Woohoo! you won't regret it, I promise!! Haha they really are great. They make you see objects in a way that will really open your mind to new compositions! Excited to see what you create with them. Appreciate you man !
Haha they are literally the cheapest and easiest way to make a project feel higher quality. Glad you've discovered the magic of them as well!!. Hope prep for your short is going well! As always, appreciate you watching Rania!
Yessir! Diopters are a total game changer. Don’t you feel like you have so many more options of shots when shooting now ? Lol at least that’s how I feel. They are def the lens filter I am reaching for the most rn! Really appreciate you watching man!!
@carstenschlag Definitley feel that way! Just watched your short film Cash or Credit. I can relate to that kids anxiety but was not expecting that ending lol. Really well done!
All four come in a set so you should get all of them! My favorite is 4x and x10. I feel like 4x gets you up really close but gives a wider macro feel while the x10 gives you the craziest upclose compositions you couldn’t get any other way. Really appreciate you watching man!!
Def embrace the funk! Got a diopter originally just for anamorphic adapter (didn’t work aswell as I had wanted) but then realised it’s great just in general - cheers mate
Hell yeah man! always embrace the funk haha. Diopters are my fav thing to play with right now. Glad other people feel the same way. Really appreciate you watching Samuel!!
Nice idea. Tried it before but felt that there was too much curvature on the edges of the frame. Now that could be because I used a 67mm diopter with a 67mm lens thread.. Could it be that it’s better to use a step up ring? E.g. maybe better I went with 82mm diopters to pair with my 67mm lenses… Like @0:25 I see you used a step up ring from 49mm to 82mm. Since the glass is thicker in the middle, maybe that helps reduce the curvature in the image. Did you try your 82mm diopters using a 82mm threaded lens? What were your results like? Curious what lens you used with your sample footage? Was it all using a step up ring? 49mm threaded lens to 82mm diopter?
Hey there! So I used 82mm diopters on a 82mm lens. And for me it seemed like the curves weren’t too bad! Some focal lengths are def worse than others. So for me I just use a zoom lens and play around with the focal length till it looks right. I’d be interested to see what it would look like with a step up ring and a larger diopter, it may help. Sorry if that wasn’t too helpful of a response. Appreciate you watching man!!!
Gem after gem after gem Carsten. Why don’t more cinematographers talk about this tool? Diopters are definitely as necessary as any other filter and it’s not until you use them when you realize that.
Aye thanks Dylan!! Yeah diopters are pretty darn nifty!! Probably my fav lens filter at the moment! But I agree I had no idea what they could do till I used em, now I can't stop using em haha. Appreciate you!!
Hey there! Really appreciate your content and effort. I wanted to ask you if there will be any difference if I use the diopters with some step up rings, but the kind of step up rings that you stack on one another?
Hey there! Honestly I’m not sure since I haven’t tried! My guess is that it would change your close and far focus distances. And depending on how many you stack you may see the edges. It depends though on how many you stack and the thickness of them. Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful!! Really appreciate you watching!!
Bought a vivitar set like two years ago and could never get proper focus on my Sigma art 24-70. the glass looked far narrower than the one you’re holding. I’ll go back to them this weekend and report back lol
Weird maybe they changed them? I can’t think of anything different I do with mine. Were you shooting at like a f8 or higher ? That’s the only thing I can think of. If you shoot any more open like a 5.6 or a 4 it gets pretty soft. Appreciate you watching Alex!!
Thank you for suggesting this great piece! when you were shooting the golf scene without the diopter , was the camera in the same position when you put the diopter on?
Thanks brother !! For the golf scene I got them pretty much in the same place, I forgot to get the without the diopter shot when I was getting the diopter one. So I did have to go back out and shoot that one again so I probably was slightly off from the original spot but it was very close. Appreciate you watching!!
It’s just the good ol sun! I literally do all my talking heads just sitting next to a window. Lol I’m too lazy to set up lights. Windows are a super great and easy soft source! Appreciate you watching man!!
read some reviews about the product and some say the image becomes very blurry, although in your footage it's pretty sharp. have you sharpened in post or added some effects to it in post?
Nope not sharpened at all ! My guess is they were not using them with a deep enough f stop. For any macro lens, probe lens or diopter you have to shoot at like a minimum of f8 preferably like a f12-14. Because you are so close you need that deep depth of field to get everything in focus. To compensate for light try to use them in places close to big windows or outside. Or if you have a film light bounce it into the ceiling above where you are shooting. Hope that helps! Appreciate you watching Danny!!
Yup just make sure you get the right size for your lens. It should say on your lens what filter thread size it is. Just make sure to get the same size diopter!
@@carstenschlag haha yeah for sure. Lotta factors there. But… can’t wait to see. I personally love the fun character of this diopter vibe. Feels almost like fisheye meets macro? Yeah maybe I’ll do some kinda test. Anyway, keep it up dude. Seems like you’re having fun doing this and you have a great voice and knowledge base for it!
