AG-DVC30 various topics

Adam Folickman · March 28th, 2005, 04:41 AM

Dan,

The Raynox Wide angle lens adaptors have a front filter thread.

This one is supposed to be a very good one.

http://www.raynox.co.jp/english/video/hd7000pro/index.htm

Adam

Adam Folickman · March 28th, 2005, 05:15 AM

Recently I did a lot a lot of travel shooting for small amounts of time so I was removing the lens cap and then putting it back on a lot over the course of a day.

I noticed that the lens cap seems to not stay on the lens hood too well. If the camera was on a car seat and then got nudged or picked up in my hands, a lot of time the lens cap would fall off the lens hood (not stay secure).

Is it just me or does anybody else notice this problem ? Is there a trick to getting the lens caop to stay on securely ?

Thanks.

Mark Williams · March 28th, 2005, 08:12 AM

Same here. Mine doesn't stay on well either. I suggest you attach it with a small cord to your cam. I lost my cap about a month ago and had to replace it for a cost of $19.95.

Regards,

Mark

Evan C. King · March 30th, 2005, 12:15 AM

That's awesome I'd get the same setup as you Leo but it looks like I gotta sell my dvc30 I got another camera for free and won't need two. Anyone interested can check my listing in the classifieds, it has a lot of accessories.

Evan C. King · March 30th, 2005, 12:18 AM

joel if you can still return your dvc30 you might want to. i bought a dvc30 at the beginning of feburary from B&H and after using it for only 1 hour I've gotta sell it. i also bought some accessories you may be interested in, check my thread in the classifieds

Adam Folickman · March 31st, 2005, 07:58 AM

On the DVC30 lens hood, there are threads.

Does anybody know what you could and would want to attach to those threads ?

Just wondering.........

Dan Davis · April 3rd, 2005, 06:52 PM

Evan

I'm puzzled...

Why do you have to sell it?

What problems did you encounter?

What is wrong with the camera?

What did you expect it to do that it doesn't do?

Evan C. King · April 4th, 2005, 12:58 AM

oh i'm sorry if i was wasn't clear. the camera is great there's nothing wrong with it. but a month after i bought it someone donated a canon gl2 to our production. i'm already completely firmiliar with the camera which is convient because our schedule doesn't allow me the time to get the knowledge of the dvc30 that i have for the gl2. so i'm selling my dvc30 kit.

Dan Davis · April 5th, 2005, 08:46 PM

Yup! I put the cap on very, very carefully. Even then, it is none to snug! It's irritating!

Are you asking about the 4 or 5 beveled lines between the Leica Dicomar lettering and the square lens opening? If so, I don't think they are threads.

My lens is threaded for filters etc. but there is nothing inside or outside of the hood itself other than those beveled surfaces.

Adam Folickman · April 7th, 2005, 05:37 AM

Dan,

What you said about the 4 or 5 lines is what I am talking about.

I wonder if they have any function.

I found that after I squeeze the outside of the cap to put it on, if I turn the cap slightly, sometimes it will stay attached better.

Stephen L. Noe · April 11th, 2005, 09:15 PM

FS4 now supports HD as well.

Stephen L. Noe · April 11th, 2005, 09:17 PM

There is no comparison between the cameras. If you want a pro camera you get a DVC or DVX. If you want a consumer camera then you get a PV or NG.

Chris Byrnes · April 25th, 2005, 08:59 PM

info on other fora indicates the FS4 does not support the Panasonic interface. You would need to start/stop recording via the FS4 button. But that also means you would not need a tape mounted in the cam.

Tre Stylez · April 25th, 2005, 09:40 PM

Chris Byrnes is correct. You do NOT need to use a tape in the dvx100, however you need to start the recording from the actual FS4. Apparantly this issue will be resolved with a software update for the FS4.

Derek Brameyer · May 2nd, 2005, 04:33 PM

Hey guys (first post!)-

This past weekend, my father and I (I'm 17) went out and bought a AG-DVC30. We also got the XLR Adaptor, Extended Battery, and a Carrying Case. I was wondering if anyone had any pointers on what to do pretty much right away? Just some general guidelines, or even specific instructions. I'm pretty much covered in terms of accessories; I've got a tripod, good headphones, and I have the things we bought with the camcorder. I'm not sure if I'm too crazy about a shotgun mic: I can probably borrow one from my school. I'd like some input on it though, pros and cons, what they're useful for, etc. Any other tips you guys have would also be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

-Derek

P.S. The guy we bought it from said to keep using the same tapes, and he noted that there are two major brands: Sony tapes and Panasonic tapes. He said that Sony tapes were sold under the Maxell, Canon, and Sony names, and that the Panasonic tapes were pretty much everything else. How true is this? It sounds believable, and I definitely believe the sticking with the same tapes part, I'm just not sure of the brand names.

