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50mm and Glidecam

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EM_Productions
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I was looking at getting the canon 50mm 1.8 lens for night time because it is great for low light, but I wonder since it is 50mm and on a cropped sensor (t3i), will it pick up bumps easier than a wider angle lens such as the 18-55?
Oct 14 2014 6:29PM
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WPoch
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dont get the 1.8 trust me. Get the 1.4. you will not be disappointed it is so much better.

And to answer your question, the less focal length, the more stabilized it looks. So a lens at 18mm will look much more stable than a lens at 50mm. Thats why wide angles are used with glide cams. But If you want a more cinematic feeling, go for the 50mm 1.4
Oct 14 2014 7:25PM
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eheath
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WPochBut If you want a more cinematic feeling, go for the 50mm 1.4


i LOL'd
Oct 14 2014 7:33PM
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WPoch
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pussyfooteri LOL'd


I knew you would like it ;)
Oct 14 2014 7:51PM
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nutz.
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WPochdont get the 1.8 trust me. Get the 1.4. you will not be disappointed it is so much better.

And to answer your question, the less focal length, the more stabilized it looks. So a lens at 18mm will look much more stable than a lens at 50mm. Thats why wide angles are used with glide cams. But If you want a more cinematic feeling, go for the 50mm 1.4


a lower f stop won't make it more cinematic... if you're going for a "look" why not pick up some cheap vintage glass ALONG with the 50mm 1.8 for the same amount of money you'd spend on the 1.4. Idunno, I don't think the half stop of light and slightly better bokeh will make that much of a difference if he's using it to shoot skiing at night anyways.
Oct 14 2014 9:07PM
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gravel
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A 50mm and a glidecam is a terrible combination. Shooting glides at that zoom can be nice for a shot or two per edit, but you will get very inconsistent and hard to watch footage if you try shooting a 50 on a t3i on a glidecam.
Oct 14 2014 9:38PM
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nutz.a lower f stop won't make it more cinematic... if you're going for a "look" why not pick up some cheap vintage glass ALONG with the 50mm 1.8 for the same amount of money you'd spend on the 1.4. Idunno, I don't think the half stop of light and slightly better bokeh will make that much of a difference if he's using it to shoot skiing at night anyways.


I think he was really getting at the idea that the 1.8 has an awful focus ring for shooting video (which I guess isn't really an issue for skiing cause hes probably mostly using autofocus).
Oct 14 2014 10:10PM
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WPoch
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-AM-I think he was really getting at the idea that the 1.8 has an awful focus ring for shooting video (which I guess isn't really an issue for skiing cause hes probably mostly using autofocus).


It's just an all-around cheap and poor piece of glass. But hey, you got what you paid for
Oct 14 2014 11:10PM
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nutz.
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-AM-I think he was really getting at the idea that the 1.8 has an awful focus ring for shooting video (which I guess isn't really an issue for skiing cause hes probably mostly using autofocus).


ah, forgot canon's 1.8 focus ring was on the front, the nikon f/1.8 is fine for me haha
Oct 15 2014 1:52AM
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PacificRimJob
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Remember that with crop factor, a 50mm is an 80mm on a canon - way too tight of an angle to really get a consistently composed shot.

I'd use no tighter angle than an 18mm on a crop body like a T2i/T3i. The wider the smoother.
Oct 15 2014 10:53AM
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KellyK
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gavinrudyA 50mm and a glidecam is a terrible combination. Shooting glides at that zoom can be nice for a shot or two per edit, but you will get very inconsistent and hard to watch footage if you try shooting a 50 on a t3i on a glidecam.


Can't believe there's two threads on this right now. Anywho, I've had some success with my 50mm, 60D glidecam setup. Inconsistent? Absolutely. Like anything though it just takes practice. This was the first edit I shot with this setup. It's about half and half 50mm and 10-20. I got some mixed results but overall I'm happy with it. Will definitely play with it some more this season.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlGnm9ZbhC8
Oct 15 2014 12:38PM
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JuliusJ
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WPochpoor piece of glass


i mean c'mon the 1.4 is not that much sharper, if at all. its argued the 1.8 actually is sharper even. regardless the 1.4 is NOT worth paying at least twice (probably three or four times) as much.

OP, I love a 50mm on a crop sensor camera. its fun to shoot with, but if you're looking to shoot on a glidecam, use a kit lens at 18mm.
Oct 15 2014 8:43PM
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