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    4K Videoscoping with Sony FDR-AX100E

    Hi Greg, Sorry for the late reply (I was away). But Neil is already answered your question (Thanks Neil). My eyepiece (Showtime adaptor) has 1x magnification. It is basicaly a reverse mounted 50mm (f: 1.4?) lens. Considering the vignetting, with your swarovski scope and Panasonic X920 is...
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    4K Videoscoping with Sony FDR-AX100E

    I agree Dave. The weakest point of the system always determines the image quality. Same or similar problems I have when I am videoscoping. I am also rarely panning when I use high magnification. But one advantage of the ultra tele videography (or videoscoping), is that most of the birds in my...
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    4K Videoscoping with Sony FDR-AX100E

    Hi Dave, Your setup is very lovely :-) These vervet monkeys were making mad the dogs in the garden when I was in Nairobi. Considering tripods in videoscoping, I have formulated basically, which may not be true or depend on many factors. But if the quality of the tripods are equal, I can say...
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    4K Videoscoping with Sony FDR-AX100E

    Neil, The zooming ability is very limited since the lens of the camcorder is big. Vignetting goes at almost full zoom. But since it is a 4K camcorder, you can crop without vignetting as full HD. I don't have much files yet. Especially wide shots. But I can send a few days later. Yes The images...
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    4K Videoscoping with Sony FDR-AX100E

    Neil, I agree 4K is a whole new world for everyone, including film industry. But the results worth the pain. We will upgrade our systems step by step. Because there is no ideal set up for ultra tele videography. Every part that is used in a set up, should be carefully choosen and discussed...
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    4K Videoscoping with Sony FDR-AX100E

    Hi Neil, Thank you very much. Panasonic GH4 is a very nice camera. I seriously considered to buy that one. But because of several reasons I decide to buy Sony AX100 instead of Panasonic GH4. First of all GH4 needs for 4K both DMW-YAGH İnterface unit also another HDMI external 4K recorder. This...
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    4K Videoscoping with Sony FDR-AX100E

    Hi, Here is a quick videoscoping test of my new 4k camcorder Sony FDR-AX100E: https://vimeo.com/102306498 I dithered about buying this 4K camcorder or Panasonic GH4. Both devices gives excellent HD results. But for 4K, Panasonic needs an extra part which costs c. 2000 USD. So I choose...
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