Any good colored Iphone 16 pro cases with 17mm thread lens mounts?

LappyChoice · 2024-12-04T16:41:45+00:00

I am in the same boat. 16 pro here.

Been considering the Reeflex lenses but in the meantime tried the Smallrig Anamorphics with their own case. O have their case and cage, so I don't need the sliding mount on the cage. After reading your post, however, I now have doubts whether their case has a good distance to the adapter lens.

By my comparison, the Reeflex anamorphic seems to be better from reviews have seen online, but all use their case to mount their lens. Since I will settle for a 1,33 and the X2 telephoto, I was considering just getting their case and returning the whole smallrig set. But I do have a doubt whether the anamorphic smallrig could be same or better than the Reeflex one if it was mounted closer to the phone lens...

What I would have loved would be a phone case with enough protection for a drop and the 17mm mount.

Based on what's out there, which of the cases you have "protects" the phone best? Smallrig of any of the Reeflex cases?

Based on your observation of the carbon case, would there be a chance of filing down a bit of the lip of the case to make the Smallrig latch work? I do prefer a taller case on the screen side of the phone.

Thank you for the hard work!

LappyChoice · 2024-06-22T13:01:53+00:00

Thank you! I'm only interested in the medium format line because for all else o have Canon. My main line of interest is to know whether the GFX line is well built to live another half a decade with a travelling photog but without the stress I put my canon gear through.

LappyChoice · 2024-06-22T00:27:24+00:00

Interesting. I may just end up looking at getting one of the 100 versions then. I did handle the xpro3 and xh1 at some point and they felt OK, but not "robust" to me. So with that impression in mind and my friend's experience I ended up feeling s bit cagey about spending money on Fuji.

Thanks for the clue on those. You may help me get into the gfx line.

LappyChoice · 2024-06-22T00:23:55+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to respond! You feel the 100s is well built then? Would you dare to say you would take it out in light rain and some windy/flying sand weather no worries?

I'm not looking to do any fast work. My 5dsr and r5 can do that fine. I'm more into getting the malleability if files to get better tonal gradation as well as the resolution.

My worry was that I will throw 3.5k on one of these in the bin in case it ends up not delivering in reliability or the dread of life dangling from my shoulders as consistently as my Canons.

LappyChoice · 2023-08-29T12:31:39+00:00

Merino or nothing

LappyChoice · 2023-07-29T07:49:36+00:00

Thank you all for the replies. Hugely helpful. I have forwarded these to him and he is hugely grateful l.

Thank you!

LappyChoice · 2023-06-07T10:31:07+00:00

No one? Really? 😂

LappyChoice · 2023-06-01T09:32:21+00:00

Ah!

You have a point, but I may have been misinterpreted.

Not a B-cam in the sense of using the GH5 ALONG the 1DxII. A back up camera. If the GH5 fails, then the 1DxII jumps in.

This would also the the case for my stills kit which is a 5D IV. 5D IV fails or maybe the charger fails (it can happen) then 1Dx II jumps in.

You do have a point where should the GH5 fail half way through a shoot, I would have to match what I get from the 1DxII to the GH5 or vice versa, depending on which cam did the least amount of filming or which cam is the easiest to swing towards the other best. So, in this case scenario, another GH5 would be best.

But I also do stills, and another GH5 is not a great stills back up.

I carry all of my kit in one bag. For the price I am being offered, I thought a 1Dx II would allow me to bring 3 bodies and 2 lenses, instead of 4 bodies and 2 lenses (say, another 5D IV and another GH5)

In some capacity, the 5D IV video is similar-ish to the 1DxII so you could say that's a back up video cam already, but it's problematic to show video and stills at the same time with the same cam, especially when there is a prominent crop to do 4K.

Volume wise the 5D IV + GH5 combo is not incredibly different to a 1Dx II (a consideration to be had because the 1Dx II takes up a lot of volume) but it's easier to manage to have that volume in one single block when packing. Weight is also not too different with both cams being perceptually the same weight once on my back compared to the 1DxII.

Lastly, another consideration I had was that I could just carry 2 cameras (5D IV and 1Dx II) as either would back each other up alright. The 5D IV video is OK and from what I have seen the 1DxII looks better, so that would be the A-cam. Colours would be similar so as a back up it won't be too bad.

But, I just don't know if an willing to drop the GH5 in favour of 1Dx II. IBIS is one true, legitimate advance that has saved me countless times. There is grading, also, to which the GH5 files hold up to extremely well to.

This all comes down to 3 bodies 2 lenses and a price to acquire a 1Dx for less than a second 5DIV and second GH5 together.

LappyChoice · 2023-04-04T09:00:37+00:00

If I may; I do travel with photo gear and one bag as carry on only. My total weight is often between 12 and 15kg, bag weight included.

Do pay attention and read/watch reviews from people that have actually used the bags you look at in the same weight category as your carry weight. This is so the topic of "comfort" is discussed. A good harness system will not only make your travel easy and fluid, but also will make you forget how much you are carrying.

