indusphoto wrote:
Keep in mind that raw (especially compressed raw) is nothing like photo raw. About the only thing that a raw video frame has over Log h265 video frame is some flexibility in white balance, and a smidge more DR.
About Topaz, I will suggest that you test a trial version before buying it. It is good for certain things but not for every situation especially when working with high res video it will be very slow. So do verify that before spending money.
Your idea of creating video from still frames is the most practical, especially if you don't need audio or have an external audio recorder. 15fps (or even 10fps) will be quite enough for your movie but will also allow you to shoot longer (or shoot multiple bursts next to each other) by not filling your buffer too early.
I presume you mean 8k craw. I will read about 8k craw vs what I understand about still craw.
Good idea to try before buying re Topaz and interpolation. I will trial it.
I am starting to think that craw burst with interpolation is the right answer. The downsides are i) no audio (usually not close enough because of danger and not pushing the subject) and ii) will have to remember to take a 3 or 6 second burst, and iii) if I go to long I will have to wait for the buffer to clear (won't be a big issue at craw 20fps), iv) craw as opposed to raw will have slightly less dynamic range (very little at high iso), v) limit to 30s of video (enough for me).
That is much easier than switching back and forth between video and stills. Also much easier than extracting frames - I would always be in still mode in the field.
Jan 01, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Previous versions of Scott Stoness's message #16958690 « Minimizing Video Shooting Still Regret --- R5II »
