XXX Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 http://www.dslrnewsshooter.com/2012/09/07/blackmagic-design-new-model-of-blackmagic-cinema-camera-with-passive-micro-43-mount/ I guess some orders will change now ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgharding Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Hmm. If I'd ordered the EF one I'd be pretty annoyed right now unless there were a cross-grade path or preorder alteration programme... richg101 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameraboy Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 its passive MTF ... only manual lens will work... for some people EF version makes more sense .... BMC MTF version is pure cinema and EF would be better for run'n'gun ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrad Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 i was considering not buying the BMC. Now I'm picking it up for sure. This really is huge. Any manual lens. SLR Magic 12mm, Voightlander 17.5 and 25....oh man oh boy oh god. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuickHitRecord Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 This is a big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axel Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 On the other hand: Are the options with MFT sooo much better? Do the MFT lenses (the ones that allow manual control of aperture and need not be camera-software-corrected for distortion) for wideangle (12 mm equal 31 mmm related to FF) really top Tokina 11-16 or Sigma 8-16? The 7-14 cannot be used, the SLR magic is not perfect, the Nokton 17,5 equals a 45 mm and is wide no longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrad Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 [quote name='Axel' timestamp='1347014162' post='17523'] On the other hand: Are the options with MFT sooo much better? Do the MFT lenses (the ones that allow manual control of aperture and need not be camera-software-corrected for distortion) for wideangle (12 mm equal 31 mmm related to FF) really top Tokina 11-16 or Sigma 8-16? The 7-14 cannot be used, the SLR magic is not perfect, the Nokton 17,5 equals a 45 mm and is wide no longer. [/quote] Then buy the Nikon 11-16mm with an adaptor. Problem solved. Only now you can use the M43 manuals [i]as well. [/i]And there's no wide lenses at such high speeds on the EF Mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 [quote name='Axel' timestamp='1347014162' post='17523'] The Nokton 17,5 equals a 45 mm and is wide no longer. [/quote] But it's still very bright and will give small DOF. There is no such option for EF. With MFT-mount you can use C-mount glass with an adapter. Not everything will cover the sensor, but it just opens up a lot of cheap options. It seems a lot of GH2 shooters here are interested in the BMC, now they don't have to invest in new glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarimNassar Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 very good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itimjim Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 [quote name='Axel' timestamp='1347014162' post='17523'] Nokton 17,5 equals a 45 mm and is wide no longer. [/quote] 40mm. Small difference, but very noticeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Germy1979 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 The voigtlanders are beautiful.... Faaaaaaassst! For the dof junkies, that's a big deal probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Andrew Reid Posted September 7, 2012 Administrators Share Posted September 7, 2012 There's a pre-order re-allocation program. However you'd be well advised to keep hold of the EF until the MTF ships, and sell it in my view. You might even make 150% of your money back since demand far outstrips supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenb Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I just got an email today. I was looking at it and had to re-read the first line a few times. "What? Micro 4/3... really?" This is really great news! But, there just had to be a catch didn't there. Passive lens options on Micro 4/3 is a bit limiting. But what can you do? I think this is really all about adapting lens mounts and in that respect, it's a much better option. All those people who were asking for a PL mount will be happy about this. Oh, and C-mount lenses! ;-) It funny because it has always seemed to me that Blackmagic have been trying to emulate Apple's style. With the design of their website to the design of the products. Now it's almost like they are emulating the famous caveats in so many Apple product releases. Like when the iPhone came out it was amazing an dazzled us all but was missing things like 3G and MMS. Some people have even speculated that these deficiencies were planned as a way to be able to offer improvement latter down the road and get people to continue buying new ones. I don't know about that but I guess it makes sense. At any rate, it keeps things interesting. One thing I noticed that While looking at the image of the BMCC-MFT (oh the acronyms!) is that there is now what looks to be a removable flange around the lens mount that wasn't there before. That might indicate even more Blackmagic mounting options in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuickHitRecord Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I am on the market for a 1080P, 10-bit, 4-2-2, MFT camera with at least one XLR input. The BMC is overkill for me, both in features and in price. If it had just one less setback, I might be able to justify the price. But a 2.3x crop factor and no possibility for image stabilization? That's pretty limiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameraboy Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 there is no big sensor 10-bit 4-2-2 camera below 14000$ except BMC ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuickHitRecord Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 [quote name='cameraboy' timestamp='1347045085' post='17555'] there is no big sensor 10-bit 4-2-2 camera below 14000$ except BMC ... [/quote] Not yet. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 [quote name='EOSHD' timestamp='1347035777' post='17544'] However you'd be well advised to keep hold of the EF until the MTF ships, and sell it in my view. You might even make 150% of your money back since demand far outstrips supply. [/quote] Not sure the demand for the EF mount version will be that huge anymore... The MFT mount is great news, but feels rushed, it's obviously not there for MFT lenses, but for its adaptability to other mounts, still it's a shame it won't be able to power IS lenses or electronically controlled apertures. I'd rather see a version of the camera with replaceable mounts and pay more for a specific mount as long as it is fully supported. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriss Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I'm pretty sure they will make active MFT mount version in the future too. It takes a lot more time to develop the electronics than a piece of metal for the mount. I see this as a response to all the hassle about limited wide angle on the EF/PL versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simco123 Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 [quote name='EOSHD' timestamp='1347035777' post='17544'] There's a pre-order re-allocation program. However you'd be well advised to keep hold of the EF until the MTF ships, and sell it in my view. You might even make 150% of your money back since demand far outstrips supply. [/quote] Unlikely. This is because people will be less willing to buy the EF mount version and you be lucky to get your money back, most likely at a lost. The MFT announcement changed the whole landscape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simco123 Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 All BMD has to do now is give us 60fps as a firmware update and I will not bother with the GH3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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