After the latest firmware update of the FX3 camera, users could not find the old Slog2 option in the menu. But, why this happened? The reason is very simple, the Slog 2 is limited to 8bit and Sony is no more interested in keeping the old recording 8bity format inside their camera.
Sony Slog 2 vs Slog 3
See, we have to understand this, S-LOG2 and S-LOG3 are both color spaces developed by Sony for use in their camera systems. But, S-LOG2 is the previous generation of the color profile and has some limitations,
One of the main differences is the dynamic range that each color space can capture. S-LOG3 has a dynamic range of approximately 14 stops, which is wider than S-LOG2 which has a dynamic range of approximately 12 stops. This wider dynamic range allows for greater flexibility when grading and editing footage. Additionally, S-LOG3 has improved color accuracy and less noise in the shadows, which makes it a better option for professional videographers and photographers looking for the highest image quality.
Another Major difference between the two is the bit depth. S-LOG2 is an 8-bit color space, while S-LOG3 is a 10-bit color space.
S-LOG2 also has a gamma curve of 2.4, while S-LOG3 has a gamma curve of 2.8. A higher gamma curve like 2.8 of S-LOG3 allows for more room to work with in the highlights and shadows, less chance of clipping, more tonal gradations and subtle color variations, more precise representation of the scene’s brightness, and more control over the final look of the image or footage.
Latest Genrations of Slog 3
The first Sony camera to feature S-LOG3 was the Sony Alpha 7S II. It was announced in September 2015, but you also have to note that the Sony A7S II was using the first generation of Slog3, after that, we have two major updates over the original one and those are S-LOG3C, and S-LOG3G.
So, the S-LOG3C (sometimes written as SG3C ) is an updated version of S-LOG3, it’s a color space that is used in consumer cameras, a wider color gamut than S-LOG3 and it also includes a color matrix that is optimized for consumer cameras. The S-LOG3G is the latest version of S-LOG3, it’s a color space that is used in professional cameras and it’s been optimized for 8k resolution and high-frame-rate recording.
Sony FX3 Latest Fimrware Update
Before installing the update, please note and check the following:
Precautions when updating from Ver. 2.00 and Ver. 2.01 Updating to version 2.02 will delete the LUT (Look-Up Table) settings in the camera. Re-register the LUT settings after the update is complete.
Precautions when updating from Ver. 1.01 or earlier
After updating to Ver. 2.00 or later, the camera settings will be reset to the default values. Note: Since this update adds functions and makes major specification changes, the camera settings will be initialized as part of the update process. It is recommended that you make note of all the camera settings before proceeding. Even if you have saved the settings using the various save features available (such as Save/Load Settings and Save/Load FTP Settings) the settings before Ver. 1.01 cannot be read by the camera after the upgrade to Ver. 2.00 or later.
With the addition of the log shooting mode, the picture profiles were reviewed and the gamma setting S-Log2 is no longer included. After the update, you will need to use the gamma setting S-Log3.
You will be able to connect to the Imaging Edge Mobile app more easily. After pairing the app with the camera, you can transfer images and shoot remotely just by operating the app. Refer to Pairing the camera with a smartphone (Smartphone Regist.) in the Help Guide for detail. Along with this, the NFC one-touch connection function used up to Ver. 1.01 of the camera will no longer be available. Note: You will also need to update the Imaging Edge Mobile app to Ver. 7.7 or later, and register as a new camera after the update.
The Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports is recently announced by Sigma for both E-mount and L-mount cameras. This lens offers a complete 10x zoom range and is designed for sports photography and wildlife photography. The lens is weather sealed and has a built-in image stabilization system of up to 7.5 STOPS. Additionally, the lens has a minimum focus distance of 2.6m, and a maximum magnification of 1:4. An amazing lens for its price
Check Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports Lens Price at B&H Store
Mobile01 websites have done an AF test of the newly announced 60-600mm Sigma Lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. Despite being such a massive lens and having massive lens elements inside the Auto Focus speed of the lens is just amazing.
