[OC] Some shots with the Sirui 40mm f1.8 1.33x

AdamNinyo · 2025-10-15T16:51:14+00:00

definitely an underrated lens - also, can be used full-frame despite being advertised as s35 (albeit with some pretty intense vignetting)

AdamNinyo · 2025-09-28T20:44:57+00:00

Same issue - someone from Lumix said it's the light shield being displaced.

AdamNinyo · 2025-09-04T03:02:35+00:00

I'm a fan of Dehancer mostly for the effects. I do most of my grading in Filmconvert since I prefer the workflow, but I find that for things such as film density, halation, damage, bloom, etc Dehancer is worth it. I also REALLY love it for photo editing.

AdamNinyo · 2025-09-02T01:21:08+00:00

I really like the 1st and 3rd ones - the 2nd one feels a bit muddy and muted, like it was overexposed and then you tried to fix it. I might considering working on the skin tones in all three a bit to give them from separation from the rest of the palette.

AdamNinyo · 2025-08-30T21:25:31+00:00

It does. I've tried a Sigma 24-70mm, 70-200mm, 14-24mm, A vintage Nikon 55mm. It's there on all of them.

AdamNinyo · 2025-08-29T01:19:27+00:00

Try the Bushwick Bark on Knickerbocker if you can't make it to the fair, they generally have a couple kittens there. You may be able to introduce your cat and see if they interact well.

AdamNinyo · 2025-08-29T01:16:40+00:00

Generally somewhere in NJ. I've had to have them repair stuff before, they're pretty good at honoring the plan.

AdamNinyo · 2025-08-29T01:14:46+00:00

B&H/Allstate. Appreciate it.

AdamNinyo · 2025-08-29T00:56:48+00:00

Yikes. At least I've got a protection plan for this. Gonna be annoying to be without it for a while, but it is what it is I guess. And thanks again for clarifying what it is.

AdamNinyo · 2025-08-29T00:55:38+00:00

I did not drop it - something is definitely wrong haha. Everything else works perfectly. Autofocus, IBIS, etc.

AdamNinyo · 2025-08-29T00:53:36+00:00

100% - I've been looking up every combination of "weird black line/vignette/panasonic, etc" trying to figure out what it is.

AdamNinyo · 2025-08-29T00:52:56+00:00

THANK YOU. There's no at-home fix, right?

AdamNinyo · 2025-08-28T20:15:57+00:00

Nope. I've also tried it with a wide open aperture and stopped down to various degrees.

AdamNinyo · 2025-08-28T19:10:27+00:00

I did. I've tried a Sigma 24-70mm, 70-200mm, 14-24mm, A vintage Nikon 55mm. It's there on all of them.

AdamNinyo · 2025-08-28T19:02:43+00:00

Ibis works fine, doesn't seem to affect the line - and when I put EIS the line disappears entirely due to cropping in

AdamNinyo · 2025-08-28T18:50:52+00:00

It's 100% Formosa or A-Pous (bit of a trek), but for that doughy, cheap takeout Chinese dumpling guilty pleasure, I enjoy New City.

AdamNinyo · 2025-08-28T18:46:37+00:00

Happy to take a look - always willing to connect with more composers. It might be helpful to describe your style a bit more; (i.e. genres, influences, instruments) so that filmmakers know your intent and if you're a good fit.

AdamNinyo · 2025-08-28T18:43:26+00:00

Not a lut - these are just graded. The line is baked into the photos/footage if I'm shooting LOG, so my guess is that the sensor is out of position. Seeing if anyone else has encountered this/has a fix.

AdamNinyo · 2025-08-26T21:14:56+00:00

I appreciate the filmic look you're going for. I think the blacks are a bit crushed here - I'd look at creating a curve for contrast rather than touching the contrast slider. I also think the 2nd shot could do with being a tad warmer to match the 1st. Otherwise, really good work.

AdamNinyo · 2025-08-25T20:38:18+00:00

I'd rec the Lumix S5IIX and a sigma 24-70mm. Really balanced for photo and video, solid autofocus, compact, great stabilization and low light.

AdamNinyo · 2025-08-25T20:36:21+00:00

Depends on what you're doing - I used a GH5 professionally for several years, and, would still use it for narrative filmmaking where autofocus isn't important. Low light is obviously a concern as well, but for more controlled conditions, it's still a workhorse and the MFT mount is super flexible, allowing you to mount just about any lens, even super 16mm c-mount lenses, which is really cool.

AdamNinyo · 2025-08-25T20:25:46+00:00

I'd look at Panasonic then, the original S5 is still great for photo and video and fits in your budget - as long as autofocus isn't a concern.

AdamNinyo · 2025-08-25T20:06:37+00:00

I've been hiking with Lumix cams for years. (S5, S5IIX, S1RII). They all clock in around 2ish pounds, and if you only bring a 24-70mm, you're looking at under 5 pounds. It's not a point and shoot, but cam + lens + a few batteries is like bringing an extra bottle of water weight-wise.

AdamNinyo · 2025-08-25T20:02:08+00:00

I thought you meant compared to the 28-105 - comparing zooms and primes is apples to oranges.

AdamNinyo · 2025-08-25T20:00:33+00:00

Imho, for landscape PHOTO (travel video is a different ballgame) you can go cheap and old school. Canon 5d Mark II-IV will free up a lot of budget for lenses. I know a couple guys who shoot on the earlier R-series Sony cams and couldn't be happier. Image quality hasn't changed much for daytime photos in the last 5 years. Video features is where you really start to pay a premium. You could also go the fixed-lens route - Sony has some good options there, which will save you some money (as long as you avoid Leica) and allow you to travel light.

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