New owner in Ireland at DVinfo.net

Les Mularky · February 13th, 2007, 05:09 AM

Hi Folks
My time spent lurking and researching on this forum has helped me make an informed choice...I am exceedingly grateful.
On opening the box I was surprised by the solid feel and "PRO" look. I found the menu system ok, I followed my nose and played around with custom keys and presets, when I felt lost or unsure I pressed menu to escape and tried again. I like being able to preset a focus and zoom position. Audio seems to work well and switching to xlrs, phantom power is straight forward though the switch layout is confusing above the xlrs, it aint rocket science though.
Today I will shoot in the Green glens of Antrim for the first time in hdv mode. I will report anything I find confusing or interesting as a new user.Thanks again folks. Les

Mike Covington · February 13th, 2007, 01:49 PM

Congrats on the new camera, Les. I look forward to your findings. Like you, I recently picked up an A1 after doing a lot of lurking on these (and other) boards. Canon should give some of these guys a commission!

Dave Lammey · February 14th, 2007, 06:46 AM

Woah. The "Green glens of Antrim"? After you shoot, could you post some clips? You see, I live vicariously through all of you A1 owners posting your clips from glamorous locations .... I'd post some clips of my surroundings but I'm guessing that the suburban blight and soccer moms wouldn't impress anyone ... ;)

Steven Dempsey · February 14th, 2007, 08:17 AM

Welcome Les and congratulations on your purchase. I'd love to see some footage from the oul' sod...I was born in Dublin.

:)

Dom Stevenson · February 14th, 2007, 06:23 PM

Upside down Guinness glasses make really good short angle lenses Y'know Les.
Slainte!
Dom

February 13th, 2007, 05:09 AM	#1
Les Mularky New Boot Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 7	New owner in Ireland Hi Folks My time spent lurking and researching on this forum has helped me make an informed choice...I am exceedingly grateful. On opening the box I was surprised by the solid feel and "PRO" look. I found the menu system ok, I followed my nose and played around with custom keys and presets, when I felt lost or unsure I pressed menu to escape and tried again. I like being able to preset a focus and zoom position. Audio seems to work well and switching to xlrs, phantom power is straight forward though the switch layout is confusing above the xlrs, it aint rocket science though. Today I will shoot in the Green glens of Antrim for the first time in hdv mode. I will report anything I find confusing or interesting as a new user.Thanks again folks. Les

February 14th, 2007, 08:17 AM	#4
Steven Dempsey Disjecta Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 937	Welcome Les and congratulations on your purchase. I'd love to see some footage from the oul' sod...I was born in Dublin. :) __________________ Try my Digital Therapy: http://www.pinelakefilms.com/digital_therapy.html Films on ExposureRoom: http://exposureroom.com/members/disjecta.aspx/videos/

February 13th, 2007, 01:49 PM	#2
Mike Covington New Boot Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6	Congrats on the new camera, Les. I look forward to your findings. Like you, I recently picked up an A1 after doing a lot of lurking on these (and other) boards. Canon should give some of these guys a commission!

February 14th, 2007, 06:46 AM	#3
Dave Lammey Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Simsbury, CT Posts: 247	Woah. The "Green glens of Antrim"? After you shoot, could you post some clips? You see, I live vicariously through all of you A1 owners posting your clips from glamorous locations .... I'd post some clips of my surroundings but I'm guessing that the suburban blight and soccer moms wouldn't impress anyone ... ;)

February 14th, 2007, 06:23 PM	#5
Dom Stevenson Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London UK Posts: 430	Upside down Guinness glasses make really good short angle lenses Y'know Les. Slainte! Dom