My only lens is 50mm... this is tough!

[Nathan Cole]

Hi, and thanks already for so many helpful threads. I've shot violin instructional videos for a while in my garage studio, which is small enough that I can't use anything wider than 50mm. So right now that's my only lens.

I got a used Zephyr rig (and a nice tutorial from the member here who sold it to me), and it looks like I should be able to make a Bronze workshop this summer in LA (luckily I live here, so plenty of resources). But I have to say, my attempts so far look... not even close to acceptable.

I know that in theory wider lenses should be easier, so I'm just wondering whether it's nuts to expect anything usable with a medium lens until I get more training? If I had a 25mm lens or similar to put on, would I likely have more fun until my workshop, or would it not be that dramatic a difference?

Thanks for your thoughts!

[Brennan Maxwell]

You might have a little more fun initially with a wider lens. But maybe you should spend a few days without even turning the camera on. Just fly the rig around focusing on keeping it “quiet” from movement as you go. This will allow you to focus on keeping the rig in the right position on your body. Fly it with the camera off for a day or two then turn it back on and see how you feel.