u/bessikapedale

I've had the chance to Demo a Pixboom Spark for a shoot recently and I shot these clips seperate from that shoot as a test run for the camera.

I had never shot with a dedicated high speed camera prior to this.

I had heard horror stories about how complicated these cameras usually are.

The Spark seems to fix a lot of these inconveniences?

- Multiple base ISOs with no Dynamic Range penalty(?)
- No recording limit other than what the internal 2.5 SSD allows for.
- Choice of multiple codecs. (cinemaDNG, ProRes, etc)
- Open gate S35.
- Small form factor.
- Easy to navigate menu system.
- On camera screen.
- V mount directly on the camera body.

I shot these test clips above in FPS ranging from 500fps to 1000fps in 4k.

I used Cinema DNG as a codec. (Which I love)

Most of these were shot at iso 1250 or 1600.

Exciting times for High Speed camera work!

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I own an X100VI and recently had the chance to demo a GFX100RF.

Here is my take on the camera:

- Not much bigger than the X100VI
- Just as lightweight
- I personally prefer the 28mm FOV FF equivalent over the 35mm equivalent on the X100VI
- Megapixels for DAYS
- Still shot everything in .JPEG Fine like I do on my X100VI
- Dynamic range and skintones seems to be an improvement from the X100VI.
- Having a dedicated dial to change aspec ratio is awesome.
- Worth the extra $$ compared to the X100VI? Debatable.

I'd still prefer to own one over the X100VI in most cases.

800$ CAD, Willing to ship. This is a refurbished version, screen was replaced with a working screen from another OG.

Perfect overnighter from Ottawa to Lac Philippe in Gatineau Park (Canada).

Riding a heavier bike was more fun than I remembered. It definitely forces you to ride slower and enjoy your surroundings.

Having everything you need on your bike is also rewarding somehow.

Big Agnes Bikepacking Specific 2 person tents are.l quite small even for 2 shorter than average individuals. We slept... a few hours... I think?

Perfect overnighter from Ottawa to Lac Philippe in Gatineau Park (Canada).

Riding a heavier bike was more fun than I remembered. It definitely forces you to ride slower and enjoy your surroundings.

Having everything you need on your bike is also rewarding somehow.

Big Agnes Bikepacking Specific 2 person tents are.l quite small even for 2 shorter than average individuals. We slept... a few hours... I think?

I was invited to a friends wedding and convinced to shoot some pics for them (I am not a wedding photographer). I did enjoy it! Perhaps, not the right tool for the job but, a very versatile camera non the less!

Edit: I am a professional Cinematographer, so I know a thing or two about lighting/composition. But I don't shoot photos profesionally or shoot photos at all other than on vacation (hence why I own an x100vi)

I leave shutter & iso on AUTO most of the time... 😅