Gear discussion thread v. "I got some new gear and I got to post it here" - General

[QUOTE=NisseN;40174929]Still a really, really cool device. [url]http://vimeo.com/63357898#[/url] That run down the stairs was amazing.[/QUOTE] holy shit that roller-blades camera dude

[QUOTE=Roll_Program;40172613]These guys make it [url]http://freeflysystems.com/[/url] Looks like a steadicam for double the price of a steadicam (basically, you have to sell your home if you're an amateur user). Looks like it's aimed at indie film makers who still have a large budget.[/QUOTE] They're going to be making a version for DSLRs that will be under 7,500. That's a lot of money, but for filmmakers who are running 5D mk 2s and 3s it will be affordable. Not to mention you save a shit ton of time not having to set up complex rigs and dolly tracks that most of those shots would otherwise call for. Fuck, you wouldn't even need a dolly in your equipment arsenal with this thing. In the end it would be worth it. [editline]5th April 2013[/editline] [QUOTE=Eltro102;40175142]holy shit that roller-blades camera dude[/QUOTE] That shot blew my mind.

[QUOTE=T2L_Goose;40175417]They're going to be making a version for DSLRs that will be under 7,500. That's a lot of money, but for filmmakers who are running 5D mk 2s and 3s it will be affordable. Not to mention you save a shit ton of time not having to set up complex rigs and dolly tracks that most of those shots would otherwise call for. Fuck, you wouldn't even need a dolly in your equipment arsenal with this thing. In the end it would be worth it. [editline]5th April 2013[/editline] That shot blew my mind.[/QUOTE] That's damn cheap for what it is.

if i was an indie film maker i would save up to buy that, make it a priority! it gives such a more professional feel to it!

[QUOTE=Him1411;40175595]if i was an indie film maker i would save up to buy that, make it a priority! it gives such a more professional feel to it![/QUOTE] After I upgrade to a 5D Mark II, get some more Rokinon glass, a better car, and an apartment, I'll start saving :v:

Man I want a Gimbal setup, but they are all either REALLY expensive or REALLY shitty.

Built a ring flash adaptor thing out of cardboard. It's held together with staples and superglue, and is pretty shitty overall, but the results aren't all that bad :v: [img]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8248/8623566552_445d18e10f.jpg[/img] Will need to patch it up with some tape or something as well so it doesn't fall apart in my hands. [editline]6th April 2013[/editline] Also ~Utah teapot~

[QUOTE=NisseN;40174929]Still a really, really cool device. [url]http://vimeo.com/63357898#[/url] That run down the stairs was amazing.[/QUOTE] How does the camera operator manage to keep focus? Because with the taxi scene you see the camera move away from the subject yet the focus is still spot on

[QUOTE=DoubleDD;40183355]How does the camera operator manage to keep focus? Because with the taxi scene you see the camera move away from the subject yet the focus is still spot on[/QUOTE] focus puller/first assistant camera [editline]6th April 2013[/editline] prolly a remote one

[QUOTE=cueballv2themax;40183505]focus puller/first assistant camera [editline]6th April 2013[/editline] prolly a remote one[/QUOTE] That would've been my guess too. That's pretty fucking nifty.

[QUOTE=DoubleDD;40183646]That would've been my guess too. That's pretty fucking nifty.[/QUOTE] pretty standard on a productions with budget. allows the dop/camera op to concentrate on framing etc. the closest i've come is having the director pull to marks i drew with masking tape on my 50mm 1.8 was great fun.

are mf lens focal lengths quoted in 35mm equiv or what

if they were originally designed for 35mm then yeah

no I mean for an MF lens (theres a bunch going on ebay for like £20) which was originally meant for 6x6/645

All lenses are in 35mm focal markings

sorry just re-read your question the focal lengths marked on the lenses is the focal length of the lens as it is, not equivalent to anything; it's basically a measure of the strength of the lens system. the combination of the focal length of the lens and the size of the image plane (i.e. the format) dictates the angle of view of the image you get out of the camera. so, a 50mm lens is still a 50mm lens (since it's the same lens of the same power) on a 1.6 crop sensor camera, however the [I]angle of view[/I] is smaller, and equivalent to a lens of f * 1.6 on a full frame camera so if you get an 80mm lens that's the standard lens for a 6x6 camera (and has a similar angle of view to a 50mm on a 35mm camera), it'll be a tele if you put it on the 35mm camera. [editline]6th April 2013[/editline] crop factors and equivalent focal lengths are just used for convenience when comparing lenses on different formats, because you're likely much more used to dealing with the focal lengths (and the angles of view they give) on one format

Crop sensors are incredibly useful for racing photography and nature

Okay so I'm just starting out a college photography class next semester so I went to the local camera shop and after a couple of questions I nabbed a Canon AE-1 with a Power Winder, a 28mm lens and a Speedlite 155A Flash, two rolls of 200 ASA film and 400 ASA film, is this a good starting set up? If I had known we had a photography subforum I probably would have come here first before making the purchase, haha.

good place to start get a canon 50mm 1.8 as well, that's a great little lens as 28mm is a bit restrictive. you prolly won't use the flash that much but it's good to have

