currensheldon Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 One of the main reasons I don't love using mirrorless cameras for video is the lack of internal ND. I don't mind using variable NDs, but I do hate losing my lens hood to block flare, protection, for shooting in light rain or varying weather conditions, and to increase contrast in the image. I'm not a huge fan of matte-boxes as they add a lot of bulk and are more to travel with and carry around (I have tried the Polar Pro Basecamp, which is pretty great). Anyone have a good solution for shooting with a variable ND but also being able to cover the front of their lens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Matěj Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Well you can use something like 82mm or 86mm normal circular variable ND and screw in rubber lens hood that fits the front. But on wide angle lenses you might have problem with vignetting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxmizer Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 But ... A good matte box and good ND filters make the difference on the final result ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzynormal Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 5 hours ago, maxmizer said: But ... A good matte box and good ND filters make the difference on the final result ... When you have the luxury of time to set up your shots. Run and gun doc filming needs proper exposures at a moments notice, usually through various light levels WHILE FILMING. I hate the variable ND affects the IQ, but I use them anyway because they're a valuable tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EphraimP Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 8 hours ago, fuzzynormal said: When you have the luxury of time to set up your shots. Run and gun doc filming needs proper exposures at a moments notice, usually through various light levels WHILE FILMING. I hate the variable ND affects the IQ, but I use them anyway because they're a valuable tool. So true. Screwing around with VNDs and lens hoods/clamp on matte boxes is a PITA. But unless you've got internal ND control, a VND is a must in a fast-moving doc style shooting situation. Just another reason why the C70 is an attractive option for a low-budget pro shooter, if you can swallow the Canon pill. currensheldon and Kisaha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
currensheldon Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share Posted October 29, 2020 Ah nevermind. I'll just get a C70. EphraimP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EphraimP Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 I agree. I will say, though, that the cheap little Tilta clamp-on mini matte box can work with a VND. The lens adapters for it do have threads, but they are recessed. The trick is that you have to us an extension ring to get most VNDs, which are have a thicker outer diameter than the lens adapter can accommodate, to fit. And, of course, unless you want to thread the adapter on and off each time you change lenses you'll have to buy separate lens adapters and extension rings for each lens you commonly use. That will cost less than a C70, but it's still a bit annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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