A7s and Shogun

Record amazing 4K at 30fps

As a Panasonic Lumix GH4 owner, I could not remain impassive to the possibilities offered by the 4K resolution. However the Lumix sensor size, makes it impractical in indoor environments, where light is a challenge. So I began to desire the same resolution also on the queen of Low-light cameras: Sony A7s. This mirrorless is unique for several reasons: full frame on a low megapixel density sensor in a small, compact body.  This results in a native ISO of 3200. It offer internal recording with a good XAVC codec at 50Mbps, delivering resolutions up to 1080p60, but it’s thanks to the external recorder Atomos Shogun that the mirrorless reaches the top of 4K world. This monitor / recorder permits acquisition of up to 3840×2160 @ 30p, via HDMI or SDI, recording in Adobe ProRes (LT / 422 / HQ) and Avid DnXHR or uncompressed CinemaDNG (only Sony FS7 – FS700). This combination, followed by a good selection of Zeiss lens, will give you stunning and amazing shots. I made a first test on a beautiful sunny day in Mondovi, Italy. Here you can see the result: