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Lenses / Re: 70-200 for video

« on: May 12, 2013, 09:19:23 PM »

HOWEVER...

The older canon push pull zooms (70-210 f4, 80-200 f2.8L) do hold focus through the zoom, af can be very slow, but for video and on an adapted gh, thats hardly an issue.

AFAIK the only 80-200 push pull was for nikon.  I have a "Magic Drainpipe" canon 80-200 2.8L and it is not push pull, although it does hold focus from 100-200 if you're more than 5m away.  It has great colors, slightly warm and a little "glowy"

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EOS Bodies / Re: 5D Mark II - Light stain on a body!

« on: March 28, 2013, 05:26:58 PM »

pffff

can't even see what you're trying to point out


try cleaning off puke from your 5dmkII from an early aviation expedition gone wrong  

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Video & Movie / Re: Tilt-shift /Time lapse Machu Picchu , Cusco , Peru

« on: March 19, 2013, 08:55:03 PM »

I like the composition of the shots, and the colors are great!  How many days did you spend shooting? 

Some of the shots look a little blown out, but I chalk that up to the varying light through the clouds. 

The only thing that bothered me was the resolution.  I feel like whatever technique you used to create the "tilt-shift" effect sacrificed a lot of your lens' resolving power. 

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Lenses / Re: 40mm f/2.8 Wow what a lens

« on: March 19, 2013, 08:46:15 PM »

What a sweet little girl 

That last shot really sells it to me with the 100% crop - holy cow!  My boss bought one of these for shooting on a telescoping pole above crowds and that is all I've really used it for.  I'm going to have to grab it for some portraits! Is that really f9 in all the shots? whoops didn't read everything

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Lenses / Re: What's the best deal you've ever gotten on a lens?

« on: March 04, 2013, 07:58:57 PM »

Bought my 5DII with 3yr warranty in 2010 for $2200, and a 28-70 2.8L for $300 from the same guy.

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Lighting / Re: Pixel Knight TR-332TX issues on the 5D Mark III

« on: February 08, 2013, 03:25:22 PM »

Don't mean to bump an old thread here - it seemed to be the only one where pixel knight users were gathered 

I have the TR-332TX and rx, but there isn't any 5d mode when I go into the settings.  Are they on the wrong firmware?

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: The Three Best Lenses for Filmmaking?

« on: September 08, 2012, 09:53:39 PM »

I've read that there are new samyang lenses coming out specifically for video...I'll find ya a link

SAMYANG T1.5 35mm AS UMC
SAMYANG T1.5 24mm ED AS IF UMC
SAMYANG T3.1 14mm ED AS IF UMC

Cracow, 9th August 2012 – Samyang Optics gladly informs, that Samyang Family has been enlarged by three new lenses dedicated for digital cinema purpose.

Lenses with focal 35mm, 24 mm and 14mm will be available on sales in sequence next week, at the end of August and in September.

The construction of the new lenses has been based on previous types dedicated for photography. Their main feature are racks co-operating with follow – focus system, and a ring rotated continously. Thanks to these alterations it is possible to precisely and silently operate focus and depth of field. Another facility is putting aperture and focus scale parallel to the axis of the lens and aperture marked with number of transmission T. Lenses are compatible with Nikon and Canon cameras.

Prices will be announced soon.

http://www.photographyblog.com/news/samyang_14mm_24mm_35mm_vdslr_cine_lenses/

I use the older 28-70mm 2.8L for filming, as well as an 80-200mm 2.8L.   I also own the 50mm 1.4 and 100mm 2.8 macro, but haven't used these as much.  The primes may render better colors and detail (the 100 more so than the 50), but having the flexibility of a zoom is critical for framing your shots. 

Remember, that's my experience filming mostly freerunning and parkour, which is spontaneous, high paced, and not necessarily a great subject to film with a dslr     

What I never understand is why OP would ask for "the best lenses for filming" and expect a worthwhile response.  Get specific, man!

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Software & Accessories / Re: Good Camera Backpack for 5D Mark 2 &...

