Filters & Zooms for Africa

Boyd Ostroff · March 14th, 2007, 10:48 AM

I would double check with Century, not sure if their sunshade/filter holder is compatible with the new 2x lens (it clamps onto the outside). Works fine on my 1.6x and .6x though. See my note in this thread if you want to pick one up here in the US: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=87463

Herman Van Deventer · March 14th, 2007, 11:08 AM

Douglas /

Raised and born in Africa I've never used canned compressed air on any lens.

We use it in Africa to blow dust off your cam body AND equipment returning
from a day's shoot, driving and filming in an open landrover with clouds of
dust.

Justin Carlson · March 14th, 2007, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boyd Ostroff

I would double check with Century, not sure if their sunshade/filter holder is compatible with the new 2x lens (it clamps onto the outside). Works fine on my 1.6x and .6x though. See my note in this thread if you want to pick one up here in the US: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=87463

The Century 2.0x teleconverter i got came with a lens hood that also clamps on the outside. So I'm sure the sunshade/filter holder would work well on both the 0.7x, 1.6x & 2.0x lenses.

Lisa Shofner · March 14th, 2007, 12:46 PM

It might look strange, but what about using a rain cover or underwater case for the cam - to keep dust/etc off and out of the mechanicals?

Douglas Spotted Eagle · March 14th, 2007, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herman Van Deventer

Douglas /

Raised and born in Africa I've never used canned compressed air on any lens.

We use it in Africa to blow dust off your cam body AND equipment returning
from a day's shoot, driving and filming in an open landrover with clouds of
dust.

Understood, but in a trhead about lenses, filters, zooms; your only two words were "Compressed air." Suggesting that compressed air is used for cleaning your cam body and equipment isn't readily apparent. You might know what you meant, but the meaning isn't clear to everyone, and these threads end up being viewed for years in the future.

Herman Van Deventer · March 15th, 2007, 07:59 AM

Douglas /

Sorry if my comment led to a misinterpretation to other readers and you.

I merely reacted after Justin's Filter list been picked up for the trip and
responding to his request as the end of the thread / Is there anything
else that you guys can recommend ?

Peace, Herman

Yeo Wee Han · March 15th, 2007, 09:34 AM

I would recommend B+W MRC filters or Heliopan filters. The Hoyas have been a letdown...they just do not clean up really nicely (the more you wipe, the more swirls you get). The B+W MRCs have proven otherwise. That said, I will advise bringing a few "disposable" filters such as the Hoya HMCs which are cheap and you need not worry if you get grit or scratches all over them.

Cheers

WeeHan

Danny Natovich · May 16th, 2007, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justin Carlson

I was thinking about taking my DVRigPro... but that would just be more weight that I don't need. At least my thought of taking my monopod was more for the landrover rides, etc.

This is where the MultiRig fits best, low weight and compact. This is why we made it.

Justin Carlson · May 28th, 2007, 06:24 PM

Thanks for all your help guys. I actually just got back from Zambia a couple days ago. And now starts the fun part of editing all the video that was shot.

I never had a chance to apply any filters or doe any enhancing, but here is a small clip I took of a few Elephants swimming in the river.

Enjoy!

http://homepage.mac.com/justin.carls.../elephants.mov

Vito DeFilippo · May 28th, 2007, 09:42 PM

Good Lord! That was worth the wait of the download. Great footage, and thanks for posting an update.

Justin Carlson · May 29th, 2007, 10:26 AM

Thanks.
I'm looking forward to learning "color" in FCP Studio 2 to try and replicate exactly how those colors looked while I was over there.

As for that Elephant clip. It was such a fluke that I got it. We were heading back to camp and our guide spotted a little black lump way off in the distance. After about 30 seconds of driving he decided to turn around to see what it was.
We drove for about 5 minutes and *poof*... I was in my "National Geographic" moment. :)

March 14th, 2007, 11:08 AM	#32
Herman Van Deventer Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: cape town South-Africa Posts: 251	Compressed air Douglas / Raised and born in Africa I've never used canned compressed air on any lens. We use it in Africa to blow dust off your cam body AND equipment returning from a day's shoot, driving and filming in an open landrover with clouds of dust.

March 14th, 2007, 12:46 PM	#34
Lisa Shofner Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 373	It might look strange, but what about using a rain cover or underwater case for the cam - to keep dust/etc off and out of the mechanicals? __________________ [http://www.ljparkerphotography.com] photos [http://www.youtube.com/darkdragonvegas] videos

May 28th, 2007, 06:24 PM	#39
Justin Carlson Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 173	Africa Video Thanks for all your help guys. I actually just got back from Zambia a couple days ago. And now starts the fun part of editing all the video that was shot. I never had a chance to apply any filters or doe any enhancing, but here is a small clip I took of a few Elephants swimming in the river. Enjoy! http://homepage.mac.com/justin.carls.../elephants.mov

May 28th, 2007, 09:42 PM	#40
Vito DeFilippo Trustee Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 1,585	Good Lord! That was worth the wait of the download. Great footage, and thanks for posting an update. __________________ . http://www.nosmallroles.com

March 14th, 2007, 10:48 AM	#31
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	I would double check with Century, not sure if their sunshade/filter holder is compatible with the new 2x lens (it clamps onto the outside). Works fine on my 1.6x and .6x though. See my note in this thread if you want to pick one up here in the US: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=87463

March 15th, 2007, 07:59 AM	#36
Herman Van Deventer Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: cape town South-Africa Posts: 251	Douglas / Sorry if my comment led to a misinterpretation to other readers and you. I merely reacted after Justin's Filter list been picked up for the trip and responding to his request as the end of the thread / Is there anything else that you guys can recommend ? Peace, Herman

March 15th, 2007, 09:34 AM	#37
Yeo Wee Han Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 155	I would recommend B+W MRC filters or Heliopan filters. The Hoyas have been a letdown...they just do not clean up really nicely (the more you wipe, the more swirls you get). The B+W MRCs have proven otherwise. That said, I will advise bringing a few "disposable" filters such as the Hoya HMCs which are cheap and you need not worry if you get grit or scratches all over them. Cheers WeeHan

May 29th, 2007, 10:26 AM	#41
Justin Carlson Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 173	Thanks. I'm looking forward to learning "color" in FCP Studio 2 to try and replicate exactly how those colors looked while I was over there. As for that Elephant clip. It was such a fluke that I got it. We were heading back to camp and our guide spotted a little black lump way off in the distance. After about 30 seconds of driving he decided to turn around to see what it was. We drove for about 5 minutes and poof... I was in my "National Geographic" moment. :)