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Canon has just released their Version II of their famed super fast 35mm F/1.4 - at a shocking price of $1,800. Anyone buy this or use it through rental company? Thoughts for video? Thanks.

Zeiss 135mm F/2 APO. This $2,100 lens is supposed to be the best 135mm in existence. Basically, an Otus without the name. Anyone on these boards have experience with this lens? Thanks.

If you find a magic lamp, make one of your 3 wishes the (missing) Canon Firmware update for the magical 1D C. Meantime, the Zacuto loupe is a must.

Having trouble finding quality footage shot with either Zeiss Otus. There must be some narrative out there, but ? In good news, Zeiss is finally releasing the wide-angle Otus, the 28mm. This month (October 2015)

I hear you. Completely agree. May like the new A7s ii' thicker body a bit more. Tempted. Don't forget, Den Lennie has gone on record saying that the new IBIS is the best he has ever seen. Hmmm.... Canon will be releasing their new 1D X ii before Christmas. I believe this will tell us exactly where they are going with their DSLR's. It's hard to accept Canon would put 4K internal with all exposure assist in the new 1D X (with the 1D C looming), but you really never know from this strange company. I'm not really sold on the new 1D X ii will be for photogs, and, early 2016's new 5D4 will be for videographers. Canon has never split them before, and the 1D X has always been the superior camera. We'll know soon. Their ultimate decision could make 1D C owners very angry. However, I'll go with theory that ultimately they must give the 1D C crowd their long 3 year + exposure firmware update. If they do, their new C300 mrk ii seems safe to me. Surely they must realize that now thanks to Sony.

Ebrahim, thanks for your reply. Nice rundown on all the features (or lack of). I agree with all of it. The weight/ergo without a doubt the biggest issue with external monitors and the 1D C. I would say ML could solve the problems but we all know their stance (unfortunately) on the 1D C/1D X and the soon to be released 1D X ii. I understand the procrastination (not really) on Canon's D line, but like you say, it truly makes zero sense for the lack of exposure on the "C" line. Psychologically, the money is hard to swallow. Not sure you have an option, however if you want to stay with the 1D C. Seems that it's a long shot for a 1D C ii because of the financial failure of the original. Maybe the 1D X ii will solve these issues. (No I don't really believe that lol). Possibly just move over to the Sony A7s ii. This new cam ticks all these boxes. Minus, of course the amazing stills capability of the Canon 1D C.

Ebrahim, I agree with the Canon 1D C assessment. Amazing Canon does not include any peaking/zebra/frame guides with the 1D C. The image however, from the 1D C 4K DCI is spectacular. I prefer it over almost everything I've seen under $40,000. Why not use/put the Small HD 502 or the Ninja Assassin on top of the 1D C? Is it a weight problem? Wouldn't the extra size of the external monitor help focusing over the 1DC's 3.2 inch LCD screen anyway?

​No longer shooting with the Canon 1D C? All because of the A7R ll?? Not sure I understand this logic, Andrew. Not attempting to be challenging in any way, just would like to be educated. Please explain.

elkanah77 said: "2001 as the most boring sci-fi ever". Again, let me educate you: Stanley Kubrick's "2001 A SPACE ODYSSEY" is the greatest science fiction film ever made. Nothing comes close. You my friend, do not understand films. A shame. Well, at least you have Play Station at home

​LOL Please read below and let me educate you. 1. Ridley Scott is a legendary visionary filmmaker. 2. James Cameron is not. He's an action hack that got lucky with a man named Arnold. 3. "ALIEN" (1979) is a horror film classic set in outer space. The perfect "Haunted House" film with a different backdrop. It has wonderful acting, classic score, amazing cinematography and sets. Classic minimalist dialogue and the film creeps along like the great Hitchcock thrillers that came before it. Ridley Scott is a master technician. The film is taught in film schools. This is a film for cinephiles who understand and appreciate the language of cinema. The Master - H.R. GIGER - had a huge hand in this film. 4. "ALIENS" (1986) is a science fiction film sequel that destroys any semblance of suspense, terror, horror of the original film.. and is not the least bit disturbing. It has bad, over the top acting, weak dialogue, silly one-liners, and plays like a video game. James Cameron is an action director with absolutely no idea how to make a film suspenseful. Action is his genre, not suspense or terror. He was the wrong man for the job (not that film should have ever had a sequel to begin with). This is a film for video game nerds, and marvel comic action hero fanatics who have ZERO attention span, and do not (or can not) appreciate the language of cinema. The Master - HR GIGER - DID NOT - have a huge hand in this film. Need I say more? Have a nice day

