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Bruce S. Yarock March 21st, 2016 10:20 PM

Fs7 fw 3.0 Center Scan Question
 
I installed the new firmware, and was really happy to be able to move the magnification area , like In the fs100. My question, though, is about center scan .

I've read several articles about using b4 lenses with adapters, etc. My problem is that I often need more zoom length ( concerts, etc). I understand that the zoom length can be doubled with adapter and b4 lenses,
But can I use center scan with my current e mount and metabones-Canon lenses.
For example -the Sony E mount 18-200 kit lens, Canon 17-55, 70-200 with metabones, etc.
Can these lenses be used with center scan in order to extend the zoom? If so, do I shoot in HD or 2 or 4 k?
Are there problems when not using b4 lenses and adapters?

I'd really appreciate any clarification on these issues and how to use the new center scan mode.
Thanks
Bruce Yarock
paws.videoproductionfortlauderdale.com

Doug Jensen March 22nd, 2016 05:48 AM

Re: Fs7 fw 3.0 Center Scan Question
 
Yes, you can use center scan with any lens you want -- just make sure it is a very good lens to start with.
But you can only shoot HD, so no 4K is possible with center scan.

Bruce S. Yarock March 22nd, 2016 07:39 PM

Re: Fs7 fw 3.0 Center Scan Question
 
Thanks, Doug.
Since I'll need to use center scan for longer zoom, like concerts, I really only have two lenses to start with.
One is the Sony 18-200 em out kit lens that came with my fs100 and the other is my Canon 70-200 f2.8.
I guess I'll try both.
I'd really like to try it with the Sony f4 28-135 lens that came out same time as the fs7
Bruce Yarock

Doug Jensen March 23rd, 2016 05:27 AM

Re: Fs7 fw 3.0 Center Scan Question
 
You would probably be better served by a camera such as the X200 or something along those lines. What advantages do the see the FS7 providing you to make up for having to use those lenses?

Bruce S. Yarock March 23rd, 2016 08:07 PM

Re: Fs7 fw 3.0 Center Scan Question
 
Doug
I love the fs7 for everything else I shoot. Just wanted to get longer zoom for occasional concerts, etc. I also still have the nx5u which you recommended a few years back as a companion to my fs100 ( which I also still have).
Bruce Yarock

Doug Jensen March 23rd, 2016 08:13 PM

Re: Fs7 fw 3.0 Center Scan Question
 
Okay, I get it. One camera can't be perfect for everything so you make the best of it.


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