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As always thank to anyone in advance who reads this and your generosity with sharing your opinions and experience. I am in the process of prepping for a particular shoot, one of which that I do not have any experience in the type of shooting, although I'm eager to learn. Basically, the job requires me to 1 shot of a small rodent being shipped in from abroad on a closed set in a studio. We are to film it inside a box with 30cm width and 100cm length; interior walls fully blacked out, and the box is filled with sand and a few elements of grass. In this box it will be able to move around freely and jump (the rodent can jump 12cm on each leap). I need to have a hole in the box for the lens. They need this to be captured in as high a frame rate as possible, however we are still concerned with subjecting the rodent to too much light which could potentially harm it. After speaking with the animal handler, he has told me the light the rodents are used to would be just a bit brighter than sunset, which is not great. This means 240 FPS is more than likely not an option but I would prefer not to go below 120 FPS (96 FPS is the minimum for sure). The shutter speed will have to be higher than the average for this also as the rodent I suspect moves and jumps quite fast. To add to this I will need a high F stop to capture the rodent in sharp focus to limit any soft shots (I am trying to get a focus puller on this job if budget will allow). So putting all these factors together it does seem I'm going to need to light this quite brightly , and if the animal care provider does not agree on the lux levels of the light I will have to sacrifice the F-Stop sharpness a but along with reducing the high frame rate. Now a few questions for anyone who may have some experience with filming animals in a studio in tight areas or in small mammal camera boxes: What lens/lenses would you suggest for capturing this creature? The client has requested they only need 1 shot, but I'm thinking if budget allows having a wider lens to capture the interior of the box and the rodent in a full shot, and then secondly a macro lens to hopefully capture an extreme close up as it jumps in mid air - poking the lens through the same hole just changing the lens (I'm thinking perhaps 2x Arri Master Primes as they are the sharpest lenses I have worked with before - suggestions are welcome on brand and especially suggestions on focal length? Its difficult to know this just going off a the 30cm width and 100cm length; I will only have access to the box the day before so will try to arrange a test even if its on my small Black Magic camera. Also any tips on if I should be thinking of using extenders or macroscopic lens adaptors for macro shots, or if I should indeed be looking mainly at macro lenses for this What cameras are recommendable? I personally am looking at the Red Helium as it has the option to record 2K in 240 FPS max and various other below frame rates, or the Arri Alexa Mini at 200FPS in 2K Pro Res. I originally actually thought of the Red Gemini as my research shows it performs best in low light situations, however this camera is not an option from my preferred rental house. Lighting: How can I light the rodent in the box? In my head there is 3 options - 1. Top of box is a netted material which will keep the rodent in and allow my light to shine through above it (any suggestions on material welcome) - 2. small LED's stuck to the interior top of the box - 3. A hole again through the box with a light shining though (although this means my lighting shape and direction can not change so quite limiting. ------ My first thought is to use an Arri M8 or M18 as the main light with a 45 degree back angle; Also putting in a small piece of white cloth on the interior of the box to get some light bounce back to fill in the front. (I'm lighting to make it look like a real sunlit setting). The M18 I will spot 50%. From my calculations 120 FPS at ISO 1200 with a shutter angle of 90 degrees at 50% spot would allow me to bring the F-Stop to 11 at a distance of roughly 5 metres. Now 5 metres for an M18 to the rodent may actually be to intense for the animal so an M8 may be more sufficient. Going by Arri's photometrics the majority of their lights are recommended to be kept at a safe distance of at least 5 metres but I assume that is not intended to mean for rodent size. Would be interested to hear if anyone has a solution for this in terms of using a different light or managing to put the light through the hole but at distance without leaving a gap in the box. I have to make sure the rodent is not affected by the heat or burned so I have been thinking going LED if I could get enough light in there for my frame rate. Any need for a Focus Puller? Normally I would of course want this crew member on board, but the budget is so tight right now and the nature of the shoot makes me wonder if their services would be void when regarding the speed and uncertainty if the animal. F11 should keep this sharp in my opinion, but again not doing this shoot kind of shoot would appreciate your opinions. I have attached 2 reference pictures of for the shoot. It is screenshots of the same type of shoot filming a gerbil in a confined space. Notice the hot slash of light across the sand, that is pretty much what I am going for. I am also trying to get the same focal length if anyone has suggestions on what this could be. I will have some pictures soon of what the box will look like so I will share that too. Any experience or suggestions is seriously welcomed so please let me know your thoughts or any questions you might have. Thanks so much.

