I received my Brevis35 yesterday and managed to find some time today to shoot some footage with it and my A1.

Lens used is a Nikon 50mm that I borrowed from my wife, Katie, who also kindly agreed to appear in this video. Well .... I told her afterwards that I'd be posting it on here ;)

I'm quite happy with the results.

Let me know your thoughts/feedback/critique.

Music: Beck "The Golden Age"

p.s. colour correction and vignette done in post.

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  • WittsFlicks 1 year ago
    Nice Job. Great shots in there. Are you saying that you had to correct vignetting from the use of the 50mm lens?

    I just got my Brevis back from getting it upgraded to MP.1. Once I get a decent NLE I am gonna post on this site too.
  • Matt E plus 1 year ago
    No, I added a vignette in post. The 50mm lens doesn't cause vignetting.
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  • Stephen Lewis plus 1 year ago
    First of all, I'm so jealous! Second, this is a great video Matt; music, composition, everything. What made you go with the Brevis over the competition, like the M2 or the Letus?
  • Matt E plus 1 year ago
    I think the M2 is more expensive than the Brevis and the Letus. I read a lot of reviews and overall they seemed more favourable towards the Brevis. Plus, there's so much information on the Cinevate site plus their forums etc ...

    The other thing that tipped me towards the Brevis was a lot of the people I look up to and admire use it. With the exception of Philip Bloom I guess ... he seems to favour the Letus and his stuff is mindblowingly good.
  • Stephen Lewis plus 1 year ago
    Interesting, I had been looking mostly at the Letus, but I'll look into the Brevis too, it obviously produces beautiful images! :)
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  • Damn wish I could have got the Brevis :) Looks a little bit better then the RNG35. Now atleast I can see how different they are, for example you added vignette, I get that automaticaly :P Some good test footage. Looks like we both like to feature our loved ones :P
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  • bradV plus 1 year ago
    Love it! Nice work!

    Hmmm Brevis or Letus? More thought needed now.
  • I would like to ad to your list the V3 of the RNG35 simply looks amazing it will be released in July. From seeing the prototype footage that it beats both brevis and Letus and is about 1/3 cheaper.
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  • WittsFlicks 1 year ago
    Don't forget, along with the beautiful images from the Brevis...the upgrade-ablity is simply priceless with the way adapters are changing lately. Also, I loved the fact that you can swap out the imaging elements too. That is what made me go for the Brevis. :)
  • Matt E plus 1 year ago
    Yeah, I'm looking to attach it to a HV30 as well so the swappable imaging elements will come in super handy.
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  • Max kegfire 1 year ago
    amazing!!
    your shooting style is awesome
  • Matt E plus 1 year ago
    Thanks Maxim!
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  • hemant kapoor 1 year ago
    I just became proud owner of brevis. It's more expensive than letus. and there are reasons why. carbon fibre chasis, MP controllable oscillator, interchangable diffuser, completely customizable, inbuilt rechargable batteries, modularized unit. overall way better deal for $236 extra. Hats off to the construction and design.
  • Matt E plus 1 year ago
    Yeah, when I pulled it out of the case I was really impressed with the solid construction of the Brevis - it just feels tough.
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  • farid 1 year ago
    it all like the smile of the beautiful girl...amazing
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  • Alejandro Davalos 1 year ago
    wow! Awesome picture! was this edited in final cut? I LOVE the color and lighting if there was any.
  • Matt E plus 1 year ago
    Thanks! Edited in Premiere Pro 2.0 - natural light only.
  • Scott Hayes plus 10 months ago
    probably not the best place to ask, but since your using xha1 and premiere... this video was shot in 1440x1080 and compressed to 1280x720?
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  • Pierre 1 year ago
    You must be happy with your new adapter Matt.
    Brevis, Letus, RedRock or other, I stay undecided... everyone states the one he owns is the best :)
    I'll have to save some money.
    That last shot: nice. It inspires me to try some B&W experiments.
  • Matt E plus 1 year ago
    Hey Pierre,

    I think all the adapters are pretty cool. I've seen some awesome footage from all 3 of the ones you mentioned. Mostly I guess it comes down to which is the best ... but also personal preference - i.e. I prefer Canon cameras like the XL2 and the XH-A1 and I really don't like the Sony cameras. That doesn't mean the Sonys aren't good cameras - I just prefer the Canons.

