OVERVIEW: This lens, similar to its brother the Nikon 50 1.8G, is not easy to work with on this sensor (the Panasonic G85). When I started the test (at -0-0-0-0, HS -0-0) it had the same deep shadows that the 50mm had, and the same weird color rendering. I think these final settings make this into a lens that is a decent tool, but it will need both sharpening and color added in post-production (to look "REAL"). I might be able to correct some of the strange tonal range problems with the LUT, and I it's easy to boost the SATURATION of the color, but I don't know if I will ever get the color HUE to look accurate. This color issue is hard to describe, but it renders colors with a deeper tone than they really are, and some may like this, but my goal is realism (so this is not one of my favorite lenses). POST-PRODUCTION NOTES: This lens-sensor combination will need some post-production work (these are my recommendations): 1. Add SHARPNESS (in Davinci Resolve) 2. Create/add a LUT (see notes above) 3. Add my "YouTube COLOR Bump" (if you're uploading to YouTube) Any links below are affiliate links. FILTER: None Nikon 35 1.8 G DX ADAPTER: Viltrox NF-M43x (.71x) Panasonic GX85 Natural "PHOTO STYLE" LENS-SENSOR LUT CONTRAST -3 SHARPNESS -2 NOISE +5 SATURATION -0 HIGHLIGHT SHADOW -1+2 iDYNAMIC OFF LUMINANCE LEVEL 16-255 Unsharp Mask* ADOBE POST-PRODUCTION AMOUNT RADIUS THRESHOLD Blur / Sharpen DAVINCI RESOLVE POST-PRODUCTION LENS @FULL WIDE LENS @MID-ZOOM LENS @FULL TELE REAL RATINGS After testing each lens-sensor combo, I like to know if the rendering is going to look realistic SOOC (S traight O ut o f C amera) or if it will need a LUT (to match the shots to other lenses and cameras). CONTRAST A IS THE CONTRAST "REAL"? SHARPNESS B IS THE SHARPNESS "REAL"? NOISE B IS THE NOISE "REAL"? COLOR F IS THE COLOR "REAL"? *Click here to learn more about "REAL" Ratings . These ratings are AFTER my custom settings are applied (most combos don't look real good with default settings). NOTES: OVERVIEW: This lens, similar to its brother the Nikon 50 1.8G, is not easy to work with on this sensor (the Panasonic G85). When I started the test (at -0-0-0-0, HS -0-0) it had the same deep shadows that the 50mm had, and the same weird color rendering. I think these final settings make this into a lens that is a decent tool, but it will need both sharpening and color added in post-production (to look "REAL"). I might be able to correct some of the strange tonal range problems with the LUT, and I it's easy to boost the SATURATION of the color, but I don't know if I will ever get the color HUE to look accurate. This color issue is hard to describe, but it renders colors with a deeper tone than they really are, and some may like this, but my goal is realism (so this is not one of my favorite lenses). POST-PRODUCTION NOTES: This lens-sensor combination will need some post-production work (these are my recommendations): 1. Add SHARPNESS (in Davinci Resolve) 2. Create/add a LUT (see notes above) 3. Add my "YouTube COLOR Bump" (if you're uploading to YouTube) The goal of our camera settings is to improve what we call the "lens-sensor relationship" by adjusting the contrast, sharpness, noise reduction and color to create an image that looks less digital and more organic (more like film, etc). Therefore, the first step is to apply the custom settings while shooting, and the second is to add a lens-sensor LUT, to finalize the image.

