The HD 4:3 thread

[JMSneep]

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quick clip with my GH4 + meike 3.5mm combined with some VX-longlens

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looks really good!
what rig are you using?

I used a smallrig cage + handle at first, but was having a hard time getting the microphone out of the shot since the fisheye is so wide + it was a little bit shaky. I was always on the look out for a Eazyhandle v2 and a couple months ago I got one off ebay, and it's so good!

[fickdiepolizei666]

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quick clip with my GH4 + meike 3.5mm combined with some VX-longlens

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looks really good!
what rig are you using?

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I used a smallrig cage + handle at first, but was having a hard time getting the microphone out of the shot since the fisheye is so wide + it was a little bit shaky. I was always on the look out for a Eazyhandle v2 and a couple months ago I got one off ebay, and it's so good!

i have the same set up and problem haha.

[doyle]

It's crazy how much better the Eazyhandle V2 is than all other handles I've used, even the Eazyhandle-style knockoffs. It's a shame they aren't being made anymore.

[Jordan Wiens]

the knock off ones would probably be viable if they were so damn tall. V2 had the perfect design being height adjustable using those back rods. having your hand as close as possible to the lens keeps the pivot point of your wrist as accurate as possible. I had bought the V1 right before the V2 came out and still regret not being able to get one now.

[CossRooper]

[eh202]

So I received some advice from Beltway and got my Kapkur/Opteka 52mm fisheye to fit on my Panasonic HPX171. Here is an example:


I shot at 720p 50p, f1.7 for under the bridge and in direct sun around f4.8. My shutter was I believe 250 or 500. Even wide open the vignette is sharp corner to corner. This setup is ridiculous, I'm used to how heavy the HPX is, but having to get even closer to the skater to fill the frame with a camera heavier than a VX1000 reminds me of my DVX100b and Opteka 72mm setup.

All I did in the edit was create a timeline at 1440x1080 at 50p, scaled up to 150% and it was spot on. No need to scale up anymore, or adjust the vignette at all. I'm very happy with the results and plan on using it on a paid gig I'm working on currently.

Would this work with hvx200/hvx201 ?

[suckmadeck]

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So I received some advice from Beltway and got my Kapkur/Opteka 52mm fisheye to fit on my Panasonic HPX171. Here is an example:


I shot at 720p 50p, f1.7 for under the bridge and in direct sun around f4.8. My shutter was I believe 250 or 500. Even wide open the vignette is sharp corner to corner. This setup is ridiculous, I'm used to how heavy the HPX is, but having to get even closer to the skater to fill the frame with a camera heavier than a VX1000 reminds me of my DVX100b and Opteka 72mm setup.

All I did in the edit was create a timeline at 1440x1080 at 50p, scaled up to 150% and it was spot on. No need to scale up anymore, or adjust the vignette at all. I'm very happy with the results and plan on using it on a paid gig I'm working on currently.

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Would this work with hvx200/hvx201 ?

Funnily enough I just tried the 52mm on my HVX200 (not the 200A) and it actually looks pretty good! not as vertically wide but just as wide horizontally. Honestly it looks pretty damn good. Ya know what I might do a little test video and post it on here.

[suckmadeck]

So I did a comparison between a HPX171 and a HVX200 in the 4:3 HD configuration





Nothing too scientific but this should give you an idea of how wide it is on both cameras. No need to crop anything at all, just scaled up to 150% in a 1440x1080 timeline

[eh202]

So I did a comparison between a HPX171 and a HVX200 in the 4:3 HD configuration





Nothing too scientific but this should give you an idea of how wide it is on both cameras. No need to crop anything at all, just scaled up to 150% in a 1440x1080 timeline

Thanks mate! really appreciate this.

[Jordan Wiens]

Just got in the vx mic today. Ordering a used PZ 18-105mm F4 for those zooms soon, as well as a LCD hood. In lock down right now though, but hopefully it'll be a great summer for skating. Tried putting the mic on the top but I can't put my full hand on the handle and it also makes the heightens the rig by a lot. Handle shoe mount will be for the light.

Sony A7rii
Canon 8-15mm
Sigma MC-11 Adapter
Tilta Cage
Sachtler long tripod plate
Wooden Camera VX Mic
Intellytech Pocket Cannon Mini

[suckmadeck]

Just got in the vx mic today. Ordering a used PZ 18-105mm F4 for those zooms soon, as well as a LCD hood. In lock down right now though, but hopefully it'll be a great summer for skating. Tried putting the mic on the top but I can't put my full hand on the handle and it also makes the heightens the rig by a lot. Handle shoe mount will be for the light.

