Justin Bacle

Some edited photos. Just for fun

Evening guys,
Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera owner speaker here, looking to delve into the medium of anamorphic shooting, aswell as a potential switch to Canon’s 7D/5D line. Now, your probably curious as to why I’m deliberating such a switch, when some would deem it a step backwards .. I could spend three paragraphs deliberating exactly why, however I’ll keep it brief .. I’m looking for a camera that can deliver a more natural, clean soft image, deep in depth, and rich in colour, as apposed to the pocket, which - at least in my opinion - delivers an image that is more naturally sharper, clinical, flatter (in reference to depth, not colour space) and grainier (all be it this is subtle, and filmic). I appreciate such characteristics can be influenced or diluted with softer glass, filters or DI work, but I’d rather a camera that can deliver this look more naturally and effortlessly  Let me be clear too .. I’m not hear to slam the Pocket .. It produces a fabulous image .. I’m just merely in search for a ‘different’ image/look. (References below - by no means breathtaking material or examples - but you get the gist .. natural, soft, clean looking images, deep in depth etc.)
https://vimeo.com/71901747
https://vimeo.com/71912369
https://vimeo.com/89787652
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRIA-xlAYvk
The only two line of cameras on the market - in and around the pocket’s price range - that I believe can deliver ‘this’ look, are Panasonics GH line, and Canon’s 7D/5D line w/ Magic Latern. (Not a fan of Sony’s colour science .. ) Issue with the GH line is, despite how versatile they are, that ‘video-ish’ look still creeps through too often in my opinion, either with regards to its dynamic range, or motion .. 
I guess this leaves just Canon’s 7D/5D line w/ Magic Lantern .. I have to confess, the Canon’s, especially when paired with decent glass/anamorphic adaptors, and in the ‘correct’ hands, deliver ‘this’ look more consistently than anything else I’ve seen within the price range. The way the camera naturally renders everything in the frame so softly and full of depth, whilst delivering natural colours so richly in the process, really does scream ‘Alexa’ or ‘RED’ on occasions. The image just feels more alive and three dimensional than the Pocket’s image too. I guess the issue w/ moving to Canon is, the con’s of the ML workflow when compared to BM’s internal workflow, and the compatibility wth my current glass (Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Nikon, Sigma 50mm F 1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon, Metabones Speed Booster Nikon G). If needs be, of course I’m open to selling such glass, but ideally I’d rather avoid the inconvenience, especially given it’s decent glass too.
So, thoughts? Worth picking up a used 7D/5D and making the switch? (I may even keep the Pocket regardless, if possible)
Nb. I’ve spent a fair few weeks deliberating the switch, viewing hundreds of anamorphic material w/ either camera, and the Canons just deliver ‘that’ look far more consistently, effortlessly and accurately. Of course worth noting the fact I’m wanting to shoot anamorphic is playing a part here too, given Magic Lantern is more anamorphic friendly than the Pocket. 
It’s hard to discuss anamorphic adaptors etc. yet, until of course I’ve decided on a camera, since if I’m sticking with the Pocket, then I’m routing more in the 1.5x-1.8x range due to my dislike of 3:55:1 ..  Whereas with the Canon and Magic Lantern, 2x adaptors suddenly become an option .. 

I know the used market in Sweden is pretty bananas and we can get really good deals.
But this one was so nice I had to share it. If anyone wants me to help out for over seas shipping Im there.
It includes a mount and everything!
And only €82!!!! Wow! Get it while you can!!!

If anyone else comes across any ads where the seller, like this one, clearly is asking for a fair deal please share

Fuji X-T2 with speed booster.

Hi
I was browsing in my a5100's linux system folders and i found some 4K video firmware files. 
What are they meaning?
 

 
 

No over heating, no over heating, way way way faster operation and finally: NO OVER HEATING!

