Comments on: Using Canon EF Lenses On The BlackMagic Cinema Camera To Shoot A Short Film

By: dsphotog

dsphotog — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:10:00 +0000

Can you tell me what viewfinder you are using here?

By: thatwerks

thatwerks — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:18:00 +0000

I’m not noticing a whole lot of jerkiness. What is your definition of a real video camera?

By: George Socka

George Socka — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 05:29:00 +0000

why are the panning shots jerky at the beginning? Every DSLR shoot looks like that as well. Is it not trning off IS on that lens? A real video camera does not jerk like that, unless on a really crappy 25 dollar tripod. an deven then it is not that much of a snap effect. Can’t be an inherent defect in teh camera?

By: BDWT

BDWT — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 14:19:00 +0000

You think DSLR’s have too many buttons? I guess you never shot with a videocamera, then? I think if you’re shooting handheld and want to punch in to a shot, it looks like it would be a bit of a pain with the form factor of the Black Magic camera, compared to the more ergonomic design of an SLR where typically the zoom in button is placed right where your thumb sits, not to mention that an SLR is designed to be held in your hand whereas this camera is a box (a box that promotes the purchasing of third party rigs and other products which to me hints at some obvious industry collusion). Despite all that, the Black Magic camera is still an incredible product.

By: Charlie Harry Smith

Charlie Harry Smith — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 13:31:00 +0000

I think I’m in love with this camera. Sure, it has it’s flaws, but it just looks like a joy to use and is decently affordable. If only I had the funds! Very jealous of James and the final piece looks fantastic…

By: Charlie Harry Smith

Charlie Harry Smith — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 13:31:00 +0000

By: apollo

apollo — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 10:54:00 +0000

Agreed. Buttons require long movement and a touch screen doesn’t. Also, there’s lots of touch screens that doesn’t even need touch of the finger, just bringing the finger so close that it almost touches is enough.

By: Ramika Pourmand

Ramika Pourmand — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 09:26:00 +0000

I would like to know how the 90min battery held up and if it was a problem?

By: thatwerks

thatwerks — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 06:14:00 +0000

A button might introduce even more camera shake compared to a light touch on a screen. The sleek design is something I can appreciate coming from DSLRs which have entirely too many buttons.

By: Sebastien D'Amour

Sebastien D'Amour — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 01:11:00 +0000

The films is very well shot.

I still don’t grasp the tap the screen to see if you’re in focus while shooting. Doesn’t that bring in some camera shake? Why not create a button.
It didn’t look to comfortable to hand hold even if his setup is sweet.