Can I get by without ND filters on my Brevis/HVX?

xyouthx

xyouthx

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So I'm getting a Brevis Adapter tomorrow in the mail and our shoot starts Saturday. I'm going to spend all tomorrow night getting used to the setup, which isn't ideal, but it's a school short film, and we were in a crunch so I found a used setup on here, and purchased it, and 2 day air mail.

But I didn't have time to find a matte box/ND Filters. All of our scenes are indoors, except one Saturday morning will be shot at dawn outdoors to use the golden light. Is it possible to just stop down on the lens as well as camera instead of renting ND filters/Matte Box for one scene?

I'm new to 35mm adapters so any knowledge is appreciated, thanks!
 
Between the internal camera ND and stopping down you'll be alright, it might be kind of a hassle at most but you can make due for now.
 
Don't stop down your 35mm lens beyond 5.6, even that may be too much. Try to stay at f4 or more open to avoid grain problems.
You can also just use a round ND filter perhaps with adapter rings to attach to your 35mm lens if neccessary. that should be available from any camera store.

Lenny
 
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