my rig and new smallHD

[c2thew]

Originally Posted by Orguss

My main usages for the monitor is for me to pull focus, a subject 15ft away, I dont trust the canon 5D monitor to tell me that unless they build peaking assistant in the near future.

I like the Sony FS700, I read that it has peaking assistant.

have you tried magic lantern yet?

[Orguss]

Originally Posted by c2thew

have you tried magic lantern yet?

I have not yet, what is the benefit? I will use it if it is good?

[c2thew]

installing magic lantern is a huge improvement, especially if you do video.

[H2OSkier]

I donated and have been using ML just for a short time. I'm still in learning mode. Heck all this video stuff is pretty new to me

My DP4 should be here tomorrow. I will be nice to not have to look at the back lcd to try and focus. Now I just need practice practice practice.

Ken

[Orguss]

Originally Posted by H2OSkier

I donated and have been using ML just for a short time. I'm still in learning mode. Heck all this video stuff is pretty new to me

My DP4 should be here tomorrow. I will be nice to not have to look at the back lcd to try and focus. Now I just need practice practice practice.

Ken

That's one of the reason the DP4 will be great, your on the ground with a slider, you either lay on the dirt or water or bend, lean over that your in all sort of crazy looking position to pull focus. This will make it sooo much easier. Oh and you can use a long HDMI cable to see what your shooting and installed your monitor where it's eye level while the camera is 7feet tall.

[Orguss]

Getting one configuration ready for tomorrow event and Saturday..thought I shared the DP4 confirugation. I gotta figure out where to hook the hand help microphone receiver for interview.

[H2OSkier]

Are you using a super clamp to mount your DP4 ? You arm is blocking the view in the image.

What product are you using to pull focus ?

Ken

[Orguss]

Ken- I'm using an article arm and tighten up really tight, my arm also is resting on it. The product I'm using to pull focus is two bottle opener which you can get at one of those store at bed, bath, and beyond something like that.

[Orguss]

Ken- I forgot to mention that, installing the arm on the monopod is not that easy, I mod it. I'll take pics of the modification once I get home today.

[H2OSkier]

I guess those bottle openers don't come with hard stops

[ChasWG]

I use those jar openers still even though I have a FF system. I just use them on the zoom rings now. Nice, cheap solution. Something like $2.48 at Bed, Bath & Beyond.The notches on the jar opener fit the notches on the zoom ring of the 24-70 2.8L and 70-200 f4L perfectly!

[ben_r_]

Originally Posted by H2OSkier

I guess those bottle openers don't come with hard stops

Aw man that was a low blow!

BUT, I do know what you mean, once I upgraded to the Redrock Micro microFollowFocus Blue version with the hard stops, I instantly knew why those make such a huge difference! I was amazed that Redrock was able to include hard stops and the rest of the high end build quality and features in the Blue version and still sell it so much cheaper then the next competing product with the same features!

[H2OSkier]

I'm lucky to have a good day job that supports my hobby. As much as I like the Redrock FF I do have my limits and will probably be taking my 20% coupon to Bed, Bath & Beyond today

[ben_r_]

Originally Posted by H2OSkier

I'm lucky to have a good day job that supports my hobby. As much as I like the Redrock FF I do have my limits and will probably be taking my 20% coupon to Bed, Bath & Beyond today

lol Im in the same boat, I just ignore those "limits" as often as I can! They're really more like "guidelines"! ha ha

[H2OSkier]

Well I have the day off today. I think my parrot is tired of being recorded, he gave me the wing

So far I really like the DP4. I'm still getting used to the focus assist and the false colors. I have a ways to go to get better with the false colors. It seems I tend to underexpose using false colors in place of the cameras metering system. Any helpful hints beyond practice practice practice ?

Thanks