I bought this camera when it first came out. I love it. I really have no need for 4/6/8 K so 1080 does fine for me. I use it professionally and have it well rigged out for under $1000 (no cage but everything else). Thanks for the video. These always reassure me that I bought a decent camera and it still shoots well - 12 years later. No repairs
Congratulations! I got one and I love it! Bought it a month ago, after a lot of testing we are starting to become good friends. I was really deep down in the “picture profile” swamp for a while, but have now found the right way for me. Thanks for the video.
@@WillRoyMedia Since the avchd codec does not tolerate much "grading", I try to get it out of the camera as close to the end result as possible. In low light pure CINE 2 works best for me, less noice, just changes COLOR MODE. Outdoors in good light I use pure Cine 4, just change COLOR MODE. ETTR can be good to practice to avoid noise. For more cinematic shots I use this one: Black level +2 Gamma Cine4 Black gamma - range middle, level -2 Knee - point 100%, slope 0 (auto works also good) Color mode - type Cinema, level 8 Color level +2 Color phase -2 Color depth - R 1, G 0, B 0, C -2, M 0, Y 4 WB shift - all 0 Detail - level 0 A little CC, CG, s-curve and maybe a little LUT in post. I also found a few LUTs that work quite well with avchd. If you have a way, I can send them to you.
You were the one who taught me about weight being important! I remember loving your cage rig, especially once you explained the why. The only thing I would add is to always run just a touch (1-5%) of warp stabilizer to remove the micro jitters.
I'm looking to buy one of these in excellent/mint condition for $500 and it comes with a Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens, Metabones EF to E mount adapter, 2 NP-F970 Sony batteries, shotgun microphone, viewfinder loupe, side grip, and 4K RAW is installed already. It has been advertised for the last two days and was still available. After watching your presentation here I think it a good idea to pick this one up.
@@WillRoyMedia thanks for the enthusiastic encouragement. I sat on it for a day and looked it up ... that's when I viewed your video to get more info which was good. Checked the listing again this morning and it's still there so I sent off a followup note saying I'll take it. It's one of those things one has to wait for contact and at the same time not hold one's breath. And if it's been promised elsewhere then...oh well lesson learned and try not to repeat in the future. LOL
For me the menu system is more tactile than today's DSLR options and very easy to work. This can shoot 4K with upgrade and external recording device like Atomos Shogun.
Question for you, and it may have already been asked, what is the name of that side handle you have? I have had this camera for 6 years now and never seen that before.
I need to add that I’m shooting 12 bit 4:4:4 4K with a Shogun flame. The proprietary recorders will pull 16 bit 4:4:4 4K. That’s not ancient. It will eat most RED cams alive.
@@kieranarmstrongproductions4743 let’s see how well you know your color science. Here’s an FX6, one bad ass cam we can all agree, with mixed 4K raw from the FS700. Tell me which is which - th-cam.com/video/Br4QjkQhZ1M/w-d-xo.html
Hi William! Love your video here. I have the pleasure of being able to use--actually borrow--one of these cameras for the summer. It's a bit heavy for me, but on a tripod, it's lovely! The images you captured outdoors were magnificent. Beautiful dog! Your video has inspired me to find some more subjects and to try the slo-motion feature. Thanks!
I have a video that explains how to adapt lens to any camera. Hopefully it can be helpful to you. My camera came with a metabones adapter for canon glass.
Hi im a bit confused ivs seen a fs700u online quite cheap. If i buy it can i still record 4k with an external recorder or is this not possible because is "u" instead of "r" . . ? Will i need to send the camera to Sony? Also ive heard that the internal codec of this camera is super compressed does that mean is not good ? Im new to film so not very good with terms. Thanks
I have feeling that there was some kind of blur or softness. Don’t know if that’s the lens but I won’t say it’s image is sharp. I’m thinking hard about this camcorder but I’m afraid to switch from bmpcc 4K as I want system integrity for my pro work. It’s definitely different case for hobbyists and guys working for money on it. I need to add also monitor ninja v cost. This way u get price of decent black magic 4K that have everything inside and cheaper! Mounts than Sony lens does. In summary for pros - I’m not convinced too much. It’s more of “ah and ohs” than pro thinking which I totally get. Thanks anyway
It's actually one I built myself with multiple parts. The screw hole for the camera is 1/4 20 rather than most Arri rosette camera handles. But the teeth of the arri handles line up perfectly with this camera. So I used an arri rosette handle but drilled out the hole for a lage hand cranked 1/4 20 screw to replace the previous screw that came with the original handle before my modifications.
