I've spent all night in the snow capturing star-lapse sequences, but at 30+ seconds per exposure it takes 4-5 hours for a 20-30 clip - this camera is amazing that it can do it all in real-time! Would LOVE to see it with a faster lens, cutting out another stop or more of light with a fast prime lens would probably look even more insane!
Hey Jay. We actually shot on 35mm & 50mm primes which were at f1.4 and f1.2 respectively. It was super hard to keep focus in the dark so in an uncontrolled environment like we were in, 1.4 might be the fastest one could go.
I would have loved to see a comparison between this thing and a Sony A7SIII to see how far a modern prosumer camera which prides itself for good low light capabilities is off from this dedicated low light cam.
The shot with the stars behind you at around 4:20 is unreal. Love seeing what is possible these days! This camera would be perfect for shooting parts of a nature documentary.
Apple actually produced one using cameras like this it’s called Earth at Night in color, it’s on Apple TV+ and it looks absolutely stunning. So cool to see these animals roam around at night in full HD color
There’s a nighttime nature documentary on Apple TV+ where they used cameras like this it’s called Nature at Night in color and it looks absolutely stunning. So cool to see these animals roam around at night in full color. Highly recommend watching it or at least the trailer! There’s also a really good behind the scenes video about it on their RUclips channel
obviously a time and place for this camera, I'm imagining shooting graffiti at night, many times you don't want lights. great tool for capturing what would otherwise be unobtainable.
Whoever says that this camera is useless because of it's cost and its ability to "only" shoot in 1080p is clearly ignorant. This camera isn't meant for commercial use but almost purely for industrial. These cameras are equipped in helicopters and navy boats in many security companies and govs so they can have a color accurate extreme low light image at night.
Yes!! Cederberg!! Thank you for showing us the most beautiful night shots and perfect matching music with epidemic sounds🤗 My favorite playlists is “The Not Normal Soundtrack”!!!!👏
I remember seeing stuff about this camera years ago when it first come out and thinking it would be the next big thing for all cameras. Loved being able to shoot in near darkness with my Sony camcorder at the time but to be able to do it in colour, instead of ‘green’? I couldn’t wait! And then… nothing. :(( So yeah, I am loving seeing this video! Slightly off subject here (kinda) but how sad it is that some people, who have spent their lives living in cities, have only seen blackness when they look up when, in reality, there is so much out there!
I want to see you try a thermal imaging camera next - they don't need any light at all. There was that Route 94 - My Love music video but I do wonder if you can make something "cinematic" with one.
Pretty sure this camera is mostly for surveillance police work and recon stuff. Hence the remote. It's a super cool camera and it's typical that it never really got the hype it deserves because people just care about Res.
Great video as always . in terms of camera I think it's one I'd just rent for special shots . I think i'd need more of an all rounder, easier camera for regular shooting but it's very Kool
the star footage is absolutely incredible! but I think for the surf shits a way cheaper alternative to get those shots would be a way cheaper camera setup, a7sIII or whatever and some really bright lights with that you could get less grainy footage and with way less limiting camera specs. but damn this video looked nice! respect mate!
If you're asking about cameras I'd like to see... to be honest, I'm actually trying to decide between 2 cameras for my upcoming budget year, and they're really quite different, and would love to see a comparison? I currently have a GH4 that I have to use for sit-downs + the occasional live event. (small budget + DIY get-it-done attitude + various converters and spit & bailing wire etc.) SO I'm looking to get a 2nd camera that I can use on sit-downs that will match up with my GH4 and do a better job of live events and streaming... Looking at rigging out a Canon R6, or going full camcorder style with the Canon XF605... but very worried the XF605 won't easily match up with the more cinema look of the GH4... what do you think?
I know my opinion probably means squat, but, for the money I would say to look into the Z-Cam E2. Its a bitchin camera right around the R6 price point. I use it daily alongside a gh5s (my secondary camera) and I'm honestly in love with it, the picture quality is superb and it shoots up to 6K, I would say that its a lot like a budget RED cam. Just throwing that out there and I wish you luck in your camera hunt!
Siiiiiiiick! I definitely don't think it's worth the price tag, considering it's a similar price to cinema cameras without any of the major draws. Definitely would rent one for any projects that call for 1080 and night scenes though!
