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Out of curiosity have you tested that cheap 300W light? That ZYSB seems like a great find, I'm based in EU. Might try it out. Did you check the kelvin and the green/magenta shift as well?

Any people here who've had lots of different gimbals in their hands? Especially wondering about the Letus Helix Jr., anybody any user experience? Seems hard to find reviews/experiences on the internet. How does it compare to the newer gimbals? And in general, how do older gimbals (for instance Ronin M) compare to the newer ones? What if you want to mount the gimbal on for instance a car, are the newer ones better at that? Can the Letus one be screwed on to something from its platform that it sits on? Thanks

Thanks for the tip. I don't wear glasses. I had thought about the diopter, but didn't know the not focusing looking directly at subject and switching to the viewfinder. Might go with a recent iPhone at the moment. And maybe next year go for XH2S and have the XT3 as backup and replace my 550D.

I hadn't really thought about that 😂 But then I kind of need the new XH2S. I like having one body (and lenses) in pristine condition for studio & film work, although with film it can get dirty sometimes. And one body and lens combo for dirty work, the fun thing about my 550D is that I wasn't really worried about it. By the way it's 50mm on APS that I'm after, so around 75 on FF Is the Viltrox 50mm any good? Or are the Fuji ones better? I have the 60 macro, I like it for still life.

Hi all, I love a viewfinder. I really do. But after seeing through the viewfinder, my vision gets blurred for a few seconds. I've been having this for quite a long time now, and it's getting worse. Does anybody have this too? So now I'm trying to let go of the viewfinder. I have an XT3 which I use for studio work (and film projects), there it's quite easy to not use the viewfinder. But I also have a Canon 550D which I still use for point & shoot kind of stuff, not in the compact way that I take it everywhere with me. More in the sense of filmset, concert, bands, vacation, etc. I use the 550D viewfinder only, the screen live view is not very useable for me. A small vintage manual focus 50mm f1.4 lens is almost permanently attached to it. So the 550D kind of needs a change... Any advice, suggestions or thoughts? If you need some parameters • I like the 550D's grip's form factor style (the XT3 even with small rig's L bracket grip is slightly awkward handling) • Some articulation in the screen is good • If it has a pancake lens with autofocus in the 50mm range, that's great (I do like an aperture ring, but that's probably too much to ask) • I like dedicated buttons, like with the Fuji X range. But I'm open to other stuff. • Has to be able to shoot RAW (stills), and the RAW format should be supported by Capture One. • Better low light performance than the 550D now that we're changing. • Budget, let's say around 500. (flexible) List of things I'm considering • Fuji XE with a grip attachment (but the 50mm lenses stick out quite a bit, could vintage lens but also quite sticking out) • Fuji X-Pro with a grip attachment (but the 50mm lenses stick out quite a bit, could vintage lens but also quite sticking out) • Sigma Quattro seems like nice grip, but the camera seems quite big. Also not sure if C1 supports, and lens mount is sticking out a lot • A new iPhone with one of those dedicated camera grip things and a (tele)lens attachment. (I actually hate taking pictures with smartphone, but maybe not with these toys) • Fuji X100 if it had a 50mm f1.8 (or lower) I would have chosen already.

Aaah Still not decided on the monitor part. Is the backlight type important? Is it stupid to look at the power consumption? No clue why NEC has double % numbers. NEC PA301W 10 Bit 30" 2560 x 1600 155W (90W Eco) P-IPS CCFL 98% / 107% Adobe RGB 93% / 102% NTSC 100% / 144% sRGB Around 2011 Around 100 euro Benq PD2700Q 10 Bit 27" 2560x1440 58W (28W Normal) IPS LED Pantone Validated / Technicolor certified 100% Rec.709 & sRGB Color spaces Around 2016 Around 175 to 190 euro I know they both have a low price tag, and probably both are ok. But which is best, or would be your pick?

Thanks for the huge amount of knowledge @kye Sorry to re ask my question, but I don't want to wait to long to buy. Is it bad to buy a used callibrator? Anything that can go wrong with them? A used Xrite eye one pro package going for slightly cheaper than the i1 display you suggested. Eye one pro is quite old though, better to go with more recent models? I noticed some calibrators can be used to calibrate projector. That can be handy in the future, as we might go for a projector instead of a tv in the living room.

Thanks for the input. I had this sort of feeling when I was looking and searching for some reviews. A similar question as with the monitors. Is it bad to buy a used callibrator? Anything that can go wrong with them? An used i1 pro going for slightly cheaper than the i1 display you suggested. I’m only looking for Xrite as I once heard they are the best.

Thanks for the advice, I was planning on xritecallibration, but not immediately. You made it more urgent now. Also saw some used Benq PD2700 monitors, are these better than the NEC talked above?

