Better lenses for Focus/Zoom controllers w/ Studio Camera
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 7:09 pm
I just set up my new BMD Studio Cameras and have a real light issue. In a fully lit studio, in order to achieve proper exposure, I need to set the gain to +12dB, and even +18 dB depending on the focal length. I am amazed by the lack of light sensitivity. Part of this is being caused by the lens, so I am looking into an upgrade there. In short, I need a better lens for using with an external focus / zoom controller.
I am using Panasonic Vario lenses, which is 1 of the 4 lenses recommended by BMD that support use with an external focus/zoom controller via the LANC connection. However, this lens is only f/3.5-5.6. I would like to find a faster lens that will allow me to get more light into the camera, but I also need the external focus/zoom control. BMD Tech Support informed me that there are other users out there who are using lenses OTHER THAN the 4 that they specifically recommend. Unfortunately, they had no record of exactly which lenses those are.
Has anyone out there been using a decent, fast lens (f/2.8 or better) with the studio cameras and an external LANC controller? (For what it's worth, I am using the Manfrotto MVR901EPLA controllers).
Thanks!
I am using Panasonic Vario lenses, which is 1 of the 4 lenses recommended by BMD that support use with an external focus/zoom controller via the LANC connection. However, this lens is only f/3.5-5.6. I would like to find a faster lens that will allow me to get more light into the camera, but I also need the external focus/zoom control. BMD Tech Support informed me that there are other users out there who are using lenses OTHER THAN the 4 that they specifically recommend. Unfortunately, they had no record of exactly which lenses those are.
Has anyone out there been using a decent, fast lens (f/2.8 or better) with the studio cameras and an external LANC controller? (For what it's worth, I am using the Manfrotto MVR901EPLA controllers).
Thanks!