10 bit vs 8 bit video

5 years 1 week ago #639406 by Ruby Grace
I'm considering getting the Panasonic GH5 or FUJIFILM X-T3  as I've heard it has amazing video.  I was just reading up and found a proper description of what 10 bit video actually means: 

"Many cameras will record 8-bit video internally. ... In more technical terms, an 8-bit file works with RGB using 256 levels per channel, while 10-bit jumps up to 1,024 levels per channel. This means a 10-bit image can display up to 1.07 billion colors, while an 8-bit photo can only display 16.7 million."  

What I want to know is usually there is a price to pay for certain features performance related.  When speaking about 10 bit video, is there a down side to this?

Canon EOS 5D Mark II, 17-40mmL, 24-105mmL, 100-400mmL, 300mm f/4L IS, Sigma 12-24mm, 430EX, Extension tubes
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5 years 1 week ago #639408 by Ruby Grace

Canon EOS 5D Mark II, 17-40mmL, 24-105mmL, 100-400mmL, 300mm f/4L IS, Sigma 12-24mm, 430EX, Extension tubes
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5 years 1 week ago #639436 by J Hemingway
This should help answer your questions:

You were asking about cons: 2:49 position in this video: 



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5 years 1 week ago #639497 by Rob Cline
10 bit will give you more data to do more with.  ALOT more.


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5 years 6 days ago #639634 by Amy Porter
I was just reading up on that for the first time, those image sizes are huge when you get to 10 bit!


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