Recent content by patrick_hutton

Thanks, I didn't realize you should acclimatise your gear, but i suppose it makes sense.

Hello, I have a 5D mkiii & a 24-105mm + a 50mm (both L series glass) that I bought after some furious wage saving! I'll be using it in the jungle of New Guinea to make a doc over a six month period, and was wondering if anyone had used any of this equipment in similar environments? If so, I'd...

I find using the 24-105 mm L series really versatile for doc type stuff. Although it is slow (f4) it has image stabilisation and weather sealing so you can pretty much use it anywhere that has reasonable lighting and you dont have to waste time changing glass. For the 'day in the life of' part...

Yes I suppose I did do that thinking about it, is quite tough when they are identical. Really need to get more clued up on the rules, seems as tho they might help. Thanks for the feedback fellas. Will look at making a couple more...pissed off reindeer kills Santa maybe.

Thanks for the feedback, but i don't quite understand what you mean with rule of third....? Wiki just confused me.

My first comedy short, only a minute long. Please give thoughts... Thanks! Desc: An epic turf/ table war between cracker-toy Santas. Somebody has to meet a violent end.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxH0baEcJYg

It would most likely be around £400, unfortunately though we'd only be able to charge them when we get through to a clearing. Most of the time there'll be a jungle canopy above our heads....

Thankyou, that link is very helpfull!

I just finished this yesterday, relatively new to this game so any suggestions would be very welcome! Thankyou http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2LFK6FjeuY

Hello, I'm filming a 6 month Jungle and Mountain expedition at the begining of 2014 that will be taking us through totally undevelloped areas of Papua New Guinea (See website for details www.patrickhutton.com). Charging my 5D is obviously a problem as we'll be months away from a plug. Does...