Park Edwards
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wait, before you buy that matte box from BH, note that it has to attach to the lens itself and you will not be able to pull focus. it's for lens that focus internally.
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wait, before you buy that matte box from BH, note that it has to attach to the lens itself and you will not be able to pull focus. it's for lens that focus internally.
Park Edwards
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The matte box was set to my 28mm lens and had to push the matte box in as close as I possibly could. I haven't got a rubber hood yet to try on, but from where the matte box sits, there was not noticeable vignetting on the LCD. I have to try and record some video or take a picture to test it. I'll let you know the results when I get a small hood, which I think I will tomorrow.
-rh
Park Edwards
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You can get the follow focus here:
http://thecinecity.com/tcc/home.php?cat=275
If you tell em Car3o referred you, they might give a discount.
http://thecinecity.com/tcc/home.php?cat=275
If you tell em Car3o referred you, they might give a discount.
squig
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Yeah I figured that out eventually. Lucky I didn't go out and spend a fortune on a matte box thanks to Ralph's bellows tip. I picked up one of the mamiya bellows from adorama in mint condition for $60. The hasselblad one looks like it would work well too.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HASSELBLAD-C...3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66:2|65:1|39:1|240:1318
Hey Car3o did you post something about being able to color correct ProRes files in photoshop?
Park Edwards
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Yeah, but it wasn't prores. It was just your native files from the D90. If you have CS3/4 you can open the avi with Photoshop and use the animation pallet and then export to a loss less codec. I've done it with a few vids, turned out nice. But, heads up, the information on the avi's are pretty weak, so if you push your channels to much, you'll have some pretty nasty footy.
Man, I should've got some bellows. Didn't even think of that. But I'm not sure how to mount it. They aren't your standard 15mm rails. Look smaller. But ah well, I've got my matte box, I"ll stick with that for now.
Man, I should've got some bellows. Didn't even think of that. But I'm not sure how to mount it. They aren't your standard 15mm rails. Look smaller. But ah well, I've got my matte box, I"ll stick with that for now.
PhantomVideo
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Jst grabbed that Hasselblad on ebay my shinny new D90, should work good me brevis rig too,
How are you guys attaching these you your rigs, i was thinking just adapting them to my exsiting brevis support and indifocus system but keen to see photos or ideas
squig
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I'm still waiting for mine to arrive but it looks like I should be able to secure the rods on the bellows to my cavision rods with the matte box mount that comes with the cavision rig, perhaps with a bit of modification. I'll report back next week when i get it all together. And I have those rubber lens hoods on order to connect the lens to the bellows.
PhantomVideo
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Nice ill have to see how i go with mine, i was hoping the wider 77mm zooms i have (80-200 2.8, 28-70 2.8) would just fit nicely without hoods, how important is it to have them completely shrowed I suppose it can't be right in there becuase we have to access the focus for FF
PhantomVideo
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Is this the FF you are talking about:
http://cgi.ebay.com/CINE-Follow-Foc...ptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116
Just want to make sure I am picking up the right thing. Was thinking about it, plus the XVsm: http://www.indifocus.com/products_indirailspro.htm Probably the CAVision, but I want to make sure the FF has the correct gear set/mount for Nikon 50mm f1.8.
Thank you all for the help, this is way better than paying 2k for the Redrock.
-Mike
squig
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This site has the specs on all the old Nikon lenses. http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/50mmnikkor/index.htm The 50mm f/1.8 has an outer diameter of 63.5mm.Is this the FF you are talking about:
http://cgi.ebay.com/CINE-Follow-Foc...ptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116
Just want to make sure I am picking up the right thing. Was thinking about it, plus the XVsm: http://www.indifocus.com/products_indirailspro.htm Probably the CAVision, but I want to make sure the FF has the correct gear set/mount for Nikon 50mm f1.8.
Thank you all for the help, this is way better than paying 2k for the Redrock.
-Mike
Yeah that's the indian FF I'm thinking of getting but they have a better deal for $300 with a whip. http://cgi.ebay.com/CINE-Follow-Foc...14&_trkparms=72:1205|66:3|65:12|39:1|240:1318 I'd also ask them to send gear rings in the 55-65mm and 65-75mm range. It's unlikely you're gonna need a 110mm ring. Unless you're planning to mount a bazooka! The ebay ad you posted has a "make an offer" option so if you don't want a whip you could maybe offer them $200 and see what happens. They sell the whip seperately too.
The Indifocus FF seems reasonably priced too.
I went for the full cavision rig because it is so adjustable, but you can't beat the indifocus on price.
Yeah 2k is a lot for a 1k camera.
Park Edwards
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i put a link to the exact FF I have and it comes with a variety of gears.
alexandroff
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wanted to share my D90 rig as well. major pieces finally came in just in time for Christmas.