    Guys like Philip Bloom are producing mind-blowing stuff with the Letus adapters so I think it more comes down to how you use the tools you're given a lot of the time.
  • Pierre 1 year ago
    "it more comes down to how you use the tools you're given" is the statement I was thinking of. Much appreciate your objective answer. And yes, there are canon guys and sony guys :)
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  • Sunny Leatham 1 year ago
    Your using the Canon XHA1, right? And a Brevis35? Correct me if im being an idiot, but isnt this XHA1 a camera without interchangable lenses? Im interested in this Canon XHA1 you see, Amazing video By the way.
  • Matt E plus 1 year ago
    Hey Sunny,

    Thanks!

    You're correct. The A1 doesn't have interchangeable lenses.

    The Brevis35 attaches to the front of the A1 and then you attach a 35mm lens to the Brevis.
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  • Sunny Leatham 1 year ago
    Oh wow, In that case this camera is definetly what i need! Thank you for such a quick reply!
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  • Kjewbee plus 1 year ago
    great lighting on portraits (exept 00:40)
    I love that subtle side light.

    PS. Everybody loves felix the cat hahaha 00:06
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  • Guetta 1 year ago
    just beautiful. I love the colors! can I ask what preset did you use and what post color correction you've done. I have this camera and letus 35 and would love to see how your settings will work with the letus.

    Just loved it.
  • Matt E plus 1 year ago
    Hey Rafael,

    Sent you a message with some info.

    Cheers,

    Matthew.
  • Montauk Media plus 1 year ago
    May i also ask what preset you used?

    It is very nice and is leaning me more towards a brevis..
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  • Rhys Day plus 1 year ago
    holy crap is this in Toowoomba?? haha I was looking at it going this alley way looks mighty familiar.

    I live in Brisbane now, and am looking at getting the same setup, hence how I found your video...small world.
  • Matt E plus 1 year ago
    Small world indeed. Yep, it's Toowoomba. Not sure if I should ask what you're doing hanging around in back alleys ;)
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  • Aaron Bannasch plus 1 year ago
    I was listening to this song on my computer and wondering if someone had synchronized it with video, sure enough it has been done. Looks and sounds great.
  • Matt E plus 1 year ago
    Thanks Aaron!
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  • Sam James plus 1 year ago
    very well done
  • Matt E plus 1 year ago
    Thanks Sam!
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  • Bertrand Bouchez 1 year ago
    Excellent !
  • Matt E plus 1 year ago
    Thanks heaps Bertrand!
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  • I saw your clips last night via a link from the HV20/30 forums and I was blown away. I joined Vimeo specifically so I could look at yours and other videographers work. Blown away. Well done.
  • Matt E plus 1 year ago
    Very cool! Thanks for the compliment!
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  • Jesse Brauning 1 year ago
    Beautiful shots, beautiful wife, excellent stuff. Makes me jealous (not so much the wife thing, my fiance is beautiful too - but the camera setup for sure).
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  • Matt E plus 1 year ago
    Thanks Jesse. I pretty much have it all ;) What more could a man want :)
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  • rétro films 1 year ago
    hey there!
    at first - great work! love these pictures! I have a question about the premiere 2.0 - i have the same xh-a1 and premiere and I dont get so good quality as you - how doe you do that? which settings are you using when you begin a new project in adobe and how doe you export it? please help me :) (I have at the moment a 35 mm adapter from a friend and I wanna get really good quality..)

    thanks manuel
  • Matt E plus 1 year ago
    Thanks Manuel! I'll shoot you a message with some info.
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  • Andreas Gering 1 year ago
    quality ist just amazing....

    "I have a question about the premiere 2.0 - i have the same xh-a1 and premiere and I dont get so good quality as you - how doe you do that? which settings are you using when you begin a new project in adobe and how doe you export it? please help me :) (I have at the moment a 35 mm adapter from a friend and I wanna get really good quality..)"


    so one info need i too... please for me to
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  • Ryan Valdez 1 year ago
    Hey man, i'm looking into getting an adapter within the next 2-3 days. I love the look of the brevis and being able to go run and gun with it is awesome! NO rails is fine with me. So i was debating, either letus or redrock, then i came to redrock or brevis. So if possible can you tell me how it is using the xh-a1 and brevis as i do also have an xh-a1. I think the footage is amazing. You added the vignetting yourself right? how's the dof? please e-mail if you have time and you can letting me know how this equipment works together. Thanks man!