March 28th, 2005, 05:15 AM	#92
Adam Folickman Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 125	DVC-30 Lens Cap problem Recently I did a lot a lot of travel shooting for small amounts of time so I was removing the lens cap and then putting it back on a lot over the course of a day. I noticed that the lens cap seems to not stay on the lens hood too well. If the camera was on a car seat and then got nudged or picked up in my hands, a lot of time the lens cap would fall off the lens hood (not stay secure). Is it just me or does anybody else notice this problem ? Is there a trick to getting the lens caop to stay on securely ? Thanks.

March 31st, 2005, 07:58 AM	#96
Adam Folickman Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 125	The DVC30 Lens HOOD On the DVC30 lens hood, there are threads. Does anybody know what you could and would want to attach to those threads ? Just wondering.........

April 3rd, 2005, 06:52 PM	#97
Dan Davis New Boot Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 21	Gotta sell it? Evan I'm puzzled... Why do you have to sell it? What problems did you encounter? What is wrong with the camera? What did you expect it to do that it doesn't do?

April 5th, 2005, 08:46 PM	#99
Dan Davis New Boot Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 21	Cap Yup! I put the cap on very, very carefully. Even then, it is none to snug! It's irritating! Are you asking about the 4 or 5 beveled lines between the Leica Dicomar lettering and the square lens opening? If so, I don't think they are threads. My lens is threaded for filters etc. but there is nothing inside or outside of the hood itself other than those beveled surfaces.

April 11th, 2005, 09:15 PM	#101
Stephen L. Noe Trustee Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,214	Obsolete? Not true FS4 now supports HD as well.

March 28th, 2005, 04:41 AM	#91
Adam Folickman Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 125	Dan, The Raynox Wide angle lens adaptors have a front filter thread. This one is supposed to be a very good one. http://www.raynox.co.jp/english/video/hd7000pro/index.htm Adam

March 28th, 2005, 08:12 AM	#93
Mark Williams Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Deep South, U.S. Posts: 1,526	Same here. Mine doesn't stay on well either. I suggest you attach it with a small cord to your cam. I lost my cap about a month ago and had to replace it for a cost of $19.95. Regards, Mark

March 30th, 2005, 12:15 AM	#94
Evan C. King Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 532	That's awesome I'd get the same setup as you Leo but it looks like I gotta sell my dvc30 I got another camera for free and won't need two. Anyone interested can check my listing in the classifieds, it has a lot of accessories.

March 30th, 2005, 12:18 AM	#95
Evan C. King Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 532	joel if you can still return your dvc30 you might want to. i bought a dvc30 at the beginning of feburary from B&H and after using it for only 1 hour I've gotta sell it. i also bought some accessories you may be interested in, check my thread in the classifieds

April 4th, 2005, 12:58 AM	#98
Evan C. King Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 532	oh i'm sorry if i was wasn't clear. the camera is great there's nothing wrong with it. but a month after i bought it someone donated a canon gl2 to our production. i'm already completely firmiliar with the camera which is convient because our schedule doesn't allow me the time to get the knowledge of the dvc30 that i have for the gl2. so i'm selling my dvc30 kit.

April 7th, 2005, 05:37 AM	#100
Adam Folickman Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 125	Dan, What you said about the 4 or 5 lines is what I am talking about. I wonder if they have any function. I found that after I squeeze the outside of the cap to put it on, if I turn the cap slightly, sometimes it will stay attached better.

April 11th, 2005, 09:17 PM	#102
Stephen L. Noe Trustee Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,214	No comparison There is no comparison between the cameras. If you want a pro camera you get a DVC or DVX. If you want a consumer camera then you get a PV or NG.

April 25th, 2005, 08:59 PM	#103
Chris Byrnes Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: La Jolla CA Posts: 25	info on other fora indicates the FS4 does not support the Panasonic interface. You would need to start/stop recording via the FS4 button. But that also means you would not need a tape mounted in the cam.

April 25th, 2005, 09:40 PM	#104
Tre Stylez New Boot Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NSW, AUSTRALIA Posts: 18	Chris Byrnes is correct. You do NOT need to use a tape in the dvx100, however you need to start the recording from the actual FS4. Apparantly this issue will be resolved with a software update for the FS4.

May 2nd, 2005, 04:33 PM	#105
Derek Brameyer New Boot Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12	Just got a DVC-30, would like some pointers... Hey guys (first post!)- This past weekend, my father and I (I'm 17) went out and bought a AG-DVC30. We also got the XLR Adaptor, Extended Battery, and a Carrying Case. I was wondering if anyone had any pointers on what to do pretty much right away? Just some general guidelines, or even specific instructions. I'm pretty much covered in terms of accessories; I've got a tripod, good headphones, and I have the things we bought with the camcorder. I'm not sure if I'm too crazy about a shotgun mic: I can probably borrow one from my school. I'd like some input on it though, pros and cons, what they're useful for, etc. Any other tips you guys have would also be greatly appreciated! Thanks! -Derek P.S. The guy we bought it from said to keep using the same tapes, and he noted that there are two major brands: Sony tapes and Panasonic tapes. He said that Sony tapes were sold under the Maxell, Canon, and Sony names, and that the Panasonic tapes were pretty much everything else. How true is this? It sounds believable, and I definitely believe the sticking with the same tapes part, I'm just not sure of the brand names.