aljimenez

Pilotfly H1 and H2 3 axis handheld gimbals
@greytail I had issues like yours at first. It took me awhile to get the hang of these gimbals. First it is very critical that the camera is balanced. I also thought I had my camera balanced at first, but it is critical that this be as perfect as po…

Comment by aljimenez September 2015 permalink
GH3/4 laggy 25p video
Hallway pan is too fast and the jerkiness is 25p when you pan that fast.

Comment by aljimenez August 2015 permalink
How to Virtualdub with GH4 MOV footage -- for NeatVideo?
Open the MOV file with ffmpeg.

Comment by aljimenez April 2015 permalink
GH2 - Minolta Lens X mount adapter
If I interpret your question correctly, to get shallow DOF you need fast lenses. To do this with Minolta lenses, look for f1.4 or f1.2 lenses, and consider getting a Metabones Speedbooster.

Comment by aljimenez December 2014 permalink
Metabones lens speed booster adapter, focal reducer
@David_Smith I used a dremmel to file the pin flat on the inside until it clears the Speed booster lens holder. It is not difficult and it is fairly quick. I used paper towels to protect and isolate the glass on the lens. Use a cardboard with small …

Comment by aljimenez July 2014 permalink
Travel Tripod
Look in Costco for one for around $60

Comment by aljimenez July 2014 permalink
Firmware update for 45-200 (29/02/2012)
I just tried mine and there is no sound. I used A and changed the aperture and it is silent. I also zoomed from f4 at 45 to f7.1 at 200 and I hear no aperture noise.

Comment by aljimenez April 2014 permalink
3-axis stabilizers ala FreeFly MOVi or ZenMuse - DIY and commercial
December 2013 issue of IEEE Spectrum had an article of a DIY two axis stabilizer that looks interesting and inexpensive. Here's the article link: http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/ready-steady-shoot A video in the article is: http://w…

Comment by aljimenez January 2014 permalink
Are you a PRO or amateur?
Amateur

Comment by aljimenez December 2013 permalink
Official Panasonic GH3 topic, series 3
I agree with @Conundrum. I have even had good results with ISO 3200 for photos.

Comment by aljimenez December 2013 permalink
Metabones lens speed booster adapter, focal reducer
Small, handheld clip with GH3 with Minolta Rokkor PG 58mm/f1.2 + Metabones Speed Boster which makes it 41mm/f0.85. Clip was deshaken but without cropping. https://vimeo.com/81904421

Comment by aljimenez December 2013 permalink
Chip for enable iDynamic with legacy manual focus lenses with adapters
Works for video with the only Metabones adapter I have, Minolta MD to m43.

Comment by aljimenez December 2013 permalink
Chip for enable iDynamic with legacy manual focus lenses with adapters
Try to move Picture Quality to JPEG Fine, then set HDR to ON. Now iDynamic will be on for manual lenses.

Comment by aljimenez December 2013 permalink
GH3 Best Video Settings
Even before any hacks it may be worth understanding what it can do combined with Picture Styles. Contrast adjustments, etc. It may behave differently with mp4, mov, etc... Al

Comment by aljimenez December 2013 permalink
GH3 Best Video Settings
It has really gone unnoticed that @Vesku discovered that setting HDR, which needs to have non-RAW setting to Picture Quality, does something when recording movies. Nowhere in the manual is it explained that HDR works in movie recording, nor what it …

Comment by aljimenez December 2013 permalink
iDynamic - how to keep it enabled all the time.
Thanks for doing this and sharing with us @apefos

Comment by aljimenez December 2013 permalink
Traveling with gear by airplane: dos and don'ts
Any item not with you in the cabin needs to be protected as luggage is thrown about two or three feet at least twice during a flight. So that's how I would test whatever I pack to check in.

Comment by aljimenez November 2013 permalink
Metabones lens speed booster adapter, focal reducer
I have been testing the MD-M43 Metabones Speed Booster and I am very pleased with the IQ. I have found a problem that's very related to @Stab 's. First, the 58mm/F1.2 works great in every way; it has a sizable rear glass element without an…

Comment by aljimenez November 2013 permalink
Metabones lens speed booster adapter, focal reducer
Just ordered the Minolta MD to M43 Metabones booster. Can't wait to put this baby on my Minolta collection of lenses, especially the 58/f1.2, 85/f2 and 135/f2.8

Comment by aljimenez October 2013 permalink
PTool v3.66d public beta topic
@Dam4ge try to go slow. First have a folder with nothing but the ptools exe file and the Panasonic firmware file, and try to run it to see if it works. Then add one hack file to one of the options next and see if it works, etc. I have Win 7 and no s…

Comment by aljimenez August 2013 permalink
The Magnetist, a short documentary about cassette tape obsession, Flow Motion v2.02
Very nice documentary, well executed. A very interesting character, but I can't see myself going back to cassettes, but I wish him well.

Comment by aljimenez July 2013 permalink
Control your GH3 from a Web Browser - Now with video !
OK @lenuisible I got it to work. I had two instances of Chrome running before and that is apparently what kept it from working before. Only photo files that are jpg are visible; the count of pictures displayed shows all including raw files, but thum…

Comment by aljimenez May 2013 permalink
Control your GH3 from a Web Browser - Now with video !
Thanks for continuing developing this functionality @lenuisible. I downloaded the new control, but was unable to make it work and I needed to remove the battery every time. I used chrome with your instructions, but all I get back from the camera is …

Comment by aljimenez May 2013 permalink
TC-252 Remote and Flow Motion v2.0 Hack Help
Are you holding the shutter button down to get burst shots?

Comment by aljimenez May 2013 permalink
Control your GH3 from a Web Browser - Now with video !
Awesome @lenuisible I got it working in my Windows 7 pc. For a guy who is not much of a programmer you are making incredible progress. It took me awhile to figure out the Live View. Here's what I did. Start a Command prompt window and cd to the…

Comment by aljimenez May 2013 permalink
Minolta Rokkor Survival guide
Those photo samples you posted @Flaaandeeers seems that the 1.2 sample is not focused and like the camera moved. I am not sure what to conclude. The background has lots of light and the entire shot needs something on focus to judge... Al

Comment by aljimenez April 2013 permalink
Control your GH3 from a Web Browser - Now with video !
I just tried it and it works great! This is so cool! I did hang the GH3 initially, screen froze and had to take out the battery. Not sure what it was that I did. Once I turned it back on and tried again, it worked perfectly... Al Edit: Some handsh…

Comment by aljimenez April 2013 permalink
Control your GH3 from a Web Browser - Now with video !
This is very great @lenuisible! Just because you are not seeing more reactions, don't assume we are not interested. It takes a while to digest something as new as what you have done. Hang in there, this is going to be very useful to many... Al

Comment by aljimenez April 2013 permalink
iFootage WildCat, small stabilizer
I also just received my Ifootage Wild Cat. First I should say I am not an expert, but have used an Indie half-moon type of stabilizer before that was around $80 and I was not happy with it. This Small Carbon stabilizer is absolutely great, albeit at…

Comment by aljimenez April 2013 permalink
Quad and Hexa copters
@Vitaliy_Kiselev "We'll have one on deals, if people wish." I'm ready for one... Al

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