I think you probably used too many zoom lenses which lowered the benefits of the low ISO… my guess is that you had to push to ISO 200k at F 2.8 and it looks barely better than what A7siii can do, but if you used a 1.4 prime you’ll have about 6x the light
maate, if you're going all out you need to do this again with a f1.2 lens (better yet f0.95)! Crazy you were able to get what you did with the f2.8 though!
Hey Nick. We shot f1.4 35mm and f1.2 on the l series 50mm. Super shallow though - hard to keep focus on the dark. F0.95 is a major push unless in a super controlled environment. On the run and gun I find 1.4 is as fast as one can go.
@@DanMace oh nice! Yeah definitely another challenge when your focal plane is a hairs width! Shooting in the dark. Of waves 😂😂. Epic video nonetheless, I remember hearing about this camera and have always wondered what it was really like. Would love to see what canon or Sony could come up with today.
Rad video! Could never justify that price for that performance😵 But if you're on Nat Geo shooting a nature doc at night, I suppose this would have to be the go to
Cool! I would like to see the footage shot in full pitch darkness, and that edited with the best noise removal tool on the market. Altho that torchlight made it look awesome too
Apple actually produced one using cameras like this it’s called Earth at Night in color, it’s on Apple TV+ and it looks absolutely stunning. So cool to see these animals roam around at night in full HD color
Any idea how this compares to the SNC-VB770's full frame 4K camera that was discontinued a few years ago? I have one and use it for color security in an unlighted area at night and it produces full color images in pitch black like day time.
You should try to film with a super fast lens (something like a F1.4 or F1.2) and with the IR filter removed (you can do it in the settings). Compare it with the FX3 you have or borrow someones A7S III lol
It's worth it to me. Well, I'm happy to watch the footage for free on RUclips when someone else has paid for and used the camera and all the accessories! 🤣
No... we talk about low resolution vs high resolution sensors and basically completely different sensor technologies. In fact CMOS is BAD when it comes to measuring low amount of photons, thats why those low light cameras have different sensor types which are less accurate when it comes to colors but far more sensitive. Basically the same longer ago with CCD vs CMOS, as long CCD was somewhat better for the regular photography, it was used, but as soon CMOS overtook CCDs in light gathering and quality, CCD died out (for us regular consumers....). As long cameras stick to CMOS, there wont be a huge performance increase anymore when it comes to low light. CMOS is by design not made for low light anyways.
@@harrison00xXx perhaps it'll have to be a whole different sensor then. Just like memory cards have improved over time but they had to change what it's made of. From lightbulbs to floppy discs all the way to SSDs.
The price is okay considering what it is, its not made for the normal consumer, its made for professionals. The big downside to this camera is the age, its really old. An updated version of this camera would probably be insane!
I think the only time this would be a good choice is if you where filming a movie or big production and you absolutely want this specific type of shot other wise it's just a fun heavy paper weight
I've spent all night in the snow capturing star-lapse sequences, but at 30+ seconds per exposure it takes 4-5 hours for a 20-30 clip - this camera is amazing that it can do it all in real-time! Would LOVE to see it with a faster lens, cutting out another stop or more of light with a fast prime lens would probably look even more insane!
Hey Jay. We actually shot on 35mm & 50mm primes which were at f1.4 and f1.2 respectively. It was super hard to keep focus in the dark so in an uncontrolled environment like we were in, 1.4 might be the fastest one could go.
@@DanMace have u tried pointing domelights in the stars?
I double dog dare you to plonk a Noctilux on there.
@@DanMace Did you use the Infrared feature?
I would have loved to see a comparison between this thing and a Sony A7SIII to see how far a modern prosumer camera which prides itself for good low light capabilities is off from this dedicated low light cam.
Its not far, actually up to 128k ISO a7s III is better and even at 400K ISO a7s III is excellent.. IF that kind of unusable noise levels are fine....
ruclips.net/video/M10J7lkxXSw/видео.html
My guess is that the A7siii would win by a fair margin. It could also be shot in 4k to downscale with smaller, less noticeable noise.
@@rishigolembiewski Do you have any idea what you are talking about?
@@davidrenz1534 Just making an estimate based on my experience owning an A7siii. Definitely not to be taken as gospel.
The shot with the stars behind you at around 4:20 is unreal. Love seeing what is possible these days!
This camera would be perfect for shooting parts of a nature documentary.