Oh, it came with a 50mm already on it. I probably should have mentioned that.

that's a bloody excellent start then

I have some old Canon FD lenses if you want to buy them, I would sell them for cheap. I have a 135mm 3.5 SC, a vivitar 28-200mm 3.5-5.3, and a quantaray 80-205 f4.5. Probably like $20 each before shipping

do fd lenses have infinity adjustment [editline]7th April 2013[/editline] so they work with adapters [editline]7th April 2013[/editline] i know you can remove the fd mount on some and put a m42 one and then infinity adjust to fit them on eos or something

You need a glass adapter for most lenses if you are using them on a DSLR, FD has a shorter flange than all current DSLR cameras. I believe the Konica mount is the only SLR with shorter. They are popular for mirrorless though [editline]7th April 2013[/editline] You can mod a few lenses to get infinity on other mounts. Like the 55mm 1.2, one of the tilt shifts, and a few long zooms

I'm looking to get into photography. I live in Florida and work for a property management company and would actually be quite interested in taking real estate photos (doesn't sound like the most exciting thing, but it actually interests me). I would also like to do portraits as well. Those would be my main two concentrations. I want to spend about $500 - $600. This is obviously a tight budget. The first thing I will mention though, is that I am not interested in having the best camera body in town, I just want to spend a good portion of that on some decent glass I wont mind keeping when I get a new body, so I have to invest in a system I plan to stick with. This makes me wonder if I should just go mirrorless and m43, or bite the bullet and go with a Nikon or Canon. Where do people see m43 going in the next 5 years? Are mirrorless cameras becoming a more viable option for professionals? The way I look at it is, I could spend $200 - $300 on a Nikon D80, Canon 40d, or Panasonic Lumix GX1. I would be able to invest the other $200 - $300 in a lens and tripod. The flash will be a separate budget. The only thing holding me back from getting a mirrorless camera is the stigma against mirrorless cameras. Do you think we'll start seeing more mirrorless cameras on professional sets as the downfalls start to dissapear? I just don't want to invest in a system and have it eventually be a giant waste of money having to switch in a few years to a new system.

[QUOTE=Trogdon;40197062]I have some old Canon FD lenses if you want to buy them, I would sell them for cheap. I have a 135mm 3.5 SC, a vivitar 28-200mm 3.5-5.3, and a quantaray 80-205 f4.5. Probably like $20 each before shipping[/QUOTE] Awesome! I'll have to hit you up on that, right now I'm tight on money, but if you still have those in a month I'll happily nab those from you.

[QUOTE=Funcoot;40199953]I'm looking to get into photography. I live in Florida and work for a property management company and would actually be quite interested in taking real estate photos (doesn't sound like the most exciting thing, but it actually interests me). I would also like to do portraits as well. Those would be my main two concentrations. I want to spend about $500 - $600. This is obviously a tight budget. The first thing I will mention though, is that I am not interested in having the best camera body in town, I just want to spend a good portion of that on some decent glass I wont mind keeping when I get a new body, so I have to invest in a system I plan to stick with. This makes me wonder if I should just go mirrorless and m43, or bite the bullet and go with a Nikon or Canon. Where do people see m43 going in the next 5 years? Are mirrorless cameras becoming a more viable option for professionals? The way I look at it is, I could spend $200 - $300 on a Nikon D80, Canon 40d, or Panasonic Lumix GX1. I would be able to invest the other $200 - $300 in a lens and tripod. The flash will be a separate budget. The only thing holding me back from getting a mirrorless camera is the stigma against mirrorless cameras. Do you think we'll start seeing more mirrorless cameras on professional sets as the downfalls start to dissapear? I just don't want to invest in a system and have it eventually be a giant waste of money having to switch in a few years to a new system.[/QUOTE] Do you have any past experience with photography? If so, what sort of cameras were you using?

[QUOTE=Roll_Program;40200088]Do you have any past experience with photography? If so, what sort of cameras were you using?[/QUOTE] No previous experience to be honest. But I would like to think I am a quick learner. I know I wont be cranking out decent pictures for a while, but getting a full featured camera with lots of controls does not intimidate me. I enjoy learning new things. The only thing I ever did was help a friend on photoshoots. All I really did was move his flash equipment around where he told me.

[QUOTE=Funcoot;40200111]No previous experience to be honest. But I would like to think I am a quick learner. I know I wont be cranking out decent pictures for a while, but getting a full featured camera with lots of controls does not intimidate me. I enjoy learning new things. The only thing I ever did was help a friend on photoshoots. All I really did was move his flash equipment around where he told me.[/QUOTE] If you want something that will offer more than entry level because you're a quick learner, and have a $600 budget, I'd say get a Nikon D90 and a Nikon 18-70mm, both second hand. The D90 is quite old, but still really great, I use it. It has great build quality, image quality and the controls are easy and quick to use. I don't think for that budget there's a Canon or otherwise equivalent that compares well.

[QUOTE=DarkSamus;40199984]Awesome! I'll have to hit you up on that, right now I'm tight on money, but if you still have those in a month I'll happily nab those from you.[/QUOTE] i've had them for a long time so they aren't likely to go any time soon!