FS700 RH and Nikkors

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Just started considering (and researching) this camera and I am interested in anyones experience with it using a Nikkor adaptor and Nikkor lenses ( see my sig)

Very keen to hear thoughts about best and worst aspects of using this camera in a professional scenario . TVCs.

eg compared to AF102 ... but in general. (any gotchas?).

Which is the best/ preferred nikkor mount adapter available? ( from user test and experience). (All my lenses are manual).

Very interested to hear about highlight handling of this camera.

Thank you for what ever you have.

BTW - links to anything please.
 
I'm going to second the Novoflex adapter. We tested the FS700 back in June and rented the Novoflex to use our Nikon primes as well as my Rokinon 85mm (which is Nikon mount). The results were incredible. The adapter basically de-clicked the lens because it allowed smooth and subtle aperture adjustments. All of my test footage was done to the in camera codec and we actually got a non upgraded camera - dialed in our own "flat" profile and had huge latitude to color grade in post. My DP is just wrapping with an upgraded unit - shooting in SLOG for the whole shoot and I've been told it just give him that much more flexibility.

The low light is amazing - coming from the Nikon full frame DSLR world I am used to amazing lowlight and this camera was really special. I was able to compare with the Blackmagic Production Camera in 4k and the Sony ate it alive. Battery life was great and the included monitor loupe is a great feature. I also did a fair bit of shooting for some promos with the included Sony lens (18-200 non servo) which was great to work with, and i have to say the autofocus is really usable, and very quick.

The negatives that we have found - as I'm sure exist with most cameras - are both the SDI and HDMI ports are very fragile. We had a camera come with a broken SDI connector, and then the HDMI port broke during out shoot. Even with the new firmware the in camera monitoring is not really useable - the scope are so small that they are impossible to use. The ability to connect to an external like an Atomos with Waveform or Parade really helped make sure we were exposing correctly for SLOG.

The slow motion is also really easy to use - and the results are incredible - you obviously just need a lot of light, and the 960fps crops your sensor for however it processes, so you are basically doubling your focal length.

We haven't actually finished the edit on any of the footage we shot with the cameras yet - but id be happy to share once we get the project finished.

Our renting convinced us that the FS700 was the camera to purchase for our company - now were just waiting for the Atomos Shogun to hit the market so we can see if that will be our 4K solution or if we will have to go the 7Q route.

All the best!

Scott Selman
www.cymmedia.com
 
The advantage of many Nikon lenses is that they have manual f-stops and manual focus. The advantage of Canon lenses is that, if you use Metabones adapters, many of the automatic features are maintained. (Autofocus, auto Iris, image stabilization). I don't own any Canon lenses, but as I understand it, what is supported can be somewhat hit and miss. The disadvantage of Canon lenses is that, if your Metabones adapter fails, you have no way to control Aperture.

I own the Novaflex adapter, and I'm happy with it, but it was machined almost too well. I had to take a tiny amount of metal off in order for it to seat properly on the FS700. Other people reported similar problems.
 
Had one cheapo adapter from amazon, can't remember the name anymore... Anyway, it failed after a few shoots, got very loose. I then bought the novoflex a few months ago, which just works. Nice fit and no wobble.
 
The Metabones Nikon G adapter is also worth a look. It has double the throw (approx. 60 deg. vs. 30 deg.) of other adapters and has reference marks for the iris stops.
 
Geoff Gilson said:
The Metabones Nikon G adapter is also worth a look. It has double the throw (approx. 60 deg. vs. 30 deg.) of other adapters and has reference marks for the iris stops.
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Do you know if this is true when compared to the Novoflex as well? I had been leaning towards getting the Novoflex after reading a few reviews that mentioned the Metabones didn't seem to fit/connect quite as nicely as the Novoflex, but double the throw and iris markings would be nice indeed. Does anyone here have any experience with Metabones connection issues? Any light leaks or anything like that?

Two more pros for the Metabones are the support foot and the ability to modify the adapter (DIY) so the iris clicks. Nice option for anyone who prefers this type of operation over the ability to do smooth iris pulls. I don't believe the Novoflex has either of these options, can anyone confirm?
 
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