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March 2nd, 2004, 02:11 AM | #21 |
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Nothing Special...
..about my rig except I designed an adapter to use bayonet mount lenses with my xl1. It was just finished tonight so I gave it a try. images at
http://www.quicktel.com/users/archamian/adapter.html The sun was quickly setting so most of the pics are in the dark. I'll post some better ones once I get a little time behind this setup. The xl1 side mount is one I ordered from the factory. The rest was machined at a local shop to my specs out of aircraft aluminum. |
March 3rd, 2004, 10:00 PM | #22 |
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And now, for something completely different!
Another day at the office. Here are some different configs.
We configure our XL1s cameras in quite a few ways to suit the job at hand. http://home.mindspring.com/~ricks-pics/ RB |
March 3rd, 2004, 10:09 PM | #23 |
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A poor XL1 alone in the gas...
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March 4th, 2004, 12:56 AM | #24 |
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DAMN RICK!!! That's some pretty cool setups!
Patrick, nice adapter! Can't wait to see more comparison pics. Please include side by side pics too.
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March 4th, 2004, 06:03 AM | #25 |
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Rick: which shoulder support is that? Nice setups indeed!
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March 4th, 2004, 10:11 AM | #26 |
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The shoulder mount was made by Studio 1, in Orlando, FL.
http://www.studio1productions.com/ I don't think they make it for the XL1 anymore as they did not have a great demand for them. I begged them to build two of them for us and they just happened to have extra sets of the proper rods to do so, we got lucky. The zoom controller is a VZ Rock from VariZoom. http://www.varizoom.com/controllers/rock.php The rig is very comfortable, especially if you have someone pulling focus for you. RB |
March 6th, 2004, 11:05 PM | #27 |
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Underwater Housing
Rick-
How well does that underwater housing work? How deep can you go? Thanks
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March 7th, 2004, 01:01 AM | #28 |
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Although we have them for the XLs, the TRV-950s and the VX-2000, we don't use the EWA for underwater work. We use them to protect the equipment as well as the tape, which becomes evidence, during Haz-Mat documentation.
We have Gates Housings for the Panasonic AG-EZ30 and the SONY TRV-950. This pretty much covers any of out deepwater shooting needs. They are phenomenal! In the "Real World", the EWA bags ARE used for underwater work. A little ungainly but great for the weekend warrior that wants to shoot UW every couple of leap years. I CAN say that the EWA for the TRVs and the VX-2000 are allot more comfortable to use than the one for the Canon, and, if I am not mistaken, they are rated to about 35-40 feet! Not to shabby considering that they are really nothing more than glorified sandwich bags with attitudes! Let me know if there is any other UW questions I can help you with. RB |
April 21st, 2004, 02:26 PM | #29 |
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Here's my set up. I'm a bit of a newbie to this level having only goofed around with Sony PCx's up until now.
My editing is done on my Apple G5 using FCP4. I'm trying to break into semi professional work. I'm working on a short promo flick for a local Go-Kart track presently which is going pretty well. Fingers crossed I can get some more knock-on work from it. http://www.mkeeler.com/carcam/xl1s_a.gif http://www.mkeeler.com/carcam/xl1s_b.gif |
May 4th, 2004, 07:21 PM | #30 |
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Patrick, I am totally fascinated by your set-up.
