be better. Any thoughts?
I also enjoy shooting airshows and have posted several highlight reels on my RUclips and Vimeo channels. ruclips.net/video/x3I_iWGTm6A/видео.html I haven't had an opportunity to shoot one with the new Z200 yet, but I do look forward to having the advantage of auto-focus. I know the Z200 is going to do great with my selected settings. I don't have any experience with the Panasonic you mentioned but can asbolutely gurarantee the Z200 is far superior. Better AF, better 30x zoom, better codecs, better highlight handling, 4K slow-mo at 120 fps, better viewfinder, and electronic variable ND, just to name a few things.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia Perfect, thanks for letting me know Doug. I know that the Z200/NX800 has the "Fast Hybrid AF system" and "Auto Framing" features. Can these be used to automatically track a jet and frame it accordingly? The reason why im asking is because Sony's website says that these features are for "human subjects."
@@Mach1Aviationt Auto-Framing only works with humans, but it wouldn't be practical for tracking jets anyway. it is not built, nor intended to be used, for that kind of action. On the other hand, Auto-Focus would absolulely track aircraft. Tapping on the jet when you see it on the LCD screen will work, jsut like with birds in flight. But even that might not be necessary, I'm pretty sure the camera will automically detect and track an aircraft all on it's own, just like it does with birds and other wildlife that is obviously the most prominent subject in the frame. The AF is amazing with the right menu settings and shooting techniques. It is NOT something you just turn on with the factory default settings and expect to get good results. But with the right settings it is amazing. Best AF on any video camera ever made.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia Thanks for the information Doug! I know that the the Z200 has a 1" sensor (highest I've seen with any portable/compact camcorders), is this a deal breaker since its not at least a 4/3 or full frame sensor? I'm just considering the image quality given the low sensor size.
@@Mach1Aviationt Sensor size and image quality are two totally separate things. There are plenty of cameras that have smaller sensors than other cameras but have better picture quality. And the reverse is true as well. If I tell you that camera A has a 1" sensor and camera has a FF sensors, you cannot infer anything about image quality from those numbers. What you get with a larger sensor is shallower depth of field and possibly better low-light capability -- but that is all. For shooting air shows, shallower depth of field is not needed because it just makes it harder to focus on the fast-moving planes.
I don't know yet because I haven't compared them. I'm 1500 miles away from my Z280 and won't be home for several more weeks. If I had to guess (a dangerous thing to do) I'd say the Z280 is slightly better.
I live in Massachusetts in the summer and Florida in the winter. Now that the weather is getting colder and gloomier, I'll be migrating back to Florida later this month. So, stay tuned for videos with gators, airboats, and palm trees!
Please define what you mean by using the wording "Stock Fotage". It can be interpreted as you have taken theese clips with another camera before the Z200 was released
"Stock Footage" means that these clips, that I shot with the Z200 last week, will be uploaded and sold as stock footage to earn money from them. I earn thousands of dollars per year from stock footage and the Z200 will help me create even more content to sell. vimeo.com/ondemand/sellingstockfootage
@@DougJensenVortexMedia Thanks for your explanation. Your Z200 clips have very good IQ and I look forward to your master class. I learned a lot from the Z90/NX80 master class. Maybe time for upgrade from NX80 to Z200.
@@callesvideoer6797 You will find the Z200 is a HUGE step up from your NX80. And if you want to save some money, get an NX800 instead of a Z200 if you don't need SDI or timecode in/out. Other than that, the cameras are identical.
This looks promising if the digital zoom is the "Clear Image Zoom" and looks good at least 650mm equivalent. I'd like to ditch my ancient Sony PMW X180 for higher resolution but I need the same huge lens reach in a versatile wide to long and close focus at the long end--around a meter or better. BTW, Wachusett Meadows is my favorite MAS Sanctuary; I've shot there several times, mostly invertebrates on flowering plants for a research project. Thanks for this preview. _Norm P. from Mass.
