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SSteezle
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This thread's to share what you're most stoked about in the photo/film world. I know people are busy and have a lot of ideas that they want to pursue, and just haven't quite had the time yet to make it happen. Hopefully posting some things you want to film will help you to create some time to get it done.

To start things off--

- I just got back in touch with a friend that four wheels and is so sick at it. I already have a perfect song picked out and have been picturing the shots I'll get for the last day. Can't wait to start filming.

- Finally picked up a sandisk extreme pro 32gb 95mb/s SD card for my t2i and no longer have to worry about "filming has stopped automatically", makes me feel so much more confident when filming important things

- Just purchased a 3tb hard drive, so all my shits backed up!

share your giddyness
Jun 27 2012 9:15AM
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Brock.
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Ah
Mar 25 2013 11:50AM
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Balto
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do you know what a rangefinder is?
Mar 25 2013 11:50AM
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Brock.
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Off the top of my head, I thought it was any camera that doesn't use mirrors (so like, the sensor or film is right up against the rear element , and it has a viewfinder that is seperate from the lens, so you have to adjust it when you change focal lengths and stuff.

Why doesn't the fuji x100 qualify
Mar 25 2013 11:59AM
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Balto
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a rangefinder is a camera with a rangefinder focus system. You look through an external VF and in the center is a split image. As you focus, that split image moves side to side, and once it is overlaid into a single image, then the camera is in focus.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rangefinder_camera

the x100 does not use a rangefinder focus system, so it is not a RF. It uses AF with focus points like all other modern cameras.

the x100 is more like a contax G, which is technically a RF as it uses RF alignment to focus, even though it is an AF camera.
Mar 25 2013 12:07PM
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Balto
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if you actually want a digital rangefinder, the 2 cheapest options are the epson rd-1 and the leica m8, both of which are quite old now and their sensors are showing their age. If you just want to look like a hipster with an old fashion styled camera, buy a fuji x series or an olympus om-d

or you can just buy a real film rangefinder and help keep film alive, buying my leica was one of the best moves i've ever made for my photography
Mar 25 2013 12:10PM
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1337
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*hippest moves
Mar 25 2013 12:44PM
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Brock.
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I GOT INTO SHERIDAN ANIMATION! FUCCKFUFCKK I CANNOT EVEN.

This is like, my dream program.
Mar 25 2013 1:08PM
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1337
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Woah, congrats! That's sick man!
Mar 25 2013 1:10PM
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Brock.
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I've been ogling at the mamiya 7 for a year, but that format just isn't efficient or practical for me right now.

I need great IQ quickly, easily, and conveniently. That means digital.

Are there any really good point and shoots out there that can par the aps-c of my t2i without the bulk and hassle? And yea I'm kind of a sucker for the leice-esque aesthetic, but it's the overall IQ that I'm looking for. Are there point and shoots that can shoot raw?
Mar 25 2013 1:20PM
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erikK
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the x100 will blow your t2i out of the water
Mar 25 2013 2:45PM
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SSteezle
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pretty stoked on this lil vid. All shots are handheld with a t2i and 50mm super tak


Mar 25 2013 2:48PM
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Balto
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Hell the x10/20 are nicer then a t2i
Mar 25 2013 3:13PM
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TijmenDal
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Mamiya 6 > Mamiya 7 imo.

The collapsible lenses of the 6 are so amazingly awesome.
Mar 25 2013 6:45PM
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goodiepocket
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1st AC on a Colorado Tourism commercial the next couple days and then 1st AC/Second Camera for a BFGoodrich commercial next month!

Oh and just ordered this little fella to get my M-Audio studio monitors up and running...finally.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/822508-REG/Focusrite_SCARLETT_2I2_USB_Scarlett_2i2_Portable.html



Mar 25 2013 6:51PM
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1337
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finally found one!
Mar 25 2013 9:27PM
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goodiepocket
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yes! haha finally.
Mar 25 2013 11:45PM
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zahava
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Accepted to Emily Carr for foundation year!
Mar 26 2013 8:47PM
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1337
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Developed my first roll of c41 today, and working on scanning it now. Amazed i didn't fuck it up terribly at some point
Mar 26 2013 8:58PM
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Downtofilm
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Went to go order all of my new gear and BH is closed for 2 weeks #nooooooooo

