Wildlife with EX3

[Michael Palmer]

Using the supplied 1/2 lens adapter can open the door the plenty of options.
https://www.vimeo.com/1535802?pg=embed&sec=1535802
Another option is the Fujinon 2/3 lens adapter
https://www.abelcine.com/store/product.php?productid=1001137

Good Luck
Michael Palmer

[Sverker Hahn]

Thanks, Michael,

But these expensive PRO-zooms are not for me. Adding a 135mm and 200mm Nikon still lens will be enough. In fact, I have an old Nikkor 5.6/400mm, but I think it will be way too long for practical work(?).

So, a Nikon mount is probably what I need.

Sverker Hahn, Stockholm

Slower is better!

Sony EX1
Final Cut Studio 2
iMac Intel
MacBook Pro 15″

[Tom David]

I am sure that to start to source adequate alternate lens for EX3 (and all lens for these ‘inter-changeable’ lens cameras, you are looking at $10,000+ for decent quality products.

Try looking at lens adaptors (like Letus etc) that will allow you to place your 400mm Nikon lens in front of your EX1/3w without removing any lens.

Cheers,
Tom

Camera Operator – Editor – Motion Graphics
(https://www.tomdavid.com.au)

[Sverker Hahn]

Tom, is that so? When reading about the Red camera, a lot of people are really using still lenses from Nikon, Canon and Leica with good results. And they do not necessarily cost as much as $10.000.

If cost wasn´t an issue, I would go for something like you suggest.

Sverker Hahn, Stockholm

Slower is better!

Sony EX1
Final Cut Studio 2
iMac Intel
MacBook Pro 15″

[Tom David]

Absolutely – stills lens are certainly cheaper than HD video lens (and I was refering to the HD video lens as the $10,000+ options). Your lens quality will vary though with price range and brand.

Its the purchasing of (again expensive) lens adaptors (like P+S, or Letus) that allow you to fit your existing SLR prime lens to EX1/3s and Reds. I guess my point was, if the EX1/3 lens doesn’t suit what you need re long zoom, it will generally be an expensive option to improve on it (ie, using the expensive HD video lens).

Certainly SLR primes might do a good job – but be aware that their is a big difference between a cheap prime and an expensive one – though if you have a lens you love already – you’re half way there – you just need to figure out which adaptor you need to fit it!

Cheers,
Tom

Camera Operator – Editor – Motion Graphics
(https://www.tomdavid.com.au)

[Tom David]

…I guess my point was, if you’ve got the eye to spot when the EX1/3 lens is unsatisfactory, you’ll probably only be happy with the expensive lens and adaptors. Good luck!

Cheers,
Tom

Camera Operator – Editor – Motion Graphics
(https://www.tomdavid.com.au)

[Michael Palmer]

The Red has one large single sensor opposed the EX series that has 3-sensors. The lenses are different and you may not have good results using a 35mm lens for a video camera that has 3-sensors.

Good Luck
Michael Palmer

[Sverker Hahn]

OK, perhaps it is not good to make the comparison with the Red.

The problem with the Fujinon lens is the resolution in max telephoto. Even when using iris 6.7 or 8 resolution in the edge of the pic is poor. In the centre it is very good.

And when I bought the camera, wildlife was not essential. But now it seems that customers want more wildlife than I expected. So good telephoto is important.

I will soon send the camera for upgrading of firmware and the battery drain issue. I will point out the poor edge resolution when doing that and see if it is of any good.

Thanks for the feedback.

Sverker Hahn, Stockholm

Slower is better!

Sony EX1
Final Cut Studio 2
iMac Intel
MacBook Pro 15″

[Bo Skelmose]

Hi
Check the under water – over land forum https://www.dvinfo.net//conf/forumdisplay.php?f=111 where we have discussed the EX3 for wildlife…
And the great nikon adapter for EX3

[Bo Skelmose]

Sorry forgot the link
https://www.dvinfo.net//conf/forumdisplay.php?f=111