Popular Post Zak Forsman Posted January 25, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted January 25, 2016 Got a great deal on a new BMPCC during a Black Friday sale for nearly 50% off. It's my first Blackmagic camera (I have the Micro pre-ordered) and have been eager to pair it with the Trump lens set I ordered from Richard Gale. I took possession of the set a couple weeks ago and have started shooting a short film with it. I love the versatility in terms of contrast control (from standard to ultra-low) and the variety of aperture discs. The 2x and 3x ovals are my favorite. Made a quick comparison of the two here.But this week I finally started shooting a short I've wanted to do for some time. I work professionally as a freelance editor so this project is being done as schedules allow. Shooting RAW has been an eye-opener for me. For the last year I've been trying to wrestle a GH4 into being something it just wasn't capable of. And have come to the conclusion that I should have traded 4K for color science and dynamic range a long time ago. benymypony, jase, AaronChicago and 11 others 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I'm thinking this might be my next camera. Fairly affordable even after a rig, great image quality. Looks great man! Zak Forsman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinegain Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 The BMPCC has great rendering, but put those lenses by mr Gale in front... now, that's an image!Congrats. Looks like it makes a great combo. Just a tad jalous of that Trump lens set. Gd luck on the short! Zak Forsman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zak Forsman Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 Also did a quick test with the SLR Magic 1,33x Anamorphot on the Trump38, with a 3x aperture disc installed. The desqueeze effectively renders the ovals to 2.66x. When those electric blue horizontal flares are called for, this is a pretty solid solution. Jonesy Jones 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzBox Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Zak, your images are simply AMAZING!I also use a GH4 and sold my BMPCC because... I'm a dumb!I hated the poor battery life and the LCD in external shooting, but when I look BMPCC footage, even in ProRes, it is something so organic that I regret to sell it.I think I'll probably buy a MicroCinema one, it should have a better batteries' life and hopefully a nice 60p in rolling shutter mode.V-log is not nearly close to "cinema" setting on BlackMagic. I love my GH4 because it is so simple, so easy and overall good, but each and every time I see BM videos... I want one! Zak Forsman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lintelfilm Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Those stills look great Zak. What do you do for audio on the BMPCC? I still intend to post a photo of my Pocket rig btw... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zak Forsman Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 we have a Sound Devices 702 for audio. the mic in my pic above is a Rode VideoMicro but it's just for reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Jones Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Ok. I'm sold. Where do I go to start learning about more about these lenses? Also, just curious, you went with the pocket? Is there a reason you didn't go with the bmcc? Was it an image thing or a size/cost thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zak Forsman Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 Well, I pre-ordered the Micro for its size and the additions of global shutter and 60p. Then in november a shop in Paris ran a sale on the Pocket for a little over $500 so i bought one knowing it would more or less match the Micro. But yeah, size and weight have been the main reason i chose it over the BMCC. I direct and serve as my own cinematographer and wanted something just heavy enough when rigged out that micro-jitters would be eliminated whenever operating it hand-held. Here's the rabbit hole for the Dog Schidt Optiks lenses. I have a Trump58, 38 & 88 attachments, and some other custom add-ons. i also had him completely remove the mechanical aperture to increase the effectiveness of the tinted aperture inserts.http://www.richardgaleoptics.uk JazzBox and Jonesy Jones 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richg101 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 wow man. great to see you;ve started putting the lenses to work! and also great that you;ve been able to do something with the limited wide options in the current focal length range with the smaller sensor, indoors. i definitely think the bmpcc is an incredible tool - particularly when used with the 0.58x speed booster. And once this damn 24mm/2 is ready i think it'll just about fulfil the wide end (even with the bmpcc). from those stills it definitely looks like aps-c/s35mm rather than a little s16mm sensor. feels 'proper' so to speak. i bet that 1.75 stops of light transmission gain is a godsend with the oval aperture inserts! Awaiting the moving images with baited breath! Cinegain, Liam and Zak Forsman 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zak Forsman Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 I gravitate toward longer focal lengths anyway. If i remember correctly, i rarely went wider than a 24mm on the feature i did a couple years ago (with an aps-c crop). So while I don't feel particularly restricted at the moment, I *am* looking forward to the 24mm attachment for this set. and yeah, the speed booster means i can shoot under well lit street lights if I absolutely have to, even with the 3x oval aperture disc installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turboguard Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Zak, looks amazing. What is your battery solution? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zak Forsman Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 I'm using an adapter that takes Canon LP-E6 batteries. These are the same that my SmallHD 502 takes. And the same that the Micro Cinema Camera will take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Looking really good Zak Forsman!You have the exact set I have been drooling after (Trump 58 + 38&88 attachments), want to get one also at some point when I have money to invest that set! Did you wait long time for your set? I know that Richard is quite busy with these orders and there is decent amount of waiting time. But also understand it in other hand, these are more or less hand crafted lenses after all : )I still struggle with my GH4 but my daily job is so much easier with this camera body and for that use bmpcc or other raw solution would be overkill. But for personal stuff definitely would like to get more the "feel" and look than resolution and too sharp image. I use mostly vintage lenses on my GH4 (Canon FD set + russian lenses set) which helps + some anamorphic adapters on front, it works quite well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Looking fantastic, Zak. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 This looks great! A beautiful, gritty weight to the image. I am still kicking myself that I didn't buy one during the fire sale. I'm hoping once the micro comes out that they drop the price of the pocket. Otherwise, if I decide to save up for one, I may as well just go with the micro. Zak Forsman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zak Forsman Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 Looking really good Zak Forsman!You have the exact set I have been drooling after (Trump 58 + 38&88 attachments), want to get one also at some point when I have money to invest that set! Did you wait long time for your set? I know that Richard is quite busy with these orders and there is decent amount of waiting time. But also understand it in other hand, these are more or less hand crafted lenses after all : )When I placed my order I was prepared to wait three months but it came much sooner than that. To make the wait worthwhile, I committed myself to writing material during that time to start shooting once it arrived. I know there was a delay in waiting for new glass for the 38mm attachment at the time. Not sure what the current timetable is but it's likely shortened since late last year. Liam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turboguard Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I'm using an adapter that takes Canon LP-E6 batteries. These are the same that my SmallHD 502 takes. And the same that the Micro Cinema Camera will take.the iKan one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zak Forsman Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 no, not ikan. i don't remember. switronix maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidzrevil Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 wow man. great to see you;ve started putting the lenses to work! and also great that you;ve been able to do something with the limited wide options in the current focal length range with the smaller sensor, indoors. i definitely think the bmpcc is an incredible tool - particularly when used with the 0.58x speed booster. And once this damn 24mm/2 is ready i think it'll just about fulfil the wide end (even with the bmpcc). from those stills it definitely looks like aps-c/s35mm rather than a little s16mm sensor. feels 'proper' so to speak. i bet that 1.75 stops of light transmission gain is a godsend with the oval aperture inserts! Awaiting the moving images with baited breath! how can I get my hands on one of these lenses ?! I've been dying to get my nikkor ais lenses modified or simply purchase one of your trump lenses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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