Juank, bless you!   In my case weighed design 1.7 kg / 3.75 lb‬ . Lenses in rims weigh around 1 kg / 2.2 lb. In your case I don't know, but I think, lighter than now. Double focus, but ready for work.
 

pick a set of old lenses : Minoltas, Russian M42 lenses, Konicas, Fuji AX, Contax, Canon FDs, ... and the convenient adapter and you'll be able to get a 35,50,85 set for less than 200€  
(I use minoltas on my mirorless and russian lenses on my dslr myself) 
Any information about what you plan to shoot would be helpfull to help you btw

I know it might sound like a crazy idea but...
The new EosM (5) is a mirrorless 80d and you can use a Speedbooster for your Full Frame look.
Still don't know if the AF is as good but it could be a great B cam.
 

On the Ultrastar, you can go as wide as 40mm if you shoot in 1.2:1 (to get 2.4:1 final ratio).
I am currently trying to use the 50D + Ultrastar setup with a Mir 1B 37/2.8. I am waiting for the 49 to 62 step up ring as i am currently stacking multiple step ups (hence the vignetting)

I'd say stick with Blackmagic. Many Hollywood DPs swear by it as a B-camera for the Alexa/Amira, as the DR and color space is extremely similar.

Stick a BMPCC speed booster on a Pocket and you've got a 1.67x crop factor, which isn't that bad compared to S35. But if you want, that speed booster also works on the 2.5K BMCC, and reduces your crop factor to 1.39. That, the extra resolution, and an effective ISO sensitivity of 2500 (800+1 2/3 stops) should be enough to crush most shooting situations without issue.

Yeah you want to avoid like the plague any of the studio versions that BMD sells, unless....   well, you want to set up a studio! ;-) Then it is going to be just great for that purpose. 

Thank you so much
BTW, I also received the Mir 1-B 37/2.8 ! YAY !

I don't know a ton about anamorphic but that second one to me looks amazing. Classic even!

Sorry for some anamorphic spam, but I could not resist  

Weighed design 1.7 kg / 3.75 lb‬ . Lenses in rims weigh around 1 kg / 2.2 lb.

Last series shots today.

test in field after work

I shot this a couple months ago, and had a blast! It's always changing, but my anamorphic rig is getting more useable. 
 
Kowa 16-H (still amongst the best ana glass.)
SLR Magic Rangefinder (could loose the blue blobs but otherwise does a great job.)
RedStan Clamps (what more needs to be said? They're the best, and they're red. Makes Canon L-glass jealous.)
Konica Hexanon 40mm f1.8 (this lens just works. Really well. Set to f/4 and forget.)
Samsung NX1 (yeah I'm one of those guys. But this thing pays the bills, and will continue to do so for at least one more season.)
 
 
EDIT: yes, the anamorphic is not perfectly aligned. That's actually on purpose to add to the vintage low-fi aesthetic.

Thanks! No, so much grading. Overdose 
Thanks! For double focus bearable :-) Focus prime lens, combine with anamorphic lens, lock position of the camera, focus in my case rear anamorphic lens. Front lens locked. You may lock rear, move for focus front lens. In future I will make bellows, because in some cases rear and side light prevents the image. For accurate lens positioning is sometimes necessary to sway one of the lens slightly to the left and right. Sorry, I couldn't share.  Drawings by Alexey Bravo AlexKubrak85@gmail.com. All questions to him. Necessary before printing CHECKS all sizes to fit your lens and mount. 3D complete filling for printing. For black frames solid plastic, for mount (red in my case) more plastic plastic )))
 

well, that is very impressive !
I think I'll try and do something similar with mine

Justin, I will upload a couple later today. I posted this question in the anamorphic section and got some good info. Any type of diopter, including variable, will add some stretch vertically.

Love the Zeiss IQ.  That purple flare is wonderful.
 

Same here. The main advantage of FF is the small DoF, in which case aliasing artifacts are less and next to invisible. Also the A7rii FF mode has much less rolling shutter as well so that is another reason that is the preferred mode for handheld use. Then crop+clear zoom just gives you all the range that you need in one tiny package (in this case 35mm gives you 35-105):