log profile for dynamic range. - check
Color rendering is also an important aspect. Canons do this very well. Panasonics do this also rather well but Sony cameras, even with all their S-LOG stuff, generally aren't the preferred choice when it comes to simple and easy colors. Note that the color rendering can't be fixed in PP without selective coloring, as you only have three channels while your source (sunlight, ...) consists of millions of wavelengths.
S-log isn't about colour rendering. It's about cramping as much detail and information into the compressed file format. So that the user can extract as much as possible during grading.
The G7 is great pick but not when using external recorders. It lacks the LOG for flexibility in post and it seems the rear screen blacks out..
If you want 4k without too much work in a small affordable package. Then yes the G7 is still one hell of a camera for video. That proved difficult to beat.
More dynamic range with S-Log => more latitude for RGB (or YCbCr, ...) channels => more color processing possibilities => more freedom. On top of that most Sony cameras have the S-gamut option.
Do you mean that all cameras without LOG aren't good enough for the OP? I don't think so. It's rather difficult to grade log footage properly. Most 4K recorders also have a built-in screen by the way.
Not more difficult. Actually the opposite in contrasty conditions. Working with SLOG finding luts editing. It's just a longer process. to get it right. Panasonic is probably the quickest in terms of turnover. profile Cine D zebra's on make sure you don't blow the highlights and it will always look good to excellent(If there is enough light for the M43 sensor to work with) With Canon it's no longer possible to create proper future prood content unless getting a second mortgage(C300 mk2). They should just be avoided for video.
Nope i don't think the OP should be concerned with external recorders either.
People like this are better off with Gh4's (10bit V-log)or A7s(II)'s. We are looking at completely different user cases though. Completely off topic for the OP
You don't need 4k 4:2:2 colour information to scale down to 1080p 4:2:0 that would be a overkill and barely visible The media required is not just expensive but also cumbersome. The colour information does help with grading but without LOG getting nice shadow details without blown out highlights can be a bit problematic anyway.
But as you say LOG still needs more time in post.
Agree! However the 5DII and 5DIII are really nice with Magic Lantern RAW add-on. It's a bit of a hassle, though.
I also think so. They are still quite expensive.
The G7 is a lot cheaper than the GH4 and has better high ISO performance. So if the 10bit and LOG aren't necessary, it's still better to use a G7 with an external recorder. Not everyone wants to spend $$$$ on a7SII (that also 'only' have 8 bit internal) cameras.
But we don't always have to lift our shadows. Lifting shadows often gives a dull and flat image on a screen with only 10 stops of DR. Luckily with more effort (gradients, ...) fantastic results can be had.
Yes, the footage from the G7, graded or not, is great!
correct.
It is a better camera, yes. (GX8 is more comparable, but A6300 probably a little better than that, too) But you need lenses to use the camera. A G7 with some nice lenses beats an A6300 with cheap-o lenses hands down.
Well yes that is a safe assumption to make.
The Panasonic kit is very useable(unlike the Sony kit)
Rode has a good reputation but mics just aren't my thing sorry.