REAL REVIEWS Long-term reviews of budget photo & video gear. KIT PLAN RECOMMENDATION: [NOT IN KIT] ALLPOWERS R600 This image is 100% REAL, and no A.I. (or Photoshop compositing) were used to make it, and I know because I took it myself. Quality? LIGHT USE OK Yes MEDIUM USE OK Yes HEAVY USE OK ? Portable? POCKET No CAMERA BAG No BACKPACK No Affordable? AVERAGE NEW PRICE $ 219 *Indicates SALE price. Amazon AFFILIATE LINK AVERAGE USED PRICE -- **Indicates BUY NOW price. Ebay AFFILIATE LINK Common? ON AMAZON Yes ON EBAY Yes Easy To Use? SKILL LEVEL EASY OVERVIEW: This is a 600 watt portable power source that has a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Source) function, so it works well as a backup battery for a computer workstation. MAIN POINTS: PART 1: IS IT PORTABLE? PART 2: IS IT AFFORDABLE? PART 3: IS IT COMMON? PART 4: HOW’S THE QUALITY? PART 5: IS IT EASY TO USE? PART 6: NEEDS ADD-ONS? PART 7: WHERE DO I BUY? PART 1: IS IT PORTABLE? For me, I don't consider this to be portable, for a few reasons. First, while it works well as a UPS for a computer workstation, it doesn't hold a charge very well when it isn't charged frequently. Second, it's not portable in the sense of being able to travel with it because it would not be legal to take this type of battery on a passenger airplane. It's sort of portable for camping (because it would fit in a van) but again, the battery doesn't hold a charge on the shelf very well, so that's kind of out. PART 2: IS IT AFFORDABLE? Yes, but there are other options at a lower price now (Amazon even warns that the current pricing is high). PART 3: IS IT COMMON? It's fairly common on Amazon and eBay as well, but be careful to not get version 1 (which is sometimes difficult to figure out on eBay listings). PART 4: HOW’S THE QUALITY? For indoor use as a UPS battery (for a computer workstation) it works pretty well, but I'm not going to say it's a good battery for any other (portable) use. PART 5: IS IT EASY TO USE? It's easy to use as it doesn't have extra features that provide an opportunity to get something wrong. All you have to remember is to not press the little buttons by the plug-ins, because that would turn off the power output. PART 6: NEEDS ADD-ONS? It doesn't need any add-ons. PART 7: WHERE DO I BUY? I bought it on Amazon (be careful to get the UPGRADED version, which isn't always easy to know on some eBay listings). RECOMMENDATION: I'm really thankful this unit kept us going during a few power outages (so it's good in that respect) but the problem is that I have both versions (1 and 2) and version 1 died after about a year. Version 2 (that says "Upgraded" on Amazon listing) has been working pretty well, for more than a year...so I don't recommend version 1 (it was the tan/white colored version). These reviews are just my opinion and are focused on my Q.P.A.C.E. packing method, so they're not comprehensive. I wrote these mostly to help me remember what items worked for my KIT PLANS (and which didn't). If I said anything negative I apologize, as these products still may work well for you in your situation, but they were not Q.P.A.C.E (Quality, Portable, Affordable, Common, Easy-to-Use) enough for my budget filmmaking KIT PLANS .

REAL ANSWERS Answers from REAL people with REAL experience (not from A.I.) Can you use Canon FD (manual focus) lenses on the GoPro ILS? Yes, Canon FD lenses are probably one of the best options for adapted vintage lenses (for VIDEO) because the adapters provide stepless aperture control. The image they produce looks kind of vintage though, which some like (and some don't). < Back to ANSWERS Advantages of Canon FD Lenses for Video Stepless Aperture Control: The adapters for Canon FD lenses allow for smooth, continuous aperture adjustments, which is ideal for video work. Vintage Aesthetic: The image quality often has a unique vintage character, which can add a distinct look to video projects. Build Quality: Canon FD lenses are well-constructed, often featuring metal bodies and high-quality glass. Affordability: Compared to other vintage lenses, Canon FD lenses are generally more affordable, making them accessible for filmmakers on a budget. Considerations Image Quality: While many appreciate the vintage look, it may not be suitable for all projects, depending on the desired aesthetic. Compatibility: Ensure you have the right adapter for your camera system to utilize Canon FD lenses effectively. Focus Mechanism: Manual focusing can be challenging, especially in dynamic shooting situations.