What lens are you using? Please tell us as much as you can about this, the DOF in those pics looks fantastic. |
May 5th, 2004, 12:13 AM | #31 |
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Heya,
Thanks for the compliments. I really havent had time to go out and shoot enough good examples to do a proper comparison but weather permitting I hope to get around to doing more this weekend. The lens is an Angenieux 9.5mm-57mm wide angle for 16mm with an Arri style Bayonet mount http://www.quicktel.com/users/archamian/adapter004.JPG that has a speed range of F1.9-22 (T1.9-22). I really wanted a high quality fully manual lens that wasn't going to cost me $1500+ and also I hoped it would give a greater sense of DOF so I picked this one up on ebay for $350. I chose the bayonet mount because they are plentiful and seem cheaper overall than PL or other more modern mounts. Also they still produce new lenses with this same mount so if I wanted a lens with modern optical coatings id have an upgrade path. Because the lens is 16mm format the magnification (about 1.8) and loss of DOF is much less than 35mm lenses which have magnification factor of about 7 and lose significant DOF. The adapter itself is comprised of two main pieces. The body is made from aircraft aluminum while the mount is a factory xl1 stainless steel ( http://www.quicktel.com/users/archamian/adapter005.JPG ) mount you can order from Canon USA in New Jersey for $45. The adapter body cost $400 to produce at a local machine shop though they admitted that if they made 20+ the price would drop to about $75-$100 for the body not counting the cost of the factory mount. Overall I would probably have been better off just buying a manual lens that was made for the XL1 but I am very happy with the results and the total control this setup affords me. Also I can buy used 16mm lenses for much less and there is a significantly wider variety of lenses to choose from now. As for the mini35s I'm also working on an Augus35(moving) and Aldu35(static) of my own and though I have the DOF I wanted the filmic look some are achieving is very desirable. Yes, much of the filmic look can be achieved in post but I like to get my footage as close as ideal as possible to reduce the amount of post work. I hope this has answered your questions, if you have any more please email me. --Patrick |
July 13th, 2004, 12:20 PM | #32 |
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Here is my rig for the EOS lens system with a nice Canon 35-350 lens. I have posted it before.
http://www.digitalcrossing.ca/ef-1.htm It also has a comparison of the 3x verses the standard 16x. The rod system and pistol grip is from Cavision, and is fantastic. Cavision took the time to build this with me specifically to fit the lens. Anyone interested in one should contact them. |
August 13th, 2004, 02:47 PM | #33 |
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hi Rich
is your light get resource from the batery or it has its own resource? where do you buy it? and its price? thanks http://home.mindspring.com/~ricks-pi...g.w560h420.jpg I need to buy a tripod too, url please |
November 11th, 2004, 03:42 PM | #34 |
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My set up
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November 13th, 2004, 11:45 AM | #35 |
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here is my final equipment:
http://www.penturis.com/kamera/fullfoton.JPG http://www.penturis.com/kamera/mattebox.JPG http://www.penturis.com/kamera/matteboxnikon.JPG http://www.penturis.com/kamera/fulltft.JPG some parts are made by cosmin. custom made matte box with implemented cokin filterholder and french flag, follow focus device, zoom rods, clamps and some other parts |
April 6th, 2005, 05:03 AM | #36 |
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Heres a pic of my set up with a 3 inch monitor..I made the battery pack you see on the back from an older RC car remote to power the monitor..I made the matte box sun shild thingy too that has a space for drop in filters.. made from plastic cookie sheets and a lense case from an old LCD projector.
i just got this cam and love it I already what the XL2. I had a sony vx2000 and there is quite a differnce in the two. ya thats my ugly mug holding the cam..LOL http://img168.exs.cx/img168/529/mycanon39ao.jpg http://img168.exs.cx/img168/9645/mycanon21nx.jpg Pete |
April 6th, 2005, 05:47 AM | #37 |
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I really like the solid, well-built look of that homemade mattebox/shade, Pete; and wouldn't mind one to fit my X16 manual lens and adapters!
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April 7th, 2005, 11:00 AM | #38 |
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I have only just seen this thread - just joined. I am interested in your LCD monitor. I find the overscan on the viewfinder a big problem and usually lug about a big monitor so I can see what I am shooting (if a mic boom is being used). Does your LCD show an underscan picture? How do you power it? Where can I buy one (PAL)? I am also based in the UK. I also use an ev receiver - I use velcro to attach it to the battery. |
April 7th, 2005, 11:57 AM | #39 |
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Hi Chris,
Thanks for the interest in my rig. I always get confused with over scan and under scan. But I can tell you that the monitor shows the full frame i.e. outside the save area - Not handy when you are trying to frame a shot accurately. I got the monitor from ntrac (http://www.ntrac.co.uk/). It looks like that they don't sell it anymore (I got it about 2 years ago). There are plenty of 5.6" monitors available elsewhere. When in-doors, the monitor is generally powered by mains. When mains are not available I have a sealed lead acid battery (that ways a ton). This is then either Velcro to the back of the LCD or I place it in a rucksack or pocket, when on the move. Cheers,
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April 7th, 2005, 03:04 PM | #40 |
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Hi Ed
Thanks for your reply. That site has got a LCD monitor that looks quite good. I will check it out. Cheers Chris |
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