Sigma 60-600mm AutoFocus Test (camera used Sony A7R V)
The Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports lens is an excellent choice for portrait photography. With a focal range of 600mm, it allows for a great deal of compression and background blur, creating a beautiful and professional look
Nikon Z6 Mark II or Nikon Z5 – Which is the best camera for you in 2023? Should you buy Nikon Z6 Mark II vs Nikon Z5? I am getting many questions from wedding photographers too related to the same topic.
It’s all about the budget you have
If your budget allows then the best camera is Nikon Z6 Mark II with its advanced Artificial Autofocus system and BSI CMOS full-frame sensor. So, with the Nikon Z6 mark II camera, you get an advanced AF system and a better low-light performing sensor. The cherry on top is the Nikon Z6 mark II features dual card slot support for professionals.
Why is Nikon Z6 Mark II Sensor better?
Nikon Z6 Mark II camera features a BSI CMOS sensor and due to the presence of BSI tech, the sensor should deliver better performance in low-light conditions, to test that we have visited the dpereview image comparison tool. Does the BSI tech really help to perform better in low-light
At ISO 102400 both image samples are almost unusable, but we are not here to find out the usable ISO range of both cameras. We want to see the actual difference between the BSI and the FSI sensor, do you guys notice any visible difference between the two sensors? do it worth the price difference between them? Let me know in the comments
Nikon Z6 Mark II vs Nikon Z5 Image Analysis
As we can clearly see the Nikon Z6 mark II camera is able to reserve more details at a Higher ISO range compared to the Nikon Z5 camera. You can see the difference in the color block. The outer edge of the Brown color block is distended at the same time the color noise is also too high.
If we change the ISO one-stop
As you can clearly notice if we change the ISO, 1 stop lower than of Nikon Z6 Mark II (102400 vs 51200), Then we can notice the Nikon Z5 performance not only matches with the Nikon Z6 Mark II but is also slightly better too.
Image Sensor Part Conclusion
Getting a BSI sensor does help to preserve details, but not in a dramatic way. But, we have to see the other significant advantages too, of having Nikon Z6 Mark II camera.
Autofocus System
Image processors do have a very high impact on the type of AF system your camera carries. The Nikon Z5 suffers from limitations and to save up the production line cost Nikon added a single-line processor in Nikon Z5 on the other side we have a DUAL IMAGE PROCESSOR in Nikon Z6 II.
Z5: -2Ev, or -3Ev when using Low Light AF
Z6 II: -4.5Ev, or -6Ev with Low Light AF
As you can see the AF sensitivity range of the Nikon Z5 is limited when compared to the Nikon Z6 Mark II camera.
Single Image Processor, Slow Sensor, and Fewer updates for Upscaling AF
The same number of AF points but Slow Sensor readout and slow image processing. Both of the cameras share the same number of 273 focus points across the frame, But due to the FSI sensor and slow image processor the Nikon Z5 camera burst speed remains limited to 4.5 FPS, and the Nikon Z6 Mark II can shoot up to 14fps with fulltime AF and AI tracking speed.
Continuous Firmware Updates for Nikon Z6 Mark II loaded with NEW AI AF Algos. If you will check the firmware update history from the time of the announcement of the Nikon Z6 Mark II camera, Nikon is very serious about improving the AF performance of the Nikon Z6 Mark II camera. And the updated pattern also tells us may Nikon Z5 isn’t getting that much attention from Nikon.
Nikon Z6 Mark II firmware F1.0 to F1.50 we have a massive upgrade in the AF performance of the camera
Nikon Made the following improvements Nikon Z6 Mark II AF Algo after the announcement
Changes from “C” Firmware Version 1.30 to 1.40
– The camera focuses more readily on the subject in the center of the frame if it fails to detect the face or eyes of a portrait subject when Auto-area AF is selected for AF-area mode.
