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I just sold a nib 100mm series e. I was going to get rid of all of my Nikon glass until I started messing with the non ai. I have a nice set of Pentax-K lenses. Between those, the Minoltas and my Canon FLs, I figured I didn't need the Nikon's plus I needed some extra cash last month. I have heard the 85mm is a great lens... I'll have to keep an eye out. 

Thanks!

Nah, I'm from the States. 

I have an RMC Tokina 28-70 that I am probably going to list on eBay pretty soon. It's a nice lens, I just recently picked up the AT-X 24-40mm and 35-70mm... So I don't really need it. If interested, I'll let you know when I list it. 

So, after using my Minolta MC lenses, I decided to thin some of the herd. I went through my lenses and came across a non-ai K version of the 35mm 2.8 that's in mint condition. I think I paid a total of 40 bucks for it. I tested it the other day and liked the color rendition. So I decided to bid on a couple other non-ai Nikkors. I ended up winning a 24mm 2.8 K version and a 50mm f2 K version. Has anyone had any experiences with either of these lenses or any recommendations for other non-ai Nikkors?

I prefer the rubber focus ring versions because I have found the older scalloped ring Nikkors have very dry focus rings. I have a couple samples of the 50mm HC f2s that have zero dampening. 

Forgot to say that this was shot with a Canon EOS-M

Sorry about that, apparently I am html deficient. 

Awesome, thanks!!!

stupid question... how do you delete a comment? I tried to embed a video and for some reason it isn't working. So I tried reposting it, and it still isn't working... So then I tried deleting the whole thing but I don't see how to do it. I attempted to just edit the comment and leaving it blank but a window pops up that tells me I have to have content and if I want to get rid of it I should delete it (paraphrasing) but I don't see a way to delete it. 

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Here's a test I did with my set of Minolta MC lenses. I used a 28mm 2.5, a 35mm 1.8 and a 50mm 1.4. But the majority of the test was done with the 35mm. I also used a cheap Fotga ND fader filter. Ignore the sound, I just used the onboard mic, I added a couple sound filters to try and garble the sounds from a nearby road, but it's just bad. I may go back and find some Native American music to play over top of it. I also did a quick and dirty color correction/grade and added a vignette. From the test, I have learned that I love these old Minolta lenses, the 3D effect is stunning... IMO

Both seem like capable cameras. My only gripe with the LX100 is that there is no mic input. The FZ1000, even with the slower lens and it's clunky size, it has mic input with manual audio adjustment. I really think the G7 may be the best bet for me, ability to change lenses, mic input, 4K. Looks like a gem. Then, maybe, get the FZ1000, cheaply in a couple months. 

I would assume it is more comparable to the LX100 due to sensor size, but you have the ability to change lenses and you have a mic input. I was sold on the FZ1000 as my next camera, but I have LBA, so when I learned about the G7, I think there is no substitute at this price point. I must assume, the LX100 and the FZ1000 will drop in price soon after the G7 release. So maybe I'll be able to get both.

I have read time and time again that no matter how professional you attempt sound, unless you have a sound crew, the audio is going to be lacking. I don't have access to professional equipment, I don't have access to a sound engineer to mix the audio on set. And even Hollywood productions, with all of their money and skill, usually end up post dubbing the dialogue. But I do understand that audio is important, I just don't want to be a slave to it. That's why I am so excited about this Shure. What camera are you looking to get?

I hate, absolutely hate sound, this microphone seems like it will take away some of the chore out audio work. The in camera recording sounded pretty damn usable to me, for run and gun work and then the wav recording is just icing on the cake... Or vice versa. Thanks again for posting this thread. I never would have found this mic without it. 

Thanks, liork. I thought I had read that somewhere. I must assume ETC mode doesn't shoot 4K? I have a couple nice c mount lenses I would love to use. 

Yeah, I am really temtpted by this camera. I have never owned a 4/3rds camera though, so my questions are all lens based. I know they have a 2X crop factor, but does that 2X hold true for 4K? I use all vintage glass, on an aps-c, the crop factor puts my lenses in decent ranges, with 4/3rds, it changes everything a little, but I guess you get even less edge distortion. Of course speedboosters are always an option. Ugh. Decisions, decisions...

Thanks Sanveer, I saw this in my google search, but for some reason I couldn't get it to play. It played fine embedded here. This was definitely helpful. The dual recording function is ingenious. I always preferred in camera audio, for ease, and in this scenario, you seem to get the best of both worlds. And the quality sounds pretty damn good. Do you use similar settings? I only wish he followed his own advice in the test and had his camera set at manual. Anyway, thanks again. Now I just have to wait for a deal, I was pretty convinced I was going to get the MKE-400 until you posted about this little monster. If I could get this for the Sennheiser money, I would be a happy filmmaker. 

If they offer a body only for $699 or less, this will probably be my next camera. I would love to be able to score this and the FZ1000 for less than $1200.  

If Canon was more supportive of the mirrorless, I would love to see them put out a 2K, or 4K version. 

I just edited a little lens test of my eos-m and Minolta mc 35mm 1.8. That truly is a great camera for the under 200 dollar price tag, I paid for it and with Minolta mc's... Just spectacular. 

Not to be too contrarian, but I think the new Colorista uses a new GUI, but I am going to invest in FCX in a few months, so I will probably just use that. Thanks again. 

Canon S100 is fantastic. Easy to use, 24p, built in ND filter, customizable flat profile. And cheap. You can pick one up for less than $200. 

Cool, thanks guys. Out of curiosity, what is bad about Colorista? It looks pretty straight forward and it's relatively inexpensive. Is FilmConvert just a color grader, or is there color correction tools as well?