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I'd say he was showing what can be done with the camera... Logically, you wouldn't raise the shadows in that shot because there is no light source behind him, so his back should have been shadowed... even silhouetted. And that's why it looks unnatural.

Thanks! I appreciate that. Got love B&W!

And a couple more...

This thread has inspired me to process some footage as B&W. Here's one that turned pretty good, I think...

I totally agree. I keep thinking I should upgrade my camera, but I just love the analog look I get from my 5D3 and ML Raw. I'm not surprised you didn't need the color information. As you've said, there's some stuff you can do with HSL curves in post but it's pretty crazy what you can pull out of aggressive luma curves in B&W. Did you use the L.monochrome profile for your promo? That's a great B&W. I've been contemplating buying an X-T4 or X-S10 for the IBIS and their Acros film simulation.

Hey, I hope you don't mind but I linked to your trailer in an old B&W thread because not enough people check out the footage section anymore. Sadly. But I just noticed that you have it Unlisted on YouTube. I can try and delete it if you want? @fuzzynormal

Did you shoot in B&W? Man, I hope so. I love bold decisions!

Bumping this thread because @fuzzynormaldeseves some exposure for the trailer of his new film and unfortunately not enough people visit the Footage section of this site...

Fantastic! You nailed it!! B&W truly is the great equalizer with camera equipment. I'm always half tempted to only make B&W films.

Also @PannySVHS I recommend buying an NPF Bridge for the camera so you can use Sony NP-F batteries with the camera without adding too much bulk...

I'd have to check to make sure and it may take a couple days for me to get around to it, but if my memory serves me... make sure you turn off the overlays on your monitor and have the in camera ones turned on. I've found trusting the camera's tools work better than using the monitor's. YMMV.

Haha, you're the best. Thanks. They sell on eBay. They have one for 1201 USD. I may buy one to try out to see if I like it and if I do, then I'll return it and wait for the right price... just to get it out of my system. Haha.

Beautiful shots. But they have a very video look. Which is fine. Congrats on the feature. I was confused because I didn't understand what the pocket series cameras have to do with the conversation? Do you get paid a commission every time you mention Blackmagic in a thread? 😂🤪

Both seem pretty slick and good options. I mentioned a Lee Filter adapter, but I meant Nisi... https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1536116-REG/nisi_nisi_fh_rx100_pkit_filter_system_for_sony.html/?ap=y&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsqOMBhDFARIsAFBTN3dFh26uoWcm4U4JCJTmvvMw1QLPeen4qnXKLBoirTVFFwJAx771rTYaAiWLEALw_wcB&lsft=BI%3A6879&smp=y I suppose it wouldn't work with the LX10 without knowing some measurements first, but I do like the push on option of the Nisi. Haha, I literally just checked to see if there were any new discounts on the FP, or Open Box models available. I've been awaiting a significant price drop for a while, but it just isn't happening. But man do I still want one. With that said, the Fotodiox adapter seems pretty slick. Obviously, I love that IS lenses work with it. And I had one of their ND Throttle adapters back when I had a G7 and I loved the functionality of it. Even their handgrip looks pretty nice.

Well it's a good idea. It's so easy to get lost in the minutiae of filmmaking and 9 out of 10 times it distracts from the point of the process, so if an out of camera look can make the process easier... I've shown a few non-filmmakers a bunch of videos from different cameras and, although anecdotal, I was often surprised by the results. For instance... Kendy Ty's earlier work from his t2i years and his made for camera picture profile often beat out much bigger productions with much better equipment. Those VLog shots look pretty good to me, but the LX10... look really great. @kye shared a few shots with me that he recently took with his old GF3 from an outing at some food trucks and I just loved the look. There's still something to be said, and exploited, from these old small cameras that I wish I had more time to explore. How does the magnetic attachment work on the LX10? Is there a ring that needs to be glued on? Do you notice any weird wobble with the zoom that may eventually break it? I probably wouldn't need a wide angle or telephoto attachment but with that lens, I'd definitely want some ND. I saw that Lee Filters make an attachment for the RX100, I'll have to do some research to see if it would work with the LX10 as well. And there's also the Sony ZV series that I suppose has some potential... especially for B&W.

I remember that test. I believe we were discussing a Dogme95 approach to using these P&S compacts for a more out of box film simulation effect. I've been on the lookout for another FZ2500 ever since, but I can't seem to find one for the right price. How's the vLog on the camera? And I can't remember if we discussed this... Your CineLike hack works with the LX10, right? Did you try your stepper test with that camera, and if so, did you see similar results regarding CineLikeV?

Goddamn you... stop tempting me to buy an FP... Seriously though, great shot. I love the contrast and the color. Your compositions are always so smart too. I love how you use your blacks to fade away, yet into your subjects.

Looks great. Keep updating please. Is the film going to be in B&W?

Nice shot. Are you revisiting Fuji? Btw, loved those Osmo Pocket shots. I am a sucker for a small point and shoot set-up, though.

Thanks for this! I looked on eBay and couldn't find any, but I found a seller that spools film and compares the film to Technical Pan. The price is cheap enough that I may give it a try.

I agree. I am having a lot of fun slowing down and looking for the shot. I think it's instilling some patience in me. The cameras I am using are so small, I end up taking them everywhere. I haven't been searching for photo opportunities, but I have the camera there when one arises. It's a lot different than getting my gear ready to go and shoot some B-Roll or prepare for a shoot day and there is something I really appreciate about that. After I go through a few rolls and decide on a 135 camera, the Yashica is on my watch list. I just love that square format for photos.

The RC was on my short list before I found the dirt cheap Canonet 28. It isn't fully manual like the RC, but it's definitely a fun camera to shoot with. I'll have a look at the Ricoh. Thanks.

I like the XA very much, but I don't know how long I will keep mine for. It's in mint condition and I paid very little for it compared to what they fetch on eBay. I don't know if it's much better, or that smaller than a Canonet to warrant having both. With that said, it is a remarkable little camera and after I get my test rolls developed, I may end up keeping that to satisfy my analog desires. But you're right, if Olympus, or other brands, would take the XA as a cue, we could have some pretty remarkable little digital cameras. The Sigma FP was a bump in the right direction, but I'd love to see a tiny, FF digital rangefinder. I don't understand why the rangefinder focus patch hasn't been adapted by more mirrorless cameras. It's such a quick and intuitive way to focus.

I agree, it's a different direction for a changing industry. I would assume the majority of Red owner/operators only get a portion of their income from narratives and more than likely it's small scale projects. An RF mount is much more appealing to those shooters than PL mount. Just look at the used market, most low to mid level cinema cameras with PL mounts sell cheaper than their EF counterparts. There are some PL mount lenses to choose from, but not a lot and only a few newer lenses that will cover full frame. Even The Joker had the Nikkor 58mm 1.2 lens adapted to PL mount. So if you want a specific look, or need to use a vintage lens for budgetary reasons, the PL mount can be limiting. As far as control placement, I assume bigger production will be using the new Red a lot with cranes, jibs and drones... so the control placement probably isn't as big of a concern. Let's be honest here... 8K 120p footage isn't designed for handheld, single operator dramas. These cameras are made for VFX and action films. They will be flying and circling sound stages wrapped in green screen.

Also look at that Suicide Squad/Red BTS video. It seems that productions are looking for smaller cameras that they can do more with much easily.