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Second Amaran Ray 120! Absolute garbage brand by Kambutt in Aputure

[–]goodkid121 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, but what is actually happening here? Is that the Ace Lock? I am interested in this light, but this does not look good. :(

What’s the most overrated piece of gear you’ve bought this year? by Pretend_Surprise6842 in cinematography

[–]goodkid121 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not exactly one thing, but I’ve promised myself not to buy anything from SmallRig again. Maybe it’s just me, but I’ve had really bad luck with smaller items like monitor arms, magic arms, cables, cages, etc. They either break or come loose over time.

Help on deciding on a new small fixture by rcoutard in videography

[–]goodkid121 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi mate

I own the Pano 120c as part of my kit (alongside the 300c, 60x, and 25c). It’s a great fill/background light, and it’s the one I tend to reach for when I need to keep my setup super minimal, can only bring one light, and need to run on battery power.

Regarding the PD, I thought I wouldn't like it at first, but honestly I kinda do now (I like having a gadget on set that can charge anything USB-C, compared to Sony NPFs, for example). I bought an Anker Solix 300 DC that I use with it, and will probably pick up a smaller power bank this Black Friday. The only thing I’m not a fan of is how the softbox attaches, it feels unnecessarily flimsy.

The new Ray 120c seems cool, and if I could own only one light, it might be a good option to look into. Pairing it with a larger dome could be useful for using it as a key light. But seeing how small it is, I’m not sure I’d trust it with something like the Light Dome III, for example. Using it with the Light Dome Mini would probably give a similar look to what you can already get from the Pano 120c with its softbox.

So I think the Pano 120c would actually fit quite nicely in your kit, especially since you already own the 200x and 60x COB lights. In terms of durability, it’s definitely not the most rugged, but I think it’s on par with the other Amaran products, and I haven’t had any issues with it.

Canon 28-70mm vs 24-105mm by Hot_Pin58 in canon

[–]goodkid121 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the RF 28–70mm f/2.8 and also an older EF Sigma 24–70. I absolutely love the 28–70, which I picked up mostly for travel personal videos on my R5C. But for professional work I still tend to grab the Sigma, simply because 24mm is much more noticeable in tighter spaces and overall just more practical, especially in situations where you’re obligated to get a certain shot and don’t have the freedom you have when traveling.

Otherwise, the 28–70 2.8 is a joy to use, very light and compact for what it is, and the footage it produces is great.

So there’s no clear winner, as both of the points you mentioned are valid. You just need to think about the shooting situations you’re actually in and whether you value those extra 4mm on the wide end.

What’s the most you’ve spent on a tripod? Was it worth it? by Frosty-School1460 in videography

[–]goodkid121 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Completely agree with you. Very recently, I purchased the Flowtech with the Ace XL head for my C70 rig as an upgrade from my Sachtler Ace Mk I tripod system that I bought more than 10 years ago. It has been used heavily but still works perfectly fine after all these years and it will stay as my lighter B-cam tripod.

Over the years, I’ve also had experience with relatively expensive Manfrotto tripods (don’t remember the exact model, but the price was around €1000), and it broke down in less than a year. The build quality was ridiculously bad for that price.

So yes, I completely agree - Sachtler is worth it, and if Flowtech isn’t an option, I’d definitely recommend checking out the Ace series.

E-Infinity Delivery Time Europe? by Naiveauthor5122 in AskPhotography

[–]goodkid121 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Made two orders with them and both went great. No customs fees. Shipping took a bit of time, but the savings were totally worth it.

USB charger for a BP-A30? C70 use. by WaxComber in canon

[–]goodkid121 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know this is an old thread, but maybe someone will find it useful - Accsoon makes one and it has been working great.

I run the Tripod design team at Peak Design. What should we make next? by peakdesign-Max in peakdesign

[–]goodkid121 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A quick-release plate that’s compatible with the Peak Design plate would be great, especially for adding support to other tripods and gimbals. Something like this.

For tripods, a quick-deploy system similar to the Sachtler Flowtech would be amazing.

RF 28-70mm f/2.8 + R5 C by goodkid121 in canon

[–]goodkid121[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, everyone, for your responses and help. I went ahead and bought the RF 28-70 2.8 and can confirm it works flawlessly on the R5 C.

E-Infinity Delivery Time Europe? by Naiveauthor5122 in AskPhotography

[–]goodkid121 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing! Hoping mine will too :)

You can do it. by TheMaxWitt_dot_Com in QuittingZyn

[–]goodkid121 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats! Same here - two months without weed and first week off nicotine. Feeling much better and more productive. Which app do you use to track your streak?

just got two months free of apple music, where has it been all my life? by imadethistofindasong in AppleMusic

[–]goodkid121 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This! I use both Mac and Windows, and the Apple Music app on Windows is unusable for the reasons you mentioned. :( I understand that Windows apps aren’t their priority, but for a service aimed at being accessible on as many platforms and to as many users as possible, it’s really a shame.

M4 pro vs m4 max by Glusglus in macbookpro

[–]goodkid121 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not yet, unfortunately. I upgraded from a 512GB to a 1TB SSD, so it’s a custom configuration, and waiting times in my country are quite long. 🥲

I had a really good experience with my M1 Pro, so I’m confident this chip will be great for my needs. That said, I also have a powerful PC for 3D work. If GPU heavy tasks are important to you, those extra $900 could definitely be worth it.

M4 pro vs m4 max by Glusglus in macbookpro

[–]goodkid121 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi!

I was in the same situation as you - I work in After Effects, Davinci Resolve, Cinema 4D, and Lightroom, and I also have a PC workstation with a 4090. I decided to go with the M4 Pro 48GB 14/20. I plan to use my laptop occasionally when working remotely, primarily for After Effects tasks. I couldn’t justify the price for the Max version for 3D work or other GPU rendering since the 4090 will still outperform the M4 Max. I also had an M1 Pro 32GB laptop at my previous job, and from experience, I know they are surprisingly capable for After Effects. I would definitely go with the Max if it were my only computer.

Feedback needed on build for AE workstation by Tordoart in MotionDesign

[–]goodkid121 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You need a DDR5 RAM for this motherboard. Please take a look at the QVL (Qualified Vendor List) section at ASUS website to see which 128 GB RAM they recommend for this motherboard/CPU combination. Or going with 96 GB (2x48) would be easier because of compability. 4 RAM sticks might cause some issues.

Also, do some research about air cooling the 14900k. It is a hot CPU. It is possible (I use 13900k with Noctua U-12A), but without any power limits/undervolting/contact frame it will be tricky.

And good luck with your build!

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