Tagged with nikon - Personal View Talks

K I T E - extreme sports with kite buggy on the beach [GH2 Canis Majoris]

richardwouter — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:46:17 +0000

Kite buggy on the beach of the island Texel (Netherlands). I met this friendly kiteman on the beach and asked him if he liked to be filmed. He told me that he is studying for camera man. It was not that simple to make good shots of the fast moving buggy. And there are some small continuity goofs between shots, but I hope you like the result.

Production : Richard van der Laan Sound FX : Sound Ideas Music : "Isolated" by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)

Camera : Panasonic GH2 AVC-Intra Driftwood VY Canis Majoris Day Lens : Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f2.8 G ED Gear : Sachtler FSB-4 75 CF, Gini Follow Focus Rig, Lilliput field monitor Tools : FCPX, Magic Bullet suite

Texel is an island in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. It is the largest and most populated of the Frisian Islands in the Wadden Sea.

Short experimental "Art Deco" SciFi movie: WAVELENGTH [GH2 Sedna]

richardwouter — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:39:46 +0000

Short Experimental Art Film about an explorer, who discovers a derelict "Art Deco" transmitter park with Radio Telescopes that receive strange Whale sounds.

Camera : Panasonic GH2 AVC-Intra Sedna Lens : Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f2.8 G ED Gear : Sachtler FSB-4 75 CF, Gini Rig Follow Focus, Lilliput field monitor Tools : FCPX, Magic Bullet Looks, Motion

This film has been made as a first try out of my new gear. No further purposes. Color grading with MBL.

THE MILL: Portrait of a 150 years old windmill [GH2 Canis Majoris]

richardwouter — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:19:14 +0000

Portrait of a 150 years old windmill located in the Netherlands. Made with appreciation for the volunteers that continue to maintain the mill.

Production : Richard van der Laan Music : Erik Satie - Gymnopedie No 3 by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Camera : Panasonic GH2 AVC-Intra Driftwood VY Canis Majoris Day Lens : Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f2.8 G ED, Tokina AT-X 116 Pro DX AF 11-16mm f2.8 Gear : Sachtler FSB-4 75 CF, Gini Follow Focus Rig, Lilliput field monitor

THE NOTHERN LAND: Poetry on moving canvas (English subtitles) [GH2 Sedna]

richardwouter — Sun, 20 May 2012 18:28:00 +0000

Visual composition of the poem ‘It Noarderlân’ by Frisian poet Durk van der Ploeg. The poet returns to the land of his ancestors (English subtitles).

Camera : Panasonic GH2 AVC-Intra Sedna ~140mb/s Lens : Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f2.8 G ED Gear : Sachtler FSB-4 75 CF, Gini Rig Follow Focus, Lilliput field monitor Tools : FCPX, Magic Bullet Looks

The poem is written by the Frisian poet Durk van der Ploeg, a dutch writer and poet. His work is mainly published in the Frisian language and he is a Knight of the Order of Oranje Nassau.

The images portrait Frisian landscape architect Siem de Vlas working in his studio and visiting the grave of the famous dutch landscape architect Lucas Pieters Roodbaard (1782 - 1851). Roodbaard laid out many English landscape gardens in major cities in the Netherlands.

The Frisian languages are a closely related group of Germanic languages, spoken by about 500,000 members of Frisian ethnic groups, who live on the southern fringes of the North Sea in the Netherlands and Germany. The Frisian languages are the second closest living languages to English, after Scots.

Concept, Camera, Editing : Richard van der Laan Poem writer : Durk van der Ploeg Poem reading : Siem de Vlas

I hope you enjoy watching..

DIRTY CASH: Short about Cigar smoking Gangsta Woman - [GH2 Canis Majoris]

richardwouter — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 03:29:31 +0000

Short film about a mysterious cigar smoking woman, who likes to play poker between Heaven and Hell.

Screenplay, Editing : Richard van der Laan Camera, Grading : Michiel Boogerman Sound design, Mastering : Maarten Boogerman Production : VEASONIC

Camera : Panasonic GH2 AVC-Intra Driftwood VY Canis Majoris Day Lens : Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f2.8 G ED, Tokina AT-X 116 Pro DX AF 11-16mm f2.8 Gear : Kessler Hercules 2.0 Head, Kessler Pocket Jib, Kessler K-Pod Tripod System, Gini Follow Focus Rig, Lilliput field monitors Tools : Adobe Premiere CS6, Magic Bullet Suite

This short won the first prize on the QuickFlick.tv festival in Amsterdam (15.07.2012 - heaven and hell theme).