Yes, it has Clear Image Zoom. A lot of the footage in all four of my Z200 demo videos were shot with Clear Image Zoom. Looks pretty good, right? Almost any shot you see that is telephoto and not in slow-motion uses Clear Image Zoom. I leave it turned on all the time because it looks so good. So when shooting in 4K, the camera has a 30x zoom that goes from 24mm to 720mm (FF equivalent). That's cool that you know Wachusett Meadow. It's only 5 miles from my summer home. It's the main reason I'm a Mass Audubon member.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia Thank you for your reply. Looking further, the specifications I've found state that the 5k sensor crops to 4k area for extended reach so the image beyond 20X is not fake, simply converted to a readout of 1:1 on the pixel level. This camcorder with your class would be a big step up. Yes, your supertelephoto clips look great.
it looks good but not much better than the z90 and the lens is still slow. Id rather have the rx10 24 -200 on that 6k sensor, constant f2.8 and even in 4k you could use clear image zoom for quite a ways.
If the RX10 meets your needs, that is great. But the Z200 is a totally different style of camera that is intended for totally different shooting scenarios. The RX10 can't come close to matching the Z200's features and specifications, let alone ergonomics. Comparing the RX10 to the Z200 is like comparing a hammer to a screwdriver. Both useful tools, but for different purposes.
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Very beautiful! Nice work! Very smooth, plain and colorful
Standing by for this masterclass release!
So nice Doug, wow the hard work you've done throughout the years by putting great content for everyone to see. Looks like I'm not the only one who enjoy;s it. God Bless Doug. Bobby D.
Thanks Bobby, you are an inspiration to us all.
Thanks for the footage, the quality is great! Can't wait to get one!
Amazing, Doug! please share the settings you used for these clips, frame rates...etc..
I was going to say exceptional work but someone beat me to it. I guess I'll say it anyway. Wow! Outstanding footage!
Hello, I looked at your images with the PXW Z280, the images are softer while the sensor is only 1/2' , and as there are no skin tones (faces), so we can't compare too much with the Z200.
It seems that the precise calibration you do with DVR has an important role in the final appearance
With the Z200 you get more frank, more colorful images.
Doug is this s log or s cinetone?
This is just gorgeous footage, Doug. Thank you for taking the time to put these together, it is much appreciated.
Are these clips S-Cinetone? The resolution looks amazing compared to most camcorders I've seen - and that slow motion is gorgeous. Is most of it 4K? The only shot that looked a little soft (resolution-wise) was the crane taking off at the very end, but those shots of the sheep and the bird in the water are just incredible. Once again, amazing work.
Thank you for the comments. These clips are a mix of my two Scene Files called Doug #4 and Doug #6. And then with some grading in Resolve to polish them. It is all 4K.
Fantastic work. Appreciate you putting demos out for all to see. I also know you have a masterclass coming up, but any chance you can give a hint/info on what base look you use?
Thank you for the comments. All three of these videos were shot with S-Cinetone and then lightly graded in post. But that won't necessarily be my recommendation after I have done more testing.
Great footage Doug! please provide me you settings for these clips, frame rates etc please
Hi Doug. It’s been a while since we have heard from you, apart from Space footage. Thanks for this. I am considering the Z200, as a it is frustrating not have long zooms with my FX6/A7M4 full frames. Could you add some specs to the video? Frame rate, codec etc.
It's been a long time since Sony launched a new camera that I like! 🙂 All three videos I've posted so far were shot with XAVC-SI (mostly 4K except for some 240 fps shots in the MX video) S-Cinetone and then lightly graded in Resolve. All video images needs grading.
This is the video I've been waiting for 🙏 Good stuff! Do we know how much dynamic range SLog3 has for this sensor size specifically? I think I've heard 14 stops with other Sony products that shoot SLog3, but I'd be pretty surprised if a 1" type could pull that out. Would love to see a dynamic range measurement test.
looks amazing. good work.
Hey Doug, nice video as always, your class on the AX700 was great, helped me a lot, just got a NX800 but cannot seem to get stereo sound, i thought the internal mic. was stereo, but the files show one channel, hope i dont have to send it back, i will call B&H for advice, waiting on your class for this one.
