Canon C70 + Leica R Lenses

[@thirdreelfilms3712]

Here for the intro! Thanks for never being that Blaine 🤘

[@BlaineWestropp1]

hahah thank you 🫡

[@nsmithcine]

Hey Blaine, been going down a leica-r rabbit hole.. i own some contax zeiss, and saw you recently got into those. What are your thoughts comparing leica-r and contax?

[@colorist-idealist]

Thank you very much for the visual test, very nice picture, as always. Very cool apartment, even a place for a pet is better than what I'm sitting on))))

[@BlaineWestropp1]

You need a good chair!

[@BlaineWestropp1]

And thank you!

[@dowletcuzzayino4851]

Blaine, are you not using fx3 anymore? If yes, why did you change it? What was the beginning shot for where are you talking?

[@BlaineWestropp1]

I have been using Alexa only. I just like using it and I like the image. Beginning shot was Alexa!

[@JQhardge]

Right to the point, love it!

[@BlaineWestropp1]

thank you!

[@Q_Basic]

This is my exact set up. Added the moment anamorphic adapter recently too. Is nice

[@BlaineWestropp1]

I really need to try that moment adapter. How do you like it?

[@BlaineWestropp1]

How wide can you go with the moment? Where do you start to see a vignette?

[@Q_Basic]

I think it’s a great adapter but the widest you can go is 35mm (prime). I’ve tried a canon FD zoom (35-105) and the widest with a zoom is about 40. If you are shooting raw or dci then you get quite a bit of vignetting at 35 but if you’re shooting UHD it’s fine. If you could go a bit wider it would be a must have for anyone with a set of vintage primes.

[@willfulmattergonefr]

Damn what a set up. You got any demos or tests? 😍

[@Q_Basic]

@@willfulmattergonefr nothing worth sharing as yet. I tried the lens with various taking lenses and spent some time getting the right follow focus and matte box rig to work with it. I’m planning on putting something together in the next couple of months though. Along with some lighting set ups I want to test out.

[@PALALALALALALA]

URSA G2 Owner, Leica R Owner.... While FX6 is everywhere, I recently shot with the C70, and had to shoot with company owned old C300 MK2.... Shadow roll off, colors and DR (for C70) blows the FX6 to me..... C70 is less than 4000$ on the used market right now... wow.

[@BlaineWestropp1]

c70 is really great. the more I shoot with it the more I like it. great image, easy menu. love it. just shot with it today!

[@d.r.3789]

Did you guys discover any physical problems with the speedbooster and the Leica glass? Did you use EF adapted Leica Rs? Thanks for the video!!

[@BlaineWestropp1]

No issues! Duclos modded to EF.

[@d.r.3789]

@@BlaineWestropp1 that’s great news! Thank you a lot!

[@atjeremy]

Brilliant. Thank you (haha the intro love it)

[@BlaineWestropp1]

Lol thank you!

[@grantmacallister]

Interesting to see the vignetting improve pretty drastically when you stopped down. I haven't noticed that on my set, wondering if it's bc of the speed booster?

[@BlaineWestropp1]

most lenses will vignette on large sensors (or a speed booster simulating a large sensor). Less noticeable on S35.

[@grantmacallister]

@@BlaineWestropp1 I know image circle is a big factor vs physical sensor size. I've shot with my Leica Rs on FF C500mk2 regularly (without speed booster) and haven't noticed vignetting. But if it were a Vista Vision sensor for example, I'm sure it's a different story.

[@BlaineWestropp1]

It is often hard to notice vignetting unless you compare 2 to 5.6 for example. The speed booster may have been causing more of a vignette though.. I am not certain.

[@vedroelcitra]

Are the later series (>38xxxx) too sharp, and better to get the older ones to get the organic look?

[@BlaineWestropp1]

Ahh I really don’t know enough about them to answer that :/

[@vedroelcitra]

@@BlaineWestropp1 no worries! Thx Blaine, always love your videos!

[@HaydenAckerVideos]

So you used the EF-EOS R 0.71x speed booster for this correct? I am looking at renting these and doing the same but I just wanted to check to make sure they worked well together.

[@BlaineWestropp1]

Hey sorry for the delay. I am pretty sure I used that reducer! I will ask and get back to you!

[@scottmh]

Nice test, did you cut off the metal int he back for the 24mm to fit on the speed booster? 19mm v1 or v2?

[@BlaineWestropp1]

thanks. I am not sure what was done to the lenses, or the 19mm version. they are not mine. I can ask though!

[@EdmundElijah]

This is the exact video that I am posting in a few days, just with Nikkor lenses 😂

[@BlaineWestropp1]

I don’t know if I can wait a few days…

[@EdmundElijah]

@@BlaineWestropp1 I’ll have it out soon. How did you like the C70? I’ve really fallen in love with it over the years.

[@BlaineWestropp1]

@EdmundElijah can’t wait to see it. I like the c70, have been using it on certain shoots for a couple years. Very nice.

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Great video! I guess your 24mm f2.8 is not the E60 version. If you have the chance, get the 28mm V2 E55 instead...the rendering of the images are simply fantastic with that lens!

[@BlaineWestropp1]

Thank you. I’m not sure really. They are my friends lenses and I only quickly tested them. I don’t know too too much about the Leica Rs

[@LucaBono.Studio]

​@@BlaineWestropp1ah ok, that's good! Then you don't need to buy anything ahahah 😂💸

[@jamesCamali]

But did she finish the puzzle? If so, on which focal length and at which aperture?

[@BlaineWestropp1]

Hahah I think I left before the puzzle was done but I’m sure she completed it!

[@RafalGendarz]

wondering how it compares to a7iv

[@BlaineWestropp1]

If you send me an a7iv I’ll test it 😁

[@RafalGendarz]

@@BlaineWestropp1 alexa of course is out of reach but i am wondering if having the a7iv if jumping to red komodo or c70 would be really an improvement in the colors or dynamic range. theoretically yes but how much difference ;)

[@BlaineWestropp1]

I have not used the a7iv (have used the fx3) so I can’t say for sure. But with Komodo and c70 you are going to s35 sensor, but can use a speed booster. Both have raw. C70 has internal nd and a nice audio interface, an great autofocus. Komodo has global shutter which is really awesome. I think both will be an improvement on image quality.

[@RafalGendarz]

@@BlaineWestropp1 yes a7iv and fx3 are very similar in video quality. interesting thanks. what i would like to get is less digitial more filmic look. i think a7iv or even fx6 has something digital, i think it is in the shadows rolloff.

[@BlaineWestropp1]

The c70 has a less digital feel. Sometimes I use a 1/8 promist. The thing I like about the Sony cameras is that they are so easy to travel with, and I can very easily use it with the body only and a lens.

[@hobbs90039]

Which Harts are those?

[@BlaineWestropp1]

What do you mean?

[@TheLostKuma]

Omg i was gonna DM you some smack if you mentioned sqaurespace or some vpn or artlist or gawd knows what the kids do these days hajajaha

[@BlaineWestropp1]

Hahaha I almost put a Squarespace logo up for a few frames

[@TheLostKuma]

@@BlaineWestropp1 lollll

[@BlaineWestropp1]

😂😂

[@Asomers322]

Keep him in check! 😂