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Just wondering what accessories those of you who have a BMCC are using?

 

I was looking for some sort of polarizing sticker for the screen but it seems there aren't any available. Would sticking on a polarizing gel sheet work? (I can't believe a Chinese company hasn't made one of these yet).

 

What about external battery? B&H sales rep recommended the Switronix PB70-BMCC PowerBase-70 Battery Pack.

 

I plan on ordering the MFT version and getting a Nikon>MFT SB for Nikkor AIS lenses. HOPEFULLY it won't take too long to get the camera.. When I spoke to my local BMD reseller they seemed to have both models in stock or at least get them in stock very frequently.

 

 

 

I see the RED camera as the elitist camera...the one ambitious amateurs buy trying to buy themselves credibility. I see the C100/C300 and FS700 as the practical personal cameras for people that shoot enough to not want to hassle with rentals. I see the Alexa, F5/F55, C500 and Phantom as rental cameras for productions with a budget (and OK RED can fit in that crowd too, but as rental, not purchase). I see the 5D3 as the dual use high-end camera, the D800 and D7100 as good options for that too. I see the Rebels and little Panasonics as learning cameras. I see the RX100 as the fun pocket movie camera and the GoPro Hero 3 black as the go-anywhere rugged camera.

 

I see the BMD products as weird experimental prototypes for the hacker/tinkerer set. People who are more interested in equipment for its own sake than filmmaking. Which is fine, and you can praise it irrationally if you want. But then to go bashing cameras that actually put food on people's tables in comparison? It's not a matter of elitism so much as it's the nerve of hobbyists telling working people they're doing it wrong.

 

You have to be the biggest moron on this forum.

 

>peederj's face when every BMD thread

 

That collage took some work. (And then you went and cut it down!)

 

 

I addressed this in the recent strategy thread. Why aren't the "DSLR shooters" willing to fork over $5500 for a nearly-complete camera that saves you from buying endless add-ons? ND/IR filters, XLR preamps and built-in stereo mics, top and side handles, EVFs (OK but it's usable in a pinch) and articulated LCDs, EF mount adapters (assuming people have some of the 100 Million EF lenses extant), peaking, zebra and waveform monitors with audio level metering, one-touch custom white balance, log gamma, usable ISO 6400 and 20,000 with post NR to save on lighting, cheap compact commodity media and replaceable batteries that last all day without offloads or recharges,... how many things have I overlooked that the C100 offers included in the tin? How much does all that cost to duplicate (in an awkward manner) for your "cheaper" solution?

 

Why am I one of the only people willing to point this out?

 

Oh right, because everyone else who realizes this is out shooting and no longer thinking about cameras. Come to think of it I'm late getting the shot list out.

 

You forgot about the file format of a camcorder

I'm having fun too, and far less frustrated as I actually use a camera system that's mature and designed for making movies.

 

>Talking about a C100

 

Oh and comments about them tisking their reputation is laughable. They could literally take a dump in every BMCC box and delay it for another 12 months and while there is still nothig on the market that competes in terms of price and performance people will still buy the cameras aster than they can make them.

I'm responding specifically about how it's so risky they are slightly behind schedule this year too.. I live in a small city in Australia where the market is much much smaller and just 1 of the stores has over 30 pre-orders. Point being only the mightiest of crybabies is actually going to cancel an order for either of the cameras. Not all will actually make the purchase people may change their minds for other reasons but only a small amount will cancel orders due to delays and Grant Petty will still e laughing all the way to the bank regardless.

One last point. DO YOU REALLY TRUST Black Magic as an enterprise now? ;) So who wants to bet they'll either be bought out or go belly up in the camera division? Then you'll be holding a $2,000 doorstop or book-end in three years .

I just want them to switch sensors to Super 35 or DX. APS-C so I can get the DOF I want. :)

Roll eyes....

I don't think you have any idea BMD works.. They aren't looking to be bought out and they definitely won't go belly up. The BMD cameras are only a small part of their business and have been a respected company for a long long time for other products they make at also highly competative prices.. How do this? By buying other businesses with tech they want and then bribging a highly polished product to market at insanely low prices compared to the competition.

They aren't going anywhere an it's funny how several prople question their business strategy when it's been highly effective for so long.

As for all the whingers about the price drop, while it could be slightly annoying GET OVER IT all rlectronic products devalue.. Maybe not in 1/3 chunks however the 5D2 dropped about $1,000 a year in small increments for 2 years running when I had one. I paid $4000 AUD when it was released 12 months later it was right aroud $3000 and a year after that $2000.

I paid like what $1300 for a GH3 and within only a few months its like $1000. I can only feel for the folks who paid the $3000 and only have just received it within te last few months, that would annoy me too but that's just how it is with ALL electronics whether it hurts your feelings or not.

By "get" do you mean have in your hands immediately, or wait a year after paying  :lol: I think it'll mean a load more people place preorders, but there are still no cameras :(

 

lol.. I will have to talk to my local BMD reseller. Last time I spoke to them it seemed like they had a few units in stock and that everyone was waiting for BMPCC and BMCC 4k. Maybe because it's AUs? demand would be smaller over here.

