Recent content by SamB2013

The darkness of January has been lightened by the prospect of Firmware 3.0's Centre Scan. I'm shooting a doc (mostly on the Sigma 18-35) and being able to punch in when needed, will be really useful. I can see how to change to centre scan in the menus but obviously this is way cumbersome...

Hi all, I shoot on the Sony FS7 with DSLR lenses, mostly the Sigma 18-35 f1.8 or Canon L glass. I'm soon to start shooting a feature doc and want a more organic, natural look than the one I have been able to get thus far with this set up. Although the camera is brilliant for the money and...

I'm a Sony FS7 owner and keen to shoot Slog2 on a forthcoming feature doc project as I prefer the look to slog 3 E.g.https://vimeo.com/119075747 https://vimeo.com/116280524 I was hoping to get some advice from those more expert than myself..... I don't set exposure by using a histogram...

Canon EOS C300 Cinema Camera. Brilliant camera, capable of beautiful images from a small, light-weight package. It has a few scuff marks on the top handle but is in excellent condition. It has recently returned from Canon who serviced and cleaned it. This camera has been v carefully looked...

Hi all - I have a question about lens production / rigs / handheld camerawork I own a Canon C300 and shoot documentaries; my work is primarily observational, and as such, involves a lot of handheld filming. My C300 is EF mount and the main lenses I use for all have IS (E.g. Canon 24-105L) as I...

Hi all, My first ever post on a forum! I am making a documentary in Africa with the Canon C300 as my primary camera. A lot of the imagery is being shot at sunrise/sunset. I'm concerned about sensor burn out, as this is obviously a potential problem shooting the sun (even at magic hour). So...