Are you sure that the audio menus are configured so that both channels receive audio for the built-in mic? Is the recording volume set correctly, or maybe turned down to zero?
@@DougJensenVortexMedia Yes the volume sounds fine, ch-1 and ch-2 set for int.mic., tried resetting the cam and the different recording types, when listening with headphones plugged in the cam. the int. mic. seems ok with L and R sound, when looking at the video file properties they all say 1 ch mono, i'm stuck.
@@n6ooi Just to be clear, you do see the level meters moving for both channels while you're recording, right? How are you viewing the clips in post? What software? And only channel 1 shows meters moving? Channel 2 shows no movement on the meter?
@@DougJensenVortexMedia First off thank you for your time and help, both channels seem loud and clear with movement, i am using media player classic, vlc, windows player, KMplayer, and edit in Davinci resolve, all players show one channel mono, but when playing back in the nx800 with headphones live video and recordings sound fine with stereo sound, tried cam. reset, different sd. and cf. cards formatted in cam., codecs are updated on my computers, files look like LPCM audio, and when i check video file properties all say one ch. mono?, im going crazy.
Hi doug, how does it compare with the fx6?
Hello. Your shots are very successful, congratulations. I have a z190 and fs5m2. The z190 is a great camera but night shots are very difficult. Does the z200 camera have the same problem? How do you deal with the noise? Does the aperture increase to 2.6 when you zoom? And what I wonder the most is why Sony insists on this. Why does a camera narrow the aperture when you zoom? And why doesn't the z280 have the same problem?
Hello, most of your questions are answered in chapter 1 of my Z200 master class: ruclips.net/video/EVCBuLB7z5Q/видео.html
I can tell you that the Z200 is better in low light than the Z190 and far less noisy. It has a very clean image even when it is necessary to add some gain. Also, Sony doesn't purposely set out to design lenses where the aperture ramps down a little bit when you zoom. That is just an unavoidable side effect of keeping camera affordable. A lens that holds a constant aperture throughout the zoom range (such as the Z280) would be more complex and costly to manufacture. I think most people are willing to accept a lens that only ramps from f/2.8 to f/4.5 if the alternative would cost hundreds or thousands of dollars more. So, if you really need a lens that doesn't ramp, then the Z280 is an excellent alternative to the Z200 at 50% more cost. You have choices.
Did you colour grade to get these colours? Is there a way I can get this directly out of my Z200?
This footage has been very lightly graded. I am still working on developing a Scene File that will not require grading. I will post some ungraded footage at a later date and share the settngs in my masterclass.
WOW! Like looking out of a clean window!! STOP STOP!!! looks so good! I just placed an order for mine at a local Toronto store. Pick up tomorrow...and I want to use it this weekend...can't wait for your master class...sorry not sorry! LOL but I will wait for your course...This really looks so good for a mere " 1inch sensor"! It will serve me well for some projects along my FX30s. Can this camera do interval recording? It must.
Thanks for the compliments. The Z200 does not have an official interval recording mode, but you can set S&Q Motion for 1 fps, and that accomplishes the same thing for 99% of all timelapses.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia ok...I'm so clueless! The FX30 has this too but never occurred to me to use as timelapse...I will try it with the Z200...might be easier for sure. About batteries...for now I will get 2 xBP-u35 but I would like a higher capacity...I prefer genuine Sony but is there a reliable third party equivalent to the BP-U70? just wondering. Looking forward to your course
@@TheFandangovideoguy There are many 3rd party alternatives to Sony batteries that I'm sure will work fine. Be careful about buying large batteries because they jut out a long ways from the back of the camera, and that may may it harder to get your eyeball to the viewfinder. I'm using batteries from SHAPE because they have D-tap and USB connectors on them that allow me to power accessories.
Thanks. I think something like the BP-u70 might be ok. The Shape branded ones look great. Also Swit. I hope no issues with Sony firmware updates. I chose to only buy genuine Sony batteries with my FX30s to avoid issues. Thanks again.
