@@Dabash Thank you 🙏 No noise reduction applied post, just used the second base/native iso, using Slog3 on A7IV is at 3200, that’s all this is 😊

Very kind of you ✨ Thank you! Guess I should also end my videos with asking you guys to like and subscribe 😆 But seriously, very encouraging words, really appreciate it 🙏🙌

Times you watched the video? 😉🤪

The exact light gathering difference between the lenses is 2.25 times to be perfectly accurate. You can ask chatGPT, I did 😅

Glad you liked it, thank you for the watch 😀

Both exceptional optics, we are well and truly spoiled for choice in E mount.

@@EgillBjarki i think too spoilt that Sony releases new lenses almost every quarter.

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After turning the low cut off (on by default) in DJI Mic 2, the clarity edge Røde had to my ear, is gone. This product and all other 32bit float devices, are more about how to EQ and get the most out of the files in editing. That and ofc getting the best possible audio to work with 😊

Genuinely happy to hear that, thank you 😊

I have seen other people online having a set of 3rd party lav working well on one unit, but needing to be borderline unplugged on the other. (Tony & Chelsea Northrup). If my mics worked on previous version and not the new, I’m guessing DJI changed something. Hopefully not just to boost lav mic sales, but to improve something.

For sure you can either come n device or in EQ post processing get there. The thought here is, how both sound right out of the box.

Most likely a low cut filter being applied straight out of the box (settings vice). This was pointed out here in the comments 😊

Thanks a whole bunch for the support man. Honesty is the way, the new mic is great, it’s an improvement over the original for sure. But not by as much as I thought, if you got the original DJI mic, you are good bro.

I would loose all review credibility 😉 But seriously, thank you Charlotte, really appreciate the support 🙂

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Much appreciated Sean 😊

I just might make one, appreciate the interest :)

@@EgillBjarki that would be awesome Mate, love from Australia:))

Takk elsku Helga 😃

Kærar þakkir elsku pabbi 😊

Thanks allot for the watch and comment. Anamorphic lenses in general are great for capturing panoramic landscapes. In fact, a few months back I went on a full week road trip in the US, and almost exclusively used an 85mm anamorphic lens. Love the results and am definitely inclined to use anamorphic lenses for photography.

If you can comfortably afford it, if the upgrade will spark you being more active, I would say go for it. Both 50mm 1.2 GM and 135mm 1.8 GM are some of, if not the most sharp lenses in E mount. Great system investment! BUT, what you have, is really good stuff! At least in terms of photography. If I just could have one lens, it most likely would be 35mm GM.

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Really appreciated! Very encouraging to read, keep up the good work, love your iPhone stuff from Hong Kong!!!

You would love the Helios cinemod look: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpzHZqearsd4oq8si=0sZ--zLVJLizko2A&t=308

Thank you so much Charlotte 🎉 You guys need some portrait oriented prints on the walls, right? I need to prepare a PDF with portrait oriented photos for you and Jadon to look through 😊

Thank you so much Sean, really appreciate it 🙌 I'm sure you would do much better than you think 😉

Thank you so much, glad you liked it 😊

It’s a really well designed lens, and for a f/1.2 lens, it’s not too big (about same size as Sony 50mm f/1.4 Zeiss. But totally agree with you, 55mm is definitely preferred in many situations.

Much appreciated Robert, HK really is an amazing city, one of the more dynamic places to visit! Glad you enjoyed your last visit, say hi next time!

Thank you Jason, glad you enjoyed the photo walk. It is very encouraging to read your message.

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You are right, it would! I opted for the XH2s for the open gate and high fps in 4k, would be nice if I could borrow a XH2, really enjoying Fuji!

That would be interesting, given the H2’s 8k is 4:2:2 vs the A1’s being 4:2:0. Outside of sharpness, the difference would probably be more noticeable after doing some heavy color grading.

That is a great way to use both lenses, 100% with you there. Was always curious about the 50mm f/2.5, perhaps only if you need ultra compact? But the 55mm is quite small already.