Yo Joshua! Id say just get ones made for 77mm thread to be safe. it doesn't matter what brand you get all the ones around 20 bucks will work pretty much the same. Really appreciate you watching man !!
Dude I’ve heard snowfall is so good! Is it worth the watch? I’m debating starting it! You should def pick up some diopters they are FIRE lol! They will totally change your perspective. Appreciate you big time my man!
@@carstenschlag Snowfall is definitely worth watching. The cinematography and lighting is very well executed. One definitely picks something here and there.
and ordered. thanks for making me spend money this morning!
Woohoo! you won't regret it, I promise!! Haha they really are great. They make you see objects in a way that will really open your mind to new compositions! Excited to see what you create with them. Appreciate you man !
I can't describe how happy I was the day I discovered diopters 😂 a must !!!!
Haha they are literally the cheapest and easiest way to make a project feel higher quality. Glad you've discovered the magic of them as well!!. Hope prep for your short is going well! As always, appreciate you watching Rania!
I've been using magnifying glasses haha didint know this existed. Thank you!
This guy dont miss
Damn I must be doin something right if THE patty Mcgoo is leaving comments! Appreciate you big dawg!
Yeah I love using diopters. I was always annoyed when I couldnt get close with certain shots and diopters changed the game.
Yessir! Diopters are a total game changer. Don’t you feel like you have so many more options of shots when shooting now ? Lol at least that’s how I feel. They are def the lens filter I am reaching for the most rn! Really appreciate you watching man!!
@carstenschlag Definitley feel that way! Just watched your short film Cash or Credit. I can relate to that kids anxiety but was not expecting that ending lol. Really well done!
Thank you man!! Haha glad it caught you by surprise! Appreciate you checking it out. It’s one of my favorite things I’ve made!
Thanks for the recommendation! I am using 24-105mm lens. Which diopter you recommend: 1x, 2x, 4x?
All four come in a set so you should get all of them! My favorite is 4x and x10. I feel like 4x gets you up really close but gives a wider macro feel while the x10 gives you the craziest upclose compositions you couldn’t get any other way. Really appreciate you watching man!!
@@carstenschlag Thanks for your answer mate!
Def embrace the funk! Got a diopter originally just for anamorphic adapter (didn’t work aswell as I had wanted) but then realised it’s great just in general - cheers mate
Hell yeah man! always embrace the funk haha. Diopters are my fav thing to play with right now. Glad other people feel the same way. Really appreciate you watching Samuel!!
Thanks for video and the bonus clips with and without the diopter earned you a sub. Straight to the point and informative with examples !
Thank you man! It makes me super happy you enjoyed it. Appreciate you big time!!
Wednesday = NEW VIDEOOOOO. Love these! Just grabbed the set!
Yessir! Every Wednesday my guy!! Glad you grabbed a set, you will LOVE them!! haha they will help you get some sick ass shots! Appreciate you Luke!
Appreciate this tip Carsten!!!
Appreciate you my guy!!
Tried and true tool of the trade!! Fire video man!
Yessir! Amazon stays coming with the budget heat lol. Appreciate you big dawg!!
Straight to the cart and Great video as always!
You won’t regret it! Lol it will become one of your most used tools. Appreciate you big time my guy!!
This is amazing! Do they make a filter that does the inverse of this? Like something that widens your field of views?
Thanks Veronica!! They do actually, it’s called a speed booster! Really appreciate you watching!!
Nice idea. Tried it before but felt that there was too much curvature on the edges of the frame. Now that could be because I used a 67mm diopter with a 67mm lens thread.. Could it be that it’s better to use a step up ring?
E.g. maybe better I went with 82mm diopters to pair with my 67mm lenses… Like @0:25 I see you used a step up ring from 49mm to 82mm. Since the glass is thicker in the middle, maybe that helps reduce the curvature in the image. Did you try your 82mm diopters using a 82mm threaded lens? What were your results like?
Curious what lens you used with your sample footage? Was it all using a step up ring? 49mm threaded lens to 82mm diopter?
Hey there! So I used 82mm diopters on a 82mm lens. And for me it seemed like the curves weren’t too bad! Some focal lengths are def worse than others. So for me I just use a zoom lens and play around with the focal length till it looks right. I’d be interested to see what it would look like with a step up ring and a larger diopter, it may help. Sorry if that wasn’t too helpful of a response. Appreciate you watching man!!!
Part of the pre-200 views club, and pre-200k sub count club :D
haha thanks mike! we'll see about the 200k lol I'm shocked I have 2k. Appreciate you big time my dude!!
Gem after gem after gem Carsten.
Why don’t more cinematographers talk about this tool? Diopters are definitely as necessary as any other filter and it’s not until you use them when you realize that.
