New EX3 - What haven't I got that I need??? at DVinfo.net

Joe Yaggi · February 24th, 2009, 09:40 AM

Hi All,

We just took the plunge into an EX3! Very happy.

We live and work way outta range of decent dealers and support so I'm trying to get a handle on whether there's anything I'm missin'. Any thoughts'd be most welcome! Here's the kit as it stands today:

1. Camera + 1 x 8 gig SxS
2. ST-7 shoulder mount
3. Sony v mount battery x 2 plus charge
4. 2 x Sandisk SxS

Tomorrow plannig the following:

1. Convergent Design Flash XDR
2. SDHC cards in hopes of figuring out how to get hold of MxR Express card readers
3. Possibly a 32 gig or possibly the PHU-60k hard drive
4. Tripod plate

I've got the stock cables, Anything else I should be seriously thinking about? SDHDI cables maybe? Some weird thing I ain't thinkin' of?

Thanks in advence folks!

Joe

Nick Wilson · February 24th, 2009, 11:55 AM

Presumably you want a mic or two and headphones. I cannot see the point of the PHU-60K now MXR/SDHC is available - that combination is cheaper, lighter and doesn't need it's own power.

Ian Planchon · February 24th, 2009, 12:51 PM

sony's wide angle? I think its a great addition.

Vincent Oliver · February 24th, 2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Yaggi

I've got the stock cables, Anything else I should be seriously thinking about? SDHDI cables maybe? Some weird thing I ain't thinkin' of? Joe

Camera, Lights, Action and bags of talent - a decent bag, try the Kata CC197

Good luck Joe

Buba Kastorski · February 24th, 2009, 02:31 PM

where did you get ST-7 from, I can't find it

Joe Yaggi · February 24th, 2009, 05:47 PM

Mornin'!

Thanks everyone.

I decided in the middle of the night to get the Century Optics zoom through. I think it'll be a while before I can raise additional cash for a decent fuji eng lens. Bag definitely and we do have mics.

I seem to recall reading that hdsdi cables were a bit hard to find even though it looks like bnc?

I got the ST-7 at Expandore in Singapore, same place I got the camera.

A note of warning, always double check everything in the box! The BC-U1 battery charger didn't have a power cable!

Lookin' forward to gettin' it out in the field... Leavin over the weekend!

Thanks guys

Joe

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Yaggi

Hi All,

We just took the plunge into an EX3! Very happy.f?

Thanks in advence folks!

Joe

Christopher Drews · February 24th, 2009, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Yaggi

Mornin'!
I seem to recall reading that hdsdi cables were a bit hard to find even though it looks like bnc?

BNC / HD-SDI are interchangeable. The thing to note are the cable gauge and cable runs.
You can have runs up to 500 ft if you have a Belden 8281. BNC cables are easily found.

Hope this helps,
-C

Chris Paporakis · February 24th, 2009, 07:18 PM

Hi Joe,

Congratulations on your new camera, I second the comment about the hard Drive being superfluous with these cheap cards.

I bought a 2nd one of the MxR Express card readers, you are very welcome to use it with your new SS cards until you get one yourself.

In return I expect a beer or two :-)

What say you ??

Chris

Joe Yaggi · February 24th, 2009, 07:26 PM

Awesome Chris!

More than two beers matey for sure :) You made my day!

SDHC cards here (16 gig ) run 62 SGD or about 35 US. I'm heading over to buy more if you need anymore!

Joe

Joe Yaggi · February 24th, 2009, 07:28 PM

Hi Christopher,

This is very cool thank you.

Joe

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christopher Drews

BNC / HD-SDI are interchangeable. The thing to note are the cable gauge and cable runs.
You can have runs up to 500 ft if you have a Belden 8281. BNC cables are easily found.

Hope this helps,
-C

Bryan Daugherty · February 24th, 2009, 10:51 PM

Joe - Chris
I just wanted to say how great it is to see your camaraderie. Excellent way to look out for each other. Congrats on your EX3 we hope to join the Ex ranks soon...

Andrew Stone · February 26th, 2009, 12:27 AM

Joe,

I would put SDHC cards/adapters pretty much at the top of your list. Good sealed headphones (as mentioned) like the Sony MWR-7506 or earbuds with -25dB isolation. I would put a remote zoom device for your tripod handle on your list. I have the Manfrotto one. There are a couple of other makes. I would get a lens hood at the least for your Century zoom through. The Kata CC-197 bag is excellent in my view. Again essential. There are little things. If you are new to HD focus is oh so critical and keeping the lens clean is vital. Put a lens blower bulb on your list if you don't have one & the other obvious cleaning supplies.

That's enough for now.

