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Yup, my BMMCC came with the Metabones Nikon speedbooster, but I really would have preferred the Canon version for those reasons. The Canon 17-55mm would have been a joy to use with the Micro as well as the 35mm f/2.

I suppose, but I can only imagine the money they're losing by discontinuing most of their EF lenses.

I don't watch too many YouTube reviews but I have to admit that your near-awkward Web 1.0 video style is kinda endearing. If I have to see another blue light special review on the bridge of the S.S. Cliche-aprise I may just gag. And since nobody on YT makes videos about the 5D Mark III and ML Raw, I have very little reason to watch. With that said, why are Canon going all in with the R Mount? The R3 seems kinda nifty I guess, but I'd much rather have RawLite on an EF mount 5D Mark V with IBIS and internal NDs. Like you said, the DSLR revolution is... over. Maybe we should start producing art on cameras that were released pre-2015. Fuck 'em!

Agreed. That video alone could get her a job shooting 2nd Unit on a feature. The Komodo looks amazing and for only the double the price of the A7... I love the promo film Jason Momoa shot with his... And this one looks pretty good too... check out the highlights in her hair...

@PannySVHS really?! I still think that the 1DC has one of the best 4K images around...

I should have been more clear with my comment. I meant, in Hollywood standards and the rules of the ASC. I'm barely a competent camera operator and that woman is way more talented than I am. We're all striving to be better at the craft and she deserves and earned the same respect anyone on this forum would ask for.

And at its core... cinematography is about making pretty images. Technically, I don't think anybody on this forum would be considered a cinematographer or DP. I think she did a nice job with a camera that isn't known for its lowlight capabilities.

I hadn't heard that about the Miranda. Interesting. I know that some of the Yashica ML lenses were made in the same factory as the Zeiss Contax and supposedly Yashica used some of the Zeiss glass. I have the 50mm f/2 and the 28mm 2.8, but the 50mm 1.7 and the 24mm 2.8 are supposed to be the real jewels. The Cosmicars are nice lenses... I have the 12.5, 25mm, 50mm and the 75mm. I was thinking about getting an FP and hoping that the 50mm would just cover the FF sensor. I also have the 10mm Zeiss Tevidon in the bayonet mount. I bought the c-mount for it but haven't gotten around to installing it yet. My new favorite lens is the older Sigma 50mm 1.4... the EX DG. I've never used the Art version but I hear it's even better. My only issue with it is that the focus ring is horrible. It makes you want to buy the cine version of the lens. Here's a couple test shots from it...

Cosmicar lenses were made by Asahi Pentax, so it's not that much of a surprise. These were probably made in the 70s, so right after the move from Takumar m42 to Pentax K. I have a full set of Cosmicar c-mount lenses I need to test on my BMMCC.

Here's some a7s color...

Thanks for posting this! It was great!!! Short and sweet! The acting was great. The woman in the beginning was excellent. She should be an action star!!! Feliz Navidad!!!

@kye told ya! 🤪

I assume this has been discussed, but I don't have time to read the entire thread... Are there any advantages/disadvantages to the S5's S35 mode? Is 4K 60p relegated to the S35 crop? Is it 10bit? Thanks!

I'd say he was showing what can be done with the camera... Logically, you wouldn't raise the shadows in that shot because there is no light source behind him, so his back should have been shadowed... even silhouetted. And that's why it looks unnatural.

Thanks! I appreciate that. Got love B&W!

And a couple more...

This thread has inspired me to process some footage as B&W. Here's one that turned pretty good, I think...

I totally agree. I keep thinking I should upgrade my camera, but I just love the analog look I get from my 5D3 and ML Raw. I'm not surprised you didn't need the color information. As you've said, there's some stuff you can do with HSL curves in post but it's pretty crazy what you can pull out of aggressive luma curves in B&W. Did you use the L.monochrome profile for your promo? That's a great B&W. I've been contemplating buying an X-T4 or X-S10 for the IBIS and their Acros film simulation.

Hey, I hope you don't mind but I linked to your trailer in an old B&W thread because not enough people check out the footage section anymore. Sadly. But I just noticed that you have it Unlisted on YouTube. I can try and delete it if you want? @fuzzynormal

Did you shoot in B&W? Man, I hope so. I love bold decisions!

Bumping this thread because @fuzzynormaldeseves some exposure for the trailer of his new film and unfortunately not enough people visit the Footage section of this site...

Fantastic! You nailed it!! B&W truly is the great equalizer with camera equipment. I'm always half tempted to only make B&W films.

Also @PannySVHS I recommend buying an NPF Bridge for the camera so you can use Sony NP-F batteries with the camera without adding too much bulk...

I'd have to check to make sure and it may take a couple days for me to get around to it, but if my memory serves me... make sure you turn off the overlays on your monitor and have the in camera ones turned on. I've found trusting the camera's tools work better than using the monitor's. YMMV.

Haha, you're the best. Thanks. They sell on eBay. They have one for 1201 USD. I may buy one to try out to see if I like it and if I do, then I'll return it and wait for the right price... just to get it out of my system. Haha.