Hi all!
So it's been a couple of years since I owned a Blackmagic Camera. I had the original cinema camera, the pocket camera and the micro 4k years ago, but went on hiatus. Long story short, I miss the color science of the BM camera line, it's just beautiful, and decided to jump back in. So I have an Ursa Mini 4.6K arriving later today.
So right now I have just ordered the bare minimum to get started. I ordered a v-mount plate/battery, and a couple of these CFast cards: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZ ... UTF8&psc=1
Past that, I'm planning on doing a bit of research on accessories. Thought I'd ask the folks who have had one for a while for recommendations also.
First, how bad is the flip out screen in daylight? Anyone just using that, or do most of you use the EVF or another monitor?
If the flip out screen doesn't work for me, I am a bit torn between getting the EVF or a monitor. How's the EVF, what have you all preferred using?
Any problems with any of the approved CFast cards? Anyone have issues with the cards I linked to above?
How is the Blackmagic shoulder support kit? I read somewhere that the pad was uncomfortable. Any other shoulder kits that you all have liked?
Any other quirks I might want to be aware of or accessories I might think about getting that wouldn't immediately come to mind?
Thanks!
So it's been a couple of years since I owned a Blackmagic Camera. I had the original cinema camera, the pocket camera and the micro 4k years ago, but went on hiatus. Long story short, I miss the color science of the BM camera line, it's just beautiful, and decided to jump back in. So I have an Ursa Mini 4.6K arriving later today.
So right now I have just ordered the bare minimum to get started. I ordered a v-mount plate/battery, and a couple of these CFast cards: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZ ... UTF8&psc=1
Past that, I'm planning on doing a bit of research on accessories. Thought I'd ask the folks who have had one for a while for recommendations also.
First, how bad is the flip out screen in daylight? Anyone just using that, or do most of you use the EVF or another monitor?
If the flip out screen doesn't work for me, I am a bit torn between getting the EVF or a monitor. How's the EVF, what have you all preferred using?
Any problems with any of the approved CFast cards? Anyone have issues with the cards I linked to above?
How is the Blackmagic shoulder support kit? I read somewhere that the pad was uncomfortable. Any other shoulder kits that you all have liked?
Any other quirks I might want to be aware of or accessories I might think about getting that wouldn't immediately come to mind?
Thanks!
Brad Ballew
Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Motion Graphics
http://www.bradballew.com/
Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Motion Graphics
http://www.bradballew.com/