buying the new Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM for my FS700
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Personally, especially for primes, I would buy lenses with a manual aperture ring so it will work on way more cameras. I have the Zeiss ZF 35mm f2. It's a stop slower but it's a fantastic lens with top notch mechanics and it will work on any camera. Good modern zooms are hard to find with an aperture ring so I use Canon, but for Primes manual aperture rings are more future proof.
Another video-friendly option on the other side of the price scale would be the Rokinon Cine 35mm f/1.4 for $549 (USD). Like the Zeiss, it has manual aperture and a physically-linked focus ring so focusing will be easier.
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Another question I was going to ask was. I am thinking of getting the Zoom H6 recorder. I was going to ask what would be a good combination to go with the Zoom H6 recorder. I just wanted 2 Lavalier Mics, one external Boom Mic and One Wireless Ambient Mic. Any help would be very helpful. I now do have the money and I am getting serious about making short film.
Well, first I would say, if you're trying to mix & manage 4 mics on top of shooting and everything else, you should hire in a sound recordist. They'll show up with good gear, make sure everything sounds good all day, and take a sizable task off your mind so you can focus on shooting/directing/etc.
Having said that, I would wait for reviews on the H6 before ordering... The H4 is very popular but the sound quality is not considered to be that stellar. I've heard the Tascam recorders recommended several times as a better alternative, though I haven't used them personally. Something like the DR-60 would give you similar features.
For mics, it really depends on your budget. They're very much a "you get what you pay for" type of product. For a typical midrange setup, the Sennheiser G3 wireless packs are pretty much standard in their range. The Rode NTG-2 is a good boom option. If you had a little more to spend, you could upgrade the lavs included in the G3 kits (which are fine but nothing special) and upgrade the shotgun to the NTG-3.
But definitely consider hiring a pro to do it. Sound is one of those things that's easy enough to do an ok job at, but really requires attention and experience to do well. And that difference will be apparent straight through to the finished product- there's only so much you can do in post to fix a bad recording.
Having said that, I would wait for reviews on the H6 before ordering... The H4 is very popular but the sound quality is not considered to be that stellar. I've heard the Tascam recorders recommended several times as a better alternative, though I haven't used them personally. Something like the DR-60 would give you similar features.
For mics, it really depends on your budget. They're very much a "you get what you pay for" type of product. For a typical midrange setup, the Sennheiser G3 wireless packs are pretty much standard in their range. The Rode NTG-2 is a good boom option. If you had a little more to spend, you could upgrade the lavs included in the G3 kits (which are fine but nothing special) and upgrade the shotgun to the NTG-3.
But definitely consider hiring a pro to do it. Sound is one of those things that's easy enough to do an ok job at, but really requires attention and experience to do well. And that difference will be apparent straight through to the finished product- there's only so much you can do in post to fix a bad recording.
Thanks max your feedback was very helpful. I am going to look into what you have said. I don't think I will be able to hire any pro to do sound recoding. I probably end up using a friend or people who will be involved in the production. I am not at that stage where I am ready to start making a full feature short film. By saying that I would like to have the best gears possible or else I wouldn't have bought the FS700. This is only a hobby for me but I do love it very much...I haven't been shooting anything at all because I have been so busy with work and keeping the family happy. I am now going to make more of an effort to go out there and make a good use of my talent shoot whatever come through my head.
I have made up my mind that I will get the Carl zeiss 50mm 1.4 EF mount just like what Gen has suggested after spending all day reading about most of the 50mm 1.4 lens. I am also getting the EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM to replace my Kit lens which I have had since I bought the FS700. I just bought the Sachtler 00775 FSB-8 tripod System with Speed Lock 75 tripod...so happy.[FONT=Arial, sans-serif][/FONT]
I have made up my mind that I will get the Carl zeiss 50mm 1.4 EF mount just like what Gen has suggested after spending all day reading about most of the 50mm 1.4 lens. I am also getting the EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM to replace my Kit lens which I have had since I bought the FS700. I just bought the Sachtler 00775 FSB-8 tripod System with Speed Lock 75 tripod...so happy.[FONT=Arial, sans-serif][/FONT]
If you are going to buy Zeiss, get the ZF Nikon mount version. The EF version does NOT have a manual aperture ring while the Nikon version does. Very important IMO. I use my Zeiss ZFs with a Fotodiox Pro Nikon to EOS adapter than stack that on top of a Metabones EOS adapter and it works perfect. For primes , always try and get manual aperture lenses in Nikon mount and they will work on all cameras. For Zooms , Canon + Metabones is the at to go.
Hey Gene, I just went to my local shop yesterday and bought the 70-200mm L IS II USM EF mount and the Zeiss 50mm F1.4 Planar EF mount. They only have the Nikon version but they dont have the EF mount. I was gonna pick them both of them up today. So you are saying I should get the ZF mount (NIKON version) not the EF Mount (Canon Version). I already have the EF mount metabone speed booster. Thanks for your help.
Is this the one gene?
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For Zeiss get it in ZF Nikon mount. Avoid the EF / canon version. The Zeiss EF and Nikon ZF mount are different because the ZF Nikon has an aperture ring while the EF version has NO aperture ring and is controlled electronically. That's a big difference. While the Metabones is great, it's still better to have a lens that does not need it to control the aperture because then you can use it on any future camera since it's manual. For example, if you rented an F5, the Zeiss ZF Nikon manual version would easily work, but the EF version would be a big pain because it needs electronic aperture control.
and yes, the Fotodiox Pro in the pic is the right adapter - Nikon to EF, and stack that on top of the Metabones. I have a set of Zeiss ZFs and they all have their own Fotodiox adapter to save time and speed up lens changes. It's more money obviously, but the convenience is worth it.
BTW, the 70-200 F2.8 II is a great lens. I have it. But you will need support. If you like to hand hold, I can post a pic of a little metal piece that I rigged up so it can support the lens easily without a base plate. I'll do it tomorrow.
and yes, the Fotodiox Pro in the pic is the right adapter - Nikon to EF, and stack that on top of the Metabones. I have a set of Zeiss ZFs and they all have their own Fotodiox adapter to save time and speed up lens changes. It's more money obviously, but the convenience is worth it.
BTW, the 70-200 F2.8 II is a great lens. I have it. But you will need support. If you like to hand hold, I can post a pic of a little metal piece that I rigged up so it can support the lens easily without a base plate. I'll do it tomorrow.
Gene, YES PLEASE I need the front support for the my Canon 70-200 Zoom. Thanks you so much Gene you are a champ. Now time to do some more research and order some sound recorder.
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Max which one should I get? there are so many type.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=the+Sennheiser+G3&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=
I think I will go for the NTG-3
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/563798-REG/Rode_NTG_3_NTG_3_Precision_RF_Biased_Shotgun.html
Still can't decide if I should get the H6 or the DR-60 which you recommenced.
