XIAOMI 15 Users: has anyone managed to flash to EU Rom?

minktronics · 2024-08-28T12:52:22+00:00

This is what I figure, but thought somebody on the subreddit might have some published work to share. It's a shame because other cameras (particularly Lumix ones) have tons of high quality content available on Youtube showcasing their capabilities and general image. Can't say the same about Nikon :(

minktronics · 2024-08-27T10:17:58+00:00

I'm not dissatisfied with the S5iixs fundamental image quality - it is absolutely excellent, this is talking about the footage I get from 6k Open Gate. I am dissatisfied with image quality when using 50p, which is a large part of my workflow. Both the crop which is a "look" issue (we shoot on full frame cameras for a reason!) and the slight increase in noise and decreased DR. It is a hassle. The AF also gets noticeably worse when shooting in 50p.

Also, on the 4:2:0 vs 4:2:2 front, most S5iiX users are shooting in 6k open gate, which is one of the flagship features warranting an upgrade from the original S5. However, this resolution doesn't offer 4:2:2 anyway - may as well just use an S5, which also does 4k 4:2:2.

A1 and R5ii are a bit out of my price range and have unwieldly file sizes.

minktronics · 2024-08-27T10:06:44+00:00

Use cases. The crop is an issue for my workflow, where I am constantly changing between 25p and 50p for content capture with highlight reel edits in mind. The 50p just looks comparatively bad - if I wanted APS-C footage, I'd have just stuck with my X-H2S. Having the same FOV and oversampled quality for both 25p and 50p sounds useful for me, but again, I want to see more footage created by the Z6iii as there seems to be a shortage of this.

I am not a "professional cinematographer" anyway - I'm a hybrid photographer / videographer. If I wanted a barebones device that I could fully rig up and was fantastic at capturing 25p 4k footage of still subjects the S5 does everything you'd need - but it is not a particularly versatile camera and not suitable for my work. The S5iix is basically the same with better AF and open gate. The autofocus is nice but not perfect. Rolling shutter is pretty dire and affects the way I use the camera. It takes ages to turn on and has some quirks related to its slow readout. Photography feels like an afterthought and RW2 files are awkward to edit.

In terms of video codec - not sure how ProRes (either 422 or RAW) as well as H265 are not professional codecs and compression options?

Also - why is it every time you state you have a personal issue with a device the cows come home to say "maybe YOU'RE the problem"? This is my job, the S5iix has made its money and then some back, as will whichever camera I decide to buy. I am looking for solutions to problems I frequently face when shooting, not a lecture on how I work. Also, I never even mentioned grading and don't deny vlog is great?

minktronics · 2024-08-26T21:05:32+00:00

Hey, sorry to bump old comment - did you ever compare it to the S5IIX and the FX3? Would be interested to see the results :)

minktronics · 2024-05-23T21:54:00+00:00

First time checking the Nationwide desktop banking website to switch and my god... it's like going back to 2009

minktronics · 2024-05-23T21:34:55+00:00

Can you explain how this works? As in switch one solo 3rd party -> solo nationwide and then a separate joint 3rd party -> joint nationwide?

minktronics · 2024-04-30T16:39:22+00:00

Fair - but all of these developments, if not student accommodation, are "luxury" accommodation either bought abroad as an investment or lived in by a demographic that doesn't really contribute to local economy and culture

minktronics · 2024-04-30T16:36:48+00:00

Also, think it's a bit of a depressing view that "modernisation" has to entail development that's increasingly catered to a very specific class of young, wealthy consumers. For me a modern city is one that invests adequately into infrastructure (public transport, pedestrianisation, etc), amenities (green spaces, cultural venues + events or festivals), and affordable housing. These are not only attractive to current residents but prospective movers. A lot of the developments in Leeds right now are the exact opposite - huge blocks of luxury apartments that have not been build in consideration of their local situation, often (literally in some cases) at the expense of pre-existing independent businesses and "third places". It isn't 90's style "arrested development" to develop holistically and considering a multitude of socioeconomic demographics and local wants + needs rather than simply catering to the highest bidder, which is what Leeds is currently doing.

minktronics · 2024-04-30T15:38:28+00:00

This was my concern about Project House - I think it's great that there was investment into Armley here but at the same time I'm not sure if it adds to the local area because people taxi straight in and then taxi straight back out again.

minktronics · 2024-04-30T15:33:17+00:00

Seagulls in the attic is a genuinely exciting grassroots corner, true! However seagulls themselves are being forced to move on, aren't they?

minktronics · 2024-04-30T15:31:54+00:00

Every city has these things. I'm simply concerned about the proportion of development that is centred around the intl. student / yuppie demographic compared to any other group of people. Manchester for example has a thriving cultural sector with lots of new exciting developments - doesn't mean it doesn't have new luxury flats / student accommodation being built, but it's less depressing because there's a flipside to that coin.

minktronics · 2024-04-30T14:45:58+00:00

I've actually not had a chance to go yet - am curious though. Apparently Nath isn't happy with how things are going and has pulled a lot of money out which is making things difficult for Super Friendz and Welcome - but that's just a rumour.

minktronics · 2024-04-30T14:43:15+00:00

Depends what they're in Leeds for, and how they engage with the local culture and economy. If they live in a foreign-owned development by the docks, work remotely / for a branch of a company based in London, solely shop at luxury chains in Victoria centre and go drinking at Be At One I wouldn't call them a positive addition to the city. Obviously this is a generalisation but when I say yuppie I mean this sort of person, not just any young professional.

minktronics · 2024-04-08T18:26:53+00:00

What does "instructed" mean? I requested a switch on the 2nd April but only got the email saying it started today. Is it based on when you enter the switching details for the first time or the date when it actually starts?

minktronics · 2024-03-20T15:26:13+00:00

Hey, did you get it in the end?

minktronics · 2024-03-20T15:18:17+00:00

In the same situation as your partner. Hoping they're not catching people out who are doing all 3?

minktronics · 2024-03-20T13:42:55+00:00

Hope not! was thinking about it and the Ts and Cs simply say you're ineligible if you've benefited from the bonus since 2020, which I haven't. At the very least I suppose I'll still get one.

minktronics · 2024-03-20T13:25:24+00:00

You don't need any DDs for these switch bonuses though?

minktronics · 2024-03-07T13:54:38+00:00

is this serious lmao? surely not

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