Like you said, it looks unreal. Kinda not even natural anymore.
Apple actually produced one using cameras like this it’s called Earth at Night in color, it’s on Apple TV+ and it looks absolutely stunning. So cool to see these animals roam around at night in full HD color
@@KHudso I was about to say that...... there is also one from Netflix called night on earth, they used thermal imaging cameras in that.
Would definitely be fun to see how well it could work for a nature documentary
@@Leprutz Maybe we're just not used to seeing it so it feels unnatural?
Filming with this camera was such a dream!
Definitely felt like one!
There’s a nighttime nature documentary on Apple TV+ where they used cameras like this it’s called Nature at Night in color and it looks absolutely stunning. So cool to see these animals roam around at night in full color. Highly recommend watching it or at least the trailer! There’s also a really good behind the scenes video about it on their RUclips channel
I'll have to give it a look!
*earth at night..
the used sony a7s2, with s clear ir filter, for the cheetah and flamingo scenes
The sky is so amazing with this camera, great visual art man, thanks
My pleasure Bru
Wow, that sky. And the shooting star you captured. Totally worth it!
Totally :)
That starlight twinkling bokeh with Dan shot is pure 😍😍🤌🏼
This camera is a BEAST! Got some awesome night time footage! Got me seeing stars...literally!!! 🤩🙌🌌
They were so incredible to see haha!
WORTH THE FOOTAGE!!! that was bloody amazing! more night vlogs/brolls form this camera
never seen stars as background
and stars as BOKEH is amazing
obviously a time and place for this camera, I'm imagining shooting graffiti at night, many times you don't want lights. great tool for capturing what would otherwise be unobtainable.
That sounds like a rad idea
Omg HOW DOES THAT LOOK SO GOOD. That's insane bru. Great video, I died when I saw that star footage. Immaculate vibes.
Shot Bru!
The stars! Unreal
Right?!
I'd love to see how it compare to Tha a7siii and the r5 in terms of low light!
I usually shoot with an FX3 (native ISO12800) and the low-light abilities of the big one is crazy
i heard sony is good for low light videography
Those shots are SICK
what a beast of a camera for night shots. would love to see what a high end camera of other brands can do in these situations.
That video is insane! I thought it was only possible with foto and long exposure
Not anymore!
That footage of the stars didn’t even look real it was so sick 🙌
How awesome?!
The only problem I see!
Is that I wanted to see more footage!
Awesome video Bru!
I see what you mean! :D
I definitely felt closer to the galaxies through this lense than ever. (through this video) so freaking sick!!!
Haha thanks!
You’re amazing Dan 💚
Whoever says that this camera is useless because of it's cost and its ability to "only" shoot in 1080p is clearly ignorant. This camera isn't meant for commercial use but almost purely for industrial. These cameras are equipped in helicopters and navy boats in many security companies and govs so they can have a color accurate extreme low light image at night.
Totally
Ok I’m hooked and I haven’t been hooked since the BMPCC4K
Yes!! Cederberg!!
Thank you for showing us the most beautiful night shots and perfect matching music with epidemic sounds🤗
My favorite playlists is “The Not Normal Soundtrack”!!!!👏
Cool to see a great camera video from a South African.
Dude, you are the best in this game 💥
Thanks Reubs!
WOW, those stars are awesome!
:)
Would love to see a comparison to one of the new mirrorless cameras...just to better understand its greatness.
I actually use a Sony FX3 that has a native ISO of 12800 - shot some amazing stuff in the dark with it so I might give it a go :)
@@DanMace I’ve seen a lot of low light videos from the fx3. I think that would be a great comparison…looking forward to it!
I remember seeing stuff about this camera years ago when it first come out and thinking it would be the next big thing for all cameras. Loved being able to shoot in near darkness with my Sony camcorder at the time but to be able to do it in colour, instead of ‘green’? I couldn’t wait! And then… nothing. :((
So yeah, I am loving seeing this video!
Slightly off subject here (kinda) but how sad it is that some people, who have spent their lives living in cities, have only seen blackness when they look up when, in reality, there is so much out there!
That was epic, BRU!
Quite a price tag on that thing but WOW! The results are incredible!
The price is high but the results are worth it
Yes for a low budget/ zero budget this is just a dream. Keep making movies with my lumix g7
I love how dirty your front element of the lens is and it's also telling a story
Thank you?!