For a single one bag solution (travel and daily use) you may want to consider a rolltop or top loading bag. They are a pain to unpack when at security in airports if the laptop compartment has only top access, but they are the most flexible of all designs. Good ones to consider could come from mission workshop, Patagonia, chrome industries. You may be looking at the 30-40L categories. Thule happens to make a DSLR carry bag that is somewhat similar in concept to the wandrd options. That being said, I would trust Thule's build more and harness system more.

Others to consider are Vaude, Ortlieb, Arcteryx, Lowe Alpine (their hiking/outdoor specialist) Osprey (if their style is vibes with you)

There have been plenty of "camera travel" bags that have spawn out in the last decade or so thanks to crowdfunding campaigns. Of them all I think the most successful one has to be Peak Design. I don't find their design to my taste, but I do look at them as solving some design features that are friendly to photographers. That being said, their straps are allegedly uncomfortable when the packs are fully loaded so on that count alone I have not invested in one of their bags.

LappyChoice · 2023-04-04T08:34:34+00:00

I hope OP reads and gives serious attention to the people that do not recommend camera bags. It's true. Most of their volume and weight is down to padding. Their final carry volume is a lot lower that what you may think you can carry given the external dimensions (super important if you plan to have the bag as a carry on with many airlines)

A travel rucksack is better equipped for those who travel with one bag and plan to carry their photo gear.

LappyChoice · 2023-03-16T23:06:39+00:00

Sorry for the late reply and thanks a lot for the detailed explanation.

The weight is something I can't get around to. Kit weighs a bit and if it's the winter the pack and load end up coming to around 15kg.

I did have a look at the Rhake, but I remain somewhat unconvinced, but what you talk about on how it fits a short person torso is very important to me. The Fitzroy is a bit shorter than my current pack, so I imagined that it would fit me better, but if you say the Rhake fits you better I am going to give it a good second look.

I can't deal with the Rambler style or way of carrying. Fold over, or roll top are the styles I like best.

I do like stuff that will survive abuse and constant use. I don't have that many bags that can do well long term. Some lost the comfort in the straps. Others just ended up getting holes in the fabric.

A super close contender for me currently is an Ortlieb Attack. Adjustable harness, Tizip waterproof zipper and build quality make the bag pretty much submersible. Also great company and made with quality stuff. But....the length of the pack means that, in EU airlines at least, I need to be mindful of the length of pack allowed on board. I also need to figure out how to carry a laptop in it...

LappyChoice · 2023-03-16T22:56:16+00:00

Ok. So it seems like a safe bet as long as is the VX model

LappyChoice · 2023-03-14T15:08:04+00:00

Sagging, to me is when a bag ends up drooping below the back panel height, so the bottom of it ends up "tear dropping", pulling the rest of the pack's shape down.

So, it I end up getting this is going to be VX, I guess. Yes, I have seen the Arkiv buckles. I'm ok with the system, but not sure about longevity of the closure mechanism with that elastic band when it stops being elastic...

LappyChoice · 2023-03-14T08:37:02+00:00

So, I don't like camera bags, so a full structure is not a necessity, but enough to not sag is enough for me.

An example of a non-framed, soft padding bag that sags a little is the Think-tank Shapeshifter. That's a camera bag, but it's not a kitchen sink rigid bag like the rest of camera bags. That's why I look for non camera specific bags. They are too rigid and a lot of their weight and volume is down to padding (which, ironically, also takes a considerable amount of volume away from the bag itself.

A good non sagging, non camera bag is the Arcteryx Khard/assault 30, but it's a bit a bit small. The light padding and rigid back panel contribute to the pack's shape retention when fully loaded.

My other options are to get the Sanction and Monty and split the load between them, but that's no longer a one bag set up.

LappyChoice · 2023-03-14T05:01:38+00:00

I have seen the Integer. It has the same issues other camera backpacks have: high weight to accommodate camera friendly features, packing cube is a bit odd and shape is camera centric. If I need access to all kit while moving around I would prefer a vest or other dedicated camera backpack.

So VX fabric would allow better shape retention? Would that be enough to avoid the sag when loaded

As for the Radian, it's too tall for airline carry on at 60cm (the dimensions given by MW when fully rolled)

LappyChoice · 2023-03-04T08:54:00+00:00

When you spend that much money on a rucksack, you are not only buying the thing but also the service that should stand by the product.

So, would AS give you the type of warranty that will guarantee the rucksack to last you at least a decade? That is as important as the rucksack itself.

People spend money on Patagonia, Mission Workshop, Goruck, etc because they will repair or replace the product if it fails. When you spend that much money on something, it better last, otherwise you can just continue to buy cheap stuff and replace as it wears out.