Hi again everyone. I'm trying to recreate this look in the image provided below. Its's only this 1 shot needed. How do you reckon they did this and what lens do you think it was on? (reference image is at 1:26 minute: I have done my own test using my directors viewfinder app (red helium 8k lens on a 32mm Master Prime). Using a DOF calculator I recorded the following info: *NOTE: These results are all factored off an F16 F-stop (results will vary if we have to open up obviously but I hope this gives everyone an idea). · 32mm lens - 14 cm from back of box is where focus will start (this area is OUT of focus) - 51 cm in distance from the red tape measurer to the bottle centre of (this is all IN focus) - 35 cm from bottle to the camera lens is out of focus (35cm is the close focus distance of the lens – and this area is OUT of focus) - ***27cm height will be seen at the back of box – so it is important the height is higher than this so we don’t see the top layer of the box / roof (30cm is acceptable but you can go a bit higher if you want) Do these results look accurate to you? Also im relying on that 51cm to be in clear focus and will have to light this pretty damn brightly to get there. Any thoughts on this. Thanks.

I am looking to purchase an used Arri Amira, preferably in the USA, but open to International sellers. Looking to purchase within the coming weeks. Thank you

Hi I just recently purchased an arriflex 16st, it works amazing. it has a mag with zoom lens. I’m new to using this camera. Does anyone know how to use shutter and aperture. Also is their any places to find accessories.

Hi everybody! I have put up my Beaulieu 4008 ZM II camera package on eBay and thought I would share it with the forum as well. The kit im putting up for auction includes: Fully functional Beaulieu 4008 ZM II camera body with mount cap (refurbished by Björn Andersson in 2009) Lens: P. Angenieux Paris 1.9/8-64mm Zoom with Hoya Skylight (1B) filter Lens: Schneider-Kreuznach Beaulieu Optivaron 1.8/6-66mm with sunshade Battery charger Manuals in English and Swedish Beaulieu camera case 2 cartriges of Kodak Ektachrome 64 1 cartride of Spectra Velvia 50 If wanted: Extra Beaulieu 4008 ZM II camera body (non-working battery) for spare parts/gate modification If wanted: 10 issues of "Smallformat S8/16" in English If wanted: 3 issues of "Super 8 Today" in English If wanted: Sankor Anamorphic 16-D (lens) The camera works great and the lenses are in good condition (no scratches or fungus). I recommend using an external 85A-filter for tungsten filming and buying a Blue Star Eye Cushion (http://www.bluestarproducts.ca/). Worldwide shipping. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions about shipping or the camera package. More pictures/footage can be sent. Best regards, Anton

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I just recently picked up a Fairchild 900 Series Standard 8mm camera for relatively cheap secondhand. I couldn't find a sub-thread specifically for double 8mm for I figured I'd post it here. It's a single-system Sound camera from 1967 (I think?) for the double 8mm format. It came with an external magazine for up to a 200ft size film role of double 8mm. The optics appear in fine order but I cant seem to get power to the camera. It's supposed to run off of a rechargeable battery in the handgrip. The wallmount and camera uses a 5 prong Din cable to connect the battery to the camera, and to charge the battery from the wall. Does anyone have any recommendations on how to go about looking into this problem? I know it's a bit of a rare camera, but any help would be appreciated. I'll include pictures of it below. I did manage to get the camera manual with it.

