Richie Recoil

On March 1, 2016 at 7:41 PM, AlexTrinder96 said:

Hi Andy, does the screen go blank while recording on the g7 or does it continue to display? Really would like this for uni (and can get a good deal on it). 

I second this question, any word??

On February 18, 2016 at 7:35 PM, sudopera said:

I just found a comparison between GH4 And G7 on Videomaker. Is it possible that G7 is so much cleaner in higher ISO? There is side by side ISO test in the video.

http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/reviews/18520-panasonic-lumix-g7-vs-gh4

I have used both GH4 and G7, and in my experience the G7 is cleaner in low light

19 hours ago, SpencerRollins said:

How did you get this to 7K?

When I say 7K I mean: I exported it at 4k settings in Premiere, so what you see on youtube is not 7K, but when you stack two 4k 2x anamorphic images on top of one another within a 16:9 frame, you effectively get a 7k resolution.  This only works with 2x anamorphic lenses because once squished down in post it equals exactly half of a 16:9 frame (hence the 2x).  It would be really cool if somehow two separate G7/GH4's could be rigged on top of one another and combined in post to create one 7k image.  Pretty much impossible with anamorphic because of the characteristics/distortion of the lenses but an interesting idea, nonetheless.  I hope that made sense!

To anyone who hates rap music, or doesn't have a sense of humor, I am very sorry.

I saw this too and immediately wondered what it was shot on.  Beautiful imagery and message.  RIP Eric Garner.

6 hours ago, Gabriel Copoeru said:

It was actually done by a machinist. You would need some precision tool to do it. You unscrew the unit by removing the two small screws. After that i put them back. If I want close focus, I unscrew them again and try to be really careful. Make sure you remove the diopter when trying to modify the front unit. If you live in the States, though, I'd suggest you research getting a new front focus unit designed entirely, like I've seen someone try to sell here. It might be worth it.

Ah, I see.  Yeah that didn't seem like something you could do with household tools haha.  Thank you for the detailed description.  Yes I've read the threads about using a helicoid, might be worth a try if I could find someone here in the states to do it.  

@jbCinC_12 Thank you! Nice video, it looks like it's still a little bit stretched vertically? Maybe not interpreted to 2x anamorphic pixel ratio?

3 hours ago, Spgreen65 said:

Thanks for sharing.  Richie, I like the look of the boxing video.

Spgreen65 thank you!

3 hours ago, jbCinC_12 said:

Sorry for the lateness of the response.

I probably go with the 1.3 for the 2.35:1 look for the 16:9 frame set, the 2X for the 4:3 set.  I tried my Sankor 16C on one of my Lumix G7 test shots in 4K Photo mode 4:3, and the colors would change on me; maybe it was the fact that I used Auto WB instead of manual.  

Footnote, I been getting some interesting shots again on my Sankor 16C/G7 on my Minolta MD 50 lens.  I hope to check it out and do a comparison here.

I've been using my Bell & Howell 2x in 4:3 4k photo mode and slowing the footage down to 80% to match 23.976 fps.  I wish Panasonic would just update the firmware and allow us all to shoot in 4:3 mode @ 23.976. Maybe when the GH5 comes out and the price/feature gap between the G7 and GH4 becomes less relevant... wishful thinking.

2 hours ago, Gabriel Copoeru said:

I sanded down the inner thread of the focus unit to achieve a sliding, push/pull focus type method. If you can get used to it, it's far better than turning it forever in its original state.

Gabriel, how difficult was it to sand down? Did it require simply removing focus unit by unscrewing the two screws? And finally did you put some sort of stopping screw to make sure it doesn't fall off at closest focus? Thanks!

grindmind, I can almost guarantee that 58mm is too wide to use on a full frame sensor.  You'll get a good amount of vignetting with anything under 85mm.  The Century Optics 1.33x will allow you to get a bit wider with your taking lenses.

Excellent Short! Very well done.

It's an unmodified version, so rack focusing is difficult to near-impossible (Because it takes 5 turns from closest focus to infinity). To focus though all you need to do is set taking lens to infinity and focus the anamorphic lens.

For anyone looking for more footage of this lens in action:

You can still get pretty solid results with this lens sans modification.  I've been reading this thread and plan to mod or hire someone to do it evenutally.  Of course rack focusing is out of the question, but for some applications in stock form it serves as a useful lens, especially when you factor in that you only have to focus the anamorphic.  

B&H 2x video shot on Panasonic G7: Anamorphic Boxing

Here's an quick video I put together with the configuration I listed above:

Bell & Howell 2x Anamorphic

I use a Bell & Howell 16mm Anamorphic 2x single focus (Not Kowa for Bell & Howell 2x) with a Rapido clamp on my G7.  My go-to lens is a Fujinon 55mm 1.8 M42 mount with a standard M42 to MFT adapter.  I've used a Rokinon 85mm with speedbooster and a Pentax Super Tak 85mm 1.9 with solid results.  I recently brought the 55mm 1.8 B&H 2x setup to a boxing tournament and it worked beautifully, especially in 60fps.  I will be posting a video of it very soon.