FS: GH2 Body, Genus Matte Box, Nikon AI-S lenses, Canon HF200, Sekonic L758 Cine Meter, etc

ikoniq — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 21:19:58 +0000

Clearing shelf space for new equipment!

All equipment listed is in good working order and actually surplus or rarely used, actual pics (note some items sold):

Canon Vixia HF200 HD camcorder with battery and charger - SOLD
Genus Wide Matte Box Deluxe with 15mm rails and 77mm adapter (original box) - $400
Sony PCM-M10 Recorder (original box) - SOLD
Sekonic L 758 Cine Light Meter L758 - SOLD
Panasonic Lumix GH2 Body, battery and charger (original box) - SOLD
Fostex FR2-LE with Porta Brace - SOLD
Nikon AI-S 24mm f2.0 - SOLD
Nikon Ai-S 35mm f1.4 - SOLD
Nikon Ai-S 105mm f2.8 Micro / Macro - SOLD

Would prefer to sell locally in NY for cash but willing to ship if buyers pays via Paypal plus shipping. Feel free to send questions or offers to me at ikoniq gmail com. This is all surplus equipment for me so looking for new homes for them.

Thanks, Kevin

Short film noir about a murder [GH2 Canis Majoris]

richardwouter — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:50:58 +0000

A writer is working on his new book and the story comes to life. Set in the early 1950's a detective investigates clues about the possible murder of a prostitute. Short film for the film competition of the Moanne fan it Fryske boek 2012.

The month of the Frisian book is held in Friesland, the nothern province of the Netherlands. It is a literature festival organized around the Frisian language. The theme of this year festival is 'tension'.

Production : Veasonic Director, Screenwriter : Richard van der Laan Director of Photography, Montage / Post : Michiel Boogerman Sound design / Recording : Maarten Boogerman

Camera : 2x Panasonic GH2 AVC-Intra Driftwood VY Canis Majoris Day Lens : Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f2.8 G ED, Tokina AT-X 116 Pro DX AF 11-16mm f2.8 Gear : Sachtler FSB-4 75 CF, Kessler Hercules 2.0 Head, Kessler Pocket Jib, Kessler K-Pod Tripod System, Gini Follow Focus Rig, Lilliput field monitors

Actors Writer, Detective, Voice : Siem de Vlas Woman : Marieke van Brussel Perpetrator : Maarten Boogerman

Nikon P7700 topic

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:55:32 +0000

Specifications:

Magnesium alloy body
Sensor - 1/1.7 inches 12mp CMOS
Lens - zoom 28mm-200mm F2-4 in 35mm
Video - Full HD, video stereo audio
Full manual video mode
920,000 3 inches dots, vari-angle LCD monitor, a wide viewing angle
Optical stabilization
Advanced Wireless Lighting master and remote control separately in a multi-flash photography
Adjustable Picture Control Manual adjustment, quick adjustment and take pictures
8 fps continuous shooting (only 6 frames max)
Second high-speed continuous shooting 120 frames/s (up to 60 frames) 1280 x 960 (1M).
On sale in late September
Price - $499

Available at:

Nikon 800c with Wifi and Android

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:30:20 +0000

25-250 mm, 10x lens
3.5" OLED screen (800x480, it looks like), capatitive touch
Run Android 2.3, that is just weird
Virtual keyboard to add some data
Direct upload of pictures and videos on social services
Has GPS and wifi
On sale in late September

Price - $349.95 in US

Available at:

Previews:

Nikkor to m43 lens adaptor with AF and Aperture?

ahbleza — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 11:21:05 +0000

Has anyone yet found a working Nikkor to m43 lens adaptor that will support Autofocus and aperture control?

Matching Picture Profiles with the Sony NEX Fs100

casey — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 05:44:01 +0000

I just got my FS100 and trying to match some picture profiles with GoPro and Nikon D7000. Any help or comments?

Nikon 35/1.4 and 85/1.8 AI'D for sale

ISO1600 — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 21:28:36 +0000

Two great old lenses for sale. These lenses are both 100% legit- only reason i'm selling is just sold my 5DII and got a OM-D. I need M4/3 lenses. Looking to get cash (via paypal) or possibly trade for Panasonic glass (14, 20, 25). Check my feedback on fredmiranda: http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/feedback/75096 or on ebay under user "180s13".

