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RimidAlv_tRkv

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Hey all,

Im a filmmaker based in CA, a guy has hired me to do DP work for him and were shooting with the HVX, I own the DVX.

Now, we dont have much time left till the shoot, and were thinking of buying the redrock m2 adapter, do you guys think its something that can be learned in maybe five days, thats approximately how long we have till the shoot, or should we not even bother with the adapter.

Now, we do need a follow focus and a rod support system, these we have no problem using, the camera operators are comfortable with them.

I just wanted your insight on which would be best, I dont have time to research much, I know a little from my experience with the DVX, can you point to some rods and a follow focus that will work together on the HVX. We are probably going to sell them afterward, its just for this shoot.

If were not using a 35mm adapter, how well will the Foxi followo focus hold up, and which rods would I be able to use with the Foxi.

Please Help.
Thanks in advance...
 
Oh, sorry guys
One more thing, which gears would I need to purchase for the HVX, and maybe some that would fit on the DVX. Can the HD version of the M2 fit on the DVX as well? Oh and would I need the step down ring 82mm to 72mm, sorry if these questions are stupid, Im more of an artist than a techie.

Thanks, again...
 
Based on the info you provided:
you are more of an artist than a techie. you will have to deal with HVX (some new settings....) there is not much time left, you will need additional accessories (FF/Gears/LENSES) and some time to fine tune the new "thing" and............. a focus puller (unless you want to frame and pull focus as well).
TIME is a major factor. Unless you can aquire all you need and spend a few days practicing with all the gear in place, skip it. my2c.
 
If I didnt make myself clear, Im not shooting, Im DP, weve got camera operators that are very familiar with the HVX and they know how to use the HVX, but they havent gotten into focus pullers, 35mm adapters...

Thanks for writing, but that didnt really answer anything for me, but thanks...
Maybe be Im not a wiz at tech stuff but I aint stupid, I was hoping you guys could point to some rods and a focus puller but its cool, I guess there is no choice but to research...Later...
 
I very much like the Zacuto system. Their baseplate is top notch. They combine it with a Petroff mattebox and optional follow-focus to create a very useable package. We used this on a test shoot in June and the DP thought the follow-focus slipped a bit. I then tightened a bit and it worked like a charm. There certainly are other options, such as the Century mattebox, that you could get hold of immediately. I am awaiting a setup from www.geardear.com, which appears to be very reasonable and well-constructed. It does not have a follow-focus, however. You could simulate this electronically with the Bebob. Have not used it to judge how it would compare with a mechanical follow-focus, but there is a review on this site. I bought for my own camera the Varizoom, but I would simply call that a handle-mounted focus knob and I don't think would be suitable for what you are describing. It is, however, a good piece of equipment and much more reasonable than the Bebob products.

Hope this gives you some ideas...

Ned
 
My friend,
Your post is very clear to me and my2c was to skip the whole 35mm deal (for now).
Also in the left bottom corner of this pic is a Focus puller (aka 1st. camera assistant) with his left hand on a "follow focus" (the tool he is using to pull focus). Your camera operators might need two of each (in case you decide to use 35mm DOF machines). Good luck and do some awesome lighting/framing on the set.
 
nsoltz thanks for pointing that site out.

dan...forget the 35mm adapter its too much of a hassle. I know what a follow focus is and how it works I was asking which one to get, not for the 35mm, just for the stock HVX, you know...the stock lens the HVX has, thats why I was asking about the Foxi, and I also wanted to know which rod system would work with it, something around 200 bucks for the rod system if there is such a thing.

Thanks...
 
SomewhereinLA said:
I have Zacuto as well, the best. For matte box I have geardear, a great mattebox and a very smart system.
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How durable is the geardear? I checked out the site a bit earlier. "Foamed PVC" sounds like something that would snap or bend easily. Does the "real mattebox" really help more than the standard sort with flare? Any focus problems? I was looking at the Hysonfilms setup but I don't know when he's gonna be selling them again...
 
I will tell you how durable the Geatdear is once I receive mine. I plan on using it and writing a review. I also have a Zacuto system here with baseplate, rails, Petroff box and follow-focus. That's over $3K. I think we have to look at products like geardear as inexpensive alternatives to high priced gear and assess them on the basis of how well they do the job. This promises to be a very interesting test.

Ned Soltz
 
Hello Happy Gobo,
I´ve bought the Geardear mattebox right away when I saw it on a trade show here in Germany. The steadyness is close to aluminum because of the way it is produced, it´s really strong in the dimensions they sell it. And the modularity is a feature you don´t get anywhere else, and it has filtertrays and rotating stages, if you want. For this price you don´t get a better one, and it´s perfect for it´s purpose, to avoid light on your lens and on your filters + to hold your filters plane to your lens. I´m loving it!!!
And you can´t compare it to the Hyson one, it´s a complete different world, for example: do you want to touch the filters when you insert them into the mattebox? I don´t want to make fingerprints, so I like filtertrays, all professionlal matteboxes have, and the geardear has it too. You put in the filters before you put them into the mattebox. And you get the filters out without scratching the surface.
All these features are well thought out...

marc
 
You've convinced me, I think. Would you say it's light enough that you don't need a rod support system, even if you have filters in?
 
Yes, it is light enough. And for the HVX200 there´s a special lensmount with the matching bayonet. Go for a two stages mattebox without french flag and sidewings - the mattebox works perfect without - and you have the most lightweight and smallest version. The material is very lightweight...

marc
 
RimidAlv_tRkv said:
nsoltz thanks for pointing that site out.

dan...forget the 35mm adapter its too much of a hassle. I know what a follow focus is and how it works I was asking which one to get, not for the 35mm, just for the stock HVX, you know...the stock lens the HVX has, thats why I was asking about the Foxi, and I also wanted to know which rod system would work with it, something around 200 bucks for the rod system if there is such a thing.

Thanks...
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I have the BeBob FOXI. It's electronic so rods don't necessarily enter into the equation as it just plugs into the jack near the back right side of the camera (except of course if you are planning on mounting a mattebox--which I would assume you are, but this is not a consideration for the FOXI). When on sticks I have my FOXI mounted to the tripod handle.

There is also an extension cable available for the FOXI for around $60. I was told that EVS and 16x9 carry it.
 
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