Birger Mount

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Throw it on with a dumb mount and use the built-in NDs in the camera to control exposure.

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What was being used as a lens support for that lens? Is there something that can be used along with the tripod plate on some of these larger canon lenses?
 
Like most DSLR rail systems with big L glass you just use a lens support on the 15mm rods.
 
mcgeedigital said:
I run and gun all of the time with my 5d/7d and with practice can pull focus 95% faster and more accurately manually than any autofocus.

AF is for still photos, not video.
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I'm not an expert, far from all the other contributors to this forum. I made my documentary with the DVX100 and AF was great (and of course DVX100 had a deep DOF). Then I moved to HPX170 (with still a deep DOF), and then AF was not that great. And now I shoot quite a bit with a 5D, and I'm pretty convinced that AF would suck. The biggest problem with manual focusing is that you need to be able to see where the focus point is, and that I think can easily be resolved with a monitor.

So instead of worrying how to bring AF to the AF100, I think we should worry about how to monitor the FOCUS point the best and most convenient way possible. Basically that comes down to getting good visual tools to make your focus. One solution would be to always have 2 images to monitor what you're doing, one for framing, the other for focusing. The one for focusing would give you a detailed pixel-to-pixel section of your full frame. I know that focus-assist already allows that, but in run-and-gun situation that doesn't really help.

I wonder what the best way to do this would be without adding a monitor to the slew of accessories already needed. And please the next AF100, must come with P2!!!
 
If it functions the same way as my RED ONE Birger mount it should have the function to control focus via a remote unit which is great for steadicam and remote focus pullers. Don't even think about trying to use it in a AF mode.
 
spoke to birger today and they are developing an electronic follow focus as well as the adapter that will allow you to have much more accurate throw from canon glass. good news
 
paragasd said:
spoke to birger today and they are developing an electronic follow focus as well as the adapter that will allow you to have much more accurate throw from canon glass. good news
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I hope the Birger iris control works better on Canon L glass than the Lumix 20mm does. Big delay when scrolling.
 
paragasd said:
spoke to birger today and they are developing an electronic follow focus as well as the adapter that will allow you to have much more accurate throw from canon glass. good news
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Cool. Do you know if that will be available in February also?

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looks availability will be very limited in february. it's more like a soft launch. no pre-order. and the follow focus won't be ready until NAB most likely. good news is that they said the iris control works really well with the AF100. Erik i know what you mean, that pancake lens is slow on iris! so curious to see how it all works out.
 
I have my af-101 on backorder and a great set of canon lenses...this is a must have item on my list...cant wait to get one also
 
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