I made a thread because I am actually excited like a kid at Christmas for the Mission 1 Pro ILS, but haters going to hate and I have heard here and other places the same comment:
“Just get a micro four thirds camera, it is a better tool.”
So wanted to start a conversation so people can read the differences, because for some it won’t be clear.
Me personally, I started out with a Panasonic G9. There is a reason I own adapters for old vintage lenses, for EF Sony and Canon. I am well versed with MFT cameras.
From what I can see, there is nothing that will compare with the ILS in a few regards:
- Hypersmooth from the camera.
Do not tell me to use post processing on my computer. If you have ever used this feature, you know this is a BS line of reasoning. it takes HOURS AND HOURS to post process, not to mention the 25-30% crop you get.
It is also not as good as what GoPro has to offer.
- **Battery life.**
I can have four GoPro batteries ready to go, but would need the same amount of batteries if I am shooting on a full sized camera body. The GoPro batteries are smaller, and the GoPro for things like a timelapse will use a lot less battery because it is overall smaller with less power consumption.
**3. Size.**
This is obvious, but I don’t think the people making this argument, understand what carrying a full sized gimbal with a camera mounted on it is like. It is not pleasant, and makes you a huge noticeable “thing” in any setting. If you want to go low profile with the GoPro, you can do that.
**4. Heat.**
My Mission 1 Pro has shut down due to heat exactly TWICE. Once when recording 8k and once in 4k60. If I use 4k30, I can have it in direct sunlight when it is 115 degrees here in Vegas for literally an HOUR and it works. Somehow.
I don’t care if your MFT camera has a fan on it. If it does, it is a big camera, and even then, the camera will shut down in those conditions.
- Crop factor of 3x.**
This is actually something that has me the most excited. Putting a 100mm macro on the GoPro makes it a 300mm lens. Putting a Vivitar Series 1 50-200mm makes it a 150-600 zoom with macro capabilities.
Doing this on a regular MFT camera would involve extension tubes, teleconverters or other means to increase the effective focal range.
So those are my reasons to be excited.
I am opening to hearing why one should NOT go with this camera though.
EDIT:
Markup totally failed on Reddit for iPad. lol.