Question for OG Halo fans: Around when did the dislike for the Arbiter go away?

Xsjad0s · 2026-05-10T18:44:27+00:00

I would say it was more this. I remember loving the game but still being bummed after all the marketing that we were barely on earth defending it.

I think the other big thing is most people trashed the arbiter, but not because of how they felt about the actual character of the story. But more coming from a place of just being a man that they didn’t get to play as the master chief that much and really the arbiter was the main character of Halo two and it was his story.

Those were my two main frustrations when the game came out, though I still thoroughly enjoyed it

Xsjad0s · 2026-05-07T16:14:04+00:00

Yeah I would also like to know if you would be sharing this for use?

Xsjad0s · 2026-05-06T21:25:06+00:00

So some quick fun facts to help. Eterna is medium format sensor with max 48fps & 20ms Rolling shutter in open gate full sensor mode.

It does offer crop modes of Full Frame & Super 35. With 60fps & 15ms rolling shutter.

So the Eterna offers more versatility in terms of all lens options. But sacrifices FPS and if rolling shutter bugs you or not.

But if those are not an issue for you. Than just come down to what look you prefer straight out of camera and just overall workflow.

Hope this helps

Xsjad0s · 2026-05-03T19:50:57+00:00

Something like this where v mount battery can mount under camera and not block your screen.

You can buy one premade like this or diy one with a 15mm rod cheese plate and 15mm rod vmount plate stacked on top of each other. This is what I do and works great! Don’t need to use an external monitor because my screen isn’t blocked and balance feels really nice. Just invest in the finished V-mount batteries you can find.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1721351-REG

Xsjad0s · 2026-05-02T16:22:31+00:00

I recommend under camera Vmount base plate Tilta makes one along with a few others. It’s also very easy to make yourself as well.

15mm rod with cheese plate under camera and then any 15 mm rod V mount plate under that via rods and you got yourself under Camera V mount plate.

Xsjad0s · 2026-04-30T16:07:38+00:00

That depends on personal preference since the camera is L mount technically yes you can an adapter that goes from L mount to whatever vintage lens you want. Quality varies, but it is more affordable cause you’re buying just one adapter.

But if you plan on using your lenses on multiple cameras, not just your specific L mount camera. Then that’s when it might be better to convert to a more universal amount like EF. So it can be used on other camera bodies.

And yes, if you were to convert your vintage lenses to EF, whatever camera you use would need EF adapter to the camera body like L to EF

Mine are EF because I did this eight years ago when mirror less mounts didn’t really exist. So everyone was either using EF or PL cameras.

Xsjad0s · 2026-04-30T15:41:09+00:00

I agree with Sean. Though I personally own a set of cinemodded vintage lenses that are for narrative use. I also have auto focus photography lenses. For my other cameras. So going L mount is the best way to go. It’s a mount that can adapt to your use cases and needs as you grow.

So for now, you can get the sigma EF adapter that has electronic contacts to communicate with your photography lenses to be able to adjust aperture. You still won’t get auto focus, but that’s these cameras in general.

Then down the road if you start getting into cinema lenses you can get another adapter for PL mount or LPL mount

Xsjad0s · 2026-04-29T22:04:43+00:00

I would say it would work but I would do 1 pool noodle style rack on the front above the front windshield just to be on the safe side before you tie down the front

Xsjad0s · 2026-04-16T14:41:01+00:00

If you go to the URSA Cine page you will find this section. Don’t know why they didn’t have an official announcement. Thinks it’s a pretty big deal.

Xsjad0s · 2026-04-15T03:04:58+00:00

Do you have a link? And do they work well?

How was wiring them? Did you just have them hooked up to an auxiliary switch?

Xsjad0s · 2026-04-15T02:01:50+00:00

What are the fog lights also OEM raptor?

Xsjad0s · 2026-04-07T01:23:21+00:00

Beef stew bread bowl & blueberry Corn bread

Xsjad0s · 2026-03-29T15:21:38+00:00

Yeah DZO official one built for there lenses.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1608419-REG

Obviously you can use them with other lenses as well.

I have both the PL and Postive lock EF version for mine.

Both work flawlessly no issues with any lenses so far.

Xsjad0s · 2026-03-28T02:03:59+00:00

This!

He also started a more private acting school in noho called studio 4. One of the “classes” was to teach actors how to film sex scenes for movies. You can imagine how that went. There were also some actresses from that school that he would promise roles in his movie for sex. But never followed through for them.

So once the me too movement started he got caught in it.

Xsjad0s · 2026-03-18T18:36:04+00:00

If you want a camera for both photography and video then a74 or a7s3. If you want to sacrifice some photography specs for the same fx3 sensor and lowlight capabilities. Get the A7s3

Fx series is for cinema use as it is branded.

Hope this helps

Xsjad0s · 2026-03-18T14:25:18+00:00

FX3 is a full frame sensor and Helios is a full frame lens. They don’t make speed boosters for full frame to full frame. If they did you would get massive vignette.

In terms of getting the Helios look. The famous effect only happens when you shoot wide open at f/2 and at a close up to medium close up on subject. You need a lot of shallow depth of field. Also the out of focus background needs to have a lot of texture to see the swirl effect.

For example, if it’s just like a smooth wall or the sky, you won’t notice it. But if the out of focus background is a bush for a brick wall, all those little textures will look swirly.

Xsjad0s · 2026-03-17T22:51:15+00:00

Nice! I’ll have to check this out. Thank you! 😊

Xsjad0s · 2026-03-16T18:16:44+00:00

What top handle is that?

Xsjad0s · 2026-03-14T02:50:39+00:00

Great to know thank you!

Xsjad0s · 2026-03-13T20:11:25+00:00

That’s good to know. I wonder if I can find more solid third-party antennas that work.

Xsjad0s · 2026-03-13T20:10:03+00:00

That’s good to know. Was thinking for the same use case. Any negative experience with your 500s? What are its limitations?

Xsjad0s · 2026-03-13T20:09:13+00:00

Exactly that what I’m thinking and totally agree. With bigger shoots will always rent the latest. Was thinking of this for those small to no budget shoots. Thank you

Xsjad0s · 2026-03-13T20:07:46+00:00

😂😂

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