Sniper Package $6000 MK3 Laser & Display paired and with newest firmware Smoke Iris 17 Degree Lens 5 Degree Lens Optical Flat P&T Bracket Noga Arm 5 Batteries 2 Chargers Power Cables 1 P-tap to 2 pin coiled 1 3-pin to 2-pin coiled 1 straight 3-pin to straight 2-pin 36” 1 straight 3-pin to 90 degree 2-pin 36” Preston MDR interface cables 1 short 90 degree to straight 16” 1 long 90 degree to straight 36” 1 long 90 degree to 90 degree 36” 1 Display Cable 36” Manual $6000 , shipping included in price, if purchased in the Continental US

Aaton 35-III 4-Perf Camera Package w/ 5x 400' Magazines Just Serviced. All components in good working order. This is a 12v Camera so it is possible to power with modern Li-Ion batteries. (i.e D-tap To XLR) Package Includes: Aaton 35-III Camera Body PL Mount 4-Perf Movement 1.33/1.78 Ground Glass Swing-over Finder Carry Handle w/ 2 Tools Heated Eye-cup Extension Finder Top Balance Plate Sony XC77 CCD Video Tap 2x Eyepiece Heater Cables 5x 400' Magazines Flight Case For Camera Body Flight Case For 2x 400' Magazines Flight Case For 3x 400' Magazines $3,495

Very low hour Alexa Classic package in great condition. 1430 hours with Highspeed and Anamorphic licenses Kit includes: - 2 short EVF Cables - 2 Long EVF Cables - EVF extension bracket - Top Handle w/ extension piece - Anton Bauer battery plate - Shoulder pad - 19mm BP-12 bridge plate |- 19mm rails - BPA-2 bracket - WA-1 bracket - Leveling block - (3) Female 2-pin Fischer to 3-pin male XLR power cables - AC power supply (24 Volt) - (1) Male 5-pin XLR Splitter to 2 female 3-pin XLR - Wooden Camera A-Box - (2) Sony SxS 32GB cards - (1) Sony SxS 64GB card - Sonnet SxS card reader w/ thunderbolt cable - Black Innerspace case Asking $6500

Canon EOS C700 FF Camera Canon Cinema EOS C700FF Body PL Mount Canon EVF-V70 OLED Viewfinder for C700 ARRI Pro Set 19mm ARRI VF attachment C700 VF Cable 4 Pin Power Cable 2 x Sandisk Cfast 2.0 128GB cards Lexar Cfast Reader ARRI Dovetail plate 12” Ridgid Aluminium CustF.S. Canon EOS C700 FF Camera $22K USom Case 35mm Global Shutter Sensor (Original)

Hey All, I have an upcoming shoot that is going to require quite a bit of camera marks (Jib moves back and forth, Sticks move in and out, etc...). Would anyone be able to recommend some decent marks that would work well with artificial turf (I think standard paper tape would peel easily). Anything like temp spray/chalk that I could buy local from Los Angeles (like EVS, Filmtools or Birns)? Any input on this topic would be highly appreciated. Thanks! Chad

Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 Packages Available Price $6,960.00 each & shipping cost. (There are 15 kits available) Each kit includes the items below Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6k G2 Body URSA Viewfinder URSA Gold Battery Plate URSA Vlock Battery Plate URSA Mini SSD Recorder URSA Mini EF Mount URSA Mini PL Mount SmallRig Mini Shoulder Plate SmallRig Top Plate & Top Handle Kit Warranties are good until September 23, 2020. - Warranties are attached to the serial number, so they are transferable. - Each camera comes with an activation number for DaVinci Resolve. - Only used on one show (3 week shoot).

