looks like I need to buy or build a new PC and now I have the p4 will it make sense to have one that can handle 4K ?

Yes, buying the P4 also causes other expenses as a new computer that will handle the 4k
But you can always just shoot in 1080 and your computer may be fine with that.

It make sense if you want to edit in 4K, If you can buy it, do it.  It Was a question ?!

If you want to edit the 4K video, I think you may need the latest Core i7 processor.

And a nice graphics card (NVIDIA) to allow GPU assisted rendering & real time edits.

In my opinion, 4K isn't industry standard yet. I shoot in 1080p 60FPS because I know that most people's tablets, tvs, pcs, phones etc can only view up to 1080P. Bare in mind as well that other factors include internet speed in order to stream this kind of resolution once uploaded to youtube. Many people don't have the download to deal with 4K, (which is 4 times the resolution of 1080p). Then you've got to think that along with that most devices can't even play 4K without stuttering!

4k will have its day, but not yet - yes maybe shoot for your own enjoyment, yes maybe for fun, but you'll find it hard to edit and render, probably difficult to play back too! Enjoy

Happy flying!

Jakebilling@goo Posted at 2016-6-23 10:33
In my opinion, 4K isn't industry standard yet. I shoot in 1080p 60FPS because I know that most peopl ...

4k rendered to 1080 gives better colour, gives more options for cropping, and it future proves your video. I agree that at present most is still presented in 1080. But this is the year of the 4k TV so it's not far away.

Aardvark Posted at 2016-6-23 18:24
4k rendered to 1080 gives better colour, gives more options for cropping, and it future proves you ...

agreed! there are more reasons to shoot in 4k in editing than actually posting 4k video

i love doing zooms and pans within 4k shots

The trick is to work with proxy media (google it) and then use any computer for rendering. 4K screen is another story
Best bang for the buck is probably an iMac 5K, pay for the screen, get the computer free

Flying Biscuit Posted at 2016-6-23 12:46
agreed! there are more reasons to shoot in 4k in editing than actually posting 4k video

i love do ...

Also like the Ken Burns effect

Swedrone Posted at 2016-6-23 20:40
The trick is to work with proxy media (google it) and then use any computer for rendering. 4K screen ...

ive got my eye on a dell 4k screen thats about $500

maybe ill hold out until black friday

Cheers for all the replies, I managed to get my pc back up and running, so no need for a new PC at the moment thank god, I thought it was going to be another expense, far to soon after buying the P4 LOL

Snowwolfwarrior Posted at 2016-6-23 22:59
Cheers for all the replies, I managed to get my pc back up and running, so no need for a new PC at t ...

Nice, just keep recording in 1080 and you'll be fine

Flying Biscuit Posted at 2016-6-23 14:44
ive got my eye on a dell 4k screen thats about $500

maybe ill hold out until black friday

I also have the Dell Ultrasharp 27" 4K. It´s sick!!

DJI-Ken Posted at 2016-6-23 16:35
Nice, just keep recording in 1080 and you'll be fine

I will :-) what is the best frame rate to use?

Jakebilling@goo Posted at 2016-6-23 10:33
In my opinion, 4K isn't industry standard yet. I shoot in 1080p 60FPS because I know that most peopl ...

4K is not hard to playback, edit or render. I have a 3 year old laptop with an i5 1.8GHz which plays 4K videos from the Phantom perfectly with only 6% CPU utilization.

Snowwolfwarrior Posted at 2016-6-24 08:13
I will :-) what is the best frame rate to use?

To me, there is no best frame rate, record in all of them and choose what you like the best.

Snowwolfwarrior Posted at 2016-6-24 02:13
I will :-) what is the best frame rate to use?

240 fps ;-)
No but some ppl prefer 24 but i mostly go for 30