MarkNJ
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The Inspire has nice video, but it simply doesn't have the bitrate to withstand a huge screen's scrutiny. The sensor size is also a limiting factor. Obviously, this is subjective but it doesn't compare to 4K video recorded in a more robust format like ProRes 422 (or ArriRAW). You're talking about the same number of pixels with 60Mbps vs 800Mpbs+ and compression will only be able to handle so much. I've viewed on a 12+ foot screen and the compression is quite severe on more complicated shots. But I'm comparing to footage from an Arri Alexa and Sony FS700 with Odyssey 7Q. It's a bit unfair to compare because even the lower cost FS700 is much more than an Inspire. And it's not an aerial platform. The quality of the Inspire is very comparable to the Hero4, which I use as well. (I do prefer the non-fisheye of the Inspire.) Make no mistake, it's a breakthrough in quality for the price point and features, but definitely not even GH4 quality, much less FS700, Canon C300, Alexa, or Red level. Can it cut together? Sure, within reason, especially if final delivery is 1080p and you have a good colorist. I'd love to see a new camera add-on for the Inspire that's more comparable to the GH4. |
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