Dave Maze

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MoVI has a great new feature where you can just set it down on the ground and it shuts off. That was my only gripe with gimbals. Being able to just set it down without the stand . However I still use my GC HD4000. Still a great tool and SO much more simple than having a gimbal. I still prefer the look of a good steadicam shot to gimbal for sure.

I hear Britney Spears has a good show.

I love my CONTAX Zeiss set. 28, 35, 85 f2.8 and 50 f1.4.

Selling my BMPCC on eBay. https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/111965823263

Wow. Mattias...thanks for doing this. I have never ever ever ever considered JVC an option. But to my eye....J Log looks like it would cut well with Canon C Log. Havent seen many tests online with it. From your 5 reasons video, skin tones looked really good. This truly is like the C100 we all wanted. I also have a ton of MFT mounts and vintage lenses and adapters. It would work perfectly into my workflow and would cut nicely with C100's when I do multishoots with my friends who all own Canons. However, Im still holding out for NAB....this really is a beautiful all in one camera. All for a great price too! I cant believe its hidden from everyone and nobody is using these.

I was wondering if you guys knew of the best bang for buck way to get a PL lens set. Also, was wondering if there was any way to mod my CONTAX Zeiss set to PL.

Thanks man. Chris and his team did a great job. Chris has shot most the red giant stuff including spy v guy and the newest one Go Bag. Thanks dude! I have two FTX films I shot and directed that should come out soon. I'll post them when they are out.

Absolutely. Chris the DP was not pleased

Hey guys! Im fortunate enough to know and work with Seth Worley at Red Giant on occasion and here is our latest little short. All shot by DP Chris Adams on the Sony a7S II using Zeiss Compact prime lenses. Internal 4k recording in SLog3. Seth told me that the grading was pretty crappy as the banding was a serious issue. However, I think the final product turned out nicely. I shot the behind the scenes on my BMPCC (thats why the audio sucks...recorded wireless lav straight into BMPCC). Anyways...enjoy! and the BTS:

Interesting. Proves that we can't rely on Sony like Apple with release dates. They seem to have their own release timing with no consistency.

Wow this is great!! I wonder if more updated cameras will trickle out over the next few weeks. If Sony updates every year, the a7 line should have an update soon.

Well yes precisely. Honestly any time something like that comes up in a professional sense they just assume a rental. So I just say my day rate and a rental fee and they always are fine with it. Thats why the camera's I own need to be the most versatile tool possible. Most minimal versatile tool. Anything beyond that is just rental. HAHAHA!! Of course

Same here. Would be an instant back. If used properly, I seriously think the D16 has one of the most gorgeous images out there.. CCD goodness.

Would love to see a 5" 4k Monitor/ Recorder. Canon C100 mk3 that shoots 4k and at least 120fps 1080p. Sony firmware update for fs5 and maybe a new cinema camera??.... Black magic bull crap that won't get delivered for a year. I wish digital bolex would make a D35

What "TheRenaissanceMan" said. Literally haven't been required or requested to do either. It's a funny thing really as a freelance DP. Financially it just doesn't make sense for me to buy anything more than $6k. Also, clients know the c300, c100 cameras. They are very popular and honestly, owning two c100's and a set of lenses is more valuable than owning an a7s II right now for me. Clients like the image off c300 c100 and just like how the RED name is popular among producers, so is "C300". Ive got $5,000 cash ready to spend on whatever my next rig is. I'm waiting till NAB but I think two c100s or even a used c300 may be the best for me. Again.... FOR ME. I currently am still only rocking bmpcc. I'm so ready to get out of the Blackmagic world. Tired of dealing with the headaches that come with those cameras. Also, my experience has been very negative from clients on their perception of Blackmagic. Honestly, as a Leica M3 owner and user..I would love an X-Pro2 just for the stills. If the video is decent, then thats a huge plus. Need to try myself. Was the DP on this silly shoot directed by Seth Worley for a children's video series. All shot on C100 with Atomos Ninja 2. Great skin tones and had zero issues with the camera on set. A fantastic little workhorse.

Totally agree. Even if an a7s, bmpcc, gh4, etc can outperform specs wise....you can't compete with the ease of use with the Canon C series. And professional clients love the image. You got to remember that once our images are delivered...nobody really gives a crap what you used to shoot on. As long as the shooting day went smoothly and the images look great thats all that matters. The ND's, XLR, Battery life, low light ability, and pleasing Canon Log all make it a great workhorse. Back to the original reason for this post tho...would love to test Fuji X-Pro 2 still and see how it performs in a professional scenario.

I think for web delivery you can't go wrong....However, I was DP on a doc that had a limited theatrical release and I shot a lot of the film on my BMPCC but the footage that looked best on the 70ft screen was the C100 without a doubt...and that was shooting in the internal codec! It was a super cheese ball documentary...but it was still a cool thing to see my work on the big screen. C100 below:

Lol! No kidding. I agree but again, as boring as the camera is...its been a workhorse. Fair enough. I need to get my hands on one and do a test myself. My buddy just got his so maybe he can let me borrow it. If the XT-2 has 4k and more video centric features, I think that would be a great cam to get.

This is all great and dandy and good for fuji for finally stepping up the video quality for once...but by no means should anyone go buy this camera only for video. Photo is another story obviously because this camera is a beast for images...but if anyone here is reading this review and is thinking to themselves to go buy this camera for video alone should definitely consider the fact that you can buy a Canon C100 used on eBay for essentially the same amount. The C100 is a camera people seem to dismiss and forget about. Sure its older and has a less powerful codec than others and doesn't shoot slow motion...but the skin tones it produces and the ease of shooting it gives you in a professional environment is hard to dismiss. POINT OF THIS POST Don't forget there are SO many options out there and please rent and do camera tests before you make any purchase decision. RESPONSE TO ANDREW'S FUJI POST I really loved the article and am genuinely excited about the possibility of a 4k capable, more video suited Fuji X camera. They are the sexiest looking digital cameras right now and they make a gorgeous image without a doubt. I just dont think X Pro-2 has what it takes in 2016 when it comes to video. If it was 2012 it would be a different story.

Ohhhh mama!

Ya that was my goal. I feel like most lenses swallow the a7 bodies. These lenses are the perfect size. Especially with the MK2 body style. Highly recommended. I was thinking of Leica R as well, but the Leica name just adds such an extra expense and these really have some character. I noticed my 85 has some pretty noticeable flare. May want to buy a lens hood or use a matte box with it. There is an 18mm F4 Contax Zeiss that I will probably go with.

You bet! Her name is Princess Leia. I love it! SO underrated. You can buy an entire kit for less than one or two modern lenses and they look way better IMO. I need to buy a super wide and a telephoto and I'll be golden.

A little testy test with them. Silly video..but LOVE this glass

CONTAX Zeiss lenses pair really well with the Sony sensor. Sharp but soft roll offs. Love it.