    -Ryan
  • Matt E plus 1 year ago
    I'm not an expert on the 35mm adapters - checkout philipbloom.co.uk - he's the man! I love the footage I get from my Brevis but I mainly use it with my HV30 because it is more portable. Using the A1+Brevis nearly killed me :)

    Yeah, I added the vignette myself. The DOF is amazing - it's impossible to get such shallow DOF with a bare camera.

    Regarding rails, I'd recommend you use rails if you're combining an adapter with your A1 - just to be safe.

    Hope that helps.
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  • elholandes 1 year ago
    Loved the work. I like one shot in the movie where you have a very WIDE DOF. I like that. Not many do that once they bought a adapter.
  • Matt E plus 1 year ago
    Thanks!
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  • curt ellis plus 1 year ago
    Great footage Matt!

    I have a similar set up to yours. Would you please also send me info on how you achieved such outstanding footage through premiere 20, and the A1 presets you used for this work.

    Thank you so much for your inspiration!
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  • Very nice stuff... really like the dof on this... really pops!! How do you like the brevis with the a1? I have an a1 and am considering getting an sgpro adapter...
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  • michael shih 1 year ago
    Hey Matt, really nice color. I'd also like to know the preset you have as mine dosen't come out as vivid. Thanks a lot!
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  • The Argentine 1 year ago
    Nice work, this is the nicest most crisp image I have seen of the A1, which I myself own. I have a ? 4 U. I am now seriously looking into buying the brevis 35. What other pieces did you add to the camera. Thanks from Buenos Aires.
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  • Irregular Mek 1 year ago
    Wow amazing clear pictures, one question. auto focus or manual
  • Matt E plus 5 months ago
    Manual.
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  • Love 4 Media 9 months ago
    Thank you so much.
    This video decided it for me.
    Im getting this adapter for my XH A1
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  • Jeremy Trull 9 months ago
    Amazing stuff here, man. Really great. But I have a question if you could help me out. Approximately how much would all of the equipment you used cost excluding the camera? Thanks!
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  • Garrette plus 9 months ago
    Ive got to get one of those. Im sure it was at least $100.00 :)
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  • Brian 9 months ago
    Hi. Awesome DOF. I have an XH A1 too and i´m lloking for the brevis35. I just wanted to know the full specifications of the Nikon lens you used. I´ll apreciate your help. See ya.
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  • Matthew Szewczyk 8 months ago
    Hey Matt, what was the maximum f-stop on this 50mm lens?
  • Matt E plus 5 months ago
    I'm pretty sure I used the 50mm 1.8 for this video.
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  • Andrew Reyna 8 months ago
    Great footage man!
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  • Craig mazzali 7 months ago
    very nice.
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  • Tracey Lee 6 months ago
    Matt, did you use the non-flip version here?
  • Matt E plus 5 months ago
    Hey Tracey. No, I used the Flip version. No upside down shooting for me! :)
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  • Raglan Siu Wing Tat 5 months ago
    Short but Stunning, Can feel the love between u2 is all arround !

    Cheers Man !

    Raglan Siu
    Hong Kong.
  • Matt E plus 5 months ago
    Thanks!
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  • Jean-Côme Bouden 5 months ago
    The shots are beautifuls =)
  • Matt E plus 5 months ago
    Thanks for watching!
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  • James 5 months ago
    I have to tell you, Matt. I've been looking at a lot of test footage shot with an Xl-H1, V1U, Z7U and trying to decide which camera to buy. Your footage, by a long shot, demonstrates the most resolution, clarity, and film-like images of anything I've seen. You're either a DP genius that can get this type of quality with any camera you shoot with or the XH-A1 is a beautifully crafted electronic device that I should purchase as soon as possible. Anyway, beautiful shots.
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  • Moishe Kapoyr 4 months ago
    Beautiful. What preset did you use?
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