SG PRO....goin with it
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jenningsp
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depending on what camera you're using and if you're getting the SGflip, the rails have a few limitations.
if you're getting the non flip and using a big camera like the Z1, then the rods WONT extend behind the camera. they only extend in front of the camera.
that's it.
so you might want to get the redrock or cinevate rails instead.
if you're getting the non flip and using a big camera like the Z1, then the rods WONT extend behind the camera. they only extend in front of the camera.
that's it.
so you might want to get the redrock or cinevate rails instead.
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hoarp001
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Mine sticks out enough for me to put my video transmitter on...
www.peter-hoare.co.uk/sgtransmitter.jpg
www.peter-hoare.co.uk/sgtransmitter.jpg
weismangroup
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I've also been contemplating getting an SGPR0. I've pretty much narrowed it down to either the SGPro or the Brevis.
On the SGPro I look the advantage of the spinning element in that you can use it at smaller stops and higher shutter speeds. On the Brevis, I like its lightweight and minimal light loss.
One question I have is set-up time. Once you have the SGPro calibrated for your camera, about how long does it take to install or remove the adapter. I suspect that me be another advantage to the Brevis. But is it enough to tip the scale? Any thoughts on this?
All the best,
Michael
On the SGPro I look the advantage of the spinning element in that you can use it at smaller stops and higher shutter speeds. On the Brevis, I like its lightweight and minimal light loss.
One question I have is set-up time. Once you have the SGPro calibrated for your camera, about how long does it take to install or remove the adapter. I suspect that me be another advantage to the Brevis. But is it enough to tip the scale? Any thoughts on this?
All the best,
Michael
Once you get the Rail and base plate adjusted to you camera (5-10min) it is as easy as loosening 3 allen screws, and pulling(25sec.) So all in all it is fast, brevis is the same deal, If your threads are not screwed the same every time you screw the Brevis on, you must loosen the allens on the Achro and line everything up again, wit the Sgrails, you are all ways aligned.
Jon
Jon
weismangroup
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Thanks for the explanation.
Since then there is basically little difference in set up / breakdown time, then that may tip the scales back to the SGPro. I do a lot of outdoor shooting, and the thought of always having to be at 5.6 and wider seems really irritating. Also, there are many times when I want more DOF, and with the Brevis that can be hard to achieve.
Since then there is basically little difference in set up / breakdown time, then that may tip the scales back to the SGPro. I do a lot of outdoor shooting, and the thought of always having to be at 5.6 and wider seems really irritating. Also, there are many times when I want more DOF, and with the Brevis that can be hard to achieve.
For out door stuff, I would really recommend the Sgpro, and I am probably bias on this, but I have used a Brevis multiple times and I have to say, If your shooting a lot of indoor stuff you cant go wrong with the Brevis, but if your shooting outdoor and need to be able to stop down the lens and get high shutter speeds, the SGpro is untouchable. With new batteries I can stop the lens down to F22 and put the camera at 1/500th and still see no grain, I think that is quite impressive. Dennis said he recommends not to go over 1/120th, anything over that and you will start getting grain, me and my friend ramped his Brevis with his HVX and got it in the 1/180th, but anything over that it was quite obvious.
Jon
Jon
jenningsp
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jon, i have no idea what the matte box is. sadly it's not my set up. it's Nick Everett's - http://waynekinney.iforumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=548&mforum=waynekinney
it looks like the rails problem is only with the fx1/z1. anyone know about the hvx?
my sgpro gets shipped in 2 days!!! wooo!!!!
it looks like the rails problem is only with the fx1/z1. anyone know about the hvx?
my sgpro gets shipped in 2 days!!! wooo!!!!
rawfa
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I've bought the sgpro recently and I have to say it's an awesome tool. I've spent some time with the brevis and it does have it's advantages, namely portability and light loss. Whilst I shot a lot of hand held stuff with the brevis, the sgpro makes it a bit more difficult (not impossible). Light loss in the other hand is the sgpro's Aquiles Heel. The difference I notice between the brevis and the sgpro regarding this is very noticeable. So far I've been able to live with the trade offs having in mind that the sgpro (like it was already said) can be stopped down up to 22f (amazing!) and can be used with very high shutter speeds. It's amazingly sharp from edge to edge and it still gives you room to zoom in and out. I don't think I even have to mention it's amazing film like bokeh that we all know and love.