I have this camera (love it!!). Did the update and bought a Atomos Ninja V+ to make it 4K. Hooked it up via HDMI and can’t make it record 4K. I looked into why and it only outputs to 4K through SDI output on the camera. How did you go about getting 4K into your Atomos??
I use the Atomos Shogun with mine which has the proper SDI connections. I also have an F55 with the R5 recorder, which can be used with the FS700 but needs the interface box, that will give you 16 bit RAW rather than the 10 bit from the Atomos.
Practically speaking yes, like a Shogun Inferno or similar. It can record 1080 internally but crap format, 4k and RAW only externally, Sony has an external recorder for it but I've never seen anyone use it with that, everyone runs an Atomos, model depends on what you want exactly. The sensor on it is good, S35 4K Exmor, E-mount lenses are plentiful, but yeah the built in recorder is probably not something you want to use since it's big enough as-is that adding the Atomos doesn't make it much bigger.
@@WillRoyMedia SDI with Shogun 7. From what I am reading I need to over expose by 2 stops and a metabones speedbooster should help. I’m afraid there is no magic bullets setting to eliminate noise. I’m using also Neat video noise reducer which does good on day shots but anything darker than sunshine shots really are very niosy
The fs700u and R can record externally by the sdi to record 4k. You need to send your camera to sony and they will make it an fs700r. I believe the update is 500$.
@@WillRoyMedia could you investigate me, I am in another country and here they do not do it, I would have to send it to the USA, I'm in Dominican Republic.
I have never seen a high end looking video sample on TH-cam coming from this camera. Even raw footage looks like some cheap DSLR video. The main reason is probably color science, the colors just look unbalanced, grayish, washed out. I read and hear that fs700 has great DR, but I don't see it. Many outdoor videos I have seen from this camera have highlights that clip abruptly. I once tried to grade FS700 footage, and it looked grayish /unbalanced whatever I tried to do. Didn't have this problem with any other camera. To anyone considering getting FS700, do yourself a favor and just get a used Pocket 4k or Pocket 6k, the DR, colors look gorgeous on these cameras. Or even get FS3, FS5, they seen too generate much better image than Fs700
I was checking this out as one is for sale on Faceboook. I have Minolta (Sony 35mm) lens and I wondered if they would fit the camera. ALSO A sIGMA sONY-aUTOFOCUS ZOOM. The idea of adding a Ninja V for 4K has me excited if the lens fit.
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I just bought one with an atomos shogun for 2k!!! It’s 10 bit 4K output to an atomos. I’m so hyped
oh yeah AND PRORES RAW to an atomos recorder, I really wanna see how the color holds up
make some content and update us then.
@@danielzare6766 th-cam.com/video/Pc6Nt2UlTQw/w-d-xo.html
Hey! congrats we'll be right there. On the look out for the shogun.
I bought this camera when it first came out. I love it. I really have no need for 4/6/8 K so 1080 does fine for me. I use it professionally and have it well rigged out for under $1000 (no cage but everything else). Thanks for the video. These always reassure me that I bought a decent camera and it still shoots well - 12 years later. No repairs
Congratulations! I got one and I love it! Bought it a month ago, after a lot of testing we are starting to become good friends. I was really deep down in the “picture profile” swamp for a while, but have now found the right way for me. Thanks for the video.
What picture profile is your favorite?
@@WillRoyMedia Since the avchd codec does not tolerate much "grading", I try to get it out of the camera as close to the end result as possible. In low light pure CINE 2 works best for me, less noice, just changes COLOR MODE. Outdoors in good light I use pure Cine 4, just change COLOR MODE.
ETTR can be good to practice to avoid noise.
For more cinematic shots I use this one:
Black level +2
Gamma Cine4
Black gamma - range middle, level -2
Knee - point 100%, slope 0 (auto works also good)
Color mode - type Cinema, level 8
Color level +2
Color phase -2
Color depth - R 1, G 0, B 0, C -2, M 0, Y 4
WB shift - all 0
Detail - level 0
A little CC, CG, s-curve and maybe a little LUT in post.
