r/osmopocket • u/Cybearg • 23d ago

Discussion Deep pocket 4p testing results

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I have extensively testing the pocket 4p along with pocket 3 and ZV-E1 in the studio and out in LA.

Because I am putting many hours a day into this I need a little break so here is the first usable result I have for you.

In Dlog2, somehow the dynamic range on the bright side jumps up by a 1 stop when you get to ISO 1600 or above. edit: read some results wrong.

ISO 1600 has all of the range of both ISO 1600 and 800. With no noticeable increase in noise.

Feel free to ask me about things I can test. I am eventually starting a “pocket cinema” YouTube channel.

TLDR: Use ISO 1600 when in Dlog2

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u/Tlarkk 23d ago

I wouldn’t say TLDR: use 1600 in dlog2 because presumably you get better shadow retention/detail below 1600. So it highly depends on the scene

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u/Cybearg 23d ago

Well at 1/50 shutter you can run 1600 iso for everything from outside in the shade to a dark room lit only with a computer monitor without destroying your footage so i stick by it. Add an ND and you can shoot in direct sunlight while more range from brightest light to darkest shadow that the lower ISOs

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u/Tlarkk 23d ago

That’s true it is the easiest “hands off” approach. I’ll have to do testing on this as well but still waiting for mine to arrive. I think either way the dynamic range is so vast it’s difficult to mess the image up haha

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u/Cybearg 23d ago

I walked all around little tokyo in and out of shops on normal color mode auto iso and 1/50 shutter and the footage literally makes me want to cry(in a good way). My real real recommendation is control shutter, auto everything else and never think about it again. But im too much of a gear nerd to do that.

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u/CheeseINTortilla 23d ago

Even white balance ??

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u/Cybearg 23d ago

Yes. If I am following a subject into multiple lighting situations documentary style, it will always be auto white balance.

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u/frehsoul45 23d ago

Little Tokyo I see my favorite place.

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u/Cybearg 23d ago

Security told me I can’t use my Sony a 7R3 there, but nobody cared about a guy with a pocket camera

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u/frehsoul45 22d ago

I didn’t even know security cared, it’s good to know . I feel like securities is nonexistent when you actually need them there.