@@TheFandangovideoguy Yes, I have also always used genuine Sony BP-U batteries with my other cameras. But in this case, I really want to be able to add a couple of accessories that require d-tap power and USB power -- two things the Sony batteries don't offer. I'm happy with the SHAPE batteries so far.
How about capabilities in non well lit enviroments (ie at home, church, restaurant), and during dark time (outside, concert).
I cover low light shooting, the use of Gain, Noise Suppression, etc. in chapter 14. vimeo.com/ondemand/z200
Beautiful!
Show some footage on NX800 too. Thanks Doug. Greetings from India.
Thanks for the suggestion, but there's no need to show the NX800 because the images made by the Z200 are identical. Both cameras have exactly the same lens, sensor, image processing, AF, and menu choices. The NX800 does not have SDI or timecode out, but those things don't affect anything you'd see on screen.
Hi doug really love your content. I am considering buying the nx800 and will be purchasing your masterclass if ido. I would also be interested in some one to one coaching if that's something you offer. I am a photographer using a sony A7RV at the moment and I am starting a project where I will be shooting a docuseries for a health supplement company. I have the full frame A7RV for the more cinematic shots ( Bokeh ) so I was thinking that the nx800 would be a great one stop solution for b roll, interviews and sports action . Most of my work is for social media, I like to shoot photos vertically to make my workflow easier and framing consistent. Can I use the NX800 vertically and if so will the autoframing still work on its side and can I connect an external monitor to the camera as well. thanks in advance
No, the NX800 is not designed to be used vertically. Of course, there's nothing to stop you from just rotating the camera 90 degrees, but I think that would be a very awkward way of shooting with the camera on a regular basis. Another solution would be to shoot normal 16x9 4K, and then crop the center 1080x1920 to get a 9x16 vertical image in post. You could easily use the custom User Box feature of the camera to put lines on the screen to indicate the 9x16 area to keep your framing consistent.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia thanyou so much exactly the answer i was looking for, does your master course cover auto framing settings as well.
@@laserlabireland8266 Yes it does.
Thanks, Doug!
Thanks for this awesome video showing the Z200! Ive been considering getting this camera to film fast pace jets in air shows. I currently have a Panasonic x1500 (using a Manfrotto MVH502 fluid head/tripod) and was wondering if the Sony Z200/NX800 would be better. Any thoughts?
I also enjoy shooting airshows and have posted several highlight reels on my RUclips and Vimeo channels. ruclips.net/video/x3I_iWGTm6A/видео.html I haven't had an opportunity to shoot one with the new Z200 yet, but I do look forward to having the advantage of auto-focus. I know the Z200 is going to do great with my selected settings. I don't have any experience with the Panasonic you mentioned but can asbolutely gurarantee the Z200 is far superior. Better AF, better 30x zoom, better codecs, better highlight handling, 4K slow-mo at 120 fps, better viewfinder, and electronic variable ND, just to name a few things.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia Perfect, thanks for letting me know Doug. I know that the Z200/NX800 has the "Fast Hybrid AF system" and "Auto Framing" features. Can these be used to automatically track a jet and frame it accordingly? The reason why im asking is because Sony's website says that these features are for "human subjects."
@@Mach1Aviationt Auto-Framing only works with humans, but it wouldn't be practical for tracking jets anyway. it is not built, nor intended to be used, for that kind of action. On the other hand, Auto-Focus would absolulely track aircraft. Tapping on the jet when you see it on the LCD screen will work, jsut like with birds in flight. But even that might not be necessary, I'm pretty sure the camera will automically detect and track an aircraft all on it's own, just like it does with birds and other wildlife that is obviously the most prominent subject in the frame. The AF is amazing with the right menu settings and shooting techniques. It is NOT something you just turn on with the factory default settings and expect to get good results. But with the right settings it is amazing. Best AF on any video camera ever made.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia Thanks for the information Doug! I know that the the Z200 has a 1" sensor (highest I've seen with any portable/compact camcorders), is this a deal breaker since its not at least a 4/3 or full frame sensor? I'm just considering the image quality given the low sensor size.
