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Video Assists
Waveforms There are a few, very useful, assist tools missing from most hybrid cameras but common in cinema cameras. They are also common in video monitors or monitor/recorders, so hybrid camera shooters can avail themselves of them. O course, that reduces the price gap between hybrid and cinema cameras and can make hybrid cameras more…
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Stills vs Cinema Exposure Techniques
The Stills Approach: If you are a still photographer, you have a great deal of flexibility in choosing your F-Stop, Shutter Speed, and ISO in whatever way you’d like to get an image. You will also typically select an automation mode that favors manual control of either shutter speed (to manually control the ability to…
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Lenses for Cinema
Can I use my still lens for cinematography? Of course you can, but there may be some limitations. This post will cover some reasons you might also need to add some cinema lenses. Focus Breathing When a still lens claims to be a certain focal length, say 100mm, that spec is only valid for infinity…