Flat profiles for color correcting

joelw

joelw

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Hey guys,

I'm currently in the midst of getting a new camera. I understand that it is best for cameras to shoot in flat profiles (low contrast, 0 sharpness etc) as it is best for color correction/grading in post.

I'm currently using the G7X. I'm thinking to upgrade to the Sony A7S II. That camera can shoot flat profiles and its a huge upgrade from the g7x too.

Thoughts?
 
Go for it, my buddy has an A7S and it is an excellent camera. He mostly just uses it for stills but it's pretty great for that.

But most things will be a big upgrade from a G7X for doing video A7S 2 is pretty expensive though, you could go with a Lumix GH4, Canon 7D mk 2 or whichever the best Nikon is these days and maybe have some extra money for getting some different lenses (having good glass is what really makes for a good image), I think you can get a flat color profile on most cameras that a popular for video in that range. I used to shoot on a Canon 60D and it could do a very flat profile.

But anyways I wouldn't make color profiles be the deciding factor, look more into features like frame rates you want to be able to shoot and ergonomics of the camera, think of which functions would make shooting easier. Make sure you go into the store and actually play with the camera too, get a good feel for how they operate, I find some a lot more comfortable to use than others.
 
joelw said:
Hey guys,

I'm currently in the midst of getting a new camera. I understand that it is best for cameras to shoot in flat profiles (low contrast, 0 sharpness etc) as it is best for color correction/grading in post.

I'm currently using the G7X. I'm thinking to upgrade to the Sony A7S II. That camera can shoot flat profiles and its a huge upgrade from the g7x too.

Thoughts?
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Since your going to be doing color correction then shooting in a flat profile is the way to go. And should be a big factor in selecting a camera. I upgraded to the Canon c100 mark ii and have not looked back.
 
James Strange said:
Since your going to be doing color correction then shooting in a flat profile is the way to go. And should be a big factor in selecting a camera. I upgraded to the Canon c100 mark ii and have not looked back.
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Good choice, I use c100 mark ii as well, absolutely love it.
 
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