X-Rite i1 Display Pro The search for perfect color is never-ending, but I’ve just added one tool to my arsenal that was long overdue – a display calibrator – which should help bring me much closer to my goal. Two reasons I waited so long are that calibrators aren’t cheap here in Vietnam; and I... Continue Reading →
Fuji Rig
Fuji X-T2 + Veydra Mini Prime, Tuba cage and rails, Tilta follow focus, Bright Tangerine Titan arm and Blackmagic Design Video Assist (not shown).
Fuji X-T2 + Veydra Mini Prime 50mm T2.2
Fuji X-T2, Veydra Mini Prime 50mm T2.2, Classic Chrome, ISO 800, T2.8
Field Test: Olympus 75mm f/1.8 ED
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2MFzZ3znxo&feature=youtu.be "Ascension" by Split PhaseSourceLicense
Coming Soon: Field Test Olympus 75mm f/1.8
Lumix GH5, Olympus 75mm f/1.8, HLG, ISO 400, f/1.8
Four Steps to Good Skin Tones
Custom white balance with the X-Rite Colorchecker.Calibrate your grading monitor.Be sure to use Leeming LUT Pro.Adjust color temperature, tint and saturation before adding any looks.
The Olympus 45mm f/1.2 PRO is a Killer Lens
https://youtu.be/K-Dk_Te8pdA "Madeena Luithea" by BarbarixSourceLicense
Vol. IV: Best Cinema Lenses for X-H1, GH5s, a6500 & Pocket 4K
https://youtu.be/em3fTcTLK8A "The Zeppelin" by Blue Dot SessionsSourceLicense
Veydra Mini Prime 85mm T2.2
Camera: Lumix GH5Lens: Veydra Mini Prime 85mm T2.2Settings: HLG, ALL-Intra, 400Mbps, ISO 400, T2.2
Field Test: Sigma 60mm f/2.8 DN for MFT
A truly spectacular lens for the money! https://youtu.be/xjKDhmJnJhM "Cool Pace" by SPCZSourceLicense
Veydra Couldn’t Care Less About You
I received a personal message this morning: Hi there! I have been searching high and low for contact info for Veydra, l bought a m43 mount from them, but have not recieved word one about shipping. They dont even reply to mail. I understand you had the same experience, and have contact data to someone... Continue Reading →
Coming Soon: Sigma 60mm f/2.8 DN Test
At just around $210, this lens is one of the least expensive as well as among the tiniest in my collection. But is it any good? Camera: Lumix GH5Settings: HLG, ALL-Intra, 400Mbps, ISO 640, f/2.8Leeming LUT Pro Panasonic HLG beta v602
Leeming Panasonic HLG Pro LUT Beta v602
Paul Leeming should be just about to release v602 of his LUT for Panasonic HLG, the most accurate one to date. Here are a couple screen grabs of clips shot with the Veydra Mini Prime 25mm T2.2 and graded with the new LUT.
Vol. III: Best Cinema Lenses for X-H1, GH5s, a6500 & Pocket 4K
Camera: Lumix GH5Lens: Veydra Mini Prime 16mm T2.2Settings: HLG, ISO 400, ALL-Intra, 400Mbps, T2.2 https://youtu.be/ABUTTlfEGHk "Botein" by SPCZSourceLicense
Coming Soon – Vol. III: Best Cinema Lenses for X-H1, GH5s, a6500 & Pocket 4K
Camera: Lumix GH5Lens: Veydra Mini Prime 16mm T2.2Settings: HLG, ISO 400, ALL-Intra, 400Mbps, T2.2Leeming LUT Pro Beta v602
Veydra Mini Prime 25mm T2.2
After testing the excellent Veydra Mini Primes 85mm T2.2 and 50mm T2.2, the 25mm T2.2 is rather disappointing. It just might be that I got a bad copy, but the lens is quite soft wide open. Camera: Lumix GH5Lens: Veydra Mini Prime 25mm T2.2Settings: HLG, ISO 400, ALL-Intra, 400Mbps, T2.2
Vol. II: Best Cinema Lenses for X-H1, GH5s, a6500 & Pocket 4K
Camera: Lumix GH5Lens: Veydra Mini Prime 85mm T2.2Settings: HLG, ISO 400, ALL-Intra, 400Mbps, T2.2Leeming LUT Pro Beta v602 https://youtu.be/Bsk-66nGqC4 "Botein" by SPCZSourceLicense
Coming Soon – Vol. II: Best Cinema Lenses for GH5s, X-H1, a6500 & Pocket 4K
Below are some screen grabs from a series of videos shot with the Veydra Mini Primes.Camera: Lumix GH5Lens: Veydra Mini Prime 85mm T2.2Settings: HLG, ISO 400, ALL-Intra, 400Mbps, T2.2Leeming LUT Pro Beta v602
Leeming LUT Pro Panasonic HLG Beta v602
The indefatigable Paul Leeming is again at work on yet another LUT with improved colorimetry for Panasonic's HLG. RGB Overlay, SOOC Leeming LUT Pro Beta v602 https://youtu.be/k5Lme5O-05c Leeming LUT One Website