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I feel like these settings are working okay for capturing what this lens is capable of, but as I mentioned in the GX85 review of this lens, the lens has optical imperfections (that give it an interesting character) but it's so inconsistent from one aperture value to the next (the contrast, sharpness and color intensity change quite a bit) that makes it difficult to come up with a single settings recommendation (as I can with most optics). Any links below are affiliate links. FILTER: None Canon FD 50 1.4 ADAPTER: Canon FD-M43 (Non-Optical) Panasonic G85 Natural "PHOTO STYLE" LENS-SENSOR LUT CONTRAST -4 SHARPNESS +2 NOISE +3 SATURATION -2 HIGHLIGHT SHADOW OFF iDYNAMIC OFF LUMINANCE LEVEL 16-255 Unsharp Mask* ADOBE POST-PRODUCTION AMOUNT RADIUS THRESHOLD Blur / Sharpen DAVINCI RESOLVE POST-PRODUCTION LENS @FULL WIDE LENS @MID-ZOOM LENS @FULL TELE REAL RATINGS After testing each lens-sensor combo, I like to know if the rendering is going to look realistic SOOC (S traight O ut o f C amera) or if it will need a LUT (to match the shots to other lenses and cameras). CONTRAST NO IS THE CONTRAST "REAL"? SHARPNESS NO IS THE SHARPNESS "REAL"? NOISE IS THE NOISE "REAL"? COLOR NO IS THE COLOR "REAL"? *Click here to learn more about "REAL" Ratings . These ratings are AFTER my custom settings are applied (most combos don't look real good with default settings). NOTES: I feel like these settings are working okay for capturing what this lens is capable of, but as I mentioned in the GX85 review of this lens, the lens has optical imperfections (that give it an interesting character) but it's so inconsistent from one aperture value to the next (the contrast, sharpness and color intensity change quite a bit) that makes it difficult to come up with a single settings recommendation (as I can with most optics). The goal of our camera settings is to improve what we call the "lens-sensor relationship" by adjusting the contrast, sharpness, noise reduction and color to create an image that looks less digital and more organic (more like film, etc). Therefore, the first step is to apply the custom settings while shooting, and the second is to add a lens-sensor LUT, to finalize the image.

Place to walk by waterfront with beautiful orange sunset reflecting on water person walking by park bench big tree silhouette ©2021 SilverLight Photo Co. The above content is 100% REAL (and no A.I. or Photoshop tricks were used to make it). Waterfront Walk & Orange Sunset < All Scenes Behind-the-Scenes SUPPORT US TO GET FULL BEHIND-THE-SCENES ACCESS (& PRODUCTION DETAILS) GET ACCESS GENERAL NOTES (Parking, etc.) This was taken in December...so the air was a bit cold and I would normally have been moving around a lot more to keep warm, but this view stopped me in my tracks. The image is 100% REAL which is very important to me, to keep the "awe factor" intact. The colors are accurate and there were no Photoshop tricks used (and especially no A.I.) This was such an amazing experience to watch the glowing colors of this sunset, and I'm glad I had a (pretty good) camera & lens with me to record it. The fact this is one of the least expensive lenses I've ever run tests on, is amazing. This test was using the Nikon 18-55 (v2) kit lens that was included with their entry-level DSLRS (such as the D3200, etc.) It's so common and so inexpensive (and such a plastic wonder) that it's easy to assume it's not worth anything, and while it does have limitations, I think it can be worth a try. This image was shot using a TILT/SHIFT adapter (on a Micro Four Thirds Panasonic GX85). *As A.I. (artificial intelligence) started sneaking into the photo & video production industries, I decided to go for 100% realism in my work. What this means for me, is to shoot for realistic-looking photos and video content. My approach includes using custom, lens-sensor specific CAMERA SETTINGS (and sometimes lens-sensor LUTs when needed). I never use A.I. to generate images, and I don't do tricks using Photoshop. There are adjustments I make to produce more accurate PRINTS but my goal is to limit editing as much as possible.

