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- Green Extreme USB 2.0 Multi Card Reader, SD, Mini SD, microSD, Memory Stick (MS)
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DFD - Depth from Defocus is Panasonic's advanced version of Contrast Detect Autofocus
In mirrorless cameras Contrast Detect autofocus takes the image captured on the sensor and then moves the focus forwards or backwards and then looks at the image to see if the image gets blurrier or sharper. Once the sharpest image is detected, then the image is in focus. How far the lens has to focus to get into focus is not really known, so the algorithm has to "hunt" with the focus to correctly figure out how to keep the image in focus. For video this results in the video getting more blurrier on a moving object and then snapping into focus every so often. It is VERY, VERY noticeable and annoying.
Panasonic's, DFD improves on this by looking at how each of their Panasonic lenses get blurrier as things move towards or away from the camera and storing that information, so the camera can hopefully focus in the correct direction, thus reducing the amount of blur when an object moves out of focus. This information helps a lot, but still results in some "hunting" to reach final focus, and sometimes it gets the focus direction wrong, but is no worse than "normal" contrast detect. It's "better" than only non lens specific contrast detect. But it requires you to purchase only Panasonic lenses to be effective. Also the big thing is that it's still not as effective as on sensor Phase Detect autofocus used in almost all the other Mirrorless cameras (including the Olympus, or now OM System, cameras that compete directly with the G95.)
To implement sensor phase detect autofocus, it requires that an image sensor have some of its area devoted to the phase detect elements, so reduces the amount of pixels that collect light for the image on the sensor and because of the regular pattern of how these phase detect spots are distributed on the sensor, it can result in banding in extreme low light conditions. It's also more expensive and complex to manufacture. However, over the years, process improvements have made it easy enough to integrate into most sensors for a reasonable price, so now it's quite common, even in camera sensors in cell phones. The distinct advantage to using phase detect autofocus is that the camera can tell exactly how much the object is out of focus by and in which direction, so the camera can immediately instruct the lens to focus to the right focus point without any hunting. So for video, with a well implemented phase detect algorithm, moving objects that are locked on for autofocus, never really ever get blurry. This results in much, much less distracting blurriness and sharpness transitions with the moving subject in videos. Sony and Canon have the best autofocus tracking for moving objects, but are now followed very closely by Olympus and Nikon. I don't really follow Fuji, so don't know how they fit in. Also the manufacturers have pretty much solved the "banding" issues by using algorithms to process the banding out. So that's why cameras with phase detect autofocus systems are recommended for shooting video with fast moving subjects.
So Panasonic has stuck with sensors that don't "waste" sensor space with non-photo light catching phase detect elements on them. But as a result have unacceptable (by most) video autofocus performance with fast moving subjects in video. For stills, it doesn't matter as much since it takes a fraction of a second more to focus, and the increase in blurriness while finding the sharpest focus point is not recorded like in video.
Also one may wonder why a lot of professionals use the Panasonic GH-5 and GH-6, etc for video work even though they "only" have contrast detect autofocus. It's because they use those cameras for mostly static shots where they have the focus points of where their subjects are located planned out prior to each sequence, so they don't use autofocus at all and most probably use manual focus lenses anyways. Also they use the other videographer friendly features that Panasonic has integrated into those cameras that are useful to their professional workflow because Panasonic has a professional video camera division that has manufactured cameras for TV production and other uses for dozens of years. Panasonic has used that expertise to add professional friendly video features into the GH series of their mirrorless cameras.
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so semi unique situation/question here.. I want to be able to film my daughter playing lacrosse for a highlight video (she has D1 aspirations and her stats point that direction as well)... the thing that makes it unique is that she is a goalie so I am curious how well this would work for that considering I'll be setting it up on a tripod and leaving it pointed at her/the goal area and crease end of the field and not changing anything until after halftime when i switch ends... I don't mind spending a decent amount of money however that doesn't = the 2k-2.5k for some of the camera's mentioned here (single dad and just built a new house so yeah not quite yet on that one).... I want the video to look good/at least semi pro... and would love 4k60 but might not have that option unless there is somewhere a tad lower than the Sony ones mentioned
TLDR: want to do lacrosse highlight vid for daughter to show to D1 coaches... unique is daughter is goalie and cam will stay fixated on her/her end... suggestions?