I also found a few LUTs that work quite well with avchd. If you have a way, I can send them to you.
You were the one who taught me about weight being important! I remember loving your cage rig, especially once you explained the why. The only thing I would add is to always run just a touch (1-5%) of warp stabilizer to remove the micro jitters.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Bought one today! Awesome video! 🎉
I'm looking to buy one of these in excellent/mint condition for $500 and it comes with a Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens, Metabones EF to E mount adapter, 2 NP-F970 Sony batteries, shotgun microphone, viewfinder loupe, side grip, and 4K RAW is installed already. It has been advertised for the last two days and was still available. After watching your presentation here I think it a good idea to pick this one up.
For 500$! Thats insane. Buy it buy it buy it! It's worth at least triple that price.
@@WillRoyMedia thanks for the enthusiastic encouragement. I sat on it for a day and looked it up ... that's when I viewed your video to get more info which was good. Checked the listing again this morning and it's still there so I sent off a followup note saying I'll take it. It's one of those things one has to wait for contact and at the same time not hold one's breath. And if it's been promised elsewhere then...oh well lesson learned and try not to repeat in the future. LOL
Awesome video! I have that camera, and I am going to buy a second one; I am so happy!
354 subs!? I was expecting to see at least 20k!! Amazing channel pal, I'm only at roughly 2k myself, so I know the content creator effort! Keep it up!
For me the menu system is more tactile than today's DSLR options and very easy to work. This can shoot 4K with upgrade and external recording device like Atomos Shogun.
Thank you!!!I love this camera!!!
Fs700 is still monster of an camera.
100% agree. I can't wait to use it with the Atomos recorder.
@@WillRoyMedia We had in film school few F3s and FS700s along with REDs etc, F3 are too cheap and very powerful.
I still use my FS700 in 2023. Bought it with the external 4K recorder.
Awesome work.
Thankyou
Question for you, and it may have already been asked, what is the name of that side handle you have? I have had this camera for 6 years now and never seen that before.
Ancient camera
An oldie but a goodie
With some of the best in cam frame rates
I need to add that I’m shooting 12 bit 4:4:4 4K with a Shogun flame. The proprietary recorders will pull 16 bit 4:4:4 4K. That’s not ancient. It will eat most RED cams alive.
@@kamikaze1213 it will not, in fact, eat a RED alive. Good camera though.
@@kieranarmstrongproductions4743 let’s see how well you know your color science. Here’s an FX6, one bad ass cam we can all agree, with mixed 4K raw from the FS700. Tell me which is which - th-cam.com/video/Br4QjkQhZ1M/w-d-xo.html
Hi William! Love your video here. I have the pleasure of being able to use--actually borrow--one of these cameras for the summer. It's a bit heavy for me, but on a tripod, it's lovely! The images you captured outdoors were magnificent. Beautiful dog! Your video has inspired me to find some more subjects and to try the slo-motion feature. Thanks!
Glad I could help. I definitely want to make more videos about this camera and ones like it. Keep hustling 💪💯📸
It have nice 4K RAW output in recorder like Atomos (240 fps in 2K). Timecode and etc...
Awesome explanation! I just order this from Ebay. I was wondering How Could I use Canon Lens onto this FS700
I have a video that explains how to adapt lens to any camera. Hopefully it can be helpful to you. My camera came with a metabones adapter for canon glass.
Hi im a bit confused ivs seen a fs700u online quite cheap. If i buy it can i still record 4k with an external recorder or is this not possible because is "u" instead of "r" . . ? Will i need to send the camera to Sony? Also ive heard that the internal codec of this camera is super compressed does that mean is not good ? Im new to film so not very good with terms. Thanks
I have feeling that there was some kind of blur or softness. Don’t know if that’s the lens but I won’t say it’s image is sharp. I’m thinking hard about this camcorder but I’m afraid to switch from bmpcc 4K as I want system integrity for my pro work. It’s definitely different case for hobbyists and guys working for money on it. I need to add also monitor ninja v cost. This way u get price of decent black magic 4K that have everything inside and cheaper! Mounts than Sony lens does. In summary for pros - I’m not convinced too much. It’s more of “ah and ohs” than pro thinking which I totally get. Thanks anyway
You can send it in and get the up grade to 4k
hello, i have it with atomos shogun and it is still a good tool !! please, what is the reference of your side handle ?