Changes from “C” Firmware Version 1.10 to 1.20
• Improved low-light autofocus detection times at a Focus mode setting of Single AF.
Changes from “C” Firmware Version 1.02 to 1.10
Improved eye-detection performance in Auto-area AF (people) and Wide-area AF (L-people) AF-area modes.
Changes from “C” Firmware Version 1.00 to 1.01
Fixed an issue that sometimes caused overexposure in photos taken in continuous release modes using an AF-area mode with human or animal face/eye detection.
Vs Nikon Z5 Firmware updates related to Autofocus Upscaling after its announcement
Changes from “C” Firmware Version 1.02 to 1.10
Improved low-light autofocus detection times for Custom Setting a11 (Low-light AF).
Nikon Z6 Mark II has the basic ingredients or better to say good hardware inside (which includes a faster readout base BSI sensor and dual image processor to processor AI algo) which allows the Nikon team of developers to upscale the AF performance of the camera flawlessly.
Best Camera for Video?
Nikon Z5, as well as the Nikon Z6 Mark II Cameras, can record 4K video up to 30p but, unfortunately, the Z5 applies a heavy 1.7x crop in 4K video recording mode which makes it almost unusable for professional use. The Best thing about The Z6 II can record oversampled 4K. And also, the Z6 II can also record 4K up to 60p but only with a 1.5x crop (firmware 1.10 required).
The reason for the heavy crop is that the Z5 old FSI sensor has a slow readout speed, which doesn’t allow the camera to read the entire sensor.
Even in Full HD mode the Nikon Z5 is limited to 60FPS and the Nikon Z6 Mark II goes up to 120p (when using the Slow Motion mode).
ISO range in Video
Z5: 100-25600 ISO
Z6 II: 100-51200 ISO (up to 204,800 with the extended range)
Now, the set of features that only the Nikon Z6 Mark II camera supports at the moment is 12-bit RAW HDMI output. When the Nikon Z6 Mark II is Coupled with an external recorder such as the Ninja V or Blackmagic Video Assist, you can record 10-bit 4:2:2 with N-Log or HLG gamma, or output 12-bit RAW (Apple Prores or BlackMagic RAW). ( paid upgrade)
Panasonic S5 Mark II vs Canon R6 Mark II – Both of these cameras features the same sensor resolution, but as usual, the Canon R6 Mark II features advanced AI AF for fast-tracking and the Jpeg burst speed of the R6 Mark II touches the 40fps mark. Although the buffer capacity of the Canon is just half of the Panasonic S5 Mark II and u can store up to a Max of 70-100 image files in a single burst with Canon.
1. Senor and AF System
We are comparing the two specifications. Panasonic S5 mark II camera features a newly developed 24MP Sensor with Phase detect AF points and support of DFD still there. The Max burst speed of the Panasonic S5 Mark II is 30fps with an electronic shutter and the expandable ISO range is 50-204800. Since it’s Panasonic’s first full-frame camera so, we are not expecting blazing-fast AF performance like Canon R6 Mark II, but at least we will get a more accurate and fast AF system compared to its predecessor the Panasonic S5.