Holy crap.. I think I might stretch my budget for a BMCC and get the BMPCC down the track a bit. ALSO a firmware update coming for BMCC too - Details at end of post.

"Blackmagic Cinema Camera Price Reduction

We have worked very hard over the last year to be able to build the Blackmagic Cinema Camera at a lower cost so we can reduce the price and allow access to digital filming to a wide range of cinematographers and photographers.

We have done it and from today the Blackmagic Cinema Camera EF and MFT models will be reduced in price to US$1,995. This is very exciting and is one of the proudest moments of my life to be able to do this!

I think people will be able to use the savings to invest in some exciting lenses and rigs to really boost the creative possibilities. The Blackmagic Cinema Camera is a fantastic design that's now well proven. The advantage of the 2.5K sensor is it has enough resolution to eliminate the bayer resolution loss of a HD sensor, but when shooting RAW it produces files that are too not to big to store and work with easily. It's a fantastic solution.

All orders placed that have not yet been filled, can be reduced to the new lower price."

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"There are some new features in the software for the Pocket Cinema Camera. You can now focus by pushing the focus button when using an active MFT lens. This makes it very easy to accurately focus. The focus peaking feature is still there and you enable it by double pressing the focus button. The focus zoom feature is enabled by double pressing the OK button.

There will be an update for the 2.5K Blackmagic Cinema Camera soon that will also add these features, plus new de-bayer processing that will improve the cameras sharpness when shooting non RAW files."

I just spoke to my local BMD reseller (they are 2 mins away from BMD HQ) They spoke to BMD 2 days ago and were told the cameras are already shipping, however they had no ETA on when that particular store will receive the cameras. He also told me that they don't know where cameras will be shipped first and that 30+ cameras have been pre-ordered (I asked what the pre-order list is like). 

 

I asked about the original BMCC, how many units they received and how long it took to get the. He said They received 6 units of the original BMCC then 4 days later they received another 10. There didn't seem to be any delay between the camera arriving in Aus and the US (except for a few very large stores in the US who apparently got to make an order on the cameras well before they were announced) maybe this will be the case again where the largest retailers got to make orders in advance before other stores.

Something else I'm looking to buy is a high quality ND set or Vari ND filter.. There is a pretty nice B+W ND set I like the look of (well it's not a set you buy each one seperately).. But I'm not sure what people are currently recommending as the best Vari ND atm.

 

Also does anyone own or have tried the blackbird camera stabilizer? At the moment I am tossing up between it and the steadicam merlin 2.. Unless someone has any other recommendations.

 

It just comes down to what you need... A Rig is a whole different thing than a steadicam. The same goes for a slide for example. If you dont use/need all of them, dont buy them just because you could eventually use them some day and it might come in handy one day in one situation...

Nevertheless, the rig I bought, because I just felt I needed it ( ;) ) is the Gini Rig Extreme 17. You will get a lot of bang for your buck! The quality is quite impressive for the money (I paid around 500$) and you have a follow focus that works quite good, included.

I also own a Steadicam HD 2000, which is more than enough for dslr work! Its not that expensive and does its job just fine! Just make sure to get some kind of quick release plate for it (that also sits on top of your tripod and rig!!!), as the srewing, unscrewing can be a real PITA!

 

Hope that helped :)

 

Thanks. I know I definitely want to add some movement to my videos... I know I definitely want a slider since I use one when for work and love it but don't own one of my own (the business I work for is also extremely large and gear is shared between many people so it's hard to loan it out for a day). 

 

As for the shoulder rig and stabilizer.. I know they do different things but I am honestly not sure which will suit my needs better so I am still considering both options. I don't want to be stuck to a tripod all the time, a rig would make it far easier to move around an event correct? However the stabilizer would make the smoothest possible movement shots? Still undecided on which I want to get first.. I probably won't buy both a stabilizer or shoulder rig at the same time but choose one first and get the other later on. One thing I know is that I won't be buying any Zacuto products. I do like the look of the red rock micro products but have not had any experience with them but I like how you can buy everything separately.

I want to increase the quality of work I produce. I am currently working for a local business as a camera operator while I am studying but also want to slowly build up a business of my own. 

 

I currently shoot with a GH3 however I have money put aside for a BMPCC (who knows when I'll be able to get my hands on one) and also have saved a decent amount for stuff I don't yet have.. For example a decent audio setup.

 

My main interest is shooting events and small documentary style shoots  I am interested in purchasing several things but would like to hopefully get some good recommendations for different types of products. I'll be basing my set around the BMPCC for now but do plan to also get a BMCC or something similar down the track.. I will PROBABLY keep the GH3 for any slow motion stuff since I do really love the camera and I do like the slow motion effect.

 

I'd say I am in the advanced enthusiast/Semi pro range, I wouldn't want to spend much more than $1000 on each product for now however I also don't need to stick to only the cheapest options. For example, I am interested in getting a steadicam since it will make my moving shots look a whole lot better. However I am not sure whether to go with something like the Steadicam Merlin 2 or Glidecam HD4000.. Not only that I am not sure whether to go with a Steadicam or something like a shoulder rig. 

