Underwater Bubble Blowers User Group Thread NEW

[Jon Shaw]

I just got back a little while ago from my first shoot with the Red Epic underwater. I've got the Deep Epic housing from Gates. Was shooting Oceanic Whitetips off Cat Island and really like shooting at the higher frame rates. I'm using Red Volts with Quad Battery Charger as oppose to Red Brick (which is the common setup).

Few first impressions. Not so keen on having the Redmote run wirelessly though as many are aware these can be finicky at times. Was causing me some headaches on the road. Also, at issues sometimes with getting the knob to turn on the Redmote along with gears slipping after some time on certain days. Hopefully will be able to sort through some of these issues but interested to hear other peoples thoughts on the Gates Housing once they use it.

I have found that the on / off on the remote was not working that well until I put a tiny piece of tape on the button, now it grips fine. Other than that no issues at all, I have found it easier to set iris (canon mount) on the LCD screen buttons compared to redmote but that was just a personal preference.

[Jon Shaw]

Have been doing some TVC pool stuff with my Deep Epic but this was the first real open ocean test footage. Quick and dirty cut, conditions weren't great, vis on the wreck was 5-7m, Fish Rock was better at 15m vis but the depth was reasonably deep at about 30m. I am going to sound like every other guy with a Red but the vimeo thing just doesn't do it justice. I watched it on a 2K projector and it looked flippin awesome..... and that is at half res.

[Pawel Achtel]

Hey Jon, Looking good.

Here is Mike Seymore's interview and some more of your footage shot with DeepX in Tassie

http://www.fxguide.com/quicktakes/de...ter-cine-gear/

We should do some diving together when I come back from Hollywood. Should be good fun.

[James R.D. Scott]

Thanks Jon will give the tape a try for the Redmote. Cheers James

[nacamera]

Hello All,
I'm looking for recommendations for the best SPLASH BAG-LENS CLEANING (AIR OR SPINNING DISK) systems for the Epic-X. They will be filming on watersides, or generally in areas at a water park were they might inadvertently get splashed. The camera will never be submerged (intentionally). We've used air based systems in the past, and they've worked fine, but the hassle of air tank recharging and the general added weight/bulk of the tanks is an issue. If there was a bag with a spinning disk based system that could run via P-Tap right off the camera, that would be awesome. basically looking for light-weight, moderate protection bag to work in an interior/exterior watermark environment.
Thanks!

[Tom Hamilton]

http://www.hydroflex.com/site/splash...plashbag1.html

[nacamera]

Yes, I've used hydroflex many, many times. Their rigs are fine, but I'm wondering if there's anything out there that's built Epic-specific.

[Johnny Friday]

Yes, I've used hydroflex many, many times. Their rigs are fine, but I'm wondering if there's anything out there that's built Epic-specific.

Best one I've found even after trying a nicely built rain cover....is a clear plastic bag, some rubber bands and that's it....nice & splash proof....use it quite often when on the water with whales blowing next to the boat and spray from the bow....easy setup as opposed to a big rain cover with all kinds of flaps, straps and what not built for every configuration....

[Pawel Achtel]

I had a great pleasure to meet John J Ellerbrock who kindly came to Cine Gear to welcome me in Hollywood.
Picture of me and John having a good chat.

Also, the first picture of 3Deep, which is having tremendous reception at the show.

Also, Ted and Brian from RED came by to say hello - very excited about the DeepX and 3Deep housings.

I'm meeting Bob Cranston on Monday.

I'm having a great time here in Hollywood.

[Ross Isaacs]

Have been doing some TVC pool stuff with my Deep Epic but this was the first real open ocean test footage. Quick and dirty cut, conditions weren't great, vis on the wreck was 5-7m, Fish Rock was better at 15m vis but the depth was reasonably deep at about 30m. I am going to sound like every other guy with a Red but the vimeo thing just doesn't do it justice. I watched it on a 2K projector and it looked flippin awesome..... and that is at half res.

Looks beautiful and sharp Jon edge to edge well done mate ;-)