Why no Focus Assist?

Robert Young · January 29th, 2011, 05:20 PM

Getting back to exposure control a bit...
My current solution for muscling both the shutter speed and DOF for daylight shooting is to leave a VariND filter on the lens.
I put the cam in shutter priority and set whatever speed I need, then I dial the VariND filter to produce the desired aperture, creating the DOF Needed for the shot.
It's very quick and easy with no downside in my experience.
There have been some reports of possible slight color shift, but I've seen nothing that is a problem for me so far.

Steve Mullen · January 29th, 2011, 09:31 PM

If you have one lens this works really well. But, it's tougher when you have multiple lenses with different filter sizes.

I too have always been worried about color shift and vinetting and step-up adaptors, etc. Plus, they are not cheap. Or, rather some are cheap and some are expensive. Which one do you have?

These look reasonably priced.

Filter > Fader ND mark II -

Were Sony to really sell a HDDSLRas a camcorder, built in NE filters should have been the first thing they included.

Robert Young · January 31st, 2011, 01:40 PM

I have the Singh Ray VariND.
It is expensive, but I primarily use the 18-200mm stock lens for daylight shooting.
I could get costly if you're using a variety of lenses.
I've read user reports re the less expensive versions- people seem quite satisfied with them.

Charlie Webster · January 31st, 2011, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Mullen

If you have one lens this works really well. But, it's tougher when you have multiple lenses with different filter sizes.

I too have always been worried about color shift and vinetting and step-up adaptors, etc. Plus, they are not cheap. Or, rather some are cheap and some are expensive. Which one do you have?

These look reasonably priced.

Filter > Fader ND mark II -
.

That's the one I got.

No vingneting (however you speel it), hehe

You get the 67 I think--what screws straight on..I tested at 18mm..perfect. I think the outer ring on the adapter is maybe 72, in case you want a screw on hood.

Steve Mullen · January 31st, 2011, 11:51 PM

Thank you for the confirmation.

Vincent Croce · January 30th, 2012, 08:54 PM

Steve-
Coming from a PD170 to the VG10, I found your posts in this thread to be extremely helpful. I'm going over to d/l a copy of your 'Shooting Great Video with Sony Nex Cameras' right now. Many thanks.
Vin

January 29th, 2011, 05:20 PM	#46
Robert Young Trustee Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Coronado Island Posts: 1,472	Getting back to exposure control a bit... My current solution for muscling both the shutter speed and DOF for daylight shooting is to leave a VariND filter on the lens. I put the cam in shutter priority and set whatever speed I need, then I dial the VariND filter to produce the desired aperture, creating the DOF Needed for the shot. It's very quick and easy with no downside in my experience. There have been some reports of possible slight color shift, but I've seen nothing that is a problem for me so far. __________________ Bob

January 29th, 2011, 09:31 PM	#47
Steve Mullen HDV Cinema Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,007	If you have one lens this works really well. But, it's tougher when you have multiple lenses with different filter sizes. I too have always been worried about color shift and vinetting and step-up adaptors, etc. Plus, they are not cheap. Or, rather some are cheap and some are expensive. Which one do you have? These look reasonably priced. Filter > Fader ND mark II - Were Sony to really sell a HDDSLRas a camcorder, built in NE filters should have been the first thing they included. __________________ Switcher's Quick Guide to the Avid Media Composer >>> http://home.mindspring.com/~d-v-c

January 31st, 2011, 01:40 PM	#48
Robert Young Trustee Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Coronado Island Posts: 1,472	I have the Singh Ray VariND. It is expensive, but I primarily use the 18-200mm stock lens for daylight shooting. I could get costly if you're using a variety of lenses. I've read user reports re the less expensive versions- people seem quite satisfied with them. __________________ Bob

January 31st, 2011, 11:51 PM	#50
Steve Mullen HDV Cinema Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,007	Thank you for the confirmation. __________________ Switcher's Quick Guide to the Avid Media Composer >>> http://home.mindspring.com/~d-v-c

January 30th, 2012, 08:54 PM	#51
Vincent Croce Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 263	Re: Why no Focus Assist? Steve- Coming from a PD170 to the VG10, I found your posts in this thread to be extremely helpful. I'm going over to d/l a copy of your 'Shooting Great Video with Sony Nex Cameras' right now. Many thanks. Vin __________________ Vin First Take Studios