There's a lot of really small but incredibly useful implementations that Blackmagic could be steadily putting out in firmware here, but I'm getting worried that they're too caught up delivering on the 'taglines' of their products (resolution, dynamic range, raw) and on pumping out their future products.
I wonder how much work it would really be to implement some aspect ratio guideline overlays and put an option for them in the menu, would it take an employee a day of work, or a week, or is it for some reason not possible software side? I don't really understand! Are they stretched too thin trying to get these new cameras out? As a cinema camera, it's a no-brainer that people want to see ratios like 2.35:1, and I'd prefer not to put tape on my screen (obscuring menus and info) or sharpie on a screen protector because not every project is 2.35 and it's just a messy process. First world problems huh.
I guess it's a thing to discuss because the question is how hard can this feature really be to implement in firmware? Maybe someone can enlighten me.
I know that the BMCC footage speaks for itself and the quirks can be worked around, but I also know a lot of people that have been put off investing in the camera because it seems 'unfinished'. I think they should just be buying it and enjoying the amazing quality footage for low cost, but not everyone feels comfortable making these compromises on other features, and I think Blackmagic may be shooting themselves in the foot not putting in a marginal amount of more work software-side to make it more 'feature rich' for those sitting on the fence.