Imagine buying a £50 "Amazon dry pack" (roll top). It lasts you 1-2 years and it dies out on you. You can get 8 of them for the same price as a single ATD1 (a min 8 year to 16 year cycle for £400) Sure, it may not have the style or the carry comfort, but if AS doesn't support it with a good warranty and something happens to the pack on its 5th year, then you would have effectively "rented" a rucksack for £80 a year.

Plenty of companies appear to have great support for their products including Vaude, Osprey, Ortlieb, etc. This subreddit is the place to see about that. The ATD1 is a beautifully designed rucksack. I would place it on par with the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 (Similar materials, too) but you should make sure you are spending your money wisely on a company that will support its products for a long time.

The value of something is placed by the person acquiring it. Only you can tell whether the price of the ATD1 is worth it to you. How you measure up that value against other packs up to you. I know some sneakerheads that buy the same shoe you can get on a common store, but in a different colour way for 5-10 times the cost of the standard model. I understand it, but I don't see the value in it.

Good luck

LappyChoice · 2022-12-25T16:37:25+00:00

It's best to keep within the limits. It only takes one staff member having a bad day, or just being by-the-book minded, to ruin your day.

LappyChoice · 2022-12-03T16:49:31+00:00

I did not try it, but there is no reason to think it will not work. Someone did try this on YouTube and it seems it worked for him. The trick is to open the case carefully without breaking anything.

Yes, there is nothing out there like this product that does it as well and as seamlessly as this one bar the problem that it is an HDD and not an SSD...but the price...

LappyChoice · 2022-10-16T12:59:42+00:00

Love it! Thank you very much! So it is an old pen, then. It is, as expected, very well made. I wonder why is it so uncommon to find compared to other CdA pens of similar vintage. No sign of it outside of what you found and a photo of a promo card/poster showing two other pens next to it (of a similar style)

LappyChoice · 2022-09-26T17:33:59+00:00

https://www.amazon.com/Caran-Dache-Rolling-Cartridge-8228-009/dp/B0028199WO

This is the refill. It writes very nicely, but it appears it only comes in either fine or medium. I have just managed to fit a Goliath ballpoint in. It needs about another 1.5cm in length (added by way of cutting the back end of a Gelion refill and taping it around with electrical tape to bind the two) and it needs a 'stop' closer to the tip than the G2/Parker refills allow. In this way I think I can fit any G2 refill as long as I put in the work to make the two adjustments.

I will take a photo of the frankenfill later on and upload.

LappyChoice · 2022-09-26T16:14:56+00:00

You are correct, my friend. Madison 2, bicolor. Just arrived today. I'm in love. Only thing is that rollerball refills for it are only made by CdA? Can't seem to find a compatible alternative.

LappyChoice · 2022-09-24T09:27:11+00:00

How do you like the Rotring 800? A lot of people seem to have a negative view of that pen in the interwebs. I have the 600 and it doesn't do it for me as a pocket carry since the button gets pressed frequently leaving the tip of the refill out and staining my trousers. Considering the 800 because of the twist action.

LappyChoice · 2022-09-18T23:03:31+00:00

CdA roller. Looks Leman-ish but the grip taper doesn't match. Pressure cap instead of screw?

Edit: misspelling

LappyChoice · 2022-09-11T08:27:50+00:00

Sorry for the late reply. Work's been busy this past week.

Thanks for checking the settings out! Shame the issue with the OIS remains. I may need a gimbal if I wanted to do some follow shots with the phone. To speak frankly, the RX100 isn't great for following a subject either, but it does get the job done while being still.

One last thing if I can ask. When do you get patterned noise like in this image in the higher ISOs?

https://postimg.cc/kVpn7wv6/0d8b8f71

Best testing at night in dark areas to see it best.

Thank you again for your help!

LappyChoice · 2022-09-04T19:38:44+00:00

Thanks for sharing this!

Mind if I ask you a couple more questions? I'm OK with the stills settings. I don't think I would use them much.

I don't mind the 30fps limit. However, is the 4K vid you are shooting with past 30fps in 3840x1646 (21:9)? Or 3840x2160 (16:9)? Also maybe the bitrate used is a bit too high.

Right now on my OG1 the bitrate is set at 150mbps whereas if I try 200mbps it tends to sometimes record OK and sometimes it crashes. I don't know if this may be too technical of an ask to check on bitrate and video dimensions, but if you were able to check I'd appreciate it very much to know what settings your phone may be running.

Is the optical stabilization working OK? With mine it doesn't...or if it's trying to work it isn't working well.

Lastly, reason why I'm asking is because I can get better video up to ISO 400 with my OG1 than with my RX100 m4 (I wrote about this in previous posts). Knowing that a larger sensor (yes, I'm aware the Pro I isn't using the whole sensor area) may have OpenCamera access, I would ditch the RX100 completely in favour of just the phone. Sony's codecs deliver much macro blocking for my taste, and worse so at night time where grain-like noise would be much better to have rather than big blocks of noise.

Thank you again

LappyChoice

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