« on: August 21, 2012, 09:34:45 PM »

Loka or Satori from f-stop.  I own the Loka

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Software & Accessories / Re: Gitzo tripod/head recomendation for travel

« on: August 21, 2012, 09:14:41 PM »

Yo dude.  I have the Feisol 3441T sticks and the q3t head.  One of the best combos on the market with RAL (anti-rotation) legs & CF.  The head is well spoken of and is great as long as you aren't shooting straight up.  The combo is so light, it feels (and probably is) lighter than my 28-70L.

http://reallybigcameras.com/Feisol/Feisol%20Rapid%20Tripods.htm#RAL

good luck

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Lenses / Re: Just bought a new lens with a loose zoom grip...but it's a beautiful 80-200 2.8L

« on: August 17, 2012, 09:27:44 PM »

Alright guys,

Got the lens, it's optically in great condition, a lil' bit of internal dust but nothing to worry about. 

Things to worry about:
 
- Put two rubber bands on over the loose grip and it seems to be fine...but weather sealing is @ -1
- The part of the lens that houses the rear lens element moves slightly...and moves the rear element by about a millimeter.  This I took to be a huge problem, as if that moves while shooting my focus will change. (yes?)
- Did some real quick afmf adjustments...and +20 looks the best. (5dmkII) 


Optically it's still a beast, and I don't think I'll be returning it...but is there any way to improve on it's faults?  Please share any experiences you may have had!

Thanks guys!

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Just Bought Lightcraft Workshop's Trapezist mini jib, need a tripod and head!

« on: August 12, 2012, 08:28:16 PM »

I just got it with the early bird special, and I don't have a tripod or fluid head for using it.  My current tripod has a Markins Q3t on it, and I don't think that would be appropriate for a crane.  So time to get a new head and tripod.

link - http://lightcraftworkshop.com/trapezist.html?ref=Cheesycam

I need to keep this under $200, and I'm pretty much set on the 717AH for a fluid head http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003HNS6S0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&smid=A3JD14OD11FZKR.

So what should I get for sticks?  Gotta be somewhat light and portable, and the only thing I know of that comes close under $200 are some of the Samson / Quickset tripods.

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Lenses / Re: Just bought a new lens with a loose zoom grip...but it's a beautiful 80-200 2.8L

« on: August 12, 2012, 08:04:16 PM »

Thanks guys/(gals?) for all the input.  I took a look at PCR's site but couldn't find any zoom rings, and it sounds like michi hasn't had any luck with CPS.

The lens gets here on Tuesday, so I'll update with condition and any fixes I attempt.  I'll try some non-permanent things like bike grip tape, rubber bands, or some heat first and see how those work before I attempt any permanent modifications.

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Lenses / Just bought a new lens with a loose zoom grip...but it's a beautiful 80-200 2.8L

« on: August 12, 2012, 01:21:38 AM »

Guys...Gals...

big predicament here.

I just bought a magic drainpipe from a guy in AZ with a loose grip.

Why?  Well...he doesn't have the end cap because the lens has been on the camera since the day he got it.  The front element has had hoya glass on it since the beginning as well.  Optically, this thing is described as mint.  And if it isn't, I have 30 days to return it. (I'll make sure to send a lens cap)

What do I do?  black Rubber bands?  black or red Gaffers tape?

Any way to fix this?  I was assuming CPS won't handle this type of problem on a lens from the late 80s early 90s.

Thanks!

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Lenses / Re: Thinking of getting one of the older 20-35L or 17-35L

« on: June 09, 2012, 10:13:35 PM »

My debate is over cost, availability, and the fact that the 5d3 does have a CA removal profile for the 17-35, but not the 20-35.

So you will be shooting WA, thus no fast moving target, potentially manual focussing etc.

Going for the obvious...Why do you want to spend $3500 on a body and save on a lens, rather then get the 5DII and the 16 -35 f/2.8 II?
For me glass is always more important then body.

Personally, I don't see the 17-40 as being significantly worse than the 16-35, most reviews I've seen have said they both have their strengths and weaknesses, so it's sorta a wash depending on if you have really specific needs. For me, the f/4 isn't going to be that big of a deal, as I'm used to shooting with the 24-105.

Wait a second, you can't just push the facts under the carpet.  What about sharpness and resolving ability?  I thought the 17-40 can't hold edge sharpness under f8?  I don't want to challenge the way you're going about buying bodies vs. lenses...but there's a reason the 17-40 is ~600 used, and the 16-35 2.8 II is double that.  If you shoot wide open, you're going to have a bad time with that lens.  Good luck with whatever you decide on!

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Is 5d3 pixel count enough to print large size prints?

« on: May 06, 2012, 01:17:14 PM »

Just wanted to add that if you shoot a panorama or tilt, the noise from a high ISO will be compressed, and in some situations you'll be able to shoot ISO 10,000 and it will look like ISO 800.