It's actually one I built myself with multiple parts. The screw hole for the camera is 1/4 20 rather than most Arri rosette camera handles. But the teeth of the arri handles line up perfectly with this camera. So I used an arri rosette handle but drilled out the hole for a lage hand cranked 1/4 20 screw to replace the previous screw that came with the original handle before my modifications.
I have this camera (love it!!). Did the update and bought a Atomos Ninja V+ to make it 4K. Hooked it up via HDMI and can’t make it record 4K. I looked into why and it only outputs to 4K through SDI output on the camera. How did you go about getting 4K into your Atomos??
I use the Atomos Shogun with mine which has the proper SDI connections. I also have an F55 with the R5 recorder, which can be used with the FS700 but needs the interface box, that will give you 16 bit RAW rather than the 10 bit from the Atomos.
@@kamikaze1213 do you mean the Sony HXR-IFR5 recorder model?
Does the camera require external recorder ?
Practically speaking yes, like a Shogun Inferno or similar. It can record 1080 internally but crap format, 4k and RAW only externally, Sony has an external recorder for it but I've never seen anyone use it with that, everyone runs an Atomos, model depends on what you want exactly. The sensor on it is good, S35 4K Exmor, E-mount lenses are plentiful, but yeah the built in recorder is probably not something you want to use since it's big enough as-is that adding the Atomos doesn't make it much bigger.
Having serious noise issues with this camera and Shogun 7. Can you help. Thanks
Marc
This camera isn't good in low light. Also are you using sdi or hdmi?
@@WillRoyMedia
SDI with Shogun 7. From what I am reading I need to over expose by 2 stops and a metabones speedbooster should help. I’m afraid there is no magic bullets setting to eliminate noise. I’m using also Neat video noise reducer which does good on day shots but anything darker than sunshine shots really are very niosy
@@marcboileau5975you need fast lenses. Anything from f 1.4 to f 2.8 would work out nicely in low light.
Hi i have fs 700r how can i firmware update please
IS IT WORTH BUYING TODAY???
Yes it definitely is!
Hi I have fs700U, but need update 4k. how can update?
The fs700u and R can record externally by the sdi to record 4k. You need to send your camera to sony and they will make it an fs700r. I believe the update is 500$.
@@WillRoyMedia ok, thanks.
@@WillRoyMedia could you investigate me, I am in another country and here they do not do it, I would have to send it to the USA, I'm in Dominican Republic.
@@eulersolisvasquez5165 I'm afraid not I'm from Canada and it would be as much of a hassle for me as it would be for you
May pick up one for $500
Price?
If you buy it used you can get it for under 2000$. Mine was around 1500$
I have never seen a high end looking video sample on TH-cam coming from this camera. Even raw footage looks like some cheap DSLR video. The main reason is probably color science, the colors just look unbalanced, grayish, washed out. I read and hear that fs700 has great DR, but I don't see it. Many outdoor videos I have seen from this camera have highlights that clip abruptly. I once tried to grade FS700 footage, and it looked grayish /unbalanced whatever I tried to do. Didn't have this problem with any other camera. To anyone considering getting FS700, do yourself a favor and just get a used Pocket 4k or Pocket 6k, the DR, colors look gorgeous on these cameras. Or even get FS3, FS5, they seen too generate much better image than Fs700
I have seen plenty of great footage coming from this camera, on youtube.
Dude you are way out of focus.... love the fs700 though, bought it again today for some 4k and 2k superslo
That's why you should never film while high on pain killers.
@@WillRoyMedia hope its not backpain from carrying that camera lol
@@kevinforget549 no it's a herniated disc. I went into more detail in the previous video.
what is the
What is the what?
@@WillRoyMedia what is the U version?
I see some for 1000€ 550€
Junk
I was checking this out as one is for sale on Faceboook. I have Minolta (Sony 35mm) lens and I wondered if they would fit the camera. ALSO A sIGMA sONY-aUTOFOCUS ZOOM. The idea of adding a Ninja V for 4K has me excited if the lens fit.
So if you want the 4k 12 bit recording you need a recorder that has SDI capabilities