so semi unique situation/question here.. I want to be able to film my daughter playing lacrosse for a highlight video (she has D1 aspirations and her stats point that direction as well)... the thing that makes it unique is that she is a goalie so I am curious how well this would work for that considering I'll be setting it up on a tripod and leaving it pointed at her/the goal area and crease end of the field and not changing anything until after halftime when i switch ends... I don't mind spending a decent amount of money however that doesn't = the 2k-2.5k for some of the camera's mentioned here (single dad and just built a new house so yeah not quite yet on that one).... I want the video to look good/at least semi pro... and would love 4k60 but might not have that option unless there is somewhere a tad lower than the Sony ones mentioned
TLDR: want to do lacrosse highlight vid for daughter to show to D1 coaches... unique is daughter is goalie and cam will stay fixated on her/her end... suggestions?
but you'd need a huge sd card, a camera that doesn't overheat, camera with no recording length restrictions, a dedicated power supply and a good telephoto lens.
4k60 is tough. probably have to find a micro 4/3rds camera.
but you'd need a huge sd card, a camera that doesn't overheat, camera with no recording length restrictions, a dedicated power supply and a good telephoto lens.
4k60 is tough. probably have to find a micro 4/3rds camera.
any suggestions on one for me?
any suggestions on one for me?
so you either need ac power, or a camera that can be powered over usb and a big battery pack.
the popular cameras now are full frame. that's the size of the sensor and full frame is the same size as 35mm film. the downside is that they generate a lot of heat and overheat. those cameras are out, especially if you've got sun.
micro 4/3rds is another size of the sensor. it's roughly half the size of full frame/35mm.
off the top of my head the GH6 is one of your few options. it does 4k120fps, continuous recording (it has active cooling), can be charged and powered over usb. but it's also expensive and overkill for your needs.
GH5 might work. no usb charging, but people say they get a solid 1hour out of the battery. so 2 or 3 batteries should be enough.
A mid entry level DSLR or Mirrorless is not the same as point and shoot. They will last 10+ years and retain photo quality. My Canon T2i is from 2010 and still snaps photos. The only problem is the shutter button needs to be replaced as it is less responsive now. The ability to change or replace lenses makes the longevity outstanding.
In fact I wouldn't recommend a large-sensor interchangeable-lens camera at all for something like this. The best tool for this job, where you're really just trying to document the action (vs. making something sexy and dramatic) is going to be a traditional handycam-style camcorder, with a powered zoom lens and a smaller sensor.
This style of camera is going to be easier to use and hold for long games, is going to be easier to keep a player framed up well with the power zoom, and the deeper focus means you'll have a better chance of having the action in focus.
so semi unique situation/question here.. I want to be able to film my daughter playing lacrosse for a highlight video (she has D1 aspirations and her stats point that direction as well)... the thing that makes it unique is that she is a goalie so I am curious how well this would work for that considering I'll be setting it up on a tripod and leaving it pointed at her/the goal area and crease end of the field and not changing anything until after halftime when i switch ends... I don't mind spending a decent amount of money however that doesn't = the 2k-2.5k for some of the camera's mentioned here (single dad and just built a new house so yeah not quite yet on that one).... I want the video to look good/at least semi pro... and would love 4k60 but might not have that option unless there is somewhere a tad lower than the Sony ones mentioned
TLDR: want to do lacrosse highlight vid for daughter to show to D1 coaches... unique is daughter is goalie and cam will stay fixated on her/her end... suggestions?
Or an iphone 13 pro (pro, for the optical zoom). would be way easier for storage, and editing ,etc...
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Or an iphone 13 pro (pro, for the optical zoom). would be way easier for storage, and editing ,etc...
In fact I wouldn't recommend a large-sensor interchangeable-lens camera at all for something like this. The best tool for this job, where you're really just trying to document the action (vs. making something sexy and dramatic) is going to be a traditional handycam-style camcorder, with a powered zoom lens and a smaller sensor.
This style of camera is going to be easier to use and hold for long games, is going to be easier to keep a player framed up well with the power zoom, and the deeper focus means you'll have a better chance of having the action in focus.
In fact I wouldn't recommend a large-sensor interchangeable-lens camera at all for something like this. The best tool for this job, where you're really just trying to document the action (vs. making something sexy and dramatic) is going to be a traditional handycam-style camcorder, with a powered zoom lens and a smaller sensor.
This style of camera is going to be easier to use and hold for long games, is going to be easier to keep a player framed up well with the power zoom, and the deeper focus means you'll have a better chance of having the action in focus.