Sony A7rii
Canon 8-15mm
Sigma MC-11 Adapter
Tilta Cage
Sachtler long tripod plate
Wooden Camera VX Mic
Intellytech Pocket Cannon Mini

VERY NOICEEEEEEE. Hopefully the VXMic works for you!

[Jordan Wiens]

could've used an extra spacer but love that 4:3 baby

[Thejumpoff]

Hey guys new to the thread. Ive been using the Meike 3.5 and 6.5 on a panasonic g7 (budget option over gh4 with similar quality) and wanted to show a test between the two. obviously the 3.5 is a bit wider but the vig on the 6.5 comes out a lot sharper. The other nice thing about the G7 is that it is smaller and the grip does not get in the shot while using the meike 3.5.
 





Also just stumbled upon Chris Gregson on instagram using the new gopro 9 with the max lens on normal mode and kinda shocking/hillarious that it looks pretty good.

[nickpaolucci]

could've used an extra spacer but love that 4:3 baby

what's the setup here?

[Jordan Wiens]

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what's the setup here?

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hpx170 with a no name mk2. same setup as @suckmadeck but without a spacer ring.

[nickpaolucci]

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what's the setup here?

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hpx170 with a no name mk2. same setup as @suckmadeck but without a spacer ring.

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thx!

[Gino's Back 180 Nosegrind]

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quick clip with my GH4 + meike 3.5mm combined with some VX-longlens

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looks really good!
what rig are you using?

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I used a smallrig cage + handle at first, but was having a hard time getting the microphone out of the shot since the fisheye is so wide + it was a little bit shaky. I was always on the look out for a Eazyhandle v2 and a couple months ago I got one off ebay, and it's so good!

What mic are you using? It sounds great

[donkey]

quick clip with my GH4 + meike 3.5mm combined with some VX-longlens

this set up is definitely gonna be my next choice when i have the money to get new gear. this thing is so crispy and the vx longlens works smoothly with the fisheye footage. love it

[Jordan Wiens]

GH4 owners have to get the vx mic for sure. messaged the filmer and he said he had it set to the least gain in cam.

[suckmadeck]

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what's the setup here?

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hpx170 with a no name mk2. same setup as @suckmadeck but without a spacer ring.

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bingo

[JMSneep]

My new video for POP is out on Thrasher    with the GH4 + Meike 3.5mm

[fickdiepolizei666]

My new video for POP is out on Thrasher    with the GH4 + Meike 3.5mm

i was just about to congratulate you on this haha

the edit is really nice, loved the whole vibe and filming

[CossRooper]

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My new video for POP is out on Thrasher    with the GH4 + Meike 3.5mm

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i was just about to congratulate you on this haha

the edit is really nice, loved the whole vibe and filming

I was about to say the same! honestly such a great edit

[Jordan Wiens]

lensbaby 5.8mm with a speedbooster on M43. could prob look decent on APS-C without a speedbooster.

[CossRooper]

One shotgun mic for those who film on DSLRs that I thought recreated vx audio fairly well is the Sony MS907/MS908c. It's pretty cheap but hard to find, definitely wouldn't wanna use it for anything besides skating.

I believe miguel valle used it in this clip, the music is kinda loud so you can't hear it that well, still a little more bassy than vx1000 audio but definitely closer to the vx effect than anything else I've heard in recent times.

Sorry for going off track.

i was just rereading page one and this seems like a really interesting post. These Sony MS907/MS908c Mics appear to be from a similar time period as when the VX was manufactured. Is there a chance they have similar specs and internals to the actual VX microphone? Has anyone tested this further or done a comparison?

[HernyB]

Jumping on the Panasonic 4:3 train with a Hmc150 and opteka. What’s everyone shooting at in terms of frame rate and shutter speed? 1080 30p at 1/125th looked a little mushy. I’m not a big fan of 60p video but maybe it’s better to film at 72060p and export at 30p? Or 108060i?

[Jordan Wiens]

Jumping on the Panasonic 4:3 train with a Hmc150 and opteka. What’s everyone shooting at in terms of frame rate and shutter speed? 1080 30p at 1/125th looked a little mushy. I’m not a big fan of 60p video but maybe it’s better to film at 72060p and export at 30p? Or 108060i?

majority of people film at 720/60

[Jordan Wiens]

saw this on pertharms insta the other day

[donkey]

saw this on pertharms insta the other day

does anyone have test footage for this setup? ive been scouring youtube for footage from a hpx170/mk1 but can never find any

[Jordan Wiens]

this is the only footage ive ever seen from it. just this post