Why the pixelated vid?

[rmp5s]

I've been noticing weird...like...pixelation artifacts or something lately. Example, the beginning parts of this video:

Dropbox - Test.mp4

They're visible all throughout, but the beginning parts they're SUPER awful in the street.

What is causing this? I don't think this is the way the X3 just is...is it? What am I doing wrong?

Thanks!

 

[rmp5s]

Is it just me that sees it? Is it just the way it is, get an X5? Anybody?

 

[MrTVR]

It’s not just you, the pixelation is real.

It’s most probably caused by a combination of the relatively low data rate (high compression) used on the X3, a less than perfect codec and some post processing that has made the compression artefacts in the dark areas of the video very visible.

I have found that you can’t push the exposure of X3 footage much in post. The X5 is better but to get a decent level of control you will need to go for the X5S with Prores or raw capture.

 

[rmp5s]

Ahhhhh......if only the X5S would fit on the I1...

Oh well. Maybe I'll grab the X5 and call it good.

Thanks!