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EDIT (added some specs, monitor on the pic is an old monitor from stedicam, i'm getting manhattanLCD as soon as they ship):
- Nikon d90
- Nikon f2.8 17-35, 35-70, 80-200mm lenses
- Redrock Micro baseplate & rods kit
- Redrock Micro follow focus kit
- Redrock Micromattebox kit
- Redrock Micro lens support & small mount for future monitor
- Miller DS-10 alloy tripod & 75mm fluid head kit
- polarizing filter
- sound kit: Zoom H4 sound recorder + boompole, shotgun & hypercardioid mics with wind protection things
- steadicam merlin
things adding on:
- Manhattan HDMI lcd + tekkeon battery pack + miniHDMI-hdmi adapter & cables
- paintedsheep dolly + straight pvc track
- some cheap indie type jib off of ebay to play with + weights
- manfrotto flat head to 75mm adapter to mount miller fluid head on the jib
desired:
- wireless follow focus
- make sunhood for the Manhattan LCD
- set of good ND filters
- KATA HB-207 or National geographic Large backpack (currently using Oakley with soft inserts)
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EDIT (added some specs, monitor on the pic is an old monitor from stedicam, i'm getting manhattanLCD as soon as they ship):
- Nikon d90
- Nikon f2.8 17-35, 35-70, 80-200mm lenses
- Redrock Micro baseplate & rods kit
- Redrock Micro follow focus kit
- Redrock Micromattebox kit
- Redrock Micro lens support & small mount for future monitor
- Miller DS-10 alloy tripod & 75mm fluid head kit
- polarizing filter
- sound kit: Zoom H4 sound recorder + boompole, shotgun & hypercardioid mics with wind protection things
- steadicam merlin
things adding on:
- Manhattan HDMI lcd + tekkeon battery pack + miniHDMI-hdmi adapter & cables
- paintedsheep dolly + straight pvc track
- some cheap indie type jib off of ebay to play with + weights
- manfrotto flat head to 75mm adapter to mount miller fluid head on the jib
desired:
- wireless follow focus
- make sunhood for the Manhattan LCD
- set of good ND filters
- KATA HB-207 or National geographic Large backpack (currently using Oakley with soft inserts)
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alexandroff
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just got it last night, need to set it up and play...
Rolly on this thread has some posts, and his vimeo has some footage:
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=151196
cant get those yet, i had 2.8s from a while back... 1.4s are on my far-away-future list... i'm broke now
alexandroff
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oh, sorry: i thought u meant "merlin steadicam" not miller....
Miller fluid head is awesome, love it so far, need to play with it more.
Miller fluid head is awesome, love it so far, need to play with it more.
squig
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I've put all my money into reasonably fast glass as I'll be shooting a lot at night. I'll get the matte box, follow focus, and rods later.
I've been thinking about getting a Mathews M24 tripod from the US. Miller HQ is here in Sydney so I'm going to approach them first and see if I can get a deal.
I got a steadytracker instead of a merlin, it's a third of the price of a merlin and doubles as a mini-tripod. It will be interesting to see how the 2 compare with the D90 mounted. I should be able to pull focus with the steadytracker which is a big no no with the merlin......hence your need for a wireless FF.
I've been thinking about getting a Mathews M24 tripod from the US. Miller HQ is here in Sydney so I'm going to approach them first and see if I can get a deal.
I got a steadytracker instead of a merlin, it's a third of the price of a merlin and doubles as a mini-tripod. It will be interesting to see how the 2 compare with the D90 mounted. I should be able to pull focus with the steadytracker which is a big no no with the merlin......hence your need for a wireless FF.
alexandroff
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I'm really happy with the miller. I got the slightly used kit (legs + head DS-10) for $850 off of ebay. Was looking for a good tripod/head and of what I've read on here, miller was at the top... I'm not familiar with Mathews...
Highly recommend redrock micro mattebox when u get to it - it is A+ quality for the price. swing away is greatly convenient...
saving for fast glass down the line...
got merlin to balance today, uhh.... took time... - for me it was the size of it mostly, wanted something i could take in a backpack when i travel and have it handy to get shots here and there...
Highly recommend redrock micro mattebox when u get to it - it is A+ quality for the price. swing away is greatly convenient...
saving for fast glass down the line...
got merlin to balance today, uhh.... took time... - for me it was the size of it mostly, wanted something i could take in a backpack when i travel and have it handy to get shots here and there...
squig
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yeah the size and weight is certainly a plus for the merlin. I might get one later on if the steadytracker doesn't give me fluid enough motion.
The miller is about the only piece of kit that is cheaper here than in the US but it's still a bit pricey unless I can get some sort of deal from the factory. The Mathews is sold at B&H, it is very cheap, the guys on the HV30 forum rave about it.
I put fastish glass as my number one priority thinking I could cut a few corners in other areas for the moment. So far I have a 50mm 1.4, 18mm 2.8, 28mm 2.8, 105mm 2.5 and a 28-85mm 2.8-3.5. I want some even faster glass but it's really expensive.
PhantomVideo
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Nice lens stock