I'm looking for a monitor to accompany my M1 Air. I don't have the budget for a crazy accurate monitor. Right now I'm using my laptop screen or sometimes I use an iMac 27" from 2019. A few questions. Is it stupid to look for used monitors? Is it very bad if they are 6 tot 9 years old? Are there brands to avoid? Is it always better to go for a photo or color grading orientated monitor? Or is it better to go for brand? For instance I know Eizo is a very reputable brand. They have cheaper options available that are not orientated towards photo/color grading. I think I'll set the budget to around 300 max. Do tell (and explain) me if that's too low. I came across a used NEC PA301W, it seems like a huge beast of a monitor. I can get it for around 150. Seems like a deal? I know it's quite old though. Any opinions on this? Thanks!

The Jinbei EF-ZF3 I'm talking about https://www.jinbei-deutschland.de/en/products/ef-zf3-spot-vorsatz-2399 The Nanlite PJ FZ (Forza 60 mount) http://en.nanlite.com/products/detail/PJ-FZ60 Fine detail work could be for instance illuminating a label, having a mini slash of light on a (small) product, etc. I know the Nanlite PJ BM (Bowens mount) is not really suited for this type of work. As when you get up close you start getting the rainbow effect.

I watched the gaffer and gear review a few times. Normally with a projection mount he says if it's any good for product and fine detail work or not. There's currently a promotion running but it ends soon. So my question, is it also good for fine detail work? Is there a difference quality wise when paired with 60 or 150? Other thoughts? Has anybody had there hands on the Jinbei EF-ZF3? How does it compare to others?

Since the GFX 50 and Hasselblad X1D share the same sensor. Is the X1D affected by this as well?

I disagree on the modern RAW processing. I'm at the moment switching from Adobe to Capture One. It comes with a few extra pluses, like the ability to buy a perpetual license (a big plus in my book).

Well it’s not only in stills camera’s. The Sony F35 I mentioned earlier uses a CCD sensor as well. It’s digitally as close as you can get to film / print. The Alexa is of course pretty close as well, but the grain is nicer on the Sony F35. I think it’s actually due to production costs. CCD sensors are more difficult to make, and cost more to produce if I’m not mistaken.

Most pleasing grain ( / noise) on a digital camera? Definitely the SONY F35 also Panavision Genesis Ikonoscop a cam dII Arri Alexa (If you are interested. I might be tempted to sell my F35 for the right price. It’s sitting on the shelf as most of my work now is photography based.)

Thanks a lot for the recommendation @bjohn!

Then why are there camera specific IR Cut filters to be used with ND filters? And why are there ND / IRND filters that produce quiet different results on camera A vs camera B? Ok, it may not be the sensor but it may be the IR cut filter in front of the sensor. I've seen it, on Alexa/Red/Sony. It could be that it's different for Hdslr / Mirrorless cameras. I just added the Fuji X, since there are quite a few people on this forum who use or used this camera and probably have one or a few ND / VND filter they use or used on their system. Also I'm not looking for the perfect filter. Just looking for a decent variable ND filter that is good enough. A few years ago I used Lightcraft variable ND filter, it was good enough. There's probably something better and cheaper around now?

I disagree about the not camera related thing. Of course they can be used on various cameras. But some might perform better on camera sensor A versus camera sensor B. I know variable ND's aren't as good as single ND filters. I have a mattebox and rectangular ND filters. I'm looking for a Variable ND filter for documentary and other faster pace type of work. That's exactly my reason for asking here 🙂 Since there are so much variations out there. @MrSMW Thanks! I'll look into the Gobe ones!

Will check it out! Thanks!

Hi all, probably already discussed but the search option on the forum didn't do the trick. What are the best budget variable ND filters for the Fuji X range? What to look for? Anybody who has any experience with these from Rollei? https://www.rollei.com/collections/rundfilter-nd-filter/products/fx-pro-variabler-nd8-512?variant=33074919833677 Thanks!

Ah I see! Would a focusing diopter on the front solve this? Thanks!

Hi, I have an Iscomorphot 16 2x lying around. I searched here on the forums and on the net but couldn't find the version I have lying around. Mine doesn't have any rings that turn. So it seems like focus through version? Is anyone familiar with this version? I did some quick test handholding it in front, but didn't seem to get it sharp at 1 to 3m.

Ok thanks a lot for the clear answer! Was about to buy, thinking it would be more or less the same as a focus diopter.

Hi, does anybody know what a vario diopter or close-up filter is? On the filter is marked 2.3 to 3.7 feet. Is this like a variable diopter ala SLRRangefinder for example? Thanks!