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Jay Morris · January 28th, 2008, 12:21 AM

I shot some footage today using the EX1 and a Brevis35 adapter with the flip module. I was pleased with the results. I can't post full resolution, but you can watch an H264 version at:

http://www.morrisbrothersfilms.com/ex1andbreavis.html

Benjamin Eckstein · January 28th, 2008, 07:00 AM

Looks really nice. Forgot to order my step down ring, but when i get it I will probably hook my Brevis up this weekend.

I see just a little vignetting on the lower corners....could probably just zoom a touch. I assume this is with the flip? Makes me happy to see this cause everybody seems to have jumped ship and head to Letus, which doesn't necessarily seem better.

Paul Joy · January 28th, 2008, 10:58 AM

Really enjoyed it, excellent composition and suitably moody.

What support system were you using? Some of the shots look like the camera was on a boom.

regards

Paul

Jay Morris · January 28th, 2008, 11:36 AM

The flip module works well. It's faster in edit (no more flipping images) and I can just use the Sony LCD screen for focus (no more upside down marshall monitor).

I just used a tripod. It's funny how sometimes pans and tilts can look like jib or dolly moves.

I did not use any rails. The brevis and the 35mm lens are free. This did not seem to be an issue, but it is heavier with the flip module. Maybe I should buy some rails to be safe?

Vignette is a tough thing to set. On a regular HDTV, you don't see it. You do on a file for the web. I could also no see it on the Sony LCD. I wonder how much further I need to zoom in? Is there quality loss when zooming in?

I could zoom in in post. That's not pretty full screen, but for a web file, no one would ever know, right? Or maybe I could crop the digital file a bit (I am not sure how to do that in Final Cut Pro). Ideas?

The EX1 and Brevis35 make a good pair. The image stays sharp and the camera seems to need less light (than my last camera).

I shot everything with a 50 mm Nikon lens. I want to try an 85 next. The trick is to fine a manual lens that is in good shape.

Paul Joy · January 28th, 2008, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay Morris

I just used a tripod. It's funny how sometimes pans and tilts can look like jib or dolly moves.

Certainly is, that shot of the water dispenser definitely doesn't look like a tripod shot as the area behind is being revealed. Nice work!

January 28th, 2008, 12:21 AM	#1
Jay Morris Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 48	EX1 and Brevis35 Video I shot some footage today using the EX1 and a Brevis35 adapter with the flip module. I was pleased with the results. I can't post full resolution, but you can watch an H264 version at: http://www.morrisbrothersfilms.com/ex1andbreavis.html

January 28th, 2008, 10:58 AM	#3
Paul Joy Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 627	Really enjoyed it, excellent composition and suitably moody. What support system were you using? Some of the shots look like the camera was on a boom. regards Paul __________________ Blog: www.pauljoy.com Company: www.videotrader.co.uk

January 28th, 2008, 07:00 AM	#2
Benjamin Eckstein Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 380 Images: 1	Looks really nice. Forgot to order my step down ring, but when i get it I will probably hook my Brevis up this weekend. I see just a little vignetting on the lower corners....could probably just zoom a touch. I assume this is with the flip? Makes me happy to see this cause everybody seems to have jumped ship and head to Letus, which doesn't necessarily seem better.

January 28th, 2008, 11:36 AM	#4
Jay Morris Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 48	The flip module works well. It's faster in edit (no more flipping images) and I can just use the Sony LCD screen for focus (no more upside down marshall monitor). I just used a tripod. It's funny how sometimes pans and tilts can look like jib or dolly moves. I did not use any rails. The brevis and the 35mm lens are free. This did not seem to be an issue, but it is heavier with the flip module. Maybe I should buy some rails to be safe? Vignette is a tough thing to set. On a regular HDTV, you don't see it. You do on a file for the web. I could also no see it on the Sony LCD. I wonder how much further I need to zoom in? Is there quality loss when zooming in? I could zoom in in post. That's not pretty full screen, but for a web file, no one would ever know, right? Or maybe I could crop the digital file a bit (I am not sure how to do that in Final Cut Pro). Ideas? The EX1 and Brevis35 make a good pair. The image stays sharp and the camera seems to need less light (than my last camera). I shot everything with a 50 mm Nikon lens. I want to try an 85 next. The trick is to fine a manual lens that is in good shape.