How many of us own the EA50 at DVinfo.net

Steven Digges · January 14th, 2013, 12:41 PM

Just out of curiosity I would like to know how many of us DVINFO users own the EA50 and where you are? I know a lot of people read and don't post but I am surprised there is not more of us that have jumped on this camera. I think it is realy cool that I am learning so much by sharing information with guys all over the world.

Steve, one EA50, Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Chris Harding · January 14th, 2013, 05:41 PM

Someone said seven active people posting here with the camera but there must be a lot more :

OK

(1) Steve - Phoenix
(2) Noa - Belgium
(3) Pete - UK
(4) Chris - Perth

Keep adding to the list please...

Chris

Lee Berger · January 14th, 2013, 06:26 PM

(1) Steve - Phoenix
(2) Noa - Belgium
(3) Pete - UK
(4) Chris - Perth
(5) Lee - USA (with optional 1.8 50mm lens)

Keep adding to the list please...

Don Bloom · January 14th, 2013, 08:06 PM

I will be ordering mine on the 29th along with the 50mm lens. I'm looking forward to it.

Steven Digges · January 14th, 2013, 09:10 PM

I knew you would chime in Don. There is still time before you board the ship. You could return with all of those great family shots and be ready to rock and roll. What are you waiting for ;)

Steve

But seriously, are you like me and do not "work" on your vacation? I would be watching the grand kids (I don't have any yet, fingers crossed) play while cute servers brought me more cocktails!

Don Bloom · January 14th, 2013, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven Digges

I knew you would chime in Don. There is still time before you board the ship. You could return with all of those great family shots and be ready to rock and roll. What are you waiting for ;)
Steve

But seriously, are you like me and do not "work" on your vacation? I would be watching the grand kids (I don't have any yet, fingers crossed) play while cute servers brought me more cocktails!

It wouldn't get here before I leave and then I wouldn't have a good time because all I'd be thinking about is the new toy.

I try not to work at anytime if I can help it but since I have a bad habit of wanting to eat and pay my bills I do BUT not while on vacation.

Dan Eskelson · January 15th, 2013, 08:17 AM

I own the EA-50 and am loving it - and learning a lot from this forum. Thanks to all!

I have posted previously here (twice), but with no replies.

Bert Bouwmeester · January 15th, 2013, 08:50 AM

Here's Bert from the Netherlands. Since saturday the 12th of january the proud owner of a Nex-EA50. Coming from a VG20 (and inbetween an HDR-AX2000) this is a huge improvement.

Noa Put · January 15th, 2013, 09:34 AM

Hi Bert, do you still have your VG20? I"m curious how the image from the nexea50 compares to that camera, it is said they share the same sensor so there shouldn't be that much difference?

Don Bloom · January 15th, 2013, 10:27 AM

Dan, Glad to hear from another EA50 owner.
Sometimes we don't see a post and fly right by it and sometimes we see it but know we can't help. I hope what you posted before wasn't a matter of life or death and also that you don't think we don't like poeple from Idaho. ;-)

Bert, again happy to see another EA50 owner. My sister in law lives in Dordchect (sp). One day I'll get there to visit. My wife has been already and told me how beautiful the country is. On my bucket list!

Bert Bouwmeester · January 15th, 2013, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noa Put

Hi Bert, do you still have your VG20? I"m curious how the image from the nexea50 compares to that camera, it is said they share the same sensor so there shouldn't be that much difference?

Hi Noa,

I've sold the VG20 about two weeks ago. As far as I know the NEX-EA50 and the VG30 contain a newer sensor compaired to the VG20. But even if it was the same, the vast possibilities to alter the picture with the NEX-EA50 are a way to squeeze better quality video's out of this sensor.

B.R.
Bert

P.S. Yes Don, the Netherlands is a nice country, although it's quite flat (no mountains).

Steven Digges · January 15th, 2013, 12:32 PM

Welcome Dan,

You had inquired about rain gear. I just posted a picture of the EA50 under my old PortaBrace slicker.

You can't guess around here which post will grow legs and run and what dies as a seed.

It is a bunch of strange guys but no one bites!

Steve

Dan Eskelson · January 15th, 2013, 03:23 PM

Thanks Steven,

I actually found a slightly used Kata rain cover for $50. It will serve well in the event I must shoot in rain or snow - or dust. Unfortunately not able to use the diopter with it, but good view of the LCD and all controls.

Don Bloom · January 15th, 2013, 04:11 PM

A 1 gallon freezer bag can be shaped and fitted to pretty much anything you need. A little gaff tape from the bag to the rain cover and you should be in good shape.
I love my freezer bags! ;-)

Dmitri Zigany · January 15th, 2013, 04:43 PM

I have it. I'm currently based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Also have the Sony SELP 50mm/1.8 and planning on getting some Samyang cine lenses as soon as possible.

Main use will be music videos, burlesque shows etc. But my hopes is to make a post apocalyptic film/short.