No camera for a little bit.
Mar 26 2013 9:02PM
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zahava
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Newb. All the NYC box stores are run by jews, we are celebrating the holiday of Passover at the moment. Surprised you missed the big 'WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR TWO WEEKS' bar at the top of the site for the last month or so......
Mar 26 2013 9:06PM
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eheath
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Buy from adorama? Or is it the same
Mar 26 2013 9:10PM
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Downtofilm
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Same.
Mar 26 2013 9:10PM
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PacificRimJob
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Looks like Masterfit University is about to hire me for a whole lot of filmwork.
Mar 26 2013 10:32PM
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1337
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That's sick!!!
Mar 26 2013 10:35PM
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Brentizzle
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Had a meeting today with the marketing manager and Mount Royal University in Calgary about working with them for the next 6 months making some advertising videos. Pretty stoked. Also have a few jobs just filming presentations and some talking head interviews over the next while to make some extra cash. And finally, potentially a wedding this spring. Its going to get busy. On top of all of that we (403MEDIA) will be releasing our trailer for our first feature film in about 2 weeks and the movie will be premiering at Freshtival in Calgary in the fall.
Mar 26 2013 11:42PM
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plorr
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I returned a lens and it didnt get back in time for them to process it before passover. Now I have to wait two weeks to buy a replacement for it. Fuck.
Mar 26 2013 11:51PM
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Balto
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Glad I snuck my fuji order in right before they closed, got shipped and will be here Monday;)
Mar 27 2013 10:26AM
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1337
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hah waiting until monday? Glad I live a few states over from them shipping is quick :D
Mar 27 2013 11:15AM
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Laurent.
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Forgot this.

My review on the M240:

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My review on the Noctilux:

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(Only downside is that it's heavy and big on the M, Summilux is more manageable, but the bokeh, oh lord the bokeh.)
Mar 27 2013 11:39AM
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Downtofilm
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I have minimal camera gear, 2 lenses and no body.
Mar 27 2013 12:19PM
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plorr
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I feel you. I don't have anything wider than 35mm for my gh2 right now.
Mar 27 2013 12:45PM
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erikK
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which fuji are you getting?
Mar 27 2013 1:31PM
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1337
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probably another 40000 rolls of neopan
Mar 27 2013 1:35PM
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erikK
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oh right, film not a camera, durr
Mar 27 2013 1:44PM
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zahava
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Just got accepted to Ryerson for photography as well!
Mar 27 2013 9:17PM
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Balto
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just 40....
and some provia
Mar 27 2013 10:57PM
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1337
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mother of god
Mar 27 2013 10:59PM
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Balto
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on top of the ~40 I already have in my freezer
Mar 27 2013 11:00PM
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1337
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heard about those

hoarders: film edition ft. Thomas
Mar 27 2013 11:15PM
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Brock.
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dude yes that program is awesome.

Also is anyone from NS at sheridan?
Mar 27 2013 11:41PM
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zahava
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Deciding which to take is going to be a very very very tough decision, but ultimately location (Vancouver) might be the deciding factor.
Mar 28 2013 12:34AM
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hollygrove
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stoked for ya man! you know where i ended up after being part of both programs haha! just wish vancouver was a cheaper city to live in.

emily carr will be moving into a brand new campus in the next few years, so thats something you may want to look into when your making your decision
Mar 28 2013 10:45AM
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TijmenDal
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Kids stuff. I've got 110 rolls of T-Max in my freezer...
Mar 28 2013 3:16PM
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Balto
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Too bad tmax blows
Mar 28 2013 5:55PM
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MatRich
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this random video made just for fun has gotten me a videoclip and probably 2 different events including a wedding. Total profit should be around 2000$ just because of the visibility this random video gave me.

FS-700 Slow and fast motion tests from Mat Rich on Vimeo.

Mar 28 2013 6:41PM
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eheath
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classic clients that just want slow motion... the 120/240 feature alone will pay off that camera haha
Mar 28 2013 6:56PM
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MatRich
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I would say that for weddings its not much of a factor but people paying for music videos love it.
Mar 28 2013 7:03PM
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Mag
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Did you not state one of your reasons for the high frame rates as weddings? Couldn't remember your reason, something like "video clips"?
Mar 28 2013 7:05PM
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eheath
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Mar 28 2013 7:09PM
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MatRich
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videoclips is a french canadian habit which means music videos.the slowmotion is really popular here.


for weddings I have the impression that people are just thinking of their pocket and not really opening their eyes and realising how much they would love it. It is not in that much demand yet so I included it with a wedding that I booked so I can show a practicle example to clients.
Mar 28 2013 7:09PM
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