REAL REVIEWS Long-term reviews of budget photo & video gear. KIT PLAN RECOMMENDATION: [NOT IN KIT] Zoom H1 This image is 100% REAL, and no A.I. (or Photoshop compositing) were used to make it, and I know because I took it myself. Quality? LIGHT USE OK Yes MEDIUM USE OK ? HEAVY USE OK ? Portable? POCKET Yes CAMERA BAG Yes BACKPACK Yes Affordable? AVERAGE NEW PRICE $ 99.99 *Indicates SALE price. Amazon AFFILIATE LINK AVERAGE USED PRICE $ 49.99** **Indicates BUY NOW price. Ebay AFFILIATE LINK Common? ON AMAZON Yes ON EBAY Yes Easy To Use? SKILL LEVEL DIFFICULT These reviews are just my opinion and are focused on my Q.P.A.C.E. packing method, so they're not comprehensive. I wrote these mostly to help me remember what items worked for my KIT PLANS (and which didn't). If I said anything negative I apologize, as these products still may work well for you in your situation, but they were not Q.P.A.C.E (Quality, Portable, Affordable, Common, Easy-to-Use) enough for my budget filmmaking KIT PLANS .

(Sold GH4, so only did a preliminary test...if you try, let me know what you think!) Any links below are affiliate links. FILTER: None Minolta MD 50 1.7 ADAPTER: Minolta MD-M43 Panasonic GH4 Natural "PHOTO STYLE" LENS-SENSOR LUT CONTRAST -1 SHARPNESS -4 NOISE +4 SATURATION -0 HIGHLIGHT SHADOW -1+2 iDYNAMIC OFF LUMINANCE LEVEL 16-255 Unsharp Mask* ADOBE POST-PRODUCTION AMOUNT ? RADIUS ? THRESHOLD ? Blur / Sharpen DAVINCI RESOLVE POST-PRODUCTION LENS @FULL WIDE LENS @MID-ZOOM LENS @FULL TELE REAL RATINGS After testing each lens-sensor combo, I like to know if the rendering is going to look realistic SOOC (S traight O ut o f C amera) or if it will need a LUT (to match the shots to other lenses and cameras). CONTRAST ? IS THE CONTRAST "REAL"? SHARPNESS ? IS THE SHARPNESS "REAL"? NOISE ? IS THE NOISE "REAL"? COLOR ? IS THE COLOR "REAL"? *Click here to learn more about "REAL" Ratings . These ratings are AFTER my custom settings are applied (most combos don't look real good with default settings). NOTES: (Sold GH4, so only did a preliminary test...if you try, let me know what you think!) The goal of our camera settings is to improve what we call the "lens-sensor relationship" by adjusting the contrast, sharpness, noise reduction and color to create an image that looks less digital and more organic (more like film, etc). Therefore, the first step is to apply the custom settings while shooting, and the second is to add a lens-sensor LUT, to finalize the image.

Since this website is all about saving money by getting the film look with cheap filmmaking cameras (even though I "always shoot with 2 cameras") my memes mostly focus on the low budget filmmaking culture...as well as a few "former photographer" jokes. REAL REVIEWS Long-term reviews of budget photo & video gear. REAL REVIEWS CAMERAS GoPro HERO4 Black [NOT IN KIT] VIEW Panasonic GX85 BASIC KIT VIEW Panasonic G7 [NOT IN KIT] VIEW Panasonic GH4 [INDOOR ONLY] VIEW Panasonic FZ1000 ADVANCED KIT VIEW Panasonic G85 MINIMAL KIT VIEW Quantaray AF 70-300 4-5.6 LD ADVANCED KIT VIEW Viltrox EF-M2II [NOT IN KIT] VIEW Tokina 11-16 2.8 ii ADVANCED KIT VIEW GoPro HERO7 Black MINIMAL KIT VIEW GoPro HERO4 Silver MINIMAL KIT VIEW Viltrox NF-M43X [NOT IN KIT] VIEW GAFFER TAPE SUPPLIED BY

