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<p>I just got the Canon Vixia HF G20. It has everything you mentioned, and it matches seamlessly with the footage from my Canon Rebel T2i. A great little camera.</p>

<p>My co-worker just got his hands on the new Letus AnamorphX-GP, an anamorphic adapter for GoPro cameras. Here's our <a href="

video.</a><br>

I'm really digging the look that this adapter gives you. I'm seriously thinking about producing a short film with just this set-up.</p>

<p>Anyone seen <a href="

adapter?</a> Apparently it fixes the problem you get when you try to use a variable ND filter on a wide lens. Right now they only have an EOS lens to Sony E-mount model, but they mentioned possibly making a micro four thirds model. Full disclosure: I do video work for these guys and I helped edit this video. I really enjoyed working with the adapter, but I don't own an E-mount camera, so I'm waiting for the m43 version.</p>

<p>Go with the EOS M. It's a great little camera with a ton of power</p>

<p>Has anyone used either of these? If so, what did you think? I have access to a few but I'm not sure how I'd use them. I do mostly video work, and I was thinking about using a couple to shoot a short video about a friend of mine who just restored a muscle car. I'd also be taking some stills. Seems like a good way to get a lot of diffused light into a scene, but maybe they'd make the scene too flat? Thoughts?</p>

<p>I think I'm going to play around with the pinhole they're including first before I buy a lens. I want to make sure I have the processing down before I sink money in a lens. I'm planning on doing some practice shots with x-ray film and caffenol.</p>

<p>Thanks for the tips. Minimal research I did online lead me to believe they were Pentax lenses.</p>

<p>Using a long focal length, zooming in, helps knock out the background</p>

<p>The 3+ can be used in the Hero3 housing. Technically, what they told you was true, but it's a pain to have to buy a Hero3 housing. Sorry man</p>

<p>Canon and Panasonic make some nice entry level camcorders. If you wanted to get really fancy, check out the Canon EOS Rebel line. Shooting video with a DSLR can achieve some pretty lovely results.</p>

<p>Indy filmmaker's love shooting with FDs, so if you don't want em, I guarantee you'll get em sold fast.</p>

<p>Yes, a CPL will knock out pretty much all of the reflection. I use a Fotdiox CPL that comes in a kit with a UV filter and an ND8. Works like a charm.</p>

<p>There are many manufacturers of these. The trick is to find a manufacturer that uses good materials. </p>

<p>I shoot with a Fotodiox PK to EOS adapter and haven't had any issues. I use old Sears Auto lenses I picked up at a thrift store. They work great. </p><div></div>

<p>Check out the Aputure VS1 or VS3. Both really reliable, low price options. My friend uses one on all of his shoots.

<p>I have the same problem. Sometimes hitting something with a large blunt object is your only option ; )</p>

<p>Just got the newest update and I guess they're still having issues. Sigh. At least they care about quality. Can you imagine how long it would take for Canon or Nikon to out out a new DSLR is those companies were run by two people? : ) I'm hopeful for a lightweight 4x5 to shoot with by the spring. We'll see.</p>

<p>I bought a bag of camera stuff at a thrift store for a steal. Inside were some old Sears 35mm film lenses. I wasn't sure what kind they were, but after some research I found that Sears would re-brand Pentax glass. I was going to get rid of them until I discovered that the company I work for, Fotodiox, sells adapters for old Pentax K mount lenses. I shoot video and photo with my Canon T2i, so I grabbed an EOS to PK adapter and took them for a spin The lenses are 50 and 28mm. The 28mm works great as a macro and the 50mm has really pleasing Bokeh. I also got a gargantuan zoom lens in the bag that I still need to test.<br>

Here's a link to the video test I shot with them: <a href="https://vimeo.com/68750538">https://vimeo.com/68750538</a></p>

<p>If you're looking for a solid, all around video camera option, I'd look at the EOS Rebel line. They're affordable, extremely versatile and shoot great video. If you're looking to do night shooting, I'd recommend getting a lens adapter and some vintage fast glass. They aren't full frame cameras but they shoot beautiful 1080p HD video. I have a T2i and I shoot video with it almost every day. Here's an example of some footage I shot with it: <a href="https://vimeo.com/40568710">https://vimeo.com/40568710</a></p>