Thank you Charlotte 😊

Thank you Sean! HK really is unique 🙌

I have enjoyed each and every one of the cups of coffee from you 😃Lost count on how many they have been honestly 😆 The compression on KZbin might also make it extra hard to see the difference! Thank you so much 😄

Thank you Charlotte 😀

Definitely get A1 if you can spare 6500$! It’s been a solid work horse for almost two years! But honestly, the differences between the two cameras is much smaller than the price tag indicates! The A1 is better pretty much everywhere, but not 3x better 😉

@@EgillBjarki Ouchy mama. Thanks man, appreciate the help

Totally agreed, fantastic cameras! You are spot on, Sony does have an edge in most areas, but at a steep price point. Fuji has an absolutely amazing value proposition! I wonder what the A6700 will be like, perhaps very similar to FX30? Except it will have more photo centric abilities, but will it match FX30 on video specs?

Agreed, although, both suffer the same amount of compression so the differences can still be spotted, like @1:09 it’s very noticeable. But where the real difference sits is in things like Dynamic range, Exposure Latitude, signal to noise ratio, sensor readout, etc. The XH2s has a 14bit readout internally, while the A1 is 12bit. The fuji also has better rolling shutter performance and exposure latitude, plus open gate, internal ProRes, and external prores raw and blackmagic raw recording. These are areas where it steps ahead of the A1. Overall, the A1 is the better hybrid camera - absolutely takes it when it comes to photography, but I would take the XH2s for cinematography (where things like lowlight and AF are more often than not a nonfactor). 14bit video was reserved for high end cinema cams before the xh2s came. Now that the a6700 released, it’s fair to say it’s more comparable to fuji’s entry level apsc, the XS20 - which I would say the sony is a bit behind. Both good cams, but the XH2s is in an apsc league of its own.

Absolutely, people drop their lenses, de-centering them or worse. Some lenses also come straight out of manufacturing not 100%. I always try out lenses in the store, take a shot parallel straight on a flat surface and zoom into the corners, there should be equal loss of sharpness at the very top/bottom corners.

Thank you 🙏 😄

Thank you Bonnie, glad you like the content :)

Much appreciated Sean :)

Thanks allot Aaron, appreciate the feedback and encouragement :) Planning to make more in the near future!

Really like it, just picked up the 85mm, even more excited about that one 😃

Yes, this review is based on the e-mount version, the samples in this video are all shot on Sony A7IV, with a little bit of a crop. The edge of frame is not fully covered on the 50mm version.

I have noticed a bit of a “wobble” to the image, but I think that may have more todo with the IBIS rather than rolling shutter. A7sIII has a faster sensor readout compared with A7IV, but people have the same issue there, using anamorphic lenses. Perhaps Sony did not anticipate anamorphic lens use when designing IBIS, they have only just recently, in 2023 added anamorphic de-squeeze via firmware in FX3 and FX30. The FX3 might be the best option with Sony for that reason, but I would honestly strongly consider Panasonic S5ii. They not only have a ibis mode for anamorphic lenses, but also an open gate 4:3 full sensor mode. Regarding Catalyst Browse, I personally don’t like the workflow. You currently need to first stabilize your footage and then export for your editing program. Unless you pay for a plugin within Adobe. Also, to get the best results, you need to shoot the footage at a very high shutter angle, to avoid motion blur. I personally much more prefer the smoother look of the 180 degree shutter angle. I have opted using a gimbal in the cases I need stable footage. I’m also quite certain that if you attempt to use the stabilizer in Catalyst Browse on an anamorphic lens, the horizontal flares will come out moving or at different angles, depending on how the camera is tilted. I might be wrong, could be worth a test! I’m getting the Great Joy 85mm this week, could be interesting to see if Catalyst Browse is a viable solution to the IBIS wobble. Appreciate you sharing these thoughts Raymond, thank you for commenting 😊

Oh thank you! Glad you liked it :)