Michael Holmes
July 12th, 2012, 08:54 PM
I would appreciate some help on zoom lens for the FS700.
I am on the verge of buying an FS700, and want to be sure I know what the lens situation is.
This will be used almost exclusively for shooting bands in small local clubs. The lighting is lousy.......low overall with a few harsh localized spots (usually pointing toward the wrong places). Very tough conditions.
I am currently using an XF100 and at 50Mbps, 1920x1080, 24p, shutter 1/30, and aperture wide open at F1.8-2.8, gain runs +12 to +24 and grain is a major problem.
The 18-200mm kit lens is slow for these conditions so I am not inclined to buy it (although the price is right).
I am looking for a faster zoom that will work. In particular, the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM would be good, since I will be using a Canon 5D Mk III camera with the FS700 on these shoots.
Question:
(1) Will this Canon EF zoom fit on the FS700, with appropriate adaptor?
(2) If not,what other options do I have for fast zooms?
(3) What controls of the lens do you have from the FS700 with the stock kit lens?
(4) What controls of the lens would I have from the FS700 with a fast Canon or other zoom lens?
Sorry for the basic questions, I am just getting up to speed on the FS700. I am ready to order, as soon as I can sort out the lens situation out.
I am on the verge of buying an FS700, and want to be sure I know what the lens situation is.
This will be used almost exclusively for shooting bands in small local clubs. The lighting is lousy.......low overall with a few harsh localized spots (usually pointing toward the wrong places). Very tough conditions.
I am currently using an XF100 and at 50Mbps, 1920x1080, 24p, shutter 1/30, and aperture wide open at F1.8-2.8, gain runs +12 to +24 and grain is a major problem.
The 18-200mm kit lens is slow for these conditions so I am not inclined to buy it (although the price is right).
I am looking for a faster zoom that will work. In particular, the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM would be good, since I will be using a Canon 5D Mk III camera with the FS700 on these shoots.
Question:
(1) Will this Canon EF zoom fit on the FS700, with appropriate adaptor?
(2) If not,what other options do I have for fast zooms?
(3) What controls of the lens do you have from the FS700 with the stock kit lens?
(4) What controls of the lens would I have from the FS700 with a fast Canon or other zoom lens?
Sorry for the basic questions, I am just getting up to speed on the FS700. I am ready to order, as soon as I can sort out the lens situation out.