Has the sudden spike in HDSLR's been the death toll for 35mm adapters
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Would love to snatch a 2nd hand sgblade at a cheaper price!astigmatic
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I regret selling the sgblade. Ideally for daylight shoots I prefer the camcorder/adapter combo.. Just better resolution, sound, and no risk of moire and rolling shutter. But for night time or lowlight, 7d all the way. And size is not an issue if you pair the adapter will a small camcoder like the hv20 or canon hfs. The size of a fully fitted rig ends up being about the same.
Tim Joy
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Adapters always seemed like a goofy interim setup anyway.
If you look at the 'my adpter rig pictures ' thread, there are some pretty amusing getups... I mean bazookas!
I probably made a mistake by building mine, so it has much more sentimental value than resale value. I'll keep it, and who knows, might use it someday for that '2007 indie video look'.
If you look at the 'my adpter rig pictures ' thread, there are some pretty amusing getups... I mean bazookas!
I probably made a mistake by building mine, so it has much more sentimental value than resale value. I'll keep it, and who knows, might use it someday for that '2007 indie video look'.
Ryan Farnes
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I'm guessing the major shift is that the used adapter market just got a huge shot in the arm and the new adapter market just contracted a terminal illness, which may or may not be a contracted battle.
Paul Hudson
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I will admit a PS Technik and a set of Ziess Super Speed on my HPX 500 does look sweet, but I believe it's days are numbered. Consider the cost of the camera the adapter and the lenses. Now price a Red. Now consider quality. RED WINS.
Yep, I'm doing the same. Just sold my DVX, SGpro r3 and all the stuff that goes with it. Ordered a T2i, 50mm 1.4 and paid off a credit card with what was left.
I mean on the indy level, which is where most of us are in the realm of narrative, we're talking thousands of dollars for a full blown set up vs. around 1300 bucks for "the look". and this is just the beginning, next year at this time? man, i can hardly wait. I know the lenses will still be valid indefinitely.
On the professional level, They may actually skip this Current Generation and dive straight into Scarletts or the next generation of DSLRs with the fixes that people are griping about today. But, if I was in the adapter business, I would definitely be looking for a new source of revenue.
I've been contemplating selling off my SGpro rev3 and DVX as well. I feel weird about not having a 'true' video camera around, though. I guess I'd still have my HV20. Given the amount I paid for the DVX and what it's worth now, though... plus it was a (very generous) birthday present from my folks. I think sentimental value counts for a lot; it was also my first video camera and to this day my favorite stuff of what I've shot was done with the DVX, not even an adapter.
And the SGpro - definitely a timecapsule of sorts but still a lovely piece of kit that I also would regret letting go.
All this equipment feels like a small part of me, somehow! I'm sure I'll get over it at some point.
I would say Redrock and Brevis are poised to come out of the 35mm game relatively well-positioned, since they're also right there with Zacuto in the accessory/camera rig biz. SG I'm less certain about. I'm rooting for Wayne and the gang, though.
And the SGpro - definitely a timecapsule of sorts but still a lovely piece of kit that I also would regret letting go.
All this equipment feels like a small part of me, somehow! I'm sure I'll get over it at some point.
I would say Redrock and Brevis are poised to come out of the 35mm game relatively well-positioned, since they're also right there with Zacuto in the accessory/camera rig biz. SG I'm less certain about. I'm rooting for Wayne and the gang, though.
Oedipax,
I felt the same way, had been going back and forth in my head for about 2 months, but I finally realized that if I was gonna get any money out of them, It would have to be now. I'm fortunate to have a few cams at work, so I just threw caution to the wind and sold. I'll buy a HVX in two years when they are $1000
I felt the same way, had been going back and forth in my head for about 2 months, but I finally realized that if I was gonna get any money out of them, It would have to be now. I'm fortunate to have a few cams at work, so I just threw caution to the wind and sold. I'll buy a HVX in two years when they are $1000
Agreed; however, a lot of productions are switching to shooting on the DSLR cameras. I saw something about House being shot mostly on the 5D MKII now
just my 2 cents...
what kills the adapter business is the fact that they require so much light! The DSLR just happens to shine in the exact place of the biggest drawback. If they were good in lowlight AND bulky and expensive people would still want them to use with their favorite cameras.
what kills the adapter business is the fact that they require so much light! The DSLR just happens to shine in the exact place of the biggest drawback. If they were good in lowlight AND bulky and expensive people would still want them to use with their favorite cameras.
speedjunkie
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YES as long as the Heat issue and the rocord time on the VHDSLR is Improved over time.
DEPTH OF PHIL
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Great subject, We just got a 7d fully loaded and also have a EX1 with Cinemek G35 . Side by side, there is no comparison when it comes to which one would i think looks like film, as i say we just got it, 7d looks fantastic , G35 looks like film! A more polished, serious film like quality! But in time, who knows, but DSLR seem flatter to me at first tests.! 5d is a fatter picture but still not as filmic as a 35mm adapter, at least to me the Cinemek. I have not tried other 35mm adapters.
I really think it's also a lot to do with lenses, filters and composition. Shallow depth of feel is in the framing as well! A good, stable, creative hand held rig can help greatly and with the light weight of the 7d its awesome. We are using one from runningrig.com
There are the DSLR issues with sound, Jello and Moire but some good post filters fix these for the most part. One thing is for sure though , if you need low light (and the below shots are just low light - high ISO 6400 tests) then DSLR is a great option,wow, i could never shoot this dark with a 35mm adapter. But grain and grit is our friend, it makes for a much more moody film ironically!
Cheers
I really think it's also a lot to do with lenses, filters and composition. Shallow depth of feel is in the framing as well! A good, stable, creative hand held rig can help greatly and with the light weight of the 7d its awesome. We are using one from runningrig.com
There are the DSLR issues with sound, Jello and Moire but some good post filters fix these for the most part. One thing is for sure though , if you need low light (and the below shots are just low light - high ISO 6400 tests) then DSLR is a great option,wow, i could never shoot this dark with a 35mm adapter. But grain and grit is our friend, it makes for a much more moody film ironically!
Cheers
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