Well it's nothing exceptional, as I more "pimped" my HV than the T2i, but I'll check how I can arrange it to look "decent"!Originally Posted by Timbit
Do!
Well it's nothing exceptional, as I more "pimped" my HV than the T2i, but I'll check how I can arrange it to look "decent"!Do!
lol now I need to post mine.. mine is more or less stuff I used to use on my hv40.. nothing fancy.
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Nothing too amazing, but this is my 550D rig.
Nothing special, just the basics right now (pretty much the same as my HV30 setup). I used the camera just today in that same "run and gun" setup, worked a charm.
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Sorta off-topic but coincidentally...that is also the 3rd rule of scuba-diving. According to my dive instructor.
1. Never hold your breath
2. Smooth IS fast
3. Look cool while diving
LOL
Canon 5D Mk2 / Canon HV20
What tripod are you using mkkid28?Nothing too amazing, but this is my 550D rig.
It's just a Manfrotto 701HDV head on some Giottos sticks. I'm currently looking for either a Libec tripod or get something so I can level the head without adjusting the tripod legs (which you can on the Libec ones).
Here's mine so far:
Simple, but with ML and the JuicedLink, I get decent audio out of my MB4k in most situation, no matter inside/outside:
Only thing that's missing is the Monitor. But as the output signal with the HDMI isn't great on the T2i, I prefer to rely on the LCD screen.
Little setup with everything easy to access:
The handle screw into the T2i and the Juicedlink is under it. It's more balanced and less complicated to remove one or the other:
The Audio-Technica MB4k on the top of the handle:
Very useful.
Nice setup. How do you like your tripod?
And is that some kind of DIY deadcat, or which model is it?
And I'll post pictures of my DSLR setup for the wedding. I used my DSLR cage with my T2i.
Quick question, Daniel. How well can you see the image on the GH1 LCD panel out in normal daylight?
Just curious.
Bruce Foreman
I am a reforming videomaking addict
Here's my shoulder rig, very simple, lightweight (Important at 73 - in just a few days). Audio is usually a Zoom recorder on a stand (just out of view) or a mic and Zoom unit on a stand or boomed if I have crew to help. The less I have on the shoulder unit, the freer I am to move around.
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No follow focus, I use the ring on the lens and do some "dry runs" so I can follow the movement. The third "handle" centered is for better balance when I have one hand up on the focus ring of the lens.
Bruce Foreman
I am a reforming videomaking addict
No, but coupled with a wicking top, cool drinks, and infinite patience with 'talent' it can make for a more enjoyable day.
I can see it well most of the time. Other times I use the EVF for ease of use.
I'm thinking about ditching my GH1 for anything but interviews and closeups now... outdoors and amongst trees its absolutely useless (all I got was pixelated mess).
Then a, somewhat premature, happy birthday!Important at 73 - in just a few days
I've always wondered how one can handle them bicycle handles on them should rigs, especially when you're used to have your left hand merged with the lens.The third "handle" centered is for better balance when I have one hand up on the focus ring of the lens.
"It is dark the other side. Very dark!" - "Oh, shut up and eat your toast!"
I forgot about that. So used to the LCD panel being the only viewfinder available in video mode on the Canons (unless an external monitor is used).
Now that's not right. I looked at several outdoor videos shot with the GH1 when it was first introduced, including Philip Bloom's "Joshua Tree", "Kauai Sunset" and more on vimeo and there was no pixellation at all. But that was before "hacked" firmware. There are many versions of "hacked" firmware for the GH1 and I think I would tend to blame the version you are using for that.
I have read reports of "unexpected" rendition of visual elements with GH1 firmware alterations, so if you can "reflash" back to Panasonic's official firmware you might try that and see how it behaves.
The GH1 should NOT be producing pixellated video outdoors. I was impressed with the video the original Lumix GH1 was producing and was seriously considering placing an order for one when Canon came out with the T1i and I went that route because I had some EOS lenses I could use with it.
Bruce Foreman
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I am a reforming videomaking addict
Well, thankee thar!
Mine is the SpiderBrace 2 Combo (third grip makes it the "combo") and the price is $80, just $10 over the price of the basic model with 2 grips.
I pretty much know when I'm going to have to adjust the focus while filming so before hitting the record button I start with my right hand on the centered grip and place the left up on the lens barrel. So I start off "balanced".
Probably can't "change" while recording, you do get "wobble" that way.
But I'm definitely going to try some of Shane Hurlbut's "moves" with the plain camera. The fold out LCD on the T3i and 60D should make it easier to start out with accurate framing.
Bruce Foreman
I am a reforming videomaking addict
I thought that's what we had "apprentice" assistants for...
"Best boy"?
"Well, see, he's the one that keeps me supplied with iced tea and holds an umbrella to keep the sun off my head".
"Read your contract and you'll see that's in there..."
Bruce Foreman
I am a reforming videomaking addict
Draps, can I ask what the point of the rails are if you're using such a tiny lens? Rails make no sense to me unless you're attaching a follow focus and a mattebox.
Well, in fact I received the whole package the day before the wedding. Normally, I would have added handgrips and shoulder pad to be mobile with the rig. Instead I used a monopod (because all that weight around 10 pounds) but the good thing with the rails is that you can mount the monitor on a bracket, and you can adjust it wherever you prefer it to be.
I plan to add more stuff to it, like another bracket for my follow-focus, but I ran out of time to put all together before the wedding, so it's the best thing I've been able to do with all that. Served me well. Everything has been mounted somewhere on the rig, which was the main reason why I bought it at first.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRUCE!!! Funny, mine was on the day you posted that comment... I didn't celebrate it though, I would have rather forgotten it entirely, as almost everyone else in my life did anyways
Anyways, I'm glad you're still so "productive" on this forum, keep it up! We love ya
Hey that thing's coming along nicely Drapes! First time I saw it... those new rods I sent will match perfectly!
I finally got around to posting a few pics on a couple of my current configurations, some of the more flashy ones anyways, on the Official "trick-your-rig" thread, but so many are shooting DSLR now maybe I'll post them here as well...
I use all kinds of set ups, from minimal to monstrous and from flashy to low key, just depends where I have to shoot, like for a respectable stylish client in the city or documentary style in dusty harsh jungle conditions, in which case it's all about concealing the true value of the camera and trying to keep it dry and out of the dust!
Needless to say, I prefer the flashy ones
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