Hello all, I am a new Steadicam operator, I own the SCOUT, I have been practicing with my camera on infinity focus, I've had good success & have came up with some good shots, my camera is not the best, I have a Panasonic hmc-150 avchd camera, which comes with a fixed lens that's 53.2mm on the AG-HMC150
A new company I am starting to work with is NEW to the STEADICAM scene, they do mostly MUSIC VIDEO'S for different labels, one up & coming video is a band signed to universal,
these shoots are done in one day, everyone & everything CRAMMED into one day. the director doesn't want to have such a wide lens shot, & tells me if I go in close for a close up I will be out of focus, so here is my question, if I can do this with success on my cheap HMC-150 camera, starting back & moving very close ALL in focus what prime lenses should I look at purchasing to where It's not so wide & I can come in close enough to the talent to obtain a nice closeup WITHOUT a FOCUS PULLER ??? any suggestions ? most of these shoots will be done on the Cannon 5D, & one last thing the director tells me we can get a focus pulling system for the scout & be able to nail these shots with a little practice, well my question is REMEMBER these shoots are done ALL in one day, so HOW MUCH PRACTICE are we talking about here, REMEMBER he is new to the STEADICAM SCENE & so will be the focus puller.
THANKS to all who take the time to advise me on lenses & focus pulling!!!