​Waggish, It is different. Downrez 4K to 1080p footage...will ALWAYS be superior to native 1080p. Bolex 1080p in my opinion was dead on delivery except in very. very few niche situations (aka, money) If you're only going to be watching your movie on the web, it really doesn't matter. For any chance at a cinema release , it's 4K only.

​I would agree with the medium format look, richg101, However hacked 5D3 is inferior to Canon 1D C but I get what you're saying.

​Ebrahim, completely agree with you! Nothing seems to compare to the Otus except the Arri Ultra Primes. Amazing quality for the price. Blows pretty much everything else out of the water. Really shocked there is so little video footage from DP's with these lenses. I guess in this economy most people still cannot afford to pay $4,500 for a prime.

​Agreed. Still love it.

​You will suck it up and pay. Why? Because nothing looks like 4K Blu ray that you have ever seen. BTW, purchase the original "Alien" when 4K Blu Ray shows up. The sequel is an action film with stupid one-liners and is not scary. Ridley Scott's 1979 film is one of the top 15 best films ever made.

​You are wrong with a capital W.

​Ah..yes..if you have a movie of Bill Clinton with a new 18 yr old kid. Other than that, you better step up to the plate by 2016. 4K or bust. ​Congrats on your film! I like to see everyone succeed at doing what they love. As far as distribution, that is a tricky situation. There are many distributors...most suck. Meaning they will fuck you, you will not see a Huge check when the deal is signed. They will distribute, yes, but if they give you no money up front, you will never see any on the backend. Maybe $500 bucks. I'm talking about a real distribution deal where you will make a minimum of several hundred thousand dollars upfront - with a distrib company that has a track record of releasing low budget films that make serious money. If not, show the movie to your family and keep your day job. This is business.

Thats not entirely true imo. ​You could go either way on this. In another year (2016) even submitting a project on 1080p HD, you may not get people to even want to view it. They may bypass it altogether (unless the film was recommended by someone they know and trust in the biz) Also, once Blu Ray 4K hits - everyone and mean everyone will want to see all new films on their brand new badass 4K Blu Ray player. At that point, forget it.

​Mercer, I would edit in 2K. You still see the fine details and then go to 1080p. I would back up my 4K masters to a separate drive and store away for safe keeping. Of course if you have the latest and greatest compute setup, than sure, Edit in 4K the entire process and downres to 1080p HD for distribution.

​Sure appears that way. Seems quite a few people on the net are saying just as much. Now the question, a Canon Cine Lens (prime) for the 1D C? Or, go with the Zeiss Otus 55mm or 85mm?

​ ​I believe if you attempt to release a feature film in 2016 - on And you have shot only HD, you can forget about major distribution. Sure, self-distribution, a 'B' or 'C' distribution company (that will fuck you anyways), than ok. For a serious deal, it's 4K or bust. Cannot stop the future wether you like it or not.

​$100-$300 a day for a PA ?! Lucky you. In Hollywood (unless its a big studio film) PA's make between $25-$50 buck a day.

Anyone try the Zeiss Otus 55mm F/1.4 or 85mm F/1.4? Looks amazing. Possibly better than the CP2's or Canon Cine Primes. Check out the Canon 1D C with the Zeiss Otus 55mm:

​Will do! (after some practice). ​Looks great Franz! You're nailing the focus there man!

I picked up a 1D C. Forgive me, I fell for the hype! (looks amazing)