Awesome stuff Dan!
Thanks Bru
Drooling over the astro capabilities of this. You should try tossing it on a tracker mount and see what you come up with!
Could make for some awesome timelapses
You’re the man Dan!
Haha thanks
Whoa. gorgeous. I've had a glass of wine or two but....those are all the words I was able to find on seeing those shots at 4:18
Thanks Lindsay
There's a lot of FPN. Maybe if a noise print were used to remove it in post, it could clean it up?
I want to see you try a thermal imaging camera next - they don't need any light at all. There was that Route 94 - My Love music video but I do wonder if you can make something "cinematic" with one.
Awesome, Bru!!!
Thanks Bru!!!
Great shots! Your awesome! 😊🙏🇨🇦
So cool! Beautiful footage, thank you for sharing!
STUNNING FOOTAGE. ✨
Totally worth it.
Totally
THIS is Insaaaane !!!! 👏 Thank you so much for this unreal experience and I wish you a meaningful time this weekend! Thank you man for these moments.
Pretty sure this camera is mostly for surveillance police work and recon stuff. Hence the remote. It's a super cool camera and it's typical that it never really got the hype it deserves because people just care about Res.
I LOVE THIS!!! The stars are so dreamy 😍😍😍
Thank you Raine!!
Before seeing the footage: 'High ISO is going to be super grainy and terrible', Afterwards: 'That's incredible'
Thanks!
O WoW this night view is priceless I love IT!!!!
Was worth it!
So so sick!!
Totally!!
Great video my dude! Keep crushing it 💯🔥
Great video as always . in terms of camera I think it's one I'd just rent for special shots . I think i'd need more of an all rounder, easier camera for regular shooting but it's very Kool
It is a very specialized camera
@@DanMace indeed
I'm happy you still upload here dan!
Me too haha!
That match-cut was BEAUTIFUL
Thanks so much Bru!
Very specific, but dope nonetheless. Amazing how bright u can see stars and galaxies. Unseen before! Thanks for sharing
Very cool
Thanks Luke
Bruuuu! Love it Dan!
Thanks Bruuuu!
another fantastic video dude! Another reminder that I need to add more sfx to my montages
Totally!
So rad!
Thanks!
Love this Dan
Awesome!
Stars were completely Awesome
Thank you!
@@DanMace ✌️
Santa, I was a nice boy this year. Bring me this camera pls
the star footage is absolutely incredible! but I think for the surf shits a way cheaper alternative to get those shots would be a way cheaper camera setup, a7sIII or whatever and some really bright lights with that you could get less grainy footage and with way less limiting camera specs. but damn this video looked nice! respect mate!
If you're asking about cameras I'd like to see... to be honest, I'm actually trying to decide between 2 cameras for my upcoming budget year, and they're really quite different, and would love to see a comparison? I currently have a GH4 that I have to use for sit-downs + the occasional live event. (small budget + DIY get-it-done attitude + various converters and spit & bailing wire etc.) SO I'm looking to get a 2nd camera that I can use on sit-downs that will match up with my GH4 and do a better job of live events and streaming... Looking at rigging out a Canon R6, or going full camcorder style with the Canon XF605... but very worried the XF605 won't easily match up with the more cinema look of the GH4... what do you think?
I know my opinion probably means squat, but, for the money I would say to look into the Z-Cam E2. Its a bitchin camera right around the R6 price point. I use it daily alongside a gh5s (my secondary camera) and I'm honestly in love with it, the picture quality is superb and it shoots up to 6K, I would say that its a lot like a budget RED cam. Just throwing that out there and I wish you luck in your camera hunt!
@@UNDERCOVER_E cool. I'll look into it. Thx
Holy shit, I want one!
This camera is juat sick, 4:01 🚀
It's so sick
Siiiiiiiick! I definitely don't think it's worth the price tag, considering it's a similar price to cinema cameras without any of the major draws. Definitely would rent one for any projects that call for 1080 and night scenes though!
Definitely worth the rental cost!
Can you try duovox-mate-pro-night-vision?
I’ve always wanted to shoot this camera!
You should give it a try!
BRU! That's amazing! Are there any cameras similar to compare it to?
Haha not sure! Seems like a one of a kind for now
Will Sony a7slll be able to capture the sky like the one in video in city night ?