@@Mach1Aviationt Sensor size and image quality are two totally separate things. There are plenty of cameras that have smaller sensors than other cameras but have better picture quality. And the reverse is true as well. If I tell you that camera A has a 1" sensor and camera has a FF sensors, you cannot infer anything about image quality from those numbers. What you get with a larger sensor is shallower depth of field and possibly better low-light capability -- but that is all. For shooting air shows, shallower depth of field is not needed because it just makes it harder to focus on the fast-moving planes.
Thanks Doug , I’m wondering about low light performance. Does it get close to the Z-280 ?
I don't know yet because I haven't compared them. I'm 1500 miles away from my Z280 and won't be home for several more weeks. If I had to guess (a dangerous thing to do) I'd say the Z280 is slightly better.
Exceptional looking footage ! Is it unprocessed straight out of the camera ?
Lightly graded in Resolve. All cameras need to have their footage tweaked in post.
Hi Doug where are you from ?
I live in Massachusetts in the summer and Florida in the winter. Now that the weather is getting colder and gloomier, I'll be migrating back to Florida later this month. So, stay tuned for videos with gators, airboats, and palm trees!
@DougJensenVortexMedia
Yeah your videos is really Awesome
Awesome 👌 ❤
Please define what you mean by using the wording "Stock Fotage". It can be interpreted as you have taken theese clips with another camera before the Z200 was released
"Stock Footage" means that these clips, that I shot with the Z200 last week, will be uploaded and sold as stock footage to earn money from them. I earn thousands of dollars per year from stock footage and the Z200 will help me create even more content to sell. vimeo.com/ondemand/sellingstockfootage
@@DougJensenVortexMedia Thanks for your explanation. Your Z200 clips have very good IQ and I look forward to your master class. I learned a lot from the Z90/NX80 master class. Maybe time for upgrade from NX80 to Z200.
@@callesvideoer6797 You will find the Z200 is a HUGE step up from your NX80. And if you want to save some money, get an NX800 instead of a Z200 if you don't need SDI or timecode in/out. Other than that, the cameras are identical.
This looks promising if the digital zoom is the "Clear Image Zoom" and looks good at least 650mm equivalent. I'd like to ditch my ancient Sony PMW X180 for higher resolution but I need the same huge lens reach in a versatile wide to long and close focus at the long end--around a meter or better. BTW, Wachusett Meadows is my favorite MAS Sanctuary; I've shot there several times, mostly invertebrates on flowering plants for a research project. Thanks for this preview. _Norm P. from Mass.
Yes, it has Clear Image Zoom. A lot of the footage in all four of my Z200 demo videos were shot with Clear Image Zoom. Looks pretty good, right? Almost any shot you see that is telephoto and not in slow-motion uses Clear Image Zoom. I leave it turned on all the time because it looks so good. So when shooting in 4K, the camera has a 30x zoom that goes from 24mm to 720mm (FF equivalent).
That's cool that you know Wachusett Meadow. It's only 5 miles from my summer home. It's the main reason I'm a Mass Audubon member.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia Thank you for your reply. Looking further, the specifications I've found state that the 5k sensor crops to 4k area for extended reach so the image beyond 20X is not fake, simply converted to a readout of 1:1 on the pixel level. This camcorder with your class would be a big step up. Yes, your supertelephoto clips look great.
it looks good but not much better than the z90 and the lens is still slow. Id rather have the rx10 24 -200 on that 6k sensor, constant f2.8 and even in 4k you could use clear image zoom for quite a ways.
If the RX10 meets your needs, that is great. But the Z200 is a totally different style of camera that is intended for totally different shooting scenarios. The RX10 can't come close to matching the Z200's features and specifications, let alone ergonomics. Comparing the RX10 to the Z200 is like comparing a hammer to a screwdriver. Both useful tools, but for different purposes.