System is up!!! Well, maybe.. at DVinfo.net

Douglas Villalba · September 29th, 2011, 08:53 AM

We are almost there.

O'Box, RED 18-85mm t2.9, F3, AJA KiPro Mini, Anton Bouer Battery.

Nate Weaver · October 1st, 2011, 11:03 AM

So you got the 18-85 working with LW15 support?

That's a minor feat! Congrats. I know I was a naysayer, but I'm glad you gave it a try. I was only trying to save you some grief if it didn't work (and the chances were high it wouldn't)...the front of that zoom is HUGE, even by 35 cine zoom standards.

BTW, you got the best matte box for that setup too.

Nate Weaver · October 1st, 2011, 11:54 AM

Wait, do you have something in there supporting the lens?

Is the MB clamped on fitting perfectly, and supporting the lens that way ? (which is not usually the way a lens gets supported)

Next purchase: a head that can counterbalance 30lbs!

Douglas Villalba · October 3rd, 2011, 07:21 AM

Thanks Nate,
The lens is secure with a Duclos lens support and a small camera support reversed to go upside down on the rods. It works out perfect for the LW rails.
One of reasons to stay with the LW is first budget and second the O'Box comes with a LW clamp already.
I will eventually get an ARRI Style support, but I am over budget for this movie as it is. ( The Awakening "The Awakening" | Facebook )

September 29th, 2011, 08:53 AM	#1
Douglas Villalba Major Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Miami, Florida, USA Posts: 479	System is up!!! Well, maybe.. We are almost there. O'Box, RED 18-85mm t2.9, F3, AJA KiPro Mini, Anton Bouer Battery. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Douglas Villalba - director/cinematographer/editor Miami, Florida, USA - www.DVtvPRODUCTIONS.com

October 1st, 2011, 11:03 AM	#2
Nate Weaver Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,100	Re: System is up!!! Well, maybe.. So you got the 18-85 working with LW15 support? That's a minor feat! Congrats. I know I was a naysayer, but I'm glad you gave it a try. I was only trying to save you some grief if it didn't work (and the chances were high it wouldn't)...the front of that zoom is HUGE, even by 35 cine zoom standards. BTW, you got the best matte box for that setup too. __________________ My Work: nateweaver.net

October 1st, 2011, 11:54 AM	#3
Nate Weaver Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,100	Re: System is up!!! Well, maybe.. Wait, do you have something in there supporting the lens? Is the MB clamped on fitting perfectly, and supporting the lens that way ? (which is not usually the way a lens gets supported) Next purchase: a head that can counterbalance 30lbs! __________________ My Work: nateweaver.net

October 3rd, 2011, 07:21 AM	#4
Douglas Villalba Major Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Miami, Florida, USA Posts: 479	Re: System is up!!! Well, maybe.. Thanks Nate, The lens is secure with a Duclos lens support and a small camera support reversed to go upside down on the rods. It works out perfect for the LW rails. One of reasons to stay with the LW is first budget and second the O'Box comes with a LW clamp already. I will eventually get an ARRI Style support, but I am over budget for this movie as it is. ( The Awakening "The Awakening" \| Facebook ) __________________ Douglas Villalba - director/cinematographer/editor Miami, Florida, USA - www.DVtvPRODUCTIONS.com