35/1.4: legendary lens. Amazing build quality. ALL metal- even the glass is metal! (j/k). This is the old pre-AI version, with factory/nikon AI conversion on it- so it will work on any modern nikon camera that can handle AI lenses. Focus is very well dampened, and a LONG throw. This would be good for video. 9 Aperture blades. The only thing keeping me from rating this a 9+ is i trimmed the baffle/shroud in the rear of the lens so that i could mount it on my 5DII. Caps included. Looking to get $225(net) for this sucker. Can include Fotodiox Pro NF-EF adapter.

85/1.8: Another awesome lens. Bokeh machine. Tons of character. This one isn't as in as good of shape as the 35, it has some wear on the barrel/focusing ring. Has been AI converted by the excellent Jim White (AIconversions.com). Caps included. Looking to get $200(net) for this guy. Can include Fotodiox Pro NF-EF adapter.

pics here: https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0B5yn1hNKOg0ZOXdONHBrdDhydVk/edit

email works best to contact me: crawdiddychris at gmail.com

Sold: Nikkor 24mm f2.0 AIS

BobbyMcDonald — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 15:10:04 +0000

Great condition Nikkor 24mm 2.0 Ais prime lens. Glass is excellent, mechanics all work great and cosmetically looks pretty good. There is some paint wear around outer edges and rear mount, but all in all, pretty minor. Great lens, perfect for film/video uses due to it's manual iris and long focus throw. Really sharp and beautiful rendering of images. Comes with generic front and rear caps. Asking $350 USD + Shipping/paypal.

Canon FD or Nikon Nikorr AIS or ?

feha — Fri, 25 May 2012 02:27:57 +0000

I want to invest in collection of lenses. I wonder what would you suggest ? Canon FD or Nikon Nikorr AIS ? The price point is not important but the quality. Why would you choose particular type or is there any other make that can be made a good collection of ? I intend to use with GH2 ...

Nikon D800 and Canon 5D Mark III comparisons

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:54:00 +0000

Philip B.

Ron Martisen

http://www.ronmartblog.com/2012/05/comparision-nikon-d800-vs-canon-5d-mark.html

Learningdslrvideo

http://www.learningdslrvideo.com/5d-mark-iii-vs-nikon-d800/

Canon 5DMKIII versus Nikon D800 - audio side

Nikon D4, Canon 5dmk2, 5dmk3, Gh2, light sensitivity, latitude perceptual test

olegkalyan — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 09:50:42 +0000

compared them a bit on Time Square,

The GH2 battery died after two shots.. It was clear that it's not a winner in high iso competition.

Nikon D4 Video - Available Light, Internal Recording Codec

Aria — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:01:12 +0000

Here is a video that someone made using a Nikon D4 under available light. I don't see any mention of HDMI recording so it seems to be all internal codec. I actually like the look of it. It's a different look than the typical Canon look many are used to, but it still looks good to me for an internal codec.

Nikon D4 sample videos for download on dpreview

zzap64 — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:07:25 +0000

dpreview has uploaded 2 sample videos taken with the Nikon D4.

http://www.dpreview.com/articles/6015410449/first-impressions-using-the-nikon-d4/4

I am disappointed with the quality of the video. It is certainly not as sharp, detailed and free of artefacts as the Panasonic GH2 video. It will be interesting to see what the video is like captured through HDMI.

Why Nikon mounts instead of the 4/3

simple — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:58:31 +0000

i just saw a Olympus/ Four Thirds fitting ,SAMYANG 35mm, why do ppl recommend Nikon mounts instead of the 4/3, for the GH2, or am i missing something here :!?

Indie Filmmaking Lenses

bostonmike — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:18:18 +0000

I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to lenses. I purchased the GH2 with the intent of filming a few screenplays I've written over the years, or at least short films in order to promote them. I have no use in the camera for still photography except in capturing stills to eventually promote the videos. I purchased the camera with the 14-140mm kit lens. I really didn't think I would use this kit lens much for filmmaking, since I really hate the zoom look in films. I prefer to move the camera itself, but at $1100 I couldn't beat the price of the 14-140mm pkg.

So between looking at a film called Musgo, which was filmed entirely on GH2 with Tokina (I can't afford) and Nikon 28mm and 50mm lenses, I decided I would purchase a couple. I like the look of the film. I found a Nikkor 50mm 1.4 AIS on Ebay for $158 and a Nikon 28mm f2.8 AIS for $135...I have only $300 to spend, so I thought this might be a good set. I haven't purchased them yet. I saw cheaper non-AIS lenses, but not sure if that matters.

On the other hand, I recently saw a video I liked that had a Vivitar 28-90mm f2.8 lens and a Konica Hexanon 40mm f1.8 lens that I liked. I found them for $139 and $70 on Ebay....and another fixed lens Vivitar 28mm AIS f2.8 for $80.

