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What I find kinda strange is that they recently lent one to Noam Kroll for a short he is working on, so it would seem that this decision to close shop is fairly new and abrupt. I, actually, don't like the design of the camera body. As you said, they stayed true to the traditional Bolex packaging, yet they went with the traditional Beaulieu body design instead of the simple Bolex design.

Here's a 4:3 version that one of the producers/editors through on his YouTube page. It has a little more of that traditional Kodachrome 40 look to it.

Since we're discussing Super 8, a good friend of mine and great director shot a super 8 film about 20 years ago while we were still a bunch of kids. The trailer went through the film to, analog video, to sitting on a shelf for 15 years to digital pipeline and ended up with a very cool, gritty, grungy look.

Dayum, he done dothed his cap to you.

Yeah, that should work with it. If you're looking for a 12.5mm, I have two extra copies I am looking to sell that both cover the sensor and fit into the adapters without modification... the Fujinon 12.5mm f/1.4 and a Cosmicar 12.5mm f/1.9. Yeah, I just got burned with the 15mm Angenieux... It's my own fault really. He listed some of the flaws, but never mentioned anything about the focus. Since he mentioned the flaws, I stupidly overlooked the focus and sure enough, the focus ring is a little too stiff. Do you know how complex it is to relube focus mechanisms? Or a pro that works with these old c-mounts?

Honestly. That's probably the nicest footage I have seen from the camera.

I was looking at their site last week because I had read that they had a simplistic raw conversion software and while I was there I had read and watched all there was to read and watch and I can honestly say that the raw they were using in those D16s was nothing short of gorgeous. It was like a perfect mix between 5d ML and BM raw and in a lot of ways better looking. I also loved the small videos featuring their Kish lenses... Specifically the 18mm. If anyone has one they want to sell, keep me in my mind.

Gotcha. It is an expensive holiday... I guess I just figured with the traffic you get on your YouTube channel, that it paid for your toys. I would love to see a feature film of yours made with that D16 though... Am a big fan of your work.

It sounds like a totally different camera that Fuji could make at any time without buying Digital Bolex. Fuji should definitely make that camera, but where are the ingredients from the D16 that made it such a special camera?

I love b&w but I don't think I would ever pay more for the D16-M than I would for the D16. Leica is another story I suppose. I can't believe you are considering selling off your second D16?

I do think the D16 Monochrome wasn't priced properly... If that camera came in under $2000, there would have definitely had been a large niche market for it. But then again, I'm sure it was priced appropriately for what it cost to manufacture and unfortunately this is why it is very difficult for smaller camera companies to get market share.

I almost bought the Sigma 28mm f1.8 the other day for a steal, but since I started shooting with the BMMCC, I have really found an appreciation for S16 c mounts and micro 4/3 lenses... Mostly the Sigma 2.8 line, and possibly a Rokinon 12mm. Instead of going the speedbooster route, I like the idea of using lenses intended for that format to take advantage of the quirks and flaws of lenses designed for a sensor/camera of that size. I am curious what your thoughts are involving only using lenses made for full frame with these huge crop sensors... Do you feel by only using the center most portion of the lens, that we are losing some of the characteristics those lenses were designed for?

Yeah, this is kinda sad. The D16 had a major influence on my decision to strive for higher DR and a more robust codec and color space. Unfortunately, I couldn't afford the D16, so I went with the BMMCC, but I had hoped that in a few years time I could be shooting on my own shiny and new D16. I imagine similar choices like mine eventually was too much for the small firm to compete. I wonder if an H8 version of their D16, at a price point similar to the pocket cam could have saved them? Who knows. On another note, has anyone used their software? It looks like a nice program... and I wonder if that will still be available?

I briefly had an a5100 and I remember getting good results with portrait. Being a Nikon guy, I would have thought you would have gone with the D500. Well it looks like you made a great choice because the images look stellar. Gotta love those Voigts.

Looks nice, how are you liking the Sony?

Another lens test, this time with the Angenieux 15mm c-mount and the BMMCC...

Has anyone noticed any weird color/contrast shifts lately with their uploaded Vimeo videos?

Gotcha... I misunderstood.

I can easily get infinity focus on the 25mm by taking off the rear ring and using a Fotasy adapter. Even without the spacer it works. http://www.getdpi.com/forum/4-3rds-cameras/13547-czj-tevidon-versus-fujinon-cctv.html#post176111

@Nikkor suggested to me a long time ago that I should get a pocket cam when I was struggling with grading/correcting 8bit footage. I wish I had listened to him sooner. Now that I have my BMMCC, the the robust files are something I couldn't even comprehend when using 8bit 4K. With that being said, I do think one can achieve great results with any 4K camera, I've seen it from a bunch of you guys, but I know I would rather have good solid 1080p than thin 4K.

But with the 25 and 35, you don't need to dremel or file anything. For the 35mm, you just unscrew the back plate and glue the adapter to the lens. For the 25mm, you unscrew the back plate and then use some kind of spacer that will sandwich in between the adapter and the aperture ring... Very easy to make it clickless as well. I just haven't found a good material to use as a spacer.

I don't know... I would never sell the Sigma 18-35mm for that Samsung. Just my opinion of course.

I had the Nikkor 28mm f2 and it was a beautiful lens. I only sold it because I have two Minolta 28mm f2 lenses... One MC version (which I am currently selling if anyone is interested) and also the MD version. I decided to go with the Minolta MD version because it is smaller, lighter and has a shorter focus throw... Which I like better since I use focus levers instead of follow focus units. Hey Andy, have you ever used the Sigma 28mm f/1.8? I have seen a couple videos online, it looks decent, but they can be a little hard to judge from Vimeo. They also made a 20mm and 24mm in the 1.8, which may make more sense for me since I am only shooting with the BMMCC now.

Do you have the 25mm? If so, what did you use for a spacer when you modified it?

Fuji 8mm... Or 9mm? Do you know if it covers the pocket?