DV Info Net - Search Results
DV Info Net

Go Back   DV Info Net > Search Forums
Register FAQ Today's Posts Buyer's Guides

Showing results 76 to 100 of 375
Search took 0.02 seconds; generated 86 minute(s) ago.
Search: Posts Made By: Benjamin Eckstein
Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD September 25th, 2009, 04:52 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 85,626
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
I think the 17-55 Canon is a no-brainer choice...

I think the 17-55 Canon is a no-brainer choice (or the Tamron equivalent for the more budget minded). The 24-70 doesn't seem wide enough on a crop sensor for a walk around lens. I agree with...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds September 25th, 2009, 05:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,030
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
Vincent, I'll take that! Thank you. FWIW, I...

Vincent, I'll take that! Thank you.
FWIW, I have had to work at this. When I look back at interviews I shot when I started in this biz I cringe. I apparently liked weirdly colored backlights back...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds September 25th, 2009, 05:49 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,816
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
While this IS true, Doug, the DOF characteristics...

While this IS true, Doug, the DOF characteristics of 7D will be nearly identical to that of 35mm motion picture film which, in my opinion, is sort of the ideal look we are after. I for one am happy...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds September 24th, 2009, 06:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,030
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
Brian, good eye, that was Joel Salatin of...

Brian, good eye, that was Joel Salatin of Polyface Farm, who was in "Food Inc" (and "Fresh"). I am working on a documentary called "Farmageddon" (which you can read about here: Life on the Farm ...
Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD September 23rd, 2009, 11:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,671
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
Daniel, Did you get the IS version or not?

Daniel,
Did you get the IS version or not?
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds September 23rd, 2009, 08:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,030
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
Interview Demo Reel

I decided to put together a demo reel of just interview footage, for times when potential clients want to hire me for these kinds of shoots.

All of these were shot with an EX-1, and about a...
Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD September 22nd, 2009, 07:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,671
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
Thanks all. Already picked up the 17-55 IS and...

Thanks all. Already picked up the 17-55 IS and have a few primes. May see if I can rent the 70-200 somewhere whenever I decide I need that.
Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD September 22nd, 2009, 03:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,671
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
Daniel, I think that makes a lot of sense. The...

Daniel, I think that makes a lot of sense. The number of times I am handheld at a long zoom on my EX-1 are like zero.
Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD September 22nd, 2009, 02:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,671
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
Tele Lens Question

I am interested to hear people's thoughts on these two lenses, which are about equally priced (around $1200)

Canon 70-200 f4 IS
Canon 70-200 f2.8

Obviously for about 800 more you can go all...
Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD September 20th, 2009, 06:51 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 45,849
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
That one thing is a big thing, though. Keep...

That one thing is a big thing, though.

Keep in mind that the Scarlet, on paper, could be 2/3" all the way up full-frame 35mm, depending on the brain you choose, so in fact it could have the same...
Forum: Show Your Work September 20th, 2009, 10:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,157
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
Red!

I got to work on (and drool over) a RED shoot the other day. Posted a new blog (with some nice production stills) about it:

Seeing RED Benjamin Eckstein...
Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD September 20th, 2009, 09:13 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 45,849
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
I think it's always best to buy when you have a...

I think it's always best to buy when you have a need, put it to use, make money with it (hopefully), or just make awesome things. Waiting around for the next best thing will always leave you...
Forum: Show Your Work September 16th, 2009, 08:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,585
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
John, Nice job with your site and reel. I like...

John,
Nice job with your site and reel. I like the minimal look to the site; it looks very nice. The one thing that seemed redundant/lacking was having a credits and resume tab, which is largely...
Forum: Show Your Work September 14th, 2009, 08:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,157
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
Buying and Renting Gear

New blog post on my history of buying and renting gear:
Gear…Renting and Buying Benjamin Eckstein (http://benjamineckstein.com/2009/09/gear-renting-and-buying/)
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds September 14th, 2009, 06:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,726
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
Steve, That's very cool. I think flying these...

Steve,
That's very cool. I think flying these camera copters is a definite specialty and a niche market that those who get into and can do well can be rewarded for. There are certainly a lot of...
Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD September 13th, 2009, 06:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,156
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
Shipping?

Are any retailers shipping the 7D yet?

B+H's status went from "New Coming Soon" to "Backordered".

This place (that I had never heard of) lists it as in stock and shipping:

[ removed ]

I...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds September 11th, 2009, 05:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,657
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
Hey Brian, Interviews can be tough, especially...

Hey Brian,
Interviews can be tough, especially when there are challenging locations to work with. Let me (us) know if you want some constructive feedback on these shots as their seems to be a range...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds September 11th, 2009, 09:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,726
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
Video in Beautiful New Jersey!

Really, truly!
I shot this last year for an environmental organization that was holding a fundraising event a few months ago. This is just a 90 second teaser from the 10-minute piece. We shot it...
Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD September 10th, 2009, 06:04 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,809
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
30mm

I have seen better reviews of the Canon 28mm 1.8 than the Sigma 1.4 (although I think someone here said otherwise). Anybody with hands on experience with these 2 lenses?
Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD September 9th, 2009, 10:43 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,809
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
B+H has the Tokina for 599 (out of stock though)....

B+H has the Tokina for 599 (out of stock though). Just looked it up. Might be a good buy.
Forum: Show Your Work September 9th, 2009, 10:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,438
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
Owning an EX-1 (which is higher aperture...

Owning an EX-1 (which is higher aperture challenged) and a Letus Extreme you gotta love that you can shoot at F22 on this camera!
Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD September 9th, 2009, 10:00 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,809
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
I am planning to get the Canon 17-55 2.8IS and...

I am planning to get the Canon 17-55 2.8IS and the Canon 28 1.8 (as a slightly wider "normal" lens once the crop is factored in) and probably a Canon 50 1.4. I will then see how that goes and work...
Forum: EOS Crop Sensor (APS-C) Sample Clips Gallery September 9th, 2009, 09:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,311
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
Gorgeous. Waiting anxiously for this camera to...

Gorgeous. Waiting anxiously for this camera to ship!
Forum: Show Your Work September 8th, 2009, 09:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,463
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
very cute. I hope your daughter realizes how...

very cute. I hope your daughter realizes how great her dad is for doing this. well done.
Forum: Show Your Work September 8th, 2009, 04:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,438
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
Looks really nice. Very sharp and good colors. ...

Looks really nice. Very sharp and good colors.

Did you use NDs or were you at the mercy of adjusting your iris in order to maintain the appropriate shutter speed?
Showing results 76 to 100 of 375

 


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 02:02 PM.


DV Info Net -- Real Names, Real People, Real Info!
1998-2026 The Digital Video Information Network