Hi,
So I wanted to get an EX3, but given that cameras are so expensive here in the UK (the EX3 is being priced at around £7000) I feel I shall instead get an EX1 with the extras I want for it. I intend to get a Letus 35mm adaptor too, so I've listed what I'm thinking of below. Would you gents/ladies please tell me what you think and if I've missed anything out? It'd be my first 35mm swandive so I don't know if I've included all that I need:
Camera - EX1
Batteries - supplied & 1 large for spare
Storage - 2x8gb with camera + at least 2x16gb, maybe more
Tripod - I currently have a Manfrotto 701RC2/Manfrotto 745B that's served me well over the years with my DVX and my travels. However I appreciate that the setup I'm talking here is a stage above with all the extra 35mm stuff, so do you feel I need to upgrade?
Filters - I will get a UV and Polarising at first, perhaps others at a later date when my bank balance returns to non-crapping itself levels!
Case - Haven't selected one yet, but appreciate I will need to get one, prob a soft case, although if I will have lenses in it too...
35mm setup
Letus Extreme - I would wait for the ultimate, but I've been reading here that it's gonna be $4000, which puts it well beyond me
Now if I'm right in saying I'll need a rod support system to support the lenses. I see Letus do the Start Bundle that seems alright, but I don't really know what sizes of these I need. Am I right in thinking I don't need a new base plate or anything fancy for the tripod? I.E. The baseplate within the rod support system attaches to the tripod, the camera is held a bit higher up on a small platform, the Letus then is below and attached to the lens that is itself supported by the rods?
I also have no idea about mounts or rings or anything like that. I've read here that people recommend Nikon lenses because they've had the same mount for years and as such suitable lenses are more common. I however don't know what this means I need to get as it's frankly pretty overwhelming!
p.s. does the ex1 has an issue with edge to edge sharpness i've been reading about with the extreme or does the fix now come with the package?
Lenses - if Nikon
Nikon 50mm, 25-30mm, perhaps a zoom as recommended on the sticky threads from the 35mm forum
Thank you if you are able to offer any advice. I really don't know much about this stuff but I'm eager to learn. For example I've been reading all about this backfocusing tracking stuff, no idea what it all is though!
Cheers,
Andy
So I wanted to get an EX3, but given that cameras are so expensive here in the UK (the EX3 is being priced at around £7000) I feel I shall instead get an EX1 with the extras I want for it. I intend to get a Letus 35mm adaptor too, so I've listed what I'm thinking of below. Would you gents/ladies please tell me what you think and if I've missed anything out? It'd be my first 35mm swandive so I don't know if I've included all that I need:
Camera - EX1
Batteries - supplied & 1 large for spare
Storage - 2x8gb with camera + at least 2x16gb, maybe more
Tripod - I currently have a Manfrotto 701RC2/Manfrotto 745B that's served me well over the years with my DVX and my travels. However I appreciate that the setup I'm talking here is a stage above with all the extra 35mm stuff, so do you feel I need to upgrade?
Filters - I will get a UV and Polarising at first, perhaps others at a later date when my bank balance returns to non-crapping itself levels!
Case - Haven't selected one yet, but appreciate I will need to get one, prob a soft case, although if I will have lenses in it too...
35mm setup
Letus Extreme - I would wait for the ultimate, but I've been reading here that it's gonna be $4000, which puts it well beyond me
Now if I'm right in saying I'll need a rod support system to support the lenses. I see Letus do the Start Bundle that seems alright, but I don't really know what sizes of these I need. Am I right in thinking I don't need a new base plate or anything fancy for the tripod? I.E. The baseplate within the rod support system attaches to the tripod, the camera is held a bit higher up on a small platform, the Letus then is below and attached to the lens that is itself supported by the rods?
I also have no idea about mounts or rings or anything like that. I've read here that people recommend Nikon lenses because they've had the same mount for years and as such suitable lenses are more common. I however don't know what this means I need to get as it's frankly pretty overwhelming!
p.s. does the ex1 has an issue with edge to edge sharpness i've been reading about with the extreme or does the fix now come with the package?
Lenses - if Nikon
Nikon 50mm, 25-30mm, perhaps a zoom as recommended on the sticky threads from the 35mm forum
Thank you if you are able to offer any advice. I really don't know much about this stuff but I'm eager to learn. For example I've been reading all about this backfocusing tracking stuff, no idea what it all is though!
Cheers,
Andy
; Letus would be great, but it's more like "very nice to have" than "you need it" , all the rest looks good to me, 