Epic-M is for the bears

[Greg M]

Our Epic-M and our amazing R3D Guru David just returned from 2 weeks in Hallo Bay, Alaska shooting Grizzly and Brown Bears for a National Geographic series with incredible DP Mark Emery. Here are a few of his behind the scenes shots from the adventure.

The Epic never missed a beat and came back with some incredible footage at various frame rates from 24fps to 300fps.

They walked 10 miles a day, David with an Epic-M and Optimo 24-290 strapped to his back....now back to processing 3.89TB of 5K footage.

 

[R. Schorman]

Wow, that's one hell of a back pack!

 

[Jacek Zakowicz]

Wow that's awesome!!
Wouldn't he prefer 1lb 18-200 Nikkor for this job?

 

[NormLi]

Does the 24-290 vignette up to 50mm or so at 5K Greg? I know the 17-80 does... I had to switch to 4K to shoot with the Optimo.

Also, I see they have a Bomb and 5" LCD, on at the same time, how are you using both at the same time?

Norm

 

[Johnny Friday]

I'd agree....18-200 Nikon there's also the 80-400--not as shark though. but that 18-200 is insane sharp......not to take anything at all away from what looks like an EPIC journey. Beautiful pics by the way.

 

[Greg M]

Does the 24-290 vignette up to 50mm or so at 5K Greg? I know the 17-80 does... I had to switch to 4K to shoot with the Optimo.

Also, I see they have a Bomb and 5" LCD, on at the same time, how are you using both at the same time?

Norm

Yes Norm it does...they have a solution in the works:
1- Adding a 1.17x adapter in the back of the lens. That adapter will replace the PL mount. You’ll keep the focus, zoom and iris rings of the 24-290. Your focus marks will be off a little bit by around 10mm (1/3 inch). It will cost around 4k$ for the adapter (price to be confirmed).
2- Sending the lens back to France where they can put the 1.17x adapter in the back and replace the zoom, iris and focus rings. The lens will have 28-335mm zoom ring and a T:3.2 full open for the iris. It will cost around 10k$ for that upgrade (price to be confirmed)

These options will be available in Oct – Nov 2011.

Neither sounds all that appealing, shooting 4K is the better option.

 

[Greg M]

more bts images

 

[Rob Castiglione]

Some memorable images Greg - I particularly like the bear in the grass shot.

 

[George Butterfield]

What caliber rifles did you carry, and did you have to kill any Grizzlies?

 

[Greg M]

and more

 

[Greg M]

What caliber rifles did you carry, and did you have to kill any Grizzlies?

Bear spray and an umbrella

 

[paulherrin]

that bear spray is serious stuff... just sucks when you have to ship it around else buy it every time (cause you can't check it through the airport)

 

[George Butterfield]

Bear spray and an umbrella

You're kidding, how far were you from the Bears? Was there anything blocking them from charging you?

 

[Anthony Rinaldi]

This just makes me want to move to Alaska all the more... Beautiful country up there!

 

[AnthonyFlores]

Amazing pics, big animal lover and hope this represents a trend of wildlife and animal programs shot on Red Epic. I know Gibby has done a lot with his Red1, but Epic is obviously an even better fit for this type of shooting -- anyway, thanks for posting and can't wait to see it!

 

[Greg M]

You're kidding, how far were you from the Bears? Was there anything blocking them from charging you?

several times within feet...but in most cases the 290mm lens and 2X afforded a safe distance.

 

[Jarek Zabczynski]

Wow, that's one hell of a jet pack!

Fixed! :thumbsup:

 

[Sanjin Jukic]

Very nice Greg!!!

 

[Perry Ho]

Our Epic-M and our amazing R3D Guru David just returned from 2 weeks in Hallo Bay, Alaska shooting Grizzly and Brown Bears for a National Geographic series with incredible DP Mark Emery. Here are a few of his behind the scenes shots from the adventure.

The Epic never missed a beat and came back with some incredible footage at various frame rates from 24fps to 300fps.

They walked 10 miles a day, David with an Epic-M and Optimo 24-290 strapped to his back....now back to processing 3.89TB of 5K footage.

WoW Grey! that's awesome, enjoy your shooting & take good care!

 

[Mark Cameron]

Beautiful stuff. What Nat Geo series show should I look for? I really want to see the final product.

Alaska is absolutly amazing. I go there every Summer. I was just up in Alaska a few weeks ago shooting with a 5D with long lenses. I got some nice shots of grizzlies as well but certainly not like those from your Epic + Optimo. I'll be bringing an Epic with me next year.