Selling my Sony F23 with IF Box and Zacuto Baseplate. L Handle is permanently secured onto the body and can not be removed. Camera is in mint working condition and delivers a beautiful image. Asking $1900 (or best offer). Shoots native 1920X1080 Progressive or Interlaced frames. Both PsF modes and I modes available. Color space can be controlled to 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 RGB. In Camera frame ramping from 1-60fps can be done via optional SRW1 Deck (not included), but can shoot 60p via an external recorder that supports it. (I also have a fully functional Sony SRW1/SRPC1 Combo that has the 102 and 103 board installed for 4:4:4 frame ramping and 60p recording. Works great with the F23. Asking $800 obo for that. Email me for pictures of that unit) Comes with the following -Sony F23 Body -Sony IF Box for F23/35 (this allows XLR Audio and 4:4:4 color space via dual link connection HD SDI). -Zacuto Universal Baseplate -L Handle for Sony F23 (the unit is permanently secured onto the camera and can not be removed) -Sony F23/35 Asst Panel with connection cable No viewfinder, power source or lens, rails are included in this sale. Feel free to ask me any questions. The quickest way to contact me is digitaltproductions@gmail.com Please, all emails are for this sale only, no solicitation or spam. I accept Paypal, Vemno, Google Wallet for payment. No checks, No Money Orders. If you are in the Denver area, I can meet you in person and will accept cash. Thanks for looking.

Please email sales@broadcastsolutions.com for pricing & details. For Sale : JUST LISTED (PRE-OWNED) : Arri Ultra Prime 16mm Lens Feet Arri Ultra Prime 32mm Lens Feet Arri /Zeiss Master Prime Lens Set:16/25/35/50/75/100mm Feet Arri Amira Camera Package Sony PMW-F55 Camera Body W/ Pro Res Card Still Under Warranty BRAND NEW Fujinon 20-120 T3.5 PL Mount Cabrio Lens w/Original Box $14,500 CINEMA LENSES: Cooke S4i Mini Lens Set 18/25/32/40/50/75/100/135mm Feet Excellent Condition Cooke Optics Speed Panchro Prime Lens Set 18/25/32/40/50/75mm Re-Housed Zeiss 14mm Standard Speed T2.1 Lens Zeiss 16mm Standard Speed T2.1 PL Mount Lens Zeiss 35mm CP2 Super Speed Lens Zeiss 18mm CP.2 T3.6 CF 12" Prime Lens Angenieux Optimo 16-42mm Zoom Lens Angenieux Optimo 30-80mm Zoom Lens Angenieux Optimo 17-80mm Zoom Lens Angenieux Optimo 24-290mm Zoom Lens Angenieux Optimo 45-120mm Zoom Lens Arri/Fuji Alura 30-80 Zoom Lens Arri/Fuji Alura 15.5-45mm Zoom Lens Fujinon Cabrio 19-90 V1 Zoom Lens Fujinon Cabrio 19-90 V2 Zoom Lens Canon CN-E 30-300mm Lens Red 18-85mm Lens Red 18-50mm Lens Red Pro Prime Set (6) Lenses Cooke Varotal 18-100mm T3 MKII Zoom Lens Cooke Varotal 25-250mm T3.9 MKII Zoom Lens Cooke Varotal 20-100 Zoom T 3.1 Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS Lens 2/3” HD ENG LENSES: Canon HJ11ex4.7B IRSE Just Refurbished By Canon Canon HJ14EX4.3B IRSD PS12 Canon HJ17x7.7B IRSE Canon HJ22ex7.6B IRSE Fujinon 80X Digi Lens Digi Semi-Servo SD Latest Generation. Incl: Sled & Case Fujinon HA13x4.5 Fujinon HA18x7.6 w/Servo Zoom Fujinon HA23x7.6 BERM-M58 Fujinon HA25x16.5BERD Fujinon ZA12x4.5BERM-M58 Zeiss Digi Prime 70mm Zeiss Digi Prime Lens Sets Available Zeiss Digizoom 6-24mm B4 Mount HD Lens 2 Available Zeiss Classic ZF.2 Distagons in F Mount (Nikon Mount) with Duclos Cine-Mod Angenieux 5.6-61mm Cinema B4 Mount Lens 2 Available S16mm LENSES Zeiss S16 High Speed Set Includes: 6/8/9/5/12/14/18/25/50mm Metric Just Serviced Canon 7-63 T2.6 S16 Zoom Lens Canon 11.5-138 T2.5 S16 Zoom Lens Optex 5.5mm Super 16 T1.9 Zeiss Variable Lens Set VP-1,VP-2,VP-3 T2.2 CAMERAS: Arri Alexa Studio Camera Package ARRI Alexa XT Plus Camera Package ARRI Alexa Plus 4:3 Camera Package ARRI Alexa Plus 16:9 Camera Packages ARRI Alexa EV 16:9 Camera Packages ARRI Alexa-M 4:3 Camera Package Red Epic Dragon Package Vision Research Miro Package Sony PMW-F55 Camera Package Sony PMW-F5 Camera Packages Sony PXW-FS7 Camera Package Sony PMW-200 Camera Package Panasonic AJ-HPX 3700 Camera Canon C300 EF Mount Camera Package GRIP TRUCK Chevrolet 2008 5 Ton Diesel Truck 169K Miles 60" Liftgate w/Tilt & Pig Tail Control System Includes Grip & Lighting Package Email for the details. AVID Avid Unity Media Engine 5 48TB Unity 5 [unity MediaNetwork 10 Port Fibre Channel, 16 TB Media Engine PLUS 2 16TB chassis [for a total of 48 TB of storage]. 3D 3ality Element Technica Quasar 3D Rig Email For Details Genus Hurricane 3D Beamsplitter Rig Need To Purchase Items Below: Preowned Vision Research 4K Camera Package Vision Research Phantom Flex 2K 32GB Package Arri Alexa Mini Packages Arri 416 Camera Packages Arri Ultra Primes 16,24,32,50,85 & 135mm Arri Ultra Prime 32mm Lens Angenieux Optimo 24-290 Lens Cooke S4i 65mm Lens Zeiss MKII or III Set Of Lenses Zeiss MKII 18mm Lens Zeiss Vario Sonnar 16.5-110mm Sony SR-D1 Memory Drive Unit