Much of where I will be shooting is right here in the city, lots of shaded streets, under bridges, subway, in vehicles, as well as indoor and bright outdoor settings, etc..so I want lenses that can cover a wide variety of light situations. I love the look of rich contrast and I didn't think the Canon 50mm samples showed much of that. I don't want to be spending money on a focal length that I already have covered with the 14-140 unless it gives me a lot more options as far as light goes.

I would love some input from people who have more experience with any of these lenses. I'm trying to make the most out of my limited $$$. Thanks a lot!

-Mike

For Sale: Redrock Micro DSLR Baseplate - Sold!

tvpglabs — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:58:22 +0000

This item is actually new. I ordered it earlier this year for use with my Panasonic GH2 from bhphotovideo.com for $229.50. I mounted the camera to the plate and onto my rails and realized that there was no way to keep the camera from spinning around on the baseplate (The GH2 doesn't have an auxillary hole to prevent this like the Canon 7d). So this has pretty much been sitting on my shelf ever since. There's a little rub on the top of the plate from my camera rotating on it. Paint isn't removed or anything and this can only be seen when holding it in the right light. This piece is extremely well built and will serve you well for many years.

I will be shipping this to the winner in the same box that BHPhotoVideo.com sent it to me in. This items is complete with original box, Canon Set Screw with tiny Allen Key for installation, and Nikon Set Screw with tiny Allen Key for installation as well as instructions from Redrock Micro.

Bid with confidence! Let me know if you have any questions.

Bidding starts at $100.00

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200685918583#ht_500wt_1413

Teaser Music Video shot on a hacked GH2 - " Sons - KJZDKJSS "

RBertoni — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:57:37 +0000

Gear:

Hacked Panasonic GH2 (Driftwood 176 GOP1 patch)
1000w Arri Juniors,
Novoflex MFT-NIK adapter (new version)
Sigma 10-20mm f/4.0-5.6
Nikkor DX 35mm f/1.8
Nikkor af-d 50mm f/1.4
Nikkor af-s 70-200 VR
LCW ND Fader
Custom Gini-Cavision carbon rig
Transcend 16gb sdhc cards
Smoke Machine

Sons - KJZDKJSS
Full music video and short film coming in 2012...

Production: NoVa, November 2011
Shot and directed by Riccardo Bertoni
Edited by Riccardo Bertoni & Marko Zigon

Official Website: sons.si
Official Facebook Page: facebook.com/pages/Sons/16800503029

http://24ur.com/ekskluziv/glasba/kje-je-zdaj-dekle-ki-je-sanjalo-stoje.html (link in slovene)

My blog: riccardobertoni.com
Facebook: facebook.com/bertoniriccardo

© Menart Records & Skupina Sons

Cinematographer Pro for Nikon guys

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:34:58 +0000

Very interesting software:

Selling 3 Lens Adapters for Micro Four Thrids

OSGondar — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:30:08 +0000

Kipon EOS Canon Adapter - the one with aperture control 90$
Kipon Minolta MD adapter 50$
Nikon - takes just about any Nikon lens + it has Aperture Control 25$

The kipon mounts get pretty expensive look them up at adorama or ebay i think i got the canon one on ebay for over 100 plus shipping but i'm flexible if my guess is too high. It would be perfect to sell all 3 to the same person for an easy ship. I know you can find cheaper stuff but these are quality! As a result try to be fair with your offers ? i'm open to best offer on them =)

All 3 - $150 shipped ?

Upcoming Nikon mirrorless cameras

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:12:18 +0000

The two models of the Nikon mirrorless camera will be called Nikon V1 and Nikon J1
Both bodies will be identical, except that one will have a self timer LED on the top right and different colors for the lens release button.
Nikon V1 will have a built-in high resolution EVF. The Nikon J1 will not have an EVF .

•Cameras will have both phase and contrast AF detection
•10.1MP
•ISO range: 100-3200 (with H1-6400)
•CCD sensor (WTF? It'll be CMOS for sure.)
•Both cameras will have 2.7x crop factor
•3 in. LCD screen
•The J1 model will have a built-in flash
•The V1 will not have a built-in flash but it will have a multi-accessory port which will support external flash and a GPS device
•No traditional flash hot shoe on both models
•There will be a F-mount adapter
•Both cameras will probably be made of plastic
•Full HD movie with many additional features
•EXPEED 3 processor with 600 megapixels per second processing power

The four mirrorless lenses are:
•10mm f/2.8 pancake lens
•10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR lens (very short and portable)
•10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 VR
•30-110mm VR

The company will price the mirrorless camera plus lens at 70,000 yen-100,000 yen ($900-$1,300), which is on a par with rivals’ offerings

Read more on NikonRumors.com: http://nikonrumors.com/2011/09/09/nikon-v1-and-j1-the-new-mirrorless-cameras-from-nikon.aspx/#ixzz1XWGKwVah

Nikon Nikkor MF Ai 50mm f1.4

Butt — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:10:49 +0000

recommended for GH2?