Ryan Avery · February 26th, 2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy Stone

Joe,

I would put SDHC cards/adapters pretty much at the top of your list. Good sealed headphones (as mentioned) like the Sony MWR-7506 or earbuds with -25dB isolation. I would put a remote zoom device for your tripod handle on your list. I have the Manfrotto one. There are a couple of other makes. I would get a lens hood at the least for your Century zoom through. The Kata CC-197 bag is excellent in my view. Again essential. There are little things. If you are new to HD focus is oh so critical and keeping the lens clean is vital. Put a lens blower bulb on your list if you don't have one & the other obvious cleaning supplies.

That's enough for now.

Century Sunshade for EX1/EX3 .75x Zoom-though:

WIDE ANGLE SUNSHADE/FILTER HLD - Schneider Optics

Ryan Avery
Schneider Optics

Andrew Stone · February 27th, 2009, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy Stone

... like the Sony MWR-7506...

That should read MDR-7506.

Justin Benn · February 28th, 2009, 02:36 AM

You must put a decent baseplate at the top of your list. Current favourites seem to be those by VF gadgets or DM Accessories. I have the VF version.

You'll regret it if you don't and you really don't want to go there.

Jus.

February 24th, 2009, 09:40 AM	#1
Joe Yaggi Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ubud, Bali Indonesia Posts: 45	New EX3 - What haven't I got that I need??? Hi All, We just took the plunge into an EX3! Very happy. We live and work way outta range of decent dealers and support so I'm trying to get a handle on whether there's anything I'm missin'. Any thoughts'd be most welcome! Here's the kit as it stands today: 1. Camera + 1 x 8 gig SxS 2. ST-7 shoulder mount 3. Sony v mount battery x 2 plus charge 4. 2 x Sandisk SxS Tomorrow plannig the following: 1. Convergent Design Flash XDR 2. SDHC cards in hopes of figuring out how to get hold of MxR Express card readers 3. Possibly a 32 gig or possibly the PHU-60k hard drive 4. Tripod plate I've got the stock cables, Anything else I should be seriously thinking about? SDHDI cables maybe? Some weird thing I ain't thinkin' of? Thanks in advence folks! Joe __________________ Joe Yaggi Creative Supervisor, Director, DP www.jungle-run.com

February 24th, 2009, 07:18 PM	#8
Chris Paporakis Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bali, Indonesia Posts: 26	MxR Express card readers use for a beer :-) Hi Joe, Congratulations on your new camera, I second the comment about the hard Drive being superfluous with these cheap cards. I bought a 2nd one of the MxR Express card readers, you are very welcome to use it with your new SS cards until you get one yourself. In return I expect a beer or two :-) What say you ?? Chris

February 24th, 2009, 07:26 PM	#9
Joe Yaggi Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ubud, Bali Indonesia Posts: 45	Awesome Chris! More than two beers matey for sure :) You made my day! SDHC cards here (16 gig ) run 62 SGD or about 35 US. I'm heading over to buy more if you need anymore! Joe __________________ Joe Yaggi Creative Supervisor, Director, DP www.jungle-run.com

February 24th, 2009, 10:51 PM	#11
Bryan Daugherty Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lexington, Ky - USA Posts: 552	Joe - Chris I just wanted to say how great it is to see your camaraderie. Excellent way to look out for each other. Congrats on your EX3 we hope to join the Ex ranks soon... __________________ 3x-HD1000u - Ikan 8000HD- custom i7 PC - Vegas Pro 13 and 11 64 bit - Premiere Pro CS4 - and a whole mess of other equipment...

February 28th, 2009, 02:36 AM	#15
Justin Benn Major Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: York, UK. Posts: 224	Baseplate. You must put a decent baseplate at the top of your list. Current favourites seem to be those by VF gadgets or DM Accessories. I have the VF version. You'll regret it if you don't and you really don't want to go there. Jus.

February 24th, 2009, 11:55 AM	#2
Nick Wilson Major Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northampton, UK Posts: 259	Presumably you want a mic or two and headphones. I cannot see the point of the PHU-60K now MXR/SDHC is available - that combination is cheaper, lighter and doesn't need it's own power.

February 24th, 2009, 12:51 PM	#3
Ian Planchon Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: an Alaskan living in Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 513	sony's wide angle? I think its a great addition.

February 24th, 2009, 02:31 PM	#5
Buba Kastorski Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,414	where did you get ST-7 from, I can't find it

February 26th, 2009, 12:27 AM	#12
Andrew Stone Major Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 975	Joe, I would put SDHC cards/adapters pretty much at the top of your list. Good sealed headphones (as mentioned) like the Sony MWR-7506 or earbuds with -25dB isolation. I would put a remote zoom device for your tripod handle on your list. I have the Manfrotto one. There are a couple of other makes. I would get a lens hood at the least for your Century zoom through. The Kata CC-197 bag is excellent in my view. Again essential. There are little things. If you are new to HD focus is oh so critical and keeping the lens clean is vital. Put a lens blower bulb on your list if you don't have one & the other obvious cleaning supplies. That's enough for now.