The HD 4:3 thread

[thanksgiving]

cowart is the man

[natenola forever]

4k 4:3 New Orleans edit

[Burton Ernie]

My latest full-length. Shot on Canon XA20 with a screw-mount Mk 1. (edit: the first clip is actually from a different cam, DSLR and an unknown lens. but 95% of it is my setup.)

[CossRooper]

@Burton Ernie @natenola forever and @P2PIMP (and that 80HD one) are all where I hoped this thread would get... just really good examples of street level dudes making good shit in 4:3 with affordable setups. you'd be nuts to choose a 20/25+ year old VX w/ tapes over this

[Thejumpoff]

Found this youtube video of a meike 6.5 being used on a sony a6300 aka an APS-C sensor camera. I did a screen recording and cropped it to 4:3 and it looks great. Wonder if anyone is using this as a way cheaper alternative to the Canon 8-15. This lens paired with an 18-105 PZ lens would be a great setup for not too expensive.


Heres a screenshot of it cropped to 4:3. I personally think it looks great and the vig is very sharp. Couldn't get the image to work so heres a link to the screenshot
https://ibb.co/HzJvMTP

[Jordan Wiens]

its got nice sharp vig for a mirrorless lens but its really not that wide. ive seen a couple people use it and only thing id want on another lens is that vignetting

[mostlyslappies]

First edit in a series for my local shop, first full edit I've done with the HPX170/Mk1 setup.

[P2PIMP]

made an edit with some homies during my first week back living in washington. im really starting to like the look of the meike 3.5mm & panasonic af100.

[Jordan Wiens]

made an edit with some homies during my first week back living in washington. im really starting to like the look of the meike 3.5mm & panasonic af100.

damn the af100 really is like a mirrorless hpx170. i have a homie who shoots long lens on an hpx but uses this cam with a speedbooster/canon 8-15mm as a budget xtreme setup. crazy you can get that for like half or less of an xtreme now.

[CossRooper]

made an edit with some homies during my first week back living in washington. im really starting to like the look of the meike 3.5mm & panasonic af100.

This looks awesome. And such a cheap setup!

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made an edit with some homies during my first week back living in washington. im really starting to like the look of the meike 3.5mm & panasonic af100.

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This looks awesome. And such a cheap setup!

all the Pano AF100's i saw were over $2000

[doyle]

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made an edit with some homies during my first week back living in washington. im really starting to like the look of the meike 3.5mm & panasonic af100.

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This looks awesome. And such a cheap setup!

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all the Pano AF100's i saw were over $2000

Where are you looking? Here's one for $600.

[Burton Ernie]

Does anyone use that meike 3.5mm on any non-Panasonic cams via an adapter? Will it only work on mirrorless? Looks really good, and cheap too.

[Jordan Wiens]

Does anyone use that meike 3.5mm on any non-Panasonic cams via an adapter? Will it only work on mirrorless? Looks really good, and cheap too.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1542242-REG/venus_optics_ve428fe_laowa_4mm_f_2_8_fisheye.html

this one works on sony and other mirrorless, have to use apc-s or shoot in super35mm and then still crop in. its similar to the meike but a little softer vig. widest option you have for non mirrorless is going to be the 8-15mm from canon, possibly the peleng 8mm, if you can handle the flares.

reason the meike wont work on canon dslr's is called flange distance. the fisheye is so close to the sensor on mirrorless, and its designed for that distance. on dslr's there is a mirrorbox in the way creating more of a distance. adapters not only change the mount but create the perfect distance from lens to sensor too. if it was just any size, you wouldnt be able to focus properly, or at least not focus to infinity.

[Thejumpoff]

Has anybody tried using the Sony 16-50 pz with clear image zoom mode? I guess it works by adding 2x digital zoom on top of your optical zoom range. So you would realistically have a 16-100 lens for under 100 bucks.
Curious how this looks compared to a 18-105

Saw this on YouTube of a test of it

[Jordan Wiens]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32839581859.html

found the lens that vx fisheye sales is selling for $450 as a mk1 to dslr adapter

[Burton Ernie]

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Does anyone use that meike 3.5mm on any non-Panasonic cams via an adapter? Will it only work on mirrorless? Looks really good, and cheap too.

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reason the meike wont work on canon dslr's is called flange distance. the fisheye is so close to the sensor on mirrorless, and its designed for that distance. on dslr's there is a mirrorbox in the way creating more of a distance. adapters not only change the mount but create the perfect distance from lens to sensor too. if it was just any size, you wouldnt be able to focus properly, or at least not focus to infinity.

that's that good info. thanks.

[pterra]

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Does anyone have a vig overlay and the time to send it to me? Would be really awesome and i'd be super grateful!

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LHKNicruVTe0hAVJuXg8LX7VwaNkMrlv/view?usp=sharing
Here's another one, you can also resize/position. This one you will probably need to soften it slightly or use some gaussian blur because its a bit too sharp but once you do so it will look good.

Thanks for sharing! I am just getting into filming and this thread has given me so much great insight, I love the communal information and vibes! My first couple of projects were 16:9 but now I'm extremely inspired to make this next edit 4:3. I'll share it at the end of the brutal Phoenix Summer when it's done, it's going to be all night HD 4:3 footage. Cheers Slap!

[Jordan Wiens]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32839581859.html

found the lens that vx fisheye sales is selling for $450 as a mk1 to dslr adapter

bumping it to this page so no one else gets scammed

[pedro_mayn]

Thanks for all the info provided here, guys. Some pretty rad setups here!

After a year of experiencing issues with the VX1 involving the general VX1 working issues when out filming and sorting repairs (and often enough very expensive prices for VX1s, which might turn up already broken - fun). I decided on a HD cam after my full length vid is done. I'll keep the VX1 for smaller projects, then.

