Renting AF100- couple yes/no questions (mostly)

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_JD_

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I'm using an EOS 70-200 2.8 with adaptor- will I need rods and support?

Will I be able to interchange SD cards with my b-cam HMC150 without reformatting?

Can I get away with critical focus on the cam's LCD or is an outboard monitor a must for interviews?

I may be doing some shoulder mount work with my habbycam mount. Is the viewfinder situated similarly to the 150?

TIA

I tried searching for these for about a half hour, so I thought I'd just ask...
 
_JD_ said:
I'm using an EOS 70-200 2.8 with adaptor- will I need rods and support?
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If the lens weighs more than 2.2 lbs then you will need support.

Will I be able to interchange SD cards with my b-cam HMC150 without reformatting?
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Yes
Can I get away with critical focus on the cam's LCD or is an outboard monitor a must for interviews?
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You should practice with the focus assist so you know how to interpret, but you should be able to hit focus with it.

I may be doing some shoulder mount work with my habbycam mount. Is the viewfinder situated similarly to the 150?
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The VF comes off the back, just like the 150, but at a slightly different height.


Best,

Jan
 
--> LCD .. i would say if you can get a smallHD DP6 or equivalent monitor, you'll be able to see *much* better
what's going on.

--> 70-200mm is heavy glass .. i would get supports for that.

jeff
 
I thought I would follow up with some of my impressions of the camera. (Coming from an HMC150 user)

Build Q- I was very impressed. The body, buttons and switches felt like they were on a whole other level than the 150. It felt like a pro camera vs the 150 feeling prosumer.

Viewfinder- I wish the viewfinder and LCD could be on at the same time like the 150. I missed focus on a couple of shots while using the LCD. It's clear and nice, but a bit too small IMO.

Menu functionality- Very nice and user friendly. Menus were "easier on the eyes" than the 150 for sure. I never could figure out how to get the shutter to 1/48 for 24p- I just left the camera on 1/60. I come to find out there is a 180deg setting, but I could never find it and I was crunched for time. It was great transitioning to the AF100 b/c of the similar functionalities of the two cameras. Also loved the THREE white balance presets vs. the 150's TWO. That made setup a lot easier.

IQ- The images were very eye-opening to me. 720/60p is so creamy and smooth. I'm seeing why there are complaints about the highlight rolloff, but I set my exposure accordingly and I was very happy with the images I captured. I used EOS L glass (mostly 24-70) and a Kipon adaptor with iris control. The adaptor seemed very nice- wish the iris somehow had better accessibility (not so close to the body).

In short, I want one desperately. It would be the ideal transition camera for me.
 
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_JD_ said:
Viewfinder- I wish the viewfinder and LCD could be on at the same time like the 150.
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They can. Turn SDI to OFF, and EVF MODE to ON.

In short, I want one desperately. It would be the ideal transition camera for me.
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Nice summation, and I totally agree. I have both an HMC150 and an AF100 and they are excellent stablemates, and if you want to step up to a shallow-DOF cinema camera, it's the ideal migration path.
 
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