Comments on: Camera Checklist for HDSLRs

By: Ashraf

Ashraf — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 19:06:02 +0000

Mr. Shane thanks for this amazing blog i’m learning allot… my dream is to be a cinematographer one day.. i’m from Lebanon(middle east) and where i leave u cant find a mentor or someone to lead u cause sadly the D.O.P s hear want advice u cause they are afraid if they do we might take their job one day… so basically i’m on my own and i need a help from you… what can i do or read to improve my skills and vision… i already read (five C’s of cinematography) and i’m reading your blog on daily basis…. Thank you

By: Shane

Shane — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:09:32 +0000

Carlos Diaz. Thank you for the comment and support.

By: Carlos Diaz

Carlos Diaz — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:47:10 +0000

Thank for keeping us educate in this way!!! This is a new trick for the portafolio.

By: Shane

Shane — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 03:10:06 +0000

Alan Austin, thank you so much for those kind words

By: Alan Austin

Alan Austin — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 04:04:06 +0000

Love this blog…it’s a great resource that I’ve spent many hours on, and go to often.

Thanks so much,

By: Shane

Shane — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 22:30:16 +0000

Martin Calvi, yes they are.

By: Martin Calvi

Martin Calvi — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 22:25:59 +0000

Regarding the ISOs:

Are these as well the best ISOs for the T2i, 7D and 60D?

By: Shane

Shane — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 06:53:35 +0000

Brett Alton, yes ask and you shall receive. I have many things in my rental inventory that we do not use anymore. I can help. You need a Z-finder, I have one, you need a cam-rail. I have one. You need a handheld rig. I got one.

By: Brett Alton

Brett Alton — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:38:31 +0000

I really appreciate you explaining these details to the public. I’m brand new to DSLR cameras, let alone film, so I appreciate every tip I can get. Thank you.

Maybe you can explain how to purchase sliders, dollys, lighting, z-finders, etc. while you’re a poor student? :p

By: Shane

Shane — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 05:20:56 +0000

Benton Collins, no I haven’t. They are personal to me.

By: Molefi Clive Mohale

Molefi Clive Mohale — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 05:21:11 +0000

Hi filmmakers, i will be in Kenya Mombasa so any of you needs stock footage contact me. Hope to hear from you guys.

By: Benton Collins

Benton Collins — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 04:26:18 +0000

Very cool. Thanks! Have you thought of selling your custom picture styles?

By: Shane

Shane — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 03:33:39 +0000

Benton Collins, totally custom. Thanks for understanding.

By: Benton Collins

Benton Collins — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 01:22:10 +0000

Thanks Shane, I completely understand protecting the family recipe. Are you able to say if they are derived by accessing the standard camera menu or is this a custom software/firmware type of thing? Thanks!

By: Shane

Shane — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:17:53 +0000

Benton Collins, my picture styles are a proprietary thing. Sorry, 22 months in the field.

By: Benton Collins

Benton Collins — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 03:46:09 +0000

Shane, You said, “with my new picture styles 1600 ISO is like 6400 ISO so I am grabbing so much more information.” This sounds great! How/where can I find out more about your new picture styles? Thanks!

By: Tony

Tony — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 02:52:52 +0000

Hi Shane,

Just wondering on your thoughts on the new Nikon camera: D7000. How do you think it compares to the 7D or 5D?

By: Shane

Shane — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 06:16:12 +0000

Benton Collins, it doesn’t matter who you think is right or wrong. I go to 1600 ISO anyway when I have to go that deep. But with my new picture styles 1600 ISO is like 6400 ISO so I am grabbing so much more information. You are welcome and thank you for your continued support.

By: Benton Collins

Benton Collins — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 17:31:45 +0000

Hi Shane,

I just signed up for your news letter, Thanks! If the test that I referred to on Vimeo was done properly, (it’s all shot with a lens cap on and then the brightness levels are brought up uniformly in post so the noise levels are exaggerated so the noise can be seen more easily) it clearly shows a major, not a minimal difference between 1250 and 1600. Perhaps this only pertains to the 60D? I know you have already done a through test on this, but maybe you could tell me why my eyes are seeing a big difference between 1250 and 1600 with this Vimeo test? Thanks!

By: Shane

Shane — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 05:12:26 +0000

Benton Collins, you can see our test on the inside track newsletter and there is a little bit of difference between the 1250 and 1600, but very minimal. Thanks for sharing that info. You are very welcome and thank you for your support.