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Yes, all the lenses I own are manual focus lenses. Challenging, but fun. 🤩

600mm 1.5x

Have you used the canon FD 300 f2.8?, I see one at visual products with a 2x extender in good shape but not sure if I’ll regret not getting the 400 instead

300 will be lighter. 400 is a beast and heavy

120fps 1080p

@ wow that’s 1080 looks amazing what a awesome camera I’m noticing that nothing else even compares

Thanks! I get bored while editing.

Manual with left fingers.

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Thank you 🙏

I’d love to do more but my NFL assignments would be tricky since I don’t own the footage nor can I record my own BTS video on the sidelines. If I can shoot more college ball that would make vlogs easier.

Thank you! The Alexa 35, similar to my FX3, has a horizon level in the viewfinder. It helps me when shooting handheld to know if I’m level.

Glad you enjoyed it!

Arri direct.

That was a Sony A7R2 with Fujinon 18-55 e mount zoom

My biggest client is the NFL. They rent my Alexa almost weekly when I shoot for them. I have never had a client ask for a BMCC. So in my world the Arri makes sense. Most people don’t have clients that are willing to pay the Arri rental fees. I’m fortunate in that regard.

@ Makes total sense ;-)

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Was gonna ask how in the heck do you do that haha

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Thank you for watching!

I was in the dark too, until I had a friend receive their set last week. Seems that they are shipping now. I ordered in July.

Ordered back in July, too, and just received the baseplate and receiver at the beginning of last week. Total surprise, as I hadn’t heard anything. I skipped the new top handle, as I kind of like the lightweight one. But I can always add it later, if I want. How do you like it, so far?

The fact that the new top handle slides forward is key for me. Running longer zoom lenses, pushing the MVF forward helps the balance on my shoulder.

@@DomTheDP Glad to see that it's working well for you. I don't run the stock Amira handle, because it couldn't get the VF quite far enough forward for my liking with zooms like the 17-120 & 25-250 and I was worried that the new one for the 35 might be the same. But in your last pic, it looks like it does get it pretty far forward.

The 300mm Nikkor is a lot lighter than my 400mm Canon. So it wasn’t too bad. The 400 is a back breaker

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On my Fuji zooms, the back focus won’t be touched after it is set. I usually double check back focus on my zooms a couple times per month. Set it and forget it. Now when it comes to following a football play, I typically zoom into the quarterback, set focus and zoom out a bit. As the play develops you will have roll focus as you follow the ball/player. I have developed muscle memory on pulling my own focus over the years. 18 NFL seasons and it’s still a challenge for me.

@@DomTheDP thank you! And in hopes I still have you 🤞 what's you're reccomendation for someone's first time doing this on a cinema lens? Tent (2) tilta follow focuses and put one on the focus and one on the zoom. Or spend an extra $60 to rent the tilta nucleus M and have on hand on the camera and the other hand on the right handle to control zoom and focus?

Depends if your on a tripod or handheld. I use a follow focus and a zoom motor when I’m on a tripod or hi-hat. If handheld I do everything by hand. Zoom and focus with my left fingers.

@DomTheDP awesome! You are the man. Thank you. I think I'll just grab a follow focus then since I'll be on a monopod.

All manual, yep

Photo lenses are the cheapest but I’m not a fan of using photo glass for football. Some video shooters use photo lenses well. I would search for older B4 2/3” ENG zoom lenses from Fuji or Canon. (i.e. 20x, 22x, 23x)

@@DomTheDP Thank you!!

Eventually yes, but I still get use/rentals from my 20-120 and 24x zooms. Ideally I’d love to have the new 14-100 Duvo and 24-300 Duvo in my kit.

Definitely pricey

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Alexa 35

When I made this video I was solely speaking about handheld, shoulder mounted camera positioning. But some of the same concepts make sense for hi-hat usage too. I primarily shoot off a hi-hat if I'm only shooting 24fps assignments. I'll shoot all handheld for slow motion assignment, with some exceptions.

Most photographers I see on the sidelines use a 24-70 for their wide shots. Most also carry a 70-200 and a 400mm prime as their football 3 lens set. Check out Brett Carlsen's page for sports photo content www.youtube.com/@BrettCarlsen