I put the Deity PR-4, Zoom F3 and Tascam FR-AV2 head to head on size, screens, Bluetooth, timecode, storage, batteries and audio quality. Here is which one I would actually buy, and why it was not close.
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The Panasonic S1IIE puts the much loved S5II sensor into the new S1II body for $700 less. Here is how it holds up for wedding and documentary work, including my overheating tests in the Texas heat.
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The Lumix S1II gives you 6K 60fps full frame with no crop, internal ProRes RAW, open gate, and the widest dynamic range of any Panasonic full frame camera. Here is how it held up for paid work, including my overheating tests in the Texas sun.
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Two great 32 bit float recorders, ten real differences. The F3 is easier and cheaper, the FR-AV2 does wireless monitoring and works with any timecode system.
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Premiere Pro finally reads linear timecode, which means any camera with a spare audio channel can sync in two clicks. Here’s both methods, step by step.
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The Tascam FR-AV2 packs combo XLR and quarter inch jacks, 32-bit float, Bluetooth control, and real linear timecode in and out into a recorder that fits in your hand. Here is my full review from a wedding filmmaker’s perspective.
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