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Rene Hinojosa · February 18th, 2006, 10:22 AM

Anybody heard of this lttle device? Not sure if it can be used for a dof look in a camcorder, but its a thought.

http://www.lensbabies.com/pages/lensbaby2.php

Christopher Witz · February 18th, 2006, 11:03 AM

I've used them for still photography,,, kinda gimiky, but fun for the effect.
What they do is tilt, shift, rise & fall... like a 4x5 perspective control... but without the lock-down control.

I think they would be hard to use for video/film since they don't lock on focus but need to be push/pulled to focus... kinda like an acordion. with practice, and lots of "takes", one could make a good use of one though.

also... the image quality ( in the "in focus" zone ) is not good... about as good as a cardboard disposable camera... although I'm used to hasselblad/4X5 quality so I'm biased toward sharp/hi-rez stuff.

http://www.witzke-studio.com

Rene Hinojosa · February 18th, 2006, 07:23 PM

Thanks, I ust wanted to see what everyone thought about it.

John Colette · February 18th, 2006, 09:02 PM

I have used on with an adapter - it's an interesting effect. Worth a coin toss for the money I think - but the "infocus" area is nothing like a good swing and tilt lens.

-j

February 18th, 2006, 10:22 AM	#1
Rene Hinojosa Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 37	Lens Baby Anybody heard of this lttle device? Not sure if it can be used for a dof look in a camcorder, but its a thought. http://www.lensbabies.com/pages/lensbaby2.php

February 18th, 2006, 11:03 AM	#2
Christopher Witz Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 591	I've used them for still photography,,, kinda gimiky, but fun for the effect. What they do is tilt, shift, rise & fall... like a 4x5 perspective control... but without the lock-down control. I think they would be hard to use for video/film since they don't lock on focus but need to be push/pulled to focus... kinda like an acordion. with practice, and lots of "takes", one could make a good use of one though. also... the image quality ( in the "in focus" zone ) is not good... about as good as a cardboard disposable camera... although I'm used to hasselblad/4X5 quality so I'm biased toward sharp/hi-rez stuff. http://www.witzke-studio.com

February 18th, 2006, 07:23 PM	#3
Rene Hinojosa Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 37	Thanks, I ust wanted to see what everyone thought about it.

February 18th, 2006, 09:02 PM	#4
John Colette Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 108	I have used on with an adapter - it's an interesting effect. Worth a coin toss for the money I think - but the "infocus" area is nothing like a good swing and tilt lens. -j