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- Joined: Thu May 02, 2024 7:33 pm
- Location: Flint, MI USA
- Real Name: Aaron Jones
Been using the G2 now for a few shoots and I think I have a good understanding of the camera and the use of it. I rigged this cam up for handheld Run & Gun and Monopod shooting and I love the image it produces (BRAW is amazing from this little beast). Keep in mind, I'm talking about using it outside of it's intended purpose of studio production. Better functionality would make all the difference for me, but would probably raise the cost, so I do understand. If they would have just gave it the ability for remote camera control with a monitor or hand device it would be a keeper for me. Keeping in mind again, I'm talking about using it as a rigged handheld and monopod machine. It would be a excellent B or C camera for talking heads, but that is bringing it back to it's studio function. As a studio cam it is excellent, especially if you plan to run it with a ATEM and harness the remote functionality.
On my rig below I'm using a .64X Metabones focal reducer that converts the crop factor from 2.121 to 1.35744. That is a big jump. The beauty is that it gives me 1 1/3 stop more light hitting the sensor. In the below image I'm using a Sigma Art 35mm f/1.4. Coupled with this speedbooster it equates out to be 47.5mm focal range and the aperture is about f/.99 approximately wide open. At night I can still shoot at the low native ISO of 400 and have great success. I'm new to BMD and BRAW. I should also mention I'm taking classes currently to become a colorist. So I'm learning the the BMD BRAW color science and for a hybrid RAW it is amazing. I fell in love with it on my first shoot with this camera. I overcame the limitation of the playback function by using the Holland Mars M1 Enhanced Monitor. the camera triggers the monitor to record and it will record up to 2 minutes of the frame so you can get a good idea of what you recorded playing it back on the monitor. Of course I record to SSD with a Samsung T7. I just had a SSD sleeve printed that I found on Thingiverse to add to this rig for a cleaner look. Will allow me to pug and play the SSD effortlessly. Using my Rode Wireless Go II I notice that I have to crank the internal preamps to max as well as the RODE receiver to 0dB to get a decent audio capture through the 3.5mm Jack. In the audio menu on the G2 I have it set to "Line In".
Looking at Image alone I would say that this is a "Cinema Camera", kind of, LOL! It truly has all the makings of one just lacks the functional part that would give some the ability to take it serious on set and get what they want from it. However, it definitely can be used as a crash cam and get into tight spaces where normal size cameras can not, and give you a pleasing image. As a Run & Gun, I will have to tap out in submission as it would give me the blues trying to work around the challenges of the functionality. Just my two cents on the matter. I will be making a YouTube video soon with footage and examples once I receive the Alt Cine Expansion pack.
JUST A NOTE: I do have one more trick up my sleeve as I have been in contact with Portkeys. We have been trading emails and I'm waiting on a few things in the mail to see if we can make some magic with camera control. "Fingers crossed"
On my rig below I'm using a .64X Metabones focal reducer that converts the crop factor from 2.121 to 1.35744. That is a big jump. The beauty is that it gives me 1 1/3 stop more light hitting the sensor. In the below image I'm using a Sigma Art 35mm f/1.4. Coupled with this speedbooster it equates out to be 47.5mm focal range and the aperture is about f/.99 approximately wide open. At night I can still shoot at the low native ISO of 400 and have great success. I'm new to BMD and BRAW. I should also mention I'm taking classes currently to become a colorist. So I'm learning the the BMD BRAW color science and for a hybrid RAW it is amazing. I fell in love with it on my first shoot with this camera. I overcame the limitation of the playback function by using the Holland Mars M1 Enhanced Monitor. the camera triggers the monitor to record and it will record up to 2 minutes of the frame so you can get a good idea of what you recorded playing it back on the monitor. Of course I record to SSD with a Samsung T7. I just had a SSD sleeve printed that I found on Thingiverse to add to this rig for a cleaner look. Will allow me to pug and play the SSD effortlessly. Using my Rode Wireless Go II I notice that I have to crank the internal preamps to max as well as the RODE receiver to 0dB to get a decent audio capture through the 3.5mm Jack. In the audio menu on the G2 I have it set to "Line In".
Looking at Image alone I would say that this is a "Cinema Camera", kind of, LOL! It truly has all the makings of one just lacks the functional part that would give some the ability to take it serious on set and get what they want from it. However, it definitely can be used as a crash cam and get into tight spaces where normal size cameras can not, and give you a pleasing image. As a Run & Gun, I will have to tap out in submission as it would give me the blues trying to work around the challenges of the functionality. Just my two cents on the matter. I will be making a YouTube video soon with footage and examples once I receive the Alt Cine Expansion pack.
JUST A NOTE: I do have one more trick up my sleeve as I have been in contact with Portkeys. We have been trading emails and I'm waiting on a few things in the mail to see if we can make some magic with camera control. "Fingers crossed"
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I'm Only Loyal To My God & My Creative Design, Not Brands
I'm Only Loyal To My God & My Creative Design, Not Brands