#Rokinon

[bigdogproductions]

Like the song goes, "...everything ends in dust and disarray.

[nekrifysi]

Labor

[techzeel]

Ever had your Rokinon Auto Teleconverter 2x get stuck at the worst possible moment? 😩📷

You're not alone! Here’s what might be causing it and how you can fix it:

🔹 Misalignment issues – Ensure proper mounting to avoid jamming 🔹 Dust or debris – Regular cleaning prevents obstructions 🔹 Locking mechanism failure – Check if it’s engaged incorrectly 🔹 Wear & tear – Over time, components can degrade

Prevent future issues by handling with care, storing in a dust-free case, and checking for early signs of wear. Have you faced this before? Share your fix below! ⬇️

[thephoblographer]

Rokinon Launches Remarkable 3-in-1 Modular Lens That Even Sony Can't Rival

What if I told you that you can now get a lens that allows you to switch between three prime focal lengths without changing the mount? Would you be excited, or do you believe I am bluffing? I am seriously not making this up. Rokinon has finally unveiled a new lens that allows you to travel light, thanks to this unique technology. The Rokinon Remaster Slim appears like a pancake lens while giving…

[calochortus]

Palouse Falls by Benjamin Noblitt Via Flickr: This photo was taken on the night before the Great American Solar Eclipse out in Eastern Washington. It was a little out of the way, but it was worth the extra driving time to see this waterfall that I have been meaning to see for a long time. It was even nicer since it was with my dad! The clouds made some nice colors, but only for a second. I was able to catch the last few rays of light on them. Overall, this is not an awesome photo, but it is one of a good memory and that makes it that much nicer for me to enjoy. Hopefully you all can enjoy it as well!

[secroner]

Keeping It Steady: Filming with a Gimbal (Highlight Reel)

As I look back at previous film and video productions, I was reminded of the challenge and the fulfillment of working with a camera gimbal. This camera technology has always been a bit foreign to me for the past decade. I have worked with several professionals that are well-versed in gimbal and steadicam systems, often in a supporting role, yet I have never had the opportunity to operate a similar system. Recently, I finally had the chance to work extensively with a camera gimbal.

For a quick and simple explanation, the purpose of a gimbal or steadicam is to smooth video footage while operating a handheld camera by compensating for the movements of the camera’s operator. There are several advanced gimbal systems that electronically calibrate and balance camera movement, which is mounted to the gimbal.

Last fall, I had the opportunity to shoot a short film for the 48 Hour Film Project in Pittsburgh. Our goal for the film was to shoot it entirely on a gimbal with the facade that the film is shot in a single take, meaning the camera moves with the story and characters in real-time. Think of how the movie Birdman (2014) was shot (and if you’ve never seen Birdman, do yourself a favor and add it to your watchlist). Our production team chose to adopt that sort of method of filming.

For our production, The Fatal Burden of Educating Children in the Time of the Undead (2023), I decided to use the DJI Ronin RS 3 Pro gimbal stabilizer paired with my Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema 6K Pro camera. Initially, it proved to be a challenge to understand gimbal calibrations, but our camera team was able to overcome difficulties and film a fantastic little film based on our own constraints.

I decided to put together a little highlight reel that shows off some of my favorite shots from that film, as well as footage that I shot for another project that utilizes the gimbal. Check out the video, which is now live on the Cipher Eye Media YouTube page! From my experiences I hope to produce more camera shots like this in the future and share more of my work with you!

[maureen2musings]

Cosmic Smiley Face (:

Here’s an HDR (High Dynamic Range) version I made, along with a wide single shot of the lunar conjunction with Venus and Saturn (gear in tags)

astronycc

[helluvatimes]

Meeting In The Air

Skyscrapers huddling together in the city centre and probably talking about their day. Photo credit: Jonathan Chua.

This was taken with the diminutive Panasonic GX1 paired with a manual focus 8mm lens. Exposure was biased 1-2/3 stops darker to preserve sky details. In post, the sky was then further darkened and, cyans and blues were intensified to bring out the blues in the sky.

[pvcfoto]

Roberto, early 2010's, photo exhibit, Albuquerque, NM. (Copyright 2024, Pat Vasquez-Cunningham)

[matthew-hunt]

Aurora Cambria County, Pennsylvania

[nekrifysi]

Soothe

[peterm1tumbleposts]

Meditation before Battle by Life in Shadows Via Flickr: "Peter Maynard", Life in Shadows, Adelaide, Sony A7s, Rokinon 85mm f1.4, Nik Efex.

[upthespiralstaircase]

Purrcy.... by angela kanner Via Flickr: he's one lazy boy... he plops wherever he goes...

[dreg-heap]

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// Olympus E-M5 + Rokinon 7.5/3.5

[theofficialastronomy101]

This was shot from Roswell New Mexico using a canon 6D, rokinon 135mm, and star adventurer. I captured about 30x30" frames during the deepest part of the eclipse and stacked them here. All of the data for m45 and the faint nebula was acquired during the eclipse, no compositing from other images here!

[secroner]

That's Wrap for Fort Pitt Motel (Behind-The-Scenes April 13th and April 14th)

The second weekend of filming for the Fort Pitt Motel pilot has concluded and I’m excited to announce that we have wrapped production! Currently, Joseph Bucci is hard at work editing the footage, which will then be used to market the series to those who are interested in contributing in the production of further episodes.

I don’t currently have any new information about the project, but if you’d like to participate in a test screening, the production team is looking for volunteers to sign up! Please check out the link below for more information.

https://forms.gle/ht99aHgbEUswShBQA

In the meantime, check out some behind-the-scenes photos from April 13th and April 14th! I’m so glad that I got to work on this project as the Director of Photography and make something with a group of very talented filmmaking friends and colleagues!