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Sat Dec 15, 2012 1:45 am
Really excited about the work coming out of this camera. Thanks to those of you who've been posting your results. There's no doubt that this camera makes amazing images. Personally I've lots of experience with stills and am moving over to motion. With that in mind I've got a bunch of questions that I want to direct to the experienced shooters and maybe those who have been using this camera.
The first is about power. I've been looking at the solutions for what it really takes me to shoot. Sometimes we go all day. Sometimes long days. Sometimes it's just a quick shot or three. There's no way to know short of a crystal ball. I figure I got to have enough power to make it 12 hours and not have to stay up all night checking to make sure the charge is going well. I've got to have power that I trust.
For the last couple years I'm shooting dslr's with: the cameras, monitors, evf, & mic. Each of these devices has run on it's own power and honestly that's worked just fine. I've got a bunch of chargers but it's easy and foolproof.
As I look to rigging and powering the BMCC I'm wondering if I should continue on in that same way or power everything off one battery (one type)? I'm not to sure of myself here but think if I go that way I should calculate what the draw will be and buy batteries based on a 12 hour day at that draw with a little left over. I'm thinking that BMCC will look rig this: the camera, a monitor, evf, sdi to hdmi converter, some sort of sound device (juicedlink or wooden camera), and mic.
I've been looking at the Switronics PB70-BMCC as a simple solution but am not sure it will do everything I want although it looks easy. I'm also looking at the heavier duty systems (Anton Bauer, Switronics, etc.) with associated mounting plates and more robust batteries. I understand I should be looking at what I can get on a plane as that's just reality in this work. Also once I get into the power tap I'm lost. Will that power each device? Then there are the chargers, a universe onto themselves.
One of things that I'm pretty sure of this time around is that the rig and and the associated gear will likely outlast the camera. By that I mean camera technology is moving faster than dovetail plate, matte boxes, and follow focus systems. I want to be sure and buy gear that I can take to my next camera. Also I like the idea of a counterbalance when I'm handheld. Either that or stripped down as far as I can go, ultralight. Both have their advantages.
Could a few of you take the time and make some suggestions based on your experience. If you don't mind please be specific about particular gear that you know has worked and lasted for you.
Not asking much am I? Greatly appreciated though . . .
The first is about power. I've been looking at the solutions for what it really takes me to shoot. Sometimes we go all day. Sometimes long days. Sometimes it's just a quick shot or three. There's no way to know short of a crystal ball. I figure I got to have enough power to make it 12 hours and not have to stay up all night checking to make sure the charge is going well. I've got to have power that I trust.
For the last couple years I'm shooting dslr's with: the cameras, monitors, evf, & mic. Each of these devices has run on it's own power and honestly that's worked just fine. I've got a bunch of chargers but it's easy and foolproof.
As I look to rigging and powering the BMCC I'm wondering if I should continue on in that same way or power everything off one battery (one type)? I'm not to sure of myself here but think if I go that way I should calculate what the draw will be and buy batteries based on a 12 hour day at that draw with a little left over. I'm thinking that BMCC will look rig this: the camera, a monitor, evf, sdi to hdmi converter, some sort of sound device (juicedlink or wooden camera), and mic.
I've been looking at the Switronics PB70-BMCC as a simple solution but am not sure it will do everything I want although it looks easy. I'm also looking at the heavier duty systems (Anton Bauer, Switronics, etc.) with associated mounting plates and more robust batteries. I understand I should be looking at what I can get on a plane as that's just reality in this work. Also once I get into the power tap I'm lost. Will that power each device? Then there are the chargers, a universe onto themselves.
One of things that I'm pretty sure of this time around is that the rig and and the associated gear will likely outlast the camera. By that I mean camera technology is moving faster than dovetail plate, matte boxes, and follow focus systems. I want to be sure and buy gear that I can take to my next camera. Also I like the idea of a counterbalance when I'm handheld. Either that or stripped down as far as I can go, ultralight. Both have their advantages.
Could a few of you take the time and make some suggestions based on your experience. If you don't mind please be specific about particular gear that you know has worked and lasted for you.
Not asking much am I? Greatly appreciated though . . .
I'm more so worried about size and weight...cus the Switronix PB70 BMCC looks bulky and kinda ugly haha Should I even be worried about how huge these batteries are? Where am I gunna stick the dang thing so it doesn't get in the way? Some guy wrote a review about how HUGE the Switronix XPL-90S V-Type battery was : (