Lens Mount
Panasonic S5 Mark II
Canon R6 Mark II
Sensor Resolution
Actual: 25.28 Megapixel
Effective: 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000)
Actual: 25.6 Megapixel
Effective: 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000)
Mechanical Shutter
1/8000 to 60 Seconds
Up to 30 Minutes in Bulb Mode Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
1/2000 to 60 Seconds
Up to 30 Minutes Electronic Shutter
1/8000 to 60 Seconds
Up to 60 Seconds in Bulb Mode
1/16000 to 1/25 Second in Movie Mode
Mechanical Shutter
1/8000 to 30 Seconds Electronic Shutter
1/16000 to 30 Seconds
Bulb/Time Mode
Bulb Mode
Bulb Mode
ISO Sensitivity
Photo
100 to 51,200 in Auto Mode (Extended: 50 to 204,800) Video
100 to 51,200
100 to 102,400 in Manual, Auto Mode (Extended: 50 to 204,800)
Mechanical Shutter
Up to 9 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 999 Frames (Raw) / 1000+ Frames (JPEG) Electronic Shutter
Up to 30 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 199 Frames (Raw) / 299+ Frames (JPEG)
Mechanical Shutter
Up to 12 fps at 24 MP for up to 1000 Frames (JPEG) / 110 Frames (Raw) Electronic Shutter
Up to 40 fps at 24 MP for up to 190 Frames (JPEG) / 75 Frames (Raw)
Interval Recording
Yes
Yes
Self-Timer
2/10-Second Delay
2/10-Second Delay
2. Open Gate 6k 60FPS
Both of the camer able to record 6k video, but only Canon R6 Mark II with a faster image processor is able to shoot 6k 60fps and the Panasonic S5 Mark II remains limited to 6k 30fps in 4:2:2 10bit mode. The only issue with Canon is the output the 6K output is available only via the HDMI port.
3. Crippled 4k 60fps? 1.5X Crop in Panasonic S5 Mark II
Canon R6 Mark II Camera is able to shoot up to 4k 60fps uncropped which isn’t possible with the Panasonic S5 mark II camera since it’s limited to 4k 1.5x crop. So, if you like to shoot 4k HQ some music videos, or anything fast u would like to shoot to 4k 60fps.
4. Cooling vents in Panasonic S5 Mark II
Canon R6 mark II camera doesn’t overheat while shooting 4k 24 or 30 fps, but while you are shooting 4k @ 60fps you may face some overheating issues while shooting in hot and humid conditions. At the same time, the Panasonic S5 Mark II camera features an advanced heat sink unit and cooling vents. but, at the same time, 4k 60fps is heavily crippled and the camera doesn’t do full sensor readout while shooting 4k 60fps. So, yes in a way we do have some added advantages of cooling vents in Panasonic S5 Mark II, but they are not that useful due to cropped 4k 60fps, better to get R6 Mark II if ur interested in recording uncropped oversampled 4k.
5. DUAL NATIVE ISO
Dual native ISO isn’t a new feature in Panasonic S5 Mark II, even the Panasonic S5 was having from ISO 640 – 4000 in VLOG. I don’t know the exact reason why these camera makers (Sony and Canon) hide the Dual Native ISOs in their Pro Cameras like Canon R6 Mark II or A74, btw the sensor of both the camera uses dual Native ISO circuits, and during HIGH ISO test it’s visible to the Dual Native ISO high gain and low gain circuit working on the backend of the camera. But, in the end, the open Dual Native ISO Menu inside the Panasonic S5 Mark II camera makes it more usable for low-light situations.
6. Timecode | Waveforms | Live LUTS | Vectorscope
These are some essential ingredients for professional cinematographers out there, all these are only available in Panasonic S5 Mark II Camera and not in Canon R6 Mark II.
H.264/H.265/MPEG-4 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [60 to 340 Mb/s] 1920 x 4K60 10-Bit Internal Video, C-Log 31080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/150/179.82 fps [12 to 270 Mb/s]
Panasonic S5 Mark II Body Price is $1997 | Finally, we have the price of the Panasonic S5 mark II camera. And the price of Panasonic S5 Mark IIX is $2197. The only difference between the S5 Mark II and S5X Mark II is
Panasonic S5x Mark II vs S5 Mk II – Major difference
Panasonic S5 Mark II vs Sony A7 IV – We are comparing the two specifications. Panasonic S5 mark II camera features a newly developed 24MP Sensor with Phase detect AF points and support of DFD still there. The Max burst speed of the Panasonic S5 Mark II is 30fps with an electronic shutter and the expandable ISO range is 50-204800. Since, it’s Panasonic’s first full-frame camera so, we are not expecting blazing-fast AF performance like Sony A7 IV, but at least we will get a more accurate and fast AF system compared to its predecessor the Panasonic S5.
