What I think of the Novoflex BALPRO TS

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Recently, someone in my comments section asked what I think of the Novoflex BALPRO T/S. Well, this is what I think. The full text of this video review is here: ohm-image.net/o...
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@MariosKarampalis Жыл бұрын

Nice video my friend, I still use my X Act II, but to tell you the truth, I don’t use all the movements anymore.

@guyprolly Жыл бұрын

Good to see you here again. If I remember, I helped you toward the X-ACT2. (Fauxtaku here). It is a phenomenal camera, but not made with macro in mind.

@FauxtakuLounge Жыл бұрын

You were the one that convinced me to get the GX680, which worked great, except, as you know, its lenses aren't that good for close up.

@black.phoenix. Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. When we talked about tilt shift when I comment about my Nikkor 50mm f/2 you talked about this system. Yo be sincere I never used a bellows system so it is interesting to see how it works and what it does. Also thumbs up for the Arca Swiss C1 gearhead (it looks like) , really a time saver in repeatable stacks. I had a chance to use it some years ago and it really outshines in that job. Although what I do is hard to justify the price of it (I'm a hobbyist, not a pro) I'm not lying that it is a wishlist item. Currently I'm satisfied with both my AcraTech GP and Ultimate Ballheads.

@FauxtakuLounge Жыл бұрын

I've never used AcraTech, but they sure seem solid and really agile.

@andyvan5692 Жыл бұрын

one thing, if you want copious movements, AND simultaneous two axis, better, and cheaper options are out there, like a sinar F2 or P2, these have a rock solid monorail design, bellows which can be used as a lens shade\bellows\focus cover all with the help of adaptor brackets and a couple of rods; also twin rail clamps and rail extensions as well as a 'multi-purpose standard' allow mega macro shots, and for movements, there are angle and f-stop calculators on board the focussing rear standard, so makes critical focus a breeze. one tip the sinar does allow for Fujifilm GFX camera adaption, via a lens board style plate, in place of the ground glass frame, allowing digital macro shooting.

@guyprolly Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply, Andy. I have used the Sinar P2 because I was fan of the arTec, but I found the Linhof the perfect middle ground, and about as acrobatic as its larger cousins for all but extreme movements. The thing is that in my studio, I use usually only two or two movements at a time, so the BALPRO T/S, as limited as it is, is perfect for my use case.

@sigmundklaus 4 ай бұрын

BTW :) about the subject of not having simultanious rise-fall or tilt n'swing - a diagonal shift/tilt is the same. Yes not as conveniently done as with a Cambo etc... but still can be done.

@guyprolly 4 ай бұрын

Indeed, I have used the BALPRO TS in that manner, with the rotatable ASTAT mount at the back, as well as re-mounted on the L-shaped arca footing. I bought the whole shebang when I picked it up in 2014.

@sigmundklaus 4 ай бұрын

I am inclined to sell my cambo actus g and just get the balpro ts. I don't think there would be any functionality that can not be done with the balpro ts or can not be achieved with a workaround. Actually I see more freedom with the balpro. Thanks for the video

@guyprolly 4 ай бұрын

You are most welcome.

@AlreadyTiredOfYou 8 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for the review! I’ve been really interested in getting into product/food photography and I just came across this product. The limitations seem a pain in the butt…. you do, however, make it sound managable. I’m worried mostly about flatlay photography. I’m still way too new in this realm of photography and I wouldn’t want to mess up in what I buy. I’ve been also having some trouble figuring out which would be the complete kit to get with this camera. Novoflex shop is a little bit confusing. I wish they had a “build your setup” guide or package.

@guyprolly 8 ай бұрын

Fauxtaku here. Maybe I could show a best-of or basic T/S necessary kit that represents what I've used and WANTED to use but not used with the BALPRO T/S. If that sounds helpful perhaps I can try to pull this together in the new year.

@AlreadyTiredOfYou 7 ай бұрын

@@guyprolly that sounds really helpful. I would really appreciate it. Sorry for my delayed answer, KZfaq doesn’t send me notifications when I get answers

@guyprolly 7 ай бұрын

@@AlreadyTiredOfYou I'll see what I can do.

@coopcoopalooploop 7 ай бұрын

Great video. Are most of the lenses shown from enlargers? Was the Sinaron 80mm taken out of a DB lens board and rehoused in some way to provide aperture control?

@guyprolly 7 ай бұрын

Very well spotted. Yes, the Sinaron was taken from a DB lens board and inserted into a Rodenstock 60/4 tube I think. I've used the lens for so long that I don't remember what was sacrificed to make it.

@OmidAuphoto Ай бұрын

Great video. It helped me to decide much easier to purchase my system. I am really interested in a Sinaron lens. I understand that I have to take it out a DB board. Does Novoflex sell a board to attached it to? If so what would that be called? Once again thank you for the video and love to see you more. Cheers