10 Bit vs 8 Bit – Sony FS5 vs. a7S II vs. a7R II – Is 10 Bit Always Better?

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A title that’s a mouthful, I know. So instead, let’s have Dave Dugale explain:

You know how everyone says 10bit is better than 8bit when it comes to heavy grading, today I am finally testing that. It makes sense but I wanted to see it. Anytime I’m curious usually something unexpected happens.

Tests not about detail/sharpness, not about the codecs or subchroma. Not talking about rolling shutter, etc.

I compared the Sony a7Sii to the Canon C100, Sony FS5 and the Red Scarlet Dragon.

Discuss:

Do you think 10 bit is better?