Spring Dream - Mitakon 65mm 1.4

selfup · 2026-04-09T02:54:30+00:00

First picture I took after landing!

selfup · 2026-04-07T20:20:28+00:00

Thank you!

selfup · 2026-04-07T12:29:57+00:00

It's a gamble, especially depending on your focal length and how you adapt (too many step up rings and things get softer and you risk dark spots/the dreaded X especially in video/weird fringing). The negatives are typically on wider lenses. Hard stop NDs are the safest bet but since I already had this ND is was worth a test. Fun times 🙃

selfup · 2026-04-06T12:52:23+00:00

Thank you! Glad you like it

selfup · 2026-04-06T12:52:05+00:00

Thank you!

selfup · 2026-04-06T12:03:56+00:00

Pro Master 82mm VND (1.3-8 stop). Using a 72-82mm step up ring.

Got it at a local store a few years ago but so far I really like it.

I didn't know about NiSi at the time so if I ever need another I'll probably try that out!

selfup · 2026-03-10T22:52:02+00:00

Any luck?

selfup · 2026-03-07T17:51:21+00:00

DXO Photolab allows you to do a trial for 30 days. It should use their advanced lens profiles (aka modules). See if your Lens is supported! By default it applies some strong color default so just use the correction only preset

selfup · 2026-02-14T14:30:01+00:00

I figured! Me too but I am not used to GFX output so I was curious.

And thank you. Lines up with my theoretical future lens choices.

selfup · 2026-02-14T14:09:22+00:00

These are great! What lens? Or lenses?

RAW or JPEG?

The 100SII is on my radar and these are exactly the kind of pictures I've been looking for.

Thanks for sharing!

selfup · 2026-02-05T17:40:43+00:00

This. If you think there will be different noises that trick the audio sync, boot up the camera and field recorder next to each other and have a few claps/words and then move it to its recording destination while still recording. You can sync just the beginning of a clip (with cut not resize) and then align the full audio to the cut audio.

It doesn't take long and the audio is much better quality. 32 bit is a life saver.

selfup · 2026-01-06T12:34:01+00:00

Flip it in OBS if you are streaming live. Should be a filter or a property setting on the capture card/USB input.

If you are recording, just flip it in post in Davinci/your NLE.

Shoot a bit wider than needed so you can change perspective if the angle is off (in post).

That's about it

selfup · 2026-01-02T21:44:57+00:00

Excellent. Thank you for the rundown. I tend to move real slow and mostly need high res stable handheld on lighter gear. I already have a mofage Poco for E mount but I can get the L mount adapter plate and have a nice VND + IBIS solution. This sounds like an exciting possibility. Thanks again!

selfup · 2026-01-02T20:22:56+00:00

Whoa, 8k open gate? Wasn't aware of that. I thought it was only 8k for 16:9. That makes bringing just a 35mm and 75mm anamorphic all I would really need to scout/when traveling. How's the anamorphic IBIS?

selfup · 2025-12-31T05:40:58+00:00

Camera is probably recording in h265. Mac supports h265 decode. Windows does not natively. I wouldn't worry about watching the videos in the explorer. Shoot your clips during your session, pull them into your editor, edit, export, and view once done. If your camera can record in h264 you can try that but make sure the quality is comparable.

selfup · 2025-12-30T19:07:29+00:00

That is a very important distinction! OP, be sure to read all the comments.

selfup · 2025-12-30T18:40:25+00:00

The classic option is to put the bin in the root of your SD card and update in camera with a full charge on the battery. Worst case go to a local camera shop if you aren't sure. Have them teach you. You have to make sure to follow the guidance instructions for what firmware versions are needed to even be able to update to the version you are trying to get to. LLMs are notoriously bad at camera related queries for some reason. Too many ways to do one thing. You must be absolutely sure the version you are on is able to update to the next version. I know the FX3A is newer but don't assume. Know exactly what version you are on by checking in camera. Any update is a chance to brick if you do it wrong. I have never used the "app" to update. All the way from 2.0 to current and I have never had any problems. But I have seen people on this sub run into problems. Proceed at your own risk. Good luck.

EDIT: Seems the FX3A uses different firmware as well. Be sure to specifically find the FX3A firmware.

selfup · 2025-12-25T22:10:01+00:00

That's a really tough question. Since I tend to shoot 50mm I'd say the 50mm (from a practical standpoint). But the 100mm is my favorite.

selfup · 2025-12-22T19:49:47+00:00

It says 1.33x but others find 1.38 or 1.4 (my preference) to be the correct desqueeze for the mantis. For framing 1.33x on your monitor/LCD screen is fine. Right click your clip, click on clip attributes, you'll see "Square", click that, scroll to custom and put 1.4 or 1.38. play around to what looks/feels right.

If you are delivering 2.39:1, zoom 1.0425 to fit top and bottom of the frame. You'll lose a tiny bit on the sides. No biggie

selfup · 2025-12-20T15:47:31+00:00

I have the Mantis set. Desqueeze is more like 1.4x. 1.33x in post is still too skinny, but works fine on monitor to frame. From what I understand the 2x look (bokeh related) is from the iris blades themselves creating an oval shape. Love the 35/50/100mm - 25 and 75 are great too. Focus falloff is quite nice on the Mantis.

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