Reddit reviews Metabones Nikon G Lens to Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera Speed Booster
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Hi /u/MaulKentor - I'm thinking about doing the same thing.
Here's an example of the Samyang 10mm mounted on the BMPCC (no Speed Booster): https://vimeo.com/102729593
Very nice.
(Samyang, Bower and Rokinon lenses are all re-branded versions of the same glass.)
My plan is to get the [Nikon version of the Rokinon] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K3T3M7Q/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00K3T3M7Q&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) because it costs about $60 less than the [Canon mount version] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K3T3MCG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00K3T3MCG&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) - and the [Nikon to BMPCC Speed Booster] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HZYNGNM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00HZYNGNM&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) costs $170 less than the [Canon to BMPCC version] (http://www.adorama.com/MBSPDBSTRBLK.html?KBID=66297).
Good luck!
/u/inquisitive872 - with a $2000 budget for a serious documentary camera, I would get a [$854 used Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera with a 90 day warranty and 30 day free return policy from Adorama] (http://adorama.evyy.net/c/60286/51926/1036?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorama.com%2Fus%2520%2520%2520%2520888305.html), a [$349.99 Ikan 3.5" viewfinder with an LP-E6 battery plate] (https://www.amazon.com/Ikan-EVF35-KIT-Monitor-Canon-Battery/dp/B01N0H2EYU//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20), a [$478.39 Nikon to BMPCC Speed Booster] (https://www.amazon.com/Metabones-Blackmagic-Pocket-Cinema-Booster/dp/B00HZYNGNM//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) and a [Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon mount for less than $300 new via eBay] (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575034783&toolid=10001&campid=5337235943&customid=&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2FLenses%2F3323%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_mPrRngCbx%3D1%26_udlo%3D%26_udhi%3D300%26_nkw%3DSigma%2B17-50mm%2Bf%252F2.8%2BNikon%26rt%3Dnc%26LH_BIN%3D1) [Referral Links].
The BMMCC is the only 1080/60p RAW camera in this price range and will give you a much wider color palette for grading than other cameras below $2000 (most theatrical pictures are shot in RAW). It will also give you wider dynamic range.
Here is the documentary image quality this camera can produce in 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW and 10-bit ProRes:
Here is the more general image quality this camera can produce:
Narrative/Experimental
Commercials/Promos
Travel and Lifestyle
There are lots more examples in the [Pocket/Micro Cinema Camera group] (https://vimeo.com/groups/pocketcamera) I moderate over on Vimeo.
Although Blackmagic cameras have a steeper learning curve than consumer DSLRs or mirrorless cameras, and color grading in post is pretty much mandatory - in my view, they are the best pure filmmakers' cameras in this price range and well worth the money - especially if you're shooting docs for theatrical distribution or entry in festivals.
If you decide to get the BMMCC, you might want to subscribe over at /r/bmpcc and /r/Blackmagicdesign - lots of knowledgeable folks there who can help you get the most out of your new camera.
Hope this is helpful and good luck with finding the right camera for your documentary!