Super Members BTM_Pix Posted October 23, 2018 Super Members Share Posted October 23, 2018 A poster on the BM and BMC forums has a useful sheet for different batteries based on user experiences reported in their threads. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aAmZ3u4ZdYQznj_cTCtGcMxsZxT_l2JgmBVj0ADWl1s/edit#gid=0 BM have shot themselves in the foot a bit by not getting the power accessories in place when they shipped the camera. The list their own battery for £35 and, whilst that is still a lot more than other 3rd party batteries, I think that would be by far the best way to go as at least you know you are using the same battery they design for and test with but I can't actually see it at any of their UK dealers. Similarly, it doesn't help that the official cable pack that would enable it be powered externally doesn't seem available anywhere either. deezid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Freeze Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 On 10/23/2018 at 8:07 PM, TurboRat said: I use the SIgma 18-35 and yes, I think it's a must have even just to experience it with the P4K. Expand I did some test shots with the Sigma 18-35 and the Sigma 50-100 in combination with the viltrox on my P4K. As far as I can tell, the images look great. I have yet to cut it together and properly grade the shots, but they do look great for what I can tell. deezid and TurboRat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Urquhart Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I have noticed that when changing out a battery, the used battery is quite warm when ejecting it. I'm wondering if all these battery compartment issues are more to do with cheap batteries not being able to handle the warmth without expanding beyond spec. Any cases of batteries getting stuck with the BMD or genuine Canon batteries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turboguard Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I have Watson and Green Extreme. No problems as of yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juxx989 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Happy Page 300 day of this thread! Can't wait for Mr Reid to review it! Someday.... oh and another Cage http://seercam.com/shop/preorder-cube-p4k/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turboguard Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Anyone know when they are releasing the Sony Tough cards? I like the idea of no lock button, two piece cover. Most of my Sandisks I’ve had to tape and I never use the lock function. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronFilm Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 On 10/23/2018 at 3:58 PM, Alex Uzan said: I know there is no adapter to mount my Sony lens on it, so any recommandations about which lenses I should get to start ? Expand Get the classic Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 with a viltrox nikon focal reducer. On 10/23/2018 at 4:09 PM, grex said: I've never heard of an E mount to MFT mount adapter. Isn't this impossible? Expand No. But the reverse is possible. But you'd only use it with fully manual lenses. On 10/23/2018 at 6:17 PM, Scott_W said: Well, strangely, I just put all my batteries in (not at the same time) Expand A pity that isn't possible! ? All day long battery life. On 10/23/2018 at 7:39 PM, Andrew Reid said: I remove my car doors so I can get in and out faster. Expand Remove a couple more wheels and you'll have yourself a motorbike! On 10/23/2018 at 8:26 PM, BTM_Pix said: BM have shot themselves in the foot a bit by not getting the power accessories in place when they shipped the camera. The list their own battery for £35 and, whilst that is still a lot more than other 3rd party batteries, I think that would be by far the best way to go as at least you know you are using the same battery they design for and test with but I can't actually see it at any of their UK dealers. Similarly, it doesn't help that the official cable pack that would enable it be powered externally doesn't seem available anywhere either. Expand It is very disappointing that BMD didn't use a more common industry standard for external powering. Which is strange, as normally BMD tries to use something commonly available. Heck, even if they'd gone with LEMO (as much I hate them being a common industry standard.... gah) that would have been much better! Anyway, it isn't the end of the world, as Wooden Camera have in stock and are shipping right now a D-Tap cable for the BMPCC4K: https://www.woodencamera.com/d-tap-to-bmpcc4k-p/264100.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowfun Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 @BTM_Pix we’re about to do something the great Alistair Cook never achieved... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Urquhart Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 On 10/24/2018 at 2:09 AM, IronFilm said: It is very disappointing that BMD didn't use a more common industry standard for external powering. Which is strange, as normally BMD tries to use something commonly available. Heck, even if they'd gone with LEMO (as much I hate them being a common industry standard.... gah) that would have been much better! Anyway, it isn't the end of the world, as Wooden Camera have in stock and are shipping right now a D-Tap cable for the BMPCC4K: https://www.woodencamera.com/d-tap-to-bmpcc4k-p/264100.htm Expand Blackmagic themselves also sell a power cable kit that is cheaper than the Wooden Camera cable and gives you three cables rather than one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronFilm Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Wooden Camera is for those who are impatient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirozina Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 The first essential accessory I'll be interested in will be a hood or loupe (preferably loupe for my old eyes) for the screen. graphicnatured 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaconda_ Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Stupid or genius? No (little) vignette until around f8. I plan on taking the camera for a walk with a few of my favorite lenses. I’ll take this little chap along and share some clips. Let me know if you’d like anything specific tested out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirozina Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 On 10/24/2018 at 8:14 AM, Anaconda_ said: Stupid or genius? Expand Essential to get this thread to 300 pages! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Members BTM_Pix Posted October 24, 2018 Super Members Share Posted October 24, 2018 On 10/24/2018 at 4:03 AM, Snowfun said: @BTM_Pix we’re about to do something the great Alistair Cook never achieved... Expand I think Brian Lara will be looking anxiously over his shoulder before long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRat Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Any news about the soft edges when using wide lenses like the Laowa 7.5? I was following a thread about this on bmcuser but I think it got removed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Members BTM_Pix Posted October 24, 2018 Super Members Share Posted October 24, 2018 On 10/24/2018 at 6:30 AM, IronFilm said: Wooden Camera is for those who are impatient. Expand I think the really impatient ones will be cutting the mains cable in half then attaching a barrel connector to the harvested side so they can attach it to the ubiquitous £10 Small Rig Sony F battery plate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronFilm Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 On 10/24/2018 at 8:14 AM, Anaconda_ said: No (little) vignette until around f8. Expand Crop it to 2.35:1 in post and that should take care of it? Edit: OH! 300th page.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattH Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 On 10/24/2018 at 9:30 AM, TurboRat said: Any news about the soft edges when using wide lenses like the Laowa 7.5? I was following a thread about this on bmcuser but I think it got removed? Expand No, I think its still there, it just seemed to die. I have been waiting for the update on that. Did he have a faulty camera? Did the problem go away once he stopped down further? I may need to bump it, because that seemed a serious issue. TurboRat and Chrad 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Members BTM_Pix Posted October 24, 2018 Super Members Share Posted October 24, 2018 On 10/24/2018 at 11:31 AM, IronFilm said: Edit: OH! 300th page.... Expand I think that amounts to roughly about 40-50 pages per camera actually owned on here though ! webrunner5, seanzzxx, Juxx989 and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaconda_ Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 @TurboRat and @MattH - I don't have that lens, but I have the Canon 10mm that I've hacked (literally) to work with the Viltrox speedbooster. I imagine this give a similar field of view - although it will be slightly narrower. I'll happily do some tests for you, but can only get to f3.5ish with the booster. If that's helpful, let me know what formats you'd want tested and I'll upload some stuff. For a quick sample, here's a grab I just took at it's widest. Handy button that frame grab one ? A008_10241448_S001.dngFetching info... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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