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David Baumber

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My wife is fed up with me. I'm on the computer day and night trying to decide if I should use my Canon lenses or invest in Cine RPP etc.

She called me a 'Lensbian' in that I only have eyes for lenses right now.

Has she created a new term? How many 'Lensbian's' are out there? Maybe we could get together for some Lensbian on Lensbian nights - talking about glass and stuff.

I could put an advert on here if that helps: Lensbian seeks similar minded Lensbians?

So.... what is your take on Canon glass with Epic? Any Epic users want to share their experience?
 
That's funny. I love new words.

Depends if you're shooting only for yourself and want more versatility/speed or if you want to be able to rent and do things the "standard" way.
 
It's purely for me. There's just that amazing pull I'm feeling towards expensive cine glass! It's really strong. I have enough put aside for the Epic (stage 4) and about 3 RPP but then I might put that money into other support gear. I think good glass is for life and as I'm hitting the big 40 this year I want to invest in my future before it's too late.

I thought the term 'Lensbian' was funny too. What's even funnier is that she called me it with a completely straight face - she was actually a bit cross with me :)
 
You might just want to hold off...

Depending on what you shoot, the auto focus/iris capability of EPIC might be important to you, or it might be irrelevant.

If it's not irrelevant, wait and see what the new RED electronic primes/zooms look like. I'd be surprised if we don't know more after NAB; that's only 3 weeks now.

If you think it is irrelevant, you might change your mind after trying it :-)

Or maybe you'll finally decide that this tips the balance in favour of Canon.
 
David Baumber said:
My wife is fed up with me. I'm on the computer day and night trying to decide if I should use my Canon lenses or invest in Cine RPP etc.

She called me a 'Lensbian' in that I only have eyes for lenses right now.

Has she created a new term? How many 'Lensbian's' are out there? Maybe we could get together for some Lensbian on Lensbian nights - talking about glass and stuff.

I could put an advert on here if that helps: Lensbian seeks similar minded Lensbians?

So.... what is your take on Canon glass with Epic? Any Epic users want to share their experience?
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I'm pretty sure the canon mount hasn't been released for epic yet
 
Okay, then that will be an interesting one to watch. Many thanks for the info.
 
Nik Harper said:
I'm pretty sure the canon mount hasn't been released for epic yet
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Obviously ... Epic hasn't been released yet.

The Epic-M units out there are effectively beta cameras- like the early R1's and the early Epic "Tattoo" program.

I expect that when X ships it will have Nikon and Canon electronic mounts, with at least basic functionality. (i.e focus and iris by electronic "manual" control.)

Supply may be another issue though.
 
David Baumber said:
It's purely for me. There's just that amazing pull I'm feeling towards expensive cine glass! It's really strong. I have enough put aside for the Epic (stage 4) and about 3 RPP but then I might put that money into other support gear. I think good glass is for life and as I'm hitting the big 40 this year I want to invest in my future before it's too late.

I thought the term 'Lensbian' was funny too. What's even funnier is that she called me it with a completely straight face - she was actually a bit cross with me :)
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David , unless you truly NEED the cine lens mechanical functionality for focus pulling, rapid setups, etc in the high pressure cine environment - you can't go wrong with L glass. I and my customers have very extensive experience with Canon on the Red1 and I don't know any that aren't VERY happy with the results - and it makes even more sense as we move to larger sensors and autofocus capability. Keep the cash and buy more support gear or bank it so you can upgrade to a FF35 monstro sensor when it's available - then you'll NEED the L glass.
 
If you want the best of both worlds, get a set of Zeiss ZFs and have them cinevised by Duclos. Gives great images, comparable to RPPs or even ultra primes, but the mechanics aren't quite as good.

Will cost about $6,000 for a full set, but compared to $20k+ a pretty good compromise.
 
David Baumber said:
It's purely for me. There's just that amazing pull I'm feeling towards expensive cine glass! It's really strong. I have enough put aside for the Epic (stage 4) and about 3 RPP but then I might put that money into other support gear. I think good glass is for life and as I'm hitting the big 40 this year I want to invest in my future before it's too late.

I thought the term 'Lensbian' was funny too. What's even funnier is that she called me it with a completely straight face - she was actually a bit cross with me :)
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an "amazing pull" is what I feel for any machinery that I get busy with: hasselblad, electric guitars and amps (at one point my wife suspected I loved my guitar more than my family), red one and epic, and I've decided just to stick to my set of leica still lenses; "amazing pull" is probably part of your character, and may have little to do with the rpp's :)
And, in answer to another post, but linked to the above: I suspect all Lensbians are trapped in male bodies
 
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