E.J. Sadler |
October 18th, 2007 10:33 AM |
Even the easy to set-up adapters like the Brevis and LE take some time and fiddling to get critical focus and framing. Once we have our adapters tweaked for a shoot, they are locked down to the rails and they don't move. I can't imagine shooting RnG on an adapter without the the focus and zoom presets on the A1, it's just too easy to accidently touch the zoom/focus. Planning to remove and replace the adapter during the day really isn't feasible. You'll wind up with lots soft footage and plenty of missed scenes because you were in the middle of switching in/out the adapter. You really need to dedicate a camera to the adapter.
Even though every new adapter user refuses to believe this, you can't pull critical focus with an on-board LCD. If you're shooting SD with a very narrow DOF telephoto, or are OK with soft footage, you might have a chance.
If you're shooting HD, the other thing that you will refuse to be believe is that you can't pull critical focus with an external SD monitor. There's no shortage of people who have bought 4"-7" monitors fully convinced that they could focus with them, only to sell them a week later.
Also, there's no shortage of people who don't believe you when you tell them that even a 7" Marshall HD monitor sometimes isn't enough to pull critical focus if you plan on shooting wide angles below 35mm or if you're in a very bright or low light conditions.
But don't worry, I don't expect you to believe this either.
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