Hi Name is Boris I’m a young director looking for a team in creating a film crew. I need a Dp/camera operator. I’m preferably looking for one located in Massachusetts. I shoot music videos, short films, etc. I’m trying to work ASAP

For Sale : Arri Amira 4K Premium Camera Package Price:$37,000.00. 124 Hours. Warranty until 1/15/2021. Like new condition. Includes PL Mount, V-Lock Battery Adapter and Base Plate

I'm a DP working out of Central America and most of my work is high-end commercials in the region. I do some eventual documentaries, music videos, short films, etc, but my bread and butter is commercial work. So far, I've been renting gear out and mostly shooting on Arri Alexa Plus and RED Epic MX. I do not own any important personal gear. There are a couple of jobs coming up and I have the opportunity to invest about $20k on a camera package. 50% of the investment would be paid off within the next 2-3 months. So far, I've been thinking about purchasing a used Arri AMIRA. I like the fact that you can shoot 3.4k RAW, am a huge fan of ARRI's color science and the sensor's dynamic range. My main concern is that this camera was released six years ago and sensor technology is quickly evolving. I've also been looking at the new Sony FX9 as an option or even spending a little more money and going for a RED GEMINI (just because of native resolution and trying to future proof the investment). My gut keeps telling to go with the AMIRA, but I would really like to hear other opinions and ideas! Thanks.

Hi guys, im new here, and i'd like some advice. I own a Canon 6d + 24-105mm, and i'm going to shoot a music video for a hip hop/trap artist. I've only shot a hardcore punk music video, and it was very fast paced and with several cuts. This time it seems to be different. Upon searching references, such as Post Malone, Travis Scott, etc, most, if not all videos rely heavily on slow motion scenes. Even the song the artist sent me is much calmer and sort of romatic than the others. But since the 6d can't shoot faster than 30fps at 1080p (if can with magic lantern, but the tests i made didn't turn up so good), i'm looking for alteranatives, and i strongly believe that the lack of resources boosts creativity and this might just allow me to create something different (I'm thinking different cuts, camera movements, etc) For instance, the artist want a scene with a woman in a white wolf mask at the beach at nightfall, kind of abstract, symbolic. And unfortunetely i can only thing of this in slow motion, but i'm sure it's just that i can find the right inspiration. I've been searching for movie scenes and music videos that could inspire me to have more ideas, and honestly i feel like slow motion is overrated and overused these days in music videos, so i'd like to move away from that but still keep this sort of poetic, emotional, abstract feel. Could you guys share some videos, scenes, thoughts, techniques and ideas that could work in a more symbolic and meatphorical scenario? I'll keep reading the forum and searching for more inspiration, but on google it's hard to find anything that DOESN'T involve slow motion when i search this subject. Thanks in advance! Cassiano.