Putting an action camera (like a GoPro) on top of your "real" camera is a really easy way to get a #2 shot. I think the HERO 4 Silver is a good deal if you don't need stabilization (which you don't need as much when it's mounted to the top of your camera). The 8 might be the best overall #2 budget filmmaking camera. CAMERAS GoPro Putting a GoPro on top of your "real" camera is a really easy way to get a #2 shot. I think the HERO 4 Silver is a good deal if you don't need stabilization (which you don't need as much when it's mounted to the top of your camera). The 8 might be the best overall #2 budget filmmaking camera. GoPro HERO4 GoPro HERO5 GoPro HERO6 GoPro HERO7 GoPro HERO8 GoPro HERO9 GoPro HERO10 OTHER HERO4 GoPro HERO4 SETTINGS GoPro HERO4 Silver +HOUSING GoPro HERO4 Black (No Screen) HERO5 GoPro HERO5 GoPro HERO5 Silver GoPro HERO5 Black HERO6 GoPro HERO6 GoPro HERO6 Silver GoPro HERO6 Black HERO7 GoPro HERO7 GoPro HERO7 Silver SETTINGS GoPro HERO7 Black HERO8 GoPro HERO8 GoPro HERO8 Silver GoPro HERO8 Black HERO9 GoPro HERO9 GoPro HERO9 Silver GoPro HERO9 Black HERO10 GoPro HERO10 GoPro HERO10 Silver GoPro HERO10 Black OTHER Other Other Action Cameras *To preserve a reality-based look, I shoot with the "Linear" FOV (Field of View) but these settings work in other FOV modes as well. REMEMBER TO "REFRESH" PAGE TO SEE NEW DATA

The level is slightly low at this "CLOSE" proximity, but since the Zoom F1 audio recorder does not allow smaller REC. GAIN increments, I would err on the side of being a bit low (so you don't clip) and use MID instead of going up to the next gain setting. "CLOSE" Proximity [3.5 inches / 8.89 cm] Zoom F1 (NO AUX. Amplifier) Rode VideoMic Pro R + Foam (Stock) 96k 24bit REC. SETTINGS OFF REC. LOWCUT OFF REC. LIMITER "MID" REC. LEVEL AUX. SETTINGS AUX. BASS AUX. HIGH-LOW AUX. OUTPUT MIC. SETTINGS ON MIC. LOWCUT N/A MIC. HIGH PASS +20 MIC. BOOST (RFI) RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE LESS THAN 1.1ft / 0.34m BETWEEN 1.1ft / 0.34m -2.2ft / 0.67m BETWEEN 2.2ft / 0.67m -3.3ft / 1m BETWEEN 3.3ft / 1m -4.4ft / 1.34m Published: May 4, 2022 at 2:25:21 PM REAL RATINGS After testing each microphone, I like to know if it sounds realistic (accurate lows/bass, mids, highs/treble) in combination with the recorder and/or AUX. amplifier, to see if it needs EQ. LOWS/BASS DO THE "LOWS" SOUND REAL? MIDS DO THE "MIDS" SOUND REAL? HIGHS/TREBLE DO THE "HIGHS" SOUND REAL? NOTES: The level is slightly low at this "CLOSE" proximity, but since the Zoom F1 audio recorder does not allow smaller REC. GAIN increments, I would err on the side of being a bit low (so you don't clip) and use MID instead of going up to the next gain setting. Remember to always monitor your audio while you're recording (using accurate headphones) because good settings can't fix bad audio. Also, these settings will not establish the exact level you'll need for every scene, but the goal is to provide a good starting point that will become clean, after adjusting in post. Additionally, these "custom settings" are used to make the Microphone-Specific EQ files work (as they won't work as intended if any of they aren't used). The EQ files were created to correct any imperfections of the microphone and/or wind protection (FOAM and/or FURRY) and were made in Audacity (the free audio editor) to make them as affordable & universal as possible.