Just got a new camera - Sony F35

keithlango said:
I can see the benefits of skipping the IF box. I'd need to find another mounting solution for the battery then.
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The 12bit 444 only comes from the HDSDI out the IF Box, if you get rid of thr IF box, you get rid of that option. The monitor out the camera is 10bit 422 only.
 
Jusgorilla said:
The 12bit 444 only comes from the HDSDI out the IF Box, if you get rid of thr IF box, you get rid of that option. The monitor out the camera is 10bit 422 only.
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My particular solution involves re-machining the IF box into my cinedeck bracket. So I'm losing the "box", but not the gubbins. Well, except sound, but I don't really need that as the cinedeck records it.
 
Another update, I am getting a custom V-Lock battery belt made up which, if successful, I will post pictures of. Basically I'm asking hawkwoods to make a modified version of a belt they made for an ARRIFLEX.

It's two v-lock batteries in parallel, each with an xlr output. One will feed the camera (via xlr > lemo socket) and one will feed the cinedeck. Simples! Should help keep the weight down on handheld.

JM
 
Jusgorilla said:
The 12bit 444 only comes from the HDSDI out the IF Box, if you get rid of thr IF box, you get rid of that option. The monitor out the camera is 10bit 422 only.
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Good to know. I won't need a 12-bit solution for a while, and then I'd probably just rent it. I'm using the Hyperdeck for now.

Well, truth be told I'm not using anything now. Camera's still at Sony's repair shop in LA. No word yet on what the problem is or the price I'll need to pay to fix it.
 
Hi.

It started with wanting to step up from 5ds and GH2s, so I preordered a MFT mount Blackmagic Cinema Camera. Then, as shooting dates loomed closer and I still hadn't heard peep about release dates, I began to consider a used F3 as a stop gap. And then I stumbled across this thread. Now I have a F35 flying my way and I couldn't be more thrilled. BMCC who?

So let me introduce myself to F35ers Anonymous: My name is Jon and I'm a F35 owner from Portland, Oregon. Thanks to all those who have shared their passion for and tips about this wonderful camera so far. Hope I can contribute somehow as well.

Jon
vimeo.com/hunterqual
Sony F35 / Zeiss Standard Primes
 
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Seriously Mac, Thanks again. If you didn't share your "mystery camera" post and rational thinking, some of us wouldn't have been led to an amazing affordable film making tool. Its been an exciting an educational experience. I love the F35.
 
Two Hunters with F35's in Portland. Nice.
Well, if you two ever do an F35 hang out be sure to let me know. I'm only 3 hrs away in Seattle.

edit: doh, just realized only one of you is actually named Hunter. Sorry about that. Welcome aboard, Jon!
Now, time for bed. :tongue:
 
hunter richards said:
Hi Jon- I just moved back to Portland after being away for a few years, we should be f35 best friends ; )
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Well, now. This does call for some kind of get together... it's a little like that part in Lonely Guy, when Charles Grodin suggests to Steve Martin that they let their "guys" (their ferns) meet. Let's PM and figure out where we should get beers sometime.

Speaking of travel, how is everyone transporting their cameras? I plan to do a lot of air travel with mine; any suggestions? I worry that the Lowepro 4000 bag that Mac mentioned earlier wouldn't be the easiest carry-on, or protected enough for checked luggage... What are other solutions? Is there a good sized Pelican case I should look into?
 
Hunterqual said:
Speaking of travel, how is everyone transporting their cameras? I plan to do a lot of air travel with mine; any suggestions? I worry that the Lowepro 4000 bag that Mac mentioned earlier wouldn't be the easiest carry-on, or protected enough for checked luggage... What are other solutions? Is there a good sized Pelican case I should look into?
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Good question. Depends how much gear you tagging along. I just did SA to US to Canada and all back again. I used a B&W International (Generic i think) Type 68 Hard case, but with all the bits incl Cinedeck, 3 V locks and shoulder mount weighed 50 lb!!! (incl case)
So you can imagine, sending the case checked in luggage was absolutely gut wrenching, and had to specify "HEAVY" as well as "FRAGILE" and each stop the case was inspected by Homeland security. Also make sure you have what they called a "Carne (spelling?)" which states all your equipment and serial numbers etc.

I'd look at pelican as they are more rugged and built to travel, I was not confident this generic case would handle (but it did)
 
Guys I know we have a for sale thread elsewhere, but in case anyone's interested, I have mistakenly picked up a Schneider Platinum IRND in series 9 size. Could be perfect for the people using stills lenses on their F35s - the platinum irnd is tuned to the F35's needs. If anyone wants it I'm letting it go cheap (about $100 plus shipping) as I bought it in error and need it gone

JM
 
Hunterqual said:
Well, now. This does call for some kind of get together... it's a little like that part in Lonely Guy, when Charles Grodin suggests to Steve Martin that they let their "guys" (their ferns) meet. Let's PM and figure out where we should get beers sometime.

Speaking of travel, how is everyone transporting their cameras? I plan to do a lot of air travel with mine; any suggestions? I worry that the Lowepro 4000 bag that Mac mentioned earlier wouldn't be the easiest carry-on, or protected enough for checked luggage... What are other solutions? Is there a good sized Pelican case I should look into?
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The loewpro 4000 bag is for carry on luggage, not that great for checking in. I better keep the camera with me when flying.
 
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Topic of the day: WB on the F35.

For those of you using the F35 in cine or cineEI mode, the only WB possible settings are tungsten/daylight. I wish we could dial the color temp, this should be so easy with a firmware upgrade... ANyway, while the camera is tungsten native, and one could think that using 85 filters to get the camera balanced to daylight would be the best way to go, according to Art Adams we can get away without them: http://provideocoalition.com/aadams/story/no_85_necessary_on_the_f35/

Now, I'm not sure if you have noticed, but at least in my camera, the daylight preset generally renders images that are a bit too warm. That's why I'd like to explore using the camera in tungsten mode and adding a 85 filter instead to see if the results are not as warm. Anyone has an 85 filter around?
Other option would be to set the camera in daylight and add a 80D filter, but that might even too much correction. Is there something like an 80E somewhere? :grin:
 
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I 85 with mine all the time. I'm not fond of digital white balances, although I am tempted to try it given Art's argument for them.

I should also point out the 85 you want is an 85B, not an 85. Slight difference, but important.

Perhaps you could use the camera's built-in ND correction as a form of white balance?
 
It's a mystery to me why Sony doesn't allow for at least a little bit of flexibility in the cine-modes. These modes are delightfully simple to use, but sometimes I REALLY want to tweak the image a bit...
 
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