hey blaine, can u explain what you learned from this test and in what ISO ranges & modes you'd feel comfortable using the FX30 in low(er) light scenarios? sorry if this is a stupid question, I am quite a novice and I like when you give context to what you're testing, why and what your takeaways are.
I tested it too and I found that a higher ISO image that was brought down to the same brightness as a lower ISO image, was significantly cleaner. Must be the internal noise reduction. I tested the 2500 ISO vs the 12800 ISO lowered by 2.28 Stops and the 12800 image was cleaner. Just keep an eye out for your clipping highlights
hi, I think the main thing I learned was just what the different ISO values look like, and that I could potentially shoot at 1600 or 3200 in flexible and have it look better than cineEI raised in post. I think a few stops higher than each native, in flexible, is a little cleaner than cineEI raised. but then on the fx30, the 2nd native iso is 2500, so do I shoot at 2500 cineEI or 3200 flexible. I am not sure. need to look closer. may be more of a difference on the FX3 as the 2nd native is so much higher. I also learned that you can go pretty high in flexible and it still looks good!
This sensor needs alot of light to stay clean. Almost never shoot flexible just because of bad the chroma noise gets outside of the base isos. still love the image from this camera though.
I don’t really shoot flexible, I just noticed that a flexible 1600 or 3200 seems a bit cleaner than raising cine ei but 1 or 2 stops. So if I had to shoot at 1600, I may consider flexible, or just shoot at 2nd native? I’d say usually I would stick at cine ei 800 and light accordingly. But if I was running around at night, may consider 1600 flexible. More testing to be done.
@@BlaineWestropp1 Just do ETTR with flexible iso if needed exposure is more than 2500. Because Digital gain helps YUV to not clip shadows but make sure not to clip highlights.
Sony underestimates the aps-c/super 35 lineup. They have 6 different sensors for Full frame as per the users need but only 2 aps-c sensors out of which one is even discontinued. This 26MP sensor suits A6700 the best for 14 bit RAW photography with Mechanical shutter but not the FX30. A 10MP 12bit only 4K video sensor will lower the rolling shutter and manufacturing cost, also 4K 120fps no crop and better signal to noise ratio for higher ISO values.
Yes, well it's ok till 4K 60 and no problem if rolling shutter is not an issue. Bayer sensors when downsampled do give a finer texture which is happening in FX30 (6K downsampled to 4K). Fujifilm XH-2S also has a 26MP X-Trans sensor but that is stacked and records in 14bit instead of 12bit upto 60FPS which gives you higher latitude in shadows compared to FX30's sensor. Also 4K120fps no crop :)
❤🔥 (if you can/would/want/like, could we get a video where you take us from beginning to end through a commercial/music video project from pre to post . The end of the 'Brianna_CK.mp4' video was so funny and I'm really interested.)
we need more fx30 videos
I like the camera!
@@BlaineWestropp1 i have it and im tryna learn from the best
hey blaine, can u explain what you learned from this test and in what ISO ranges & modes you'd feel comfortable using the FX30 in low(er) light scenarios? sorry if this is a stupid question, I am quite a novice and I like when you give context to what you're testing, why and what your takeaways are.
I tested it too and I found that a higher ISO image that was brought down to the same brightness as a lower ISO image, was significantly cleaner. Must be the internal noise reduction. I tested the 2500 ISO vs the 12800 ISO lowered by 2.28 Stops and the 12800 image was cleaner. Just keep an eye out for your clipping highlights
hi, I think the main thing I learned was just what the different ISO values look like, and that I could potentially shoot at 1600 or 3200 in flexible and have it look better than cineEI raised in post. I think a few stops higher than each native, in flexible, is a little cleaner than cineEI raised. but then on the fx30, the 2nd native iso is 2500, so do I shoot at 2500 cineEI or 3200 flexible. I am not sure. need to look closer. may be more of a difference on the FX3 as the 2nd native is so much higher. I also learned that you can go pretty high in flexible and it still looks good!
@@BlaineWestropp1 thank you, i appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts ❤
Hard to see on a iPhone when I’m just about to go to sleep. Haha
Maybe that’s a good thing!
Would like to see how the FX30 compares to GH7. In my testing up to iso 4000 is still clean.
That’s nice. I’d love to test them side by side.
This sensor needs alot of light to stay clean. Almost never shoot flexible just because of bad the chroma noise gets outside of the base isos. still love the image from this camera though.
I don’t really shoot flexible, I just noticed that a flexible 1600 or 3200 seems a bit cleaner than raising cine ei but 1 or 2 stops. So if I had to shoot at 1600, I may consider flexible, or just shoot at 2nd native? I’d say usually I would stick at cine ei 800 and light accordingly. But if I was running around at night, may consider 1600 flexible. More testing to be done.
@@BlaineWestropp1 Yeah Ill have to check it out as well! Always appreciate the content and insight!
Thank ya 🫡
@@BlaineWestropp1 Is the second native that bad?
@@BlaineWestropp1 Just do ETTR with flexible iso if needed exposure is more than 2500. Because Digital gain helps YUV to not clip shadows but make sure not to clip highlights.
Would you consider this camera's noise cleaner than say, the BMCC6K FF?
Ah I am not sure. I would need to side by side. Maybe I’ll take a look some 6k ff footage I have. I’d bet it’s cleaner at native iso.
@@BlaineWestropp1 aight, thanks for the answer!
Sony underestimates the aps-c/super 35 lineup. They have 6 different sensors for Full frame as per the users need but only 2 aps-c sensors out of which one is even discontinued.
This 26MP sensor suits A6700 the best for 14 bit RAW photography with Mechanical shutter but not the FX30.
A 10MP 12bit only 4K video sensor will lower the rolling shutter and manufacturing cost, also 4K 120fps no crop and better signal to noise ratio for higher ISO values.
Hi! The fx30 has that 26mp sensor. Also, it does crop when going to 120p. I do like both the fx3 and the 30. Nice size and price.
Yes, well it's ok till 4K 60 and no problem if rolling shutter is not an issue.
Bayer sensors when downsampled do give a finer texture which is happening in FX30 (6K downsampled to 4K).
Fujifilm XH-2S also has a 26MP X-Trans sensor but that is stacked and records in 14bit instead of 12bit upto 60FPS which gives you higher latitude in shadows compared to FX30's sensor. Also 4K120fps no crop :)
❤🔥
(if you can/would/want/like, could we get a video where you take us from beginning to end through a commercial/music video project from pre to post . The end of the 'Brianna_CK.mp4' video was so funny and I'm really interested.)
This could be arranged 😊
@@BlaineWestropp1 HYPE!