The Video part of the Panasonic S5 is more intense? the camera features open gate 6k 29.9 fps @ 4:2:0 10-bit LongGOP and UHD videos @ 29.97p, 200Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, LPCM) and APS-CROP DCI 4k @ 50fps, 200Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, LPCM). So, u have to face an APS-C crop if you want to have a 60fps frame rate in UHD or DCI 4k which is not that impressive. Although if we combine all those features of the cinema part, which include Timecode, XLR Mic input, and an advanced built-in fan to suppress overheating. We will be updating this page soon as we get more information related to S5 Mark II
Imaging
Lens Mount
Leica L
Sony E
Sensor Resolution
Actual: 25.28 Megapixel
Effective: 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000)
Mechanical Shutter
1/8000 to 60 Seconds
Up to 30 Minutes in Bulb Mode Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
1/2000 to 60 Seconds
Up to 30 Minutes Electronic Shutter
1/8000 to 60 Seconds
Up to 60 Seconds in Bulb Mode
1/16000 to 1/25 Second in Movie Mode
1/8000 to 30 Seconds
Bulb/Time Mode
Bulb Mode
Bulb Mode
ISO Sensitivity
Photo
100 to 51,200 in Auto Mode (Extended: 50 to 204,800) Video
100 to 51,200
Photo
100 to 51,200 (Extended: 50 to 204,800) Video
100 to 51,200 (Extended: 100 to 102,400)
Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set
Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
Continuous Shooting
Mechanical Shutter
Up to 9 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 999 Frames (Raw) / 1000+ Frames (JPEG) Electronic Shutter
Up to 30 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 199 Frames (Raw) / 299+ Frames (JPEG)
Up to 10 fps at 33 MP for up to 828 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/50/59.94 fps [50 to 200 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mb/s] XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [50 Mb/s]
Panasonic S5 mark II official teaser is now available on Panasonic’s official social media handles. The S5 Mark II official announcement will happen on Jan 4th, 2023.
Leaked Specification
24.2 megapixels full-size CMOS sensor, AR coating
dust reduction is sensor-shift type
Video is 6K30p 4:2:0 10-bit, C4K 60p 4:2:2 10-bit, Full HD 120fps 4: 2:0 10-bit, full HD 60fps 4:2:2 10-bit
3.68 million dots organic EL EVF, magnification 0.78x, eyepoint 21mm, refresh rate 120fps/60fps
3-inch 1.84 million dots free-angle monitor, touch panel, aspect ratio 3:2
AF method phase-detection AF/contrast AF, DFD, EV -6 – 18, AF assist light
1728 zone multi-pattern metering, metering range EV0-18
ISO range 100-51200 (50-204800 with extension)
dual native ISO, Normal ISO 100 and 640, V-log 640 and 4000, HLG 400 and 2500
5-axis image stabilization, 5 steps effect (6.5 steps effect with dual IS 2)
Shutter 1/8000-60 seconds (mechanical), 1/ 2000-60 seconds (electronic front curtain), 1/8000-60 seconds (electronic)
, 1/250
second continuous shooting, 9 fps for AFS/MF, 7 fps for AFC
(electronic Shutter) is AFS/AFC/MF and up to 30 frames per second.
Buffer is 200 or more for RAW+JPEG, 200 or more for RAW, 300 or more for JPEG.
USB Type-C port (USB3.2 Gen2)
HDMI Type-A dual SD
card slot
Fan Auto/Auto 2/High speed/Normal/Slow/OFF
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0 Battery
life: 370 shots ), 657g (body only)
More Leaked Images.
The rear side of the camera
And we have one more camera coming with very little difference in the core specification (Support Apple ProRes)
Panasonic S5 Mark II X
DC-S5M2X
24.2-megapixel full-size sensor
6K30P video (full size) / 4K60P video (APS-C size)
Supports Apple ProRes recording
IP streaming function (Wi-Fi, USB, wired LAN)
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