For Sale : Canon EOS C700 FF Camera Package. 2 Available Email sales@broadcastsolutions.com for pricing and details. Canon Cinema EOS C700FF Body PL Mount Canon EVF-V70 OLED Viewfinder for C700 ARRI Pro Set 19mm ARRI VF attachment C700 ) VF Cable Power Cable 2 x Sandisk Cfast 2.0 128GB cards Lexar Cfast Reader ARRI Dovetail plate 12” Ridgid Aluminium Custom Case

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Hi, I've got for sale standard 16mm camera set, including lenses, cables, filters... all fitted in Peli case. Camera is in fully working condition, I have used in only occasionally. The last user, had it got serviced in Bolex, Switzerland (in 2009). Camera is equipped with normal 16mm gate, bolex bayonet mount, in-camera filter holder and TTL exposure meter (till ASA 640) What's in set: Bolex EL 16mm camera mark.II Kern Vario-Switar compact zoom 17-85mm T3,8 Angenieux 15mm f1,3 Bolex bayonet - C-mount adapter (2x) C-mount - Arri Standard adapter gelatine filter holder (4x) battery cable 4pin XLR (2x) Peli case Price is €850 + shipping I'm located in Slovak Republic, and ship to E.U. and U.S.A. Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/91204852@N05/sets/72157648786143401/ 16mm footage:

I have 3x Aaton XTR Prod S16mm Camera Packages Available. All cameras have been serviced in the past 6 months and are in very good working order. Camera Package Includes: Aaton XTR Prod Super 16mm Camera Body (75fps max) Carry Handle w/ Built In Tools 3x 400' Magazines w/ Throat Covers Aaton VR 46 Color CDD Video Tap 1.33/1.78 Ground Glass Aaton Swing-over Finder Heated Eyecup Aaton Extension Finder Extension Eyepiece Leveler Arri BP-3 Right Side Start/Stop Handle 6" Screw Type Mini Rods (LWS 15mm) 8' XLR Power Cable 2x 1' Eyepiece Heater Cable 2x 1' Aaton 2 pin Accessory Cable (Start/Stop Handle) 2x 5amp Fuses Mag Port Cover Lens Port Cover Flight Case For Camera Body Flight Case For 3x Magazines $3,495 Please DM For Additional Information/Pictures

Selling Price $12K Questions : email sales@broadcastsolutions.com 235 Camera body 4 Perf 235 IVS s/n 9532 S-35 Ground Glass 235 Medium Eyepiece extension s/n 2010 3 200’ 235 Shoulder Mag., s/n 2107, 2108, 2109 4 400’ 235 Shoulder Mag., s/n 2022, 2056, 2062, 2020 Riser Plate, Shoulder Pad 235 Low Mode Support 235 Right and Left side bracket 4 235 On Board Batteries (need recelling) 2 24v dual battery charger

Excellent Condition RED DSMC2 Weapon Helium 8K Brain RED DSMC2 RED Touch 4.7” LCD RED DSMC2 Sidekick (Woven CF) RED DSMC2 Jetpack-SDI Expander RED DSMC2 Base Expander RED MINI-MAG 960GB RED MINI-MAG 960GB RED MINI-MAG 960GB RED MINI-MAG 960GB RED MINI-MAG Reader RED Power Adaptor Selling Price : $25,000.00