I think you probably used too many zoom lenses which lowered the benefits of the low ISO… my guess is that you had to push to ISO 200k at F 2.8 and it looks barely better than what A7siii can do, but if you used a 1.4 prime you’ll have about 6x the light
Absolutely stunning it shows how much we need to look after earth so future generations can look to the stars.
Happy Holidays Bru ur awesome 🥰
Thanks Bru!
maate, if you're going all out you need to do this again with a f1.2 lens (better yet f0.95)! Crazy you were able to get what you did with the f2.8 though!
Hey Nick. We shot f1.4 35mm and f1.2 on the l series 50mm. Super shallow though - hard to keep focus on the dark. F0.95 is a major push unless in a super controlled environment. On the run and gun I find 1.4 is as fast as one can go.
@@DanMace oh nice! Yeah definitely another challenge when your focal plane is a hairs width! Shooting in the dark. Of waves 😂😂. Epic video nonetheless, I remember hearing about this camera and have always wondered what it was really like. Would love to see what canon or Sony could come up with today.
Rad video! Could never justify that price for that performance😵 But if you're on Nat Geo shooting a nature doc at night, I suppose this would have to be the go to
2:11 Canon new developed SPAD sensor gonna solve this problem
Good video
Thanks Dylan
Cool!
I would like to see the footage shot in full pitch darkness, and that edited with the best noise removal tool on the market.
Altho that torchlight made it look awesome too
Apple actually produced one using cameras like this it’s called Earth at Night in color, it’s on Apple TV+ and it looks absolutely stunning. So cool to see these animals roam around at night in full HD color
We actually tried the night surfing in full darkness first, but unfortunately it didn't work too well. You definitely still need some light
Any idea how this compares to the SNC-VB770's full frame 4K camera that was discontinued a few years ago? I have one and use it for color security in an unlighted area at night and it produces full color images in pitch black like day time.
Duude, some of those shots are nuts, so cool! Pricy for sure but so cool 😃👍
Worth it sometimes :)
@@DanMace definitely!
You should try to film with a super fast lens (something like a F1.4 or F1.2) and with the IR filter removed (you can do it in the settings). Compare it with the FX3 you have or borrow someones A7S III lol
Amazing 👏 keep on doing what you do! 😉
:)
It's worth it to me. Well, I'm happy to watch the footage for free on RUclips when someone else has paid for and used the camera and all the accessories! 🤣
😂
Oww perfectly match music on this seen 4:12 someone know the music name?
good video
Thank you Alex
Who's the music by that features at the end? Thanks
You should try putting a f0.95 lens on it :)
Screw the camera, what torch were you using😂👏🏻
Hope to see the canon r5 Mk 2 apply this low light feature.
No... we talk about low resolution vs high resolution sensors and basically completely different sensor technologies.
In fact CMOS is BAD when it comes to measuring low amount of photons, thats why those low light cameras have different sensor types which are less accurate when it comes to colors but far more sensitive.
Basically the same longer ago with CCD vs CMOS, as long CCD was somewhat better for the regular photography, it was used, but as soon CMOS overtook CCDs in light gathering and quality, CCD died out (for us regular consumers....). As long cameras stick to CMOS, there wont be a huge performance increase anymore when it comes to low light. CMOS is by design not made for low light anyways.
@@harrison00xXx perhaps it'll have to be a whole different sensor then. Just like memory cards have improved over time but they had to change what it's made of. From lightbulbs to floppy discs all the way to SSDs.
wow the camera i never thought i needed till now lol you should use a super 8 next
nvm i just saw that video
@@marioxphoto703 Was going to say :D
Sony has competition
Never seen the stars realtime like that
Feels so different to a long-exposure photograph
The price is okay considering what it is, its not made for the normal consumer, its made for professionals. The big downside to this camera is the age, its really old. An updated version of this camera would probably be insane!
Can't wait to see what they come up with
How would this look like in a updated cinema version in 2024?? RED komodo X ?
"This camera can't see in complete darkness" - Dan Mace
I think the only time this would be a good choice is if you where filming a movie or big production and you absolutely want this specific type of shot other wise it's just a fun heavy paper weight
Definitely more than a paper weight haha
I wonder if canon would do an updated version of that camera?
Me too!
How about A7S III compared to this?
make a video only using the probe camera
:O
I'd love to see this low light performance compared to the a7s iii
Could be a fun video