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Lens Package Options for Epic (1/2011)

Ok, so how about the 10th - 11th? Im in LA the 12 -14th and then we are all but toast with Holiday.

Paul Nordstrom, does the 10th weekend work?
 
paul engstrom said:
Hey Tim, contact Pieter Stathis here in Vancouver and on REDuser. He's got a nice set of K35s -- the set that has the 50mm rather than the 55mm.

I might be able to drive down with the lenses if the weekend works out...

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Cool, got tons of response locally too. So we will have lots of help.
Im thinking Dec 10th (Sat) weekend is ideal for me as Im in LA for a Mix Dec 12 to 14th... and then its the holidays.

I will gladly pay hotel and gas expenses if you can come!

thinking people arrive Friday or Sat eve and we shoot Sat and or Sun or BOTH -

Really need to hear from paul N and Christopher B as they want to come up to Portland as well and Id love to have all these lenses.

MINI STAGED "SETS"
1. Human Models for Skin Tones in Tungsten
2. Human Models for Skin Tones HMI
3. Lots of Silver and Chrome pieces - Tungsten and HMI
4. Green Screen VFX Key test Tungsten and HMI
5. Some bright Colored various items and candles under
a. Tungsten
b. LED
c. Flouro
d. HMI

6. Flare Testing - Bokeh Testing under Tungsten and HMI Candles, Flames, Bright Lights. Lasers (JK!)

7. Exterior Roof -
a. City Scape available light of Every Focal Length of each lens in the sets.
b. Night Shots of same if there is time and people are game
 
Tim, I'm good for that weekend. I'll bring my Illuminas and may bring my Epic-m as well. I have to figure out if I can take the time to drive there or need to fly. If you have a place for me to crash, that would be great. We should push into the wide-open shots too with not just flames and such, but low-light sets or night exteriors. And as much as possible, try to keep the lenses un-filtereed/NDed.

Cheers,
Paul
 
Plans in the works. Making a little getaway for the family. We'll fly in Friday evening and fly out Monday. I'll bring Panchros, Epic-M, Canon mount too... Though my only glass are the tilt/shifts.
 
Christopher Barrett said:
Plans in the works. Making a little getaway for the family. We'll fly in Friday evening and fly out Monday. I'll bring Panchros, Epic-M, Canon mount too... Though my only glass are the tilt/shifts.
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Awesome, thanks Christoper! I didnt see this before I responded PM. Right now Saturday only... especially with it looking like we will have an EPIC for every set of lenses. That will speed things up. as theycan rotate from set to set. Thats the plan now anyway.

Paul Nordln, if you can make the 10th... we should have all the lens sets we need. AWESOME
 
Tim Whitcomb said:
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MEW LIST OF LENSES
1. RED PRO PRIMES - Indent Studios
2. Illumina S35 - Paul Nordlin
3. Cooke Panchros - Christopher Barret
4. UniQoptics Signature Series- ?? (Found Em)
5. Zeiss Ultra Primes - (I can rent these locally)
6. Zeis CP 2 Primes
7. Schneider Cine-Xenars
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Accidentally came across this thread whilst doing some research on the Schneider Xenar Primes. First this test looks like a great initiative, thumbs up. Wish I could be across the pond and assist during such a test. Assisted on a similar test when the first batch of Red One were delivered at Ludwig Kameraverleih here in Munich a long time ago. At the time an extensive lens test, Zeiss HS -Old Panchros-MP and many more, was conducted not only to find out what kind of look the Red One was capable of but also to check the usability/compatibilty of certain lens-accessories-camera combinations. Sorry for dropping in, so to speak, but I would be very interested in how some of the lenses, listed for testing, behave from a mechanical/practical point of view. This was mentioned at some point, and as focus puller/1st AC this is a big concern. Also if the Schneider Kreuznach Xenar are still planned, hopefully they are the MK II, apparently an improved version of the ones of poor manufacturing quality a lot of people seemed to complain about. Looking forward to the results. Have fun. :thumbsup: Cheers Manny
 
It would appear that you are only testing primes (and it looks like a great group of the more affordable sets you have there). I would just like to ask you to test some of the zooms as well (especially some of the more affordable once - Red, Optimo DP, Aluras etc). Tests of this size and quality are rare and it would be a great opportunity to see what compromises one makes when picking some of the zooms.

Personally, I am especially interested in the 2 Optimo DPs which appear to get good reviews, but it would be nice to have them included in such a comprehensive test. If I only did narrative, I would definitely be in the market for a set of primes, but I like to do other projects as well. My skill set is not 'there' yet, so I can't justify charging the amount needed that would cover the costs of hiring good lenses on top.

I understand if it isn't going to be practical, but I thought it was worth a plea.

Thanks either way,

Gary
 
That's a good point with 5k, dragon 6k and eventually up to 8k before they give it a rest.

Julio, can you add future proofing to your awesome lens set collection list?

EX:

Lens coverage: 2k max (16mm lenses), 4k max, 5k verified, 6k vignetting, 8k, vignetting.

Thanks for considering the suggestion, very important for new purchases going forward. Keep up the good work.

Eric Ulbrich said:
Hey guys quick question regarding the Dp rouge set. Does anyone know if the image circle will cover 5k full from for both lenses without any vignetting on the edges? Seems to me that all these lens options are great but how many will actually cover 5k?
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Originally Posted by Mark L. Pederson
Well ... I totally respect that you want T1.3, 1.4 for 2D work. Comes in handy. But for 3D - you will almost NEVER be at a T1.3 because the depth of field is too shallow. We shoot a couple 3D spots a month and our third all RED 3D feature film rolls March 14th in NYC - so ... I'm speaking from a fair amount of experience and testing.

Again, Master Primes are a great investment - I would just never use them for 3D. Just sayin ...



From a post from KETCH ROSSi:

"While in deed the reason for the purchase of the Master Primes is for 2D work, and Photography work with Epic, we will in
deed do some serious tests in T1.3 for 3D, that is my intention, as I believe it could work well for what I envision.

So as son as we get our first 2 Epic cameras and our first Atom rig, will get a chance to test it ;)"
 
So it turned out that the Master Primes didn't work as well as the Optimo DPs?

Will Keir said:
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Originally Posted by Mark L. Pederson
Well ... I totally respect that you want T1.3, 1.4 for 2D work. Comes in handy. But for 3D - you will almost NEVER be at a T1.3 because the depth of field is too shallow. We shoot a couple 3D spots a month and our third all RED 3D feature film rolls March 14th in NYC - so ... I'm speaking from a fair amount of experience and testing.

Again, Master Primes are a great investment - I would just never use them for 3D. Just sayin ...



From a post from KETCH ROSSi:

"While in deed the reason for the purchase of the Master Primes is for 2D work, and Photography work with Epic, we will in
deed do some serious tests in T1.3 for 3D, that is my intention, as I believe it could work well for what I envision.

So as son as we get our first 2 Epic cameras and our first Atom rig, will get a chance to test it ;)"
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What happens to this sticky? The price list needs updating.
 
I know this will sound dumb to most of you but if you had one choice of lens from the RED set, which one would it be?
 
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