Good Deals: Nikkor ED AF 80-200mm f/2.8

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 10:52:19 +0000

Price: $328.00+shipping

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nikon-Nikkor-ED-AF-80-200mm-f-2-8-HN-28-Hood-/270807916380

Good Deals: Nikon AF-S 18-70mm

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Thu, 26 May 2011 06:45:41 +0000

It is not best lens in the world.

But if you got GH1 or GH2 body and want zoom for cheap, it'll go just fine.

Look for sales or ones with AF defect (about $100 or less):

http://cgi.ebay.com/Nikon-AF-S-18-70mm-F3-5-4-5G-ED-DX-Autofocus-Zoom-Lens-/270754692972?pt=UK_Lenses_Filters_Lenses&hash=item3f0a3cbf6c

http://cgi.ebay.com/Nikon-DX-AF-S-Nikkor-18-70mm-f-3-5-4-5-G-ED-lens-READ-/140555520854?pt=Camera_Lenses&hash=item20b9c30b56

August 24, new generation Sony and Nikon cameras

danyyyel — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:48:40 +0000

It is now nearly a certainty that Sony and Nikon will introduce new camera models on the 24 August. Sonyalpharumors has more or less the spec of the next model. Which span from the Nex 77 to the alpha A77. On paper they seem to be very good spec. 1080p at 24 to 60fps, avchd 2 (bitrate up to 28mbits), apsc size sensor etc. It is rumored that they have worked a lot to reduce the moire/aliasing/rolling shutter. I am a little puzzled by the specs, I was more or less sure that Sony would omit 24p for example so as to protect the FS-100. I guess that the devil will be in the small details that will be seen on launch. I see more 1080p 24fps at 17mbit and 60fps at 28mbit and a crippled hdmi output. As you can see, I am not too much a Sony believer. Seen so many time how they can cripple their product, that I don't have any faith in them. I need to see to believe.

The Second announcement is from Nikon (Nikonrumors). What started as a new line of camera to replace the d300 and d3, has now change to two full frame cameras. A d800 and D4 to replace the d700 and D3. Details are a bit more sketchy here. It is more of a 18megapixel $ 5000 D4 (low light, sport pg camera) and a $ 2500 24megapixel D800. On the video side, some are speculating of very strong video performance. As a Nikon professional photographer, I have been repeatably disappointed by Nikon, they are the still company that have everything to gain to put some ground breaking technology to take market share in the large sensor camera. The dslr revolution has brought a total new market that they could not have dreamed before. For now the market is not mature and people can change brand very rapidly. I hope that this time they will not miss the boat. Either one of these would be a basic minimum for me. A 10bit 422 high bitrate codec (or/and) An uncompressed 10bit 422 hdmi output that can be recorded by external recorders (or/and) At least a limited (time/buffer) HD raw output.

Nikon, video, and small mirrorless cameras

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 01:51:23 +0000

Nikon Professional Services recognizes that more and more professionals are using D-SLR cameras to shoot high-end video and we think this area has the potential to grow exponentially over the next few years. As part of our ongoing efforts to meet the needs of our members, we are creating ways to help professionals showcase their work and support Nikon photographers exploring and currently shooting video.

Via: ByThom.com

Some smart manager appeared at Nikon and wrote this. This is all I can say. :-)

As you may know Nikon will announce mirrorless cams with 2.7x sensors.
It is easy to prove as we can see m43 bashing (like constant motto of "no progress if m43 sensors in last two years" in each and every post) from Thom lately and fairy tales on how 2.7x sensor will be good.
Nikon is afraid, very afraid. Problem is that fans do not realize main ideas standing behind 2.7x sensor.

First idea. Price. All Japanese companies are now focused on small, less buttons and as cheap as possible in production cameras. Small sensor helps here.

Second and main idea. Most probably sensor resolution will be picked on such level that will render all but few best existing lenses unusable for photo usage. So you'll need to buy new ones from Nikon in any case. And you won't need to explain, like Sony, why you dont have AF adapters for old DSLR era lenses.