Make old glass your new friend. Lenses: They are the colorful fish in the flaming pond of cameras fighting over pixel count, bit-depth, and ergonomics. There's a reason why we've stopped talking about three-CCD cameras–the Sony PD150, Canon XL1, and the Panasonic AG-DVX100–or why we rarely mention the Canon 5D Mark II or 7D Mark II. The technology behind digital filmmaking turns over a new leaf every six months now. You'll soon be saying to yourself, "I remember when I bought my first Sony a7s II or Panasonic GH5...that camera was awesome" while holding a shiny new camera body that dwarfs it in specs. DSLR cinematography will always be the backbone of No Film School, and as filmmakers, we are all growing, seeking out ways to improve workflow or future-proof ourselves when making a purchase. Lenses are one of those safe bets thanks to the practice of rehousing optics which have been around for decades. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 3 October, 2018