January 14th, 2013, 12:41 PM	#1
Steven Digges Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,828	How many of us own the EA50 Just out of curiosity I would like to know how many of us DVINFO users own the EA50 and where you are? I know a lot of people read and don't post but I am surprised there is not more of us that have jumped on this camera. I think it is realy cool that I am learning so much by sharing information with guys all over the world. Steve, one EA50, Phoenix, Arizona, USA __________________ www.CorporateShow.com Been at this so long I'm rounding my years of experience down...not up!

January 14th, 2013, 05:41 PM	#2
Chris Harding Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 8,441	Re: How many of us own the EA50 Someone said seven active people posting here with the camera but there must be a lot more : OK (1) Steve - Phoenix (2) Noa - Belgium (3) Pete - UK (4) Chris - Perth Keep adding to the list please... Chris

January 14th, 2013, 06:26 PM	#3
Lee Berger Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 326	Re: How many of us own the EA50 (1) Steve - Phoenix (2) Noa - Belgium (3) Pete - UK (4) Chris - Perth (5) Lee - USA (with optional 1.8 50mm lens) Keep adding to the list please... __________________ www.leebergermedia.com

January 14th, 2013, 08:06 PM	#4
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	Re: How many of us own the EA50 I will be ordering mine on the 29th along with the 50mm lens. I'm looking forward to it. __________________ What do I know? I'm just a video-O-grafer. Don

January 14th, 2013, 09:10 PM	#5
Steven Digges Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,828	Re: How many of us own the EA50 I knew you would chime in Don. There is still time before you board the ship. You could return with all of those great family shots and be ready to rock and roll. What are you waiting for ;) Steve But seriously, are you like me and do not "work" on your vacation? I would be watching the grand kids (I don't have any yet, fingers crossed) play while cute servers brought me more cocktails! __________________ www.CorporateShow.com Been at this so long I'm rounding my years of experience down...not up!

January 15th, 2013, 08:17 AM	#7
Dan Eskelson Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Priest River, ID Posts: 47	Re: How many of us own the EA50 I own the EA-50 and am loving it - and learning a lot from this forum. Thanks to all! I have posted previously here (twice), but with no replies.

January 15th, 2013, 08:50 AM	#8
Bert Bouwmeester New Boot Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hoofddorp, the Netherlands Posts: 10	Re: How many of us own the EA50 Here's Bert from the Netherlands. Since saturday the 12th of january the proud owner of a Nex-EA50. Coming from a VG20 (and inbetween an HDR-AX2000) this is a huge improvement.

January 15th, 2013, 09:34 AM	#9
Noa Put Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 9,509	Re: How many of us own the EA50 Hi Bert, do you still have your VG20? I"m curious how the image from the nexea50 compares to that camera, it is said they share the same sensor so there shouldn't be that much difference?

January 15th, 2013, 10:27 AM	#10
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	Re: How many of us own the EA50 Dan, Glad to hear from another EA50 owner. Sometimes we don't see a post and fly right by it and sometimes we see it but know we can't help. I hope what you posted before wasn't a matter of life or death and also that you don't think we don't like poeple from Idaho. ;-) Bert, again happy to see another EA50 owner. My sister in law lives in Dordchect (sp). One day I'll get there to visit. My wife has been already and told me how beautiful the country is. On my bucket list! __________________ What do I know? I'm just a video-O-grafer. Don

January 15th, 2013, 12:32 PM	#12
Steven Digges Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,828	Re: How many of us own the EA50 Welcome Dan, You had inquired about rain gear. I just posted a picture of the EA50 under my old PortaBrace slicker. You can't guess around here which post will grow legs and run and what dies as a seed. It is a bunch of strange guys but no one bites! Steve __________________ www.CorporateShow.com Been at this so long I'm rounding my years of experience down...not up!

January 15th, 2013, 03:23 PM	#13
Dan Eskelson Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Priest River, ID Posts: 47	Re: How many of us own the EA50 Thanks Steven, I actually found a slightly used Kata rain cover for $50. It will serve well in the event I must shoot in rain or snow - or dust. Unfortunately not able to use the diopter with it, but good view of the LCD and all controls.

January 15th, 2013, 04:11 PM	#14
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	Re: How many of us own the EA50 A 1 gallon freezer bag can be shaped and fitted to pretty much anything you need. A little gaff tape from the bag to the rain cover and you should be in good shape. I love my freezer bags! ;-) __________________ What do I know? I'm just a video-O-grafer. Don

January 15th, 2013, 04:43 PM	#15
Dmitri Zigany Major Player Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Berlin, Germany Posts: 286	Re: How many of us own the EA50 I have it. I'm currently based in Stockholm, Sweden. Also have the Sony SELP 50mm/1.8 and planning on getting some Samyang cine lenses as soon as possible. Main use will be music videos, burlesque shows etc. But my hopes is to make a post apocalyptic film/short.