Aye thanks Dylan!! Yeah diopters are pretty darn nifty!! Probably my fav lens filter at the moment! But I agree I had no idea what they could do till I used em, now I can't stop using em haha. Appreciate you!!
like the people behind the lens, our lens needs some glasses as well haha. Great job shedding some light on diopters 🔥🔥
hahaha truer words have never been spoken! Diopters are the bomb lol. Appreciate you big time Ryan!!!
Hey there! Really appreciate your content and effort. I wanted to ask you if there will be any difference if I use the diopters with some step up rings, but the kind of step up rings that you stack on one another?
Hey there! Honestly I’m not sure since I haven’t tried! My guess is that it would change your close and far focus distances. And depending on how many you stack you may see the edges. It depends though on how many you stack and the thickness of them. Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful!! Really appreciate you watching!!
Nice one, I got myself a set a couple weeks ago. Haven't used it yet tho
Thanks man! That's awesome! def start using em, you will be blown away with what you are able to do! Appreciate you big time Quason!
What a legend!!! Thank you!
Aye thanks my guy!! Appreciate you big time brother!
@carstenschlag quick question, what thread size were you using?
I think 82mm but I think the one I linked in the description is for 72mm!
Bought a vivitar set like two years ago and could never get proper focus on my Sigma art 24-70. the glass looked far narrower than the one you’re holding. I’ll go back to them this weekend and report back lol
Weird maybe they changed them? I can’t think of anything different I do with mine. Were you shooting at like a f8 or higher ? That’s the only thing I can think of. If you shoot any more open like a 5.6 or a 4 it gets pretty soft. Appreciate you watching Alex!!
Thanks, it was added immediately to my amazon cart 😂
Haha Hell yeah!!! You’re gonna be making some fire shots! Appreciate you watching!
Awesome video Carsten
Aye thank you Juan!! Appreciate you !!
Thank you for suggesting this great piece!
when you were shooting the golf scene without the diopter , was the camera in the same position when you put the diopter on?
Thanks brother !! For the golf scene I got them pretty much in the same place, I forgot to get the without the diopter shot when I was getting the diopter one. So I did have to go back out and shoot that one again so I probably was slightly off from the original spot but it was very close. Appreciate you watching!!
@@carstenschlag Got it! Than you for the explanation.
need a light breakdown of this talking head setup
It’s just the good ol sun! I literally do all my talking heads just sitting next to a window. Lol I’m too lazy to set up lights. Windows are a super great and easy soft source! Appreciate you watching man!!
@@carstenschlag
Your work is great, mate. Love from India.
Thanks brother!!
read some reviews about the product and some say the image becomes very blurry, although in your footage it's pretty sharp. have you sharpened in post or added some effects to it in post?
Nope not sharpened at all ! My guess is they were not using them with a deep enough f stop. For any macro lens, probe lens or diopter you have to shoot at like a minimum of f8 preferably like a f12-14. Because you are so close you need that deep depth of field to get everything in focus. To compensate for light try to use them in places close to big windows or outside. Or if you have a film light bounce it into the ceiling above where you are shooting. Hope that helps! Appreciate you watching Danny!!
@@carstenschlag thanks for the detailed explanation! Since I don't have the probe lens, will it work somehow with the 18-35/50mm?
Yup just make sure you get the right size for your lens. It should say on your lens what filter thread size it is. Just make sure to get the same size diopter!
Just got myself the neewer ones 82 mm
Hell yeah brother !! best money you will spend. Really appreciate you watching the video!
Officially regretting my 90mm Sony macro but also wanna do a side by side comparison and see what happens….
Def don’t regret it ! Lol it’s wayy higher quality than these diopters. Would def be interested to see a comparison tho. Appreciate you watching!!
@@carstenschlag haha yeah for sure. Lotta factors there. But… can’t wait to see. I personally love the fun character of this diopter vibe. Feels almost like fisheye meets macro? Yeah maybe I’ll do some kinda test. Anyway, keep it up dude. Seems like you’re having fun doing this and you have a great voice and knowledge base for it!
It’s does feel a little fish eye macro combo. Appreciate you man!!
For lenses with a 77mm thread, will the Vivitar 72mm Diopter still work ok with a step down ring?
Yo Joshua! Id say just get ones made for 77mm thread to be safe. it doesn't matter what brand you get all the ones around 20 bucks will work pretty much the same. Really appreciate you watching man !!
Just finished watching Snowfall and I bet that safe shot looks like a shot from the show. I am definitely getting these. Hope its not GAS :)
Dude I’ve heard snowfall is so good! Is it worth the watch? I’m debating starting it! You should def pick up some diopters they are FIRE lol! They will totally change your perspective. Appreciate you big time my man!
@@carstenschlag Snowfall is definitely worth watching. The cinematography and lighting is very well executed. One definitely picks something here and there.
I’ll for sure check it out then!!
how does this compare to the expensive Hoya diopter?
Definitely not as nice, way more distortion. But for the price you can’t beat it and in my mind is 100% worth it! Appreciate you watching!!
@@carstenschlag very interesting 👍 thank you so much 😇