I went with a Canon XF100 since it seemed tidy for the price and what came with it. It seems pretty decent from the test footy I shot of chasing my dog around, so I'm hoping to get some clips later at the park to fully test it out.

I did order one of those Sony mics, as this one was going cheap. I don't think it's going to turn up, though. Bugger.

[Jordan Wiens]

Thanks for all the info provided here, guys. Some pretty rad setups here!

After a year of experiencing issues with the VX1 involving the general VX1 working issues when out filming and sorting repairs (and often enough very expensive prices for VX1s, which might turn up already broken - fun). I decided on a HD cam after my full length vid is done. I'll keep the VX1 for smaller projects, then.

I went with a Canon XF100 since it seemed tidy for the price and what came with it. It seems pretty decent from the test footy I shot of chasing my dog around, so I'm hoping to get some clips later at the park to fully test it out.

I did order one of those Sony mics, as this one was going cheap. I don't think it's going to turn up, though. Bugger.

this is XF200 MK1. whatever this guy is doing it looks sick. maybe hit them up

[brbr]

Just dropped my new homies video !
Filmed with a GH5/meike 3,5mm and the HC-X1500 dropped on a 4:3 timeline
Enjoy !

[pedro_mayn]

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Thanks for all the info provided here, guys. Some pretty rad setups here!

After a year of experiencing issues with the VX1 involving the general VX1 working issues when out filming and sorting repairs (and often enough very expensive prices for VX1s, which might turn up already broken - fun). I decided on a HD cam after my full length vid is done. I'll keep the VX1 for smaller projects, then.

I went with a Canon XF100 since it seemed tidy for the price and what came with it. It seems pretty decent from the test footy I shot of chasing my dog around, so I'm hoping to get some clips later at the park to fully test it out.

I did order one of those Sony mics, as this one was going cheap. I don't think it's going to turn up, though. Bugger.

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this is XF200 MK1. whatever this guy is doing it looks sick. maybe hit them up

Yeah Nick is fairly local to me and I've been speaking to him about the XF series a fair bit, hoping to get mine back from repairs (one of the CF card slots had damaged pins, so hoping to get it done via Canon). It is a cool setup. I did test it with a Raymod I had and was quite surprised how well it looked.

I've got the Mk1 adapter as of today, which I'll test once I get the cam back.

[donkey]

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Thanks for all the info provided here, guys. Some pretty rad setups here!

After a year of experiencing issues with the VX1 involving the general VX1 working issues when out filming and sorting repairs (and often enough very expensive prices for VX1s, which might turn up already broken - fun). I decided on a HD cam after my full length vid is done. I'll keep the VX1 for smaller projects, then.

I went with a Canon XF100 since it seemed tidy for the price and what came with it. It seems pretty decent from the test footy I shot of chasing my dog around, so I'm hoping to get some clips later at the park to fully test it out.

I did order one of those Sony mics, as this one was going cheap. I don't think it's going to turn up, though. Bugger.

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this is XF200 MK1. whatever this guy is doing it looks sick. maybe hit them up

damn this set up is incredibly good looking. the camera is not too expensive too

[depresseddingo]

Sony AX100/ modded Nikon FC-E9:



I modded this more securely than the original JB welded spacer method. After cutting the tube off, I filed the back of the housing down to the inner lock-ring threads, then screwed a male to male coupling ring to those threads from the outside, then stepped that up to 62mm. Came out way better than I expected.

Edit: No idea why it isn't letting me post the photo, but here's the link:
https://imgur.com/a/IGcMNIr

Could you give a little more detail about the mod?
What tools have you been using and what size does the male-male ring need to be?

Would love to try this myself

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Sony AX100/ modded Nikon FC-E9:



I modded this more securely than the original JB welded spacer method. After cutting the tube off, I filed the back of the housing down to the inner lock-ring threads, then screwed a male to male coupling ring to those threads from the outside, then stepped that up to 62mm. Came out way better than I expected.

Edit: No idea why it isn't letting me post the photo, but here's the link:
https://imgur.com/a/IGcMNIr

Yo! Do you have any footage or screenshots of the unmodded fisheye on the ax100? I‘m looking into getting one for my ax700.

[ArneezyBeezy]

Got an A7III, Canon 8-15, Sony 18-105 PZ, and VX Mic w/ windscreen for sale if anyone is interested!

[Dwyck]

I saw this nice little write up on panasonic p2 domination of skate media and the need for something new on quartersnacks this morning. this thread gets a shout out. Though I don't totally agree with the writer's outlook (I like 720p!) the article is nice shorthand for the unfamiliar and might alleviate some explaining in here from time to time

[mostlyslappies]

I saw this nice little write up on panasonic p2 domination of skate media and the need for something new on quartersnacks this morning. this thread gets a shout out. Though I don't totally agree with the writer's outlook (I like 720p!) the article is nice shorthand for the unfamiliar and might alleviate some explaining in here from time to time

Yeah, I dunno, as a big proponent of the HPX/Mk1 setup, it seems a little goofy to be told (by a VX filmer, I might add) that it's somehow obsolete. I don't think "HD" necessarily needs to equate to "4K," even in this day and age. But, to each their own, the shoutout to this thread was cool.

[donkey]

I saw this nice little write up on panasonic p2 domination of skate media and the need for something new on quartersnacks this morning. this thread gets a shout out. Though I don't totally agree with the writer's outlook (I like 720p!) the article is nice shorthand for the unfamiliar and might alleviate some explaining in here from time to time

this entire article is stupid. it sounds like this dude had to write this for a class.

sorry i feel like thats a little harsh, its not stupid its just.... idk, unnecessary?