XDCAM HD for remote field work at DVinfo.net

Wade Fairley · March 5th, 2007, 11:39 PM

I recently used Sony's PDW F350L XDCAM HD for a four month, remote field shoot in Antarctica. I was very impressed with the camera and have posted a Blog as reference for anybody else considering the system for remote work in harsh conditions. Cheers, Wade.

http://www.xdcamhdantarctica.blogspot.com/

Nate Weaver · March 6th, 2007, 02:20 AM

Wade, that's an awesome story/page. As a 350 owner, I'd never guess the camera would make it through that. I'm sure there's some amount of luck involved in circumstances like that, but it's good to know at least the camera is not out of it's league in those conditions.

I assume you had your lens either re-lubed or degreased before the job. Did anybody ever suggest something similar for the camera?

Ivan Snoeckx · March 6th, 2007, 07:34 AM

Nice blog! Thanks for sharing Wade.

Greg Boston · March 6th, 2007, 09:25 AM

Great story, Wade. Makes all of us F350 owners proud!

-gb-

Wade Fairley · March 6th, 2007, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate Weaver

I assume you had your lens either re-lubed or degreased before the job. Did anybody ever suggest something similar for the camera?

Hi Nate

Neither the 350 nor the Fujinon lens had any winterisation. The lens presented no 'stiffness'. Temps ranged from 0 - 15 Celcius.

Cheers

Wade

Keith Nealy · March 6th, 2007, 11:56 AM

Amazing story Wade, and an amazing accomplishment.

Having worked in very stressful environmental conditions I think I understand what you had to endure just to function much less create beautiful images.

The performance of the XDCAM and the Fujinon is nothing less than stellar and is a great testiment to the manufacturers.

My hats off to you for pushing the envelope and sharing your work with us.

aloha,

Keith

Paul Nevison · March 7th, 2007, 07:52 AM

great blog thanks. would be great to get a full kit list from your trip!

Toby Creamer · March 12th, 2007, 04:10 PM

Great blog! I noticed from your other blog that you shot for Planet Earth. I'd be really interested to know more about the whole thing, the series is the best I've ever seen (and I'm not just saying that!).

March 5th, 2007, 11:39 PM	#1
Wade Fairley Tourist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Posts: 2	XDCAM HD for remote field work I recently used Sony's PDW F350L XDCAM HD for a four month, remote field shoot in Antarctica. I was very impressed with the camera and have posted a Blog as reference for anybody else considering the system for remote work in harsh conditions. Cheers, Wade. http://www.xdcamhdantarctica.blogspot.com/

March 6th, 2007, 02:20 AM	#2
Nate Weaver Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,100	Wade, that's an awesome story/page. As a 350 owner, I'd never guess the camera would make it through that. I'm sure there's some amount of luck involved in circumstances like that, but it's good to know at least the camera is not out of it's league in those conditions. I assume you had your lens either re-lubed or degreased before the job. Did anybody ever suggest something similar for the camera? __________________ My Work: nateweaver.net

March 6th, 2007, 11:56 AM	#6
Keith Nealy Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Big Island, Hawaii Posts: 27	Amazing story Wade, and an amazing accomplishment. Having worked in very stressful environmental conditions I think I understand what you had to endure just to function much less create beautiful images. The performance of the XDCAM and the Fujinon is nothing less than stellar and is a great testiment to the manufacturers. My hats off to you for pushing the envelope and sharing your work with us. aloha, Keith __________________ Keith Nealy Productions

March 7th, 2007, 07:52 AM	#7
Paul Nevison New Boot Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: london uk Posts: 7	kit list great blog thanks. would be great to get a full kit list from your trip!

March 6th, 2007, 07:34 AM	#3
Ivan Snoeckx Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Belgium \| Europe Posts: 441	Nice blog! Thanks for sharing Wade.

March 6th, 2007, 09:25 AM	#4
Greg Boston Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DFW area, TX Posts: 6,117 Images: 1	Great story, Wade. Makes all of us F350 owners proud! -gb-

March 12th, 2007, 04:10 PM	#8
Toby Creamer Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 25	Great blog! I noticed from your other blog that you shot for Planet Earth. I'd be really interested to know more about the whole thing, the series is the best I've ever seen (and I'm not just saying that!).