 

What I already have is a decent Sachtler tripod so I don't have to worry about that for a while. 

 

I am just hoping to get some general information on items that may help me increase my (production value?) for shooting events and documentary style shoots. - Events could range from live events/festivals to weddings. Even recommendations on smaller items that may not get thought about as much.. For example several times I have thought "a gorillapod would have come in really handy right now" So.. I am going to buy a Gorillapod.

 

This might be strange but I am also interested in any accessories that would be useful for shooting from different angles INSIDE of a car as well as accessories that would help for shooting outside of a car or other vehicles.

 

THANKS!

I shot it in vivid -5 everything except for sat which was -2.

 

Why Vivid over Natural or Standard?

Made very good progress on the book this week and very happy with the form it's taking. You're in for a treat.

 

What's it going to cost?

>that feel when you should have pre-ordered the BMPCC instead of waiting and now it will take forever to get one.

 

Not really, in a few weeks I think I am just going to turn up at BMD HQ since I drive past it almost every week and try to buy one directly from them.. Wonder if it will work or not. 

This is where the saying "The best camera is the one in my hands" comes from...

 

Unless it's an overpriced POS Canon C100 am I right?

Andrew, will this be a recommended lens for the GH3 in your upcoming book? I may have the opportunity to get one though quite a bit more expensive than $60. However as the book isn't yet out and my time is limited I thought you may be able to let me know as I am waiting for your GH3 book for lens suggestions, the deal on this particular lens is time sensitive though. Thanks.

https://vimeo.com/70366688

 

https://vimeo.com/67036518

 

30sec spot for TV. Glass used were OM 12mm f2, Panny 20mm f1.7, and  Nikkor 55mm f1.2. Really loving GH3 and I still get surprized seeing some of the footage that comes from this camera. Locally most people are using FS700s for TV and I'm happy that such a little camera holds it's own against footage shot on the FS700.

 

Those are great, I am also really impressed with what you're managing to do with such a little camera (it is a beast though).

 

What custom photo style do you use?

How's it going GH3 owners? Still loving mine.. Any examples of work shot on the GH3 to share? I am still loving mine. What lenses are you using? What custom photo style is everyone using? (Curious to see what Andrew recommends when he releases the GH3 manual).. 

Just avoid any setting that has "i" next to it lel (interlaced sucks).

 

That leaves you with a 50p and 25p settings, both are great.. Use the 50p for slow motion and 25p for everything else.

G6 kills GH3 , the G6 is a stunning camera

I cant stop using mine and was a huge gh2 fan before this G6 came out

 

How does the G6 "Kill" the GH3?

Thanks Andrew. I have a GH3.. I probably would have went for the G6 had I waited. Not much difference between them it looks like, and to me the G6 has a slightly nicer image than the GH3. Oh well, GH3 is still great even for the price considering the competition. Hopefully Vitaliy will give it a bit more magic too.

Bought my G6 in the UK and it isn't PAL / NTSC switchable, but it does have 24p and 25p.

 

You can't get 60p on it. 50p and 50i.

 

Which do you prefer more for video GH3/G6 and why?

B&H Photo has the G6 listed without 24p in the specs.  This is puzzling to me.  I called to verify the recording specs and the rep told me that the camera DID NOT shoot 24p.  Can anyone shed some light here?  

 

B&H link here

 

Edit* Another rep said this is a typo on the website.  Camera is NTSC/PAL switchable.

 

The G6 is a global cam (NTSC/PAL switchable) and the GH3 is not????

 

Will do galenb. Peaking is only available in light blue, didn't find a menu option to change the color. Seems to work fine, like any other camera with peaking. I still experience some hit and miss shots though when using it, but I think that is always the case with peaking. Anyway, I'll show!

 

Also, I'm not sure if it's a world cam. I have a PAL cam with 1080p50,25,24, didn't find a menu option to switch to NTSC 60/30. I believe this is possible with the GH3 or am I mistaken? I don't care for 30 but 60 would be nice for slomo.

 

I bought an NTSC GH3 to shoot a huge sporting and shot everything at 1080p60.. The footage looked great and the camera worked well. However I am in a country that uses PAL but at that time there was nothing that could do slow motion at 1080p60 except the GH3 (and a few Sony's which I am not to fond of) the PAL version wasn't yet available so I bit the bullet and bought it.

 

It's not a global cam though so while it worked brilliantly for the outdoor event I don't have access to a 25p option. I can however shoot at 24p 1/50th and flicker is pretty much completely unnoticeable and non-existent but if you look closely it is present.

 

I do plan on getting a BMPCC though (if it ever comes out..) which IS a global cam I hope that with a hack though the GH3 will also become a global cam. (Does anyone know if the GH2 NTSC cams got some PAL framerate options?) Thanks.

Amigo

 

Do you remember what filmmaking meant?
(To you?) (To me?) (To you?) (To me?)

 

 

hv20, hv30, hv40, DOF adapter, gh1, gh2, hacks, RAW ....

 

WE ARE PUNKS!

We are living glorious days!


who needs another pro?

Give me a fistful of Alex Cox's!

 

and

let them rest in peace ;)

 

 

Peace