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Forum: Still Crazy November 17th, 2003, 08:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,897
Posted By Adrian Douglas
Nikon is struggling financially so it is possible...

Nikon is struggling financially so it is possible they will abandon their film cameras in the near future and concentrate on thier digital models. Cameras like the F5 and Canon's 1V are pretty much...
Forum: Panasonic DV / MX / GS series Assistant November 17th, 2003, 07:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,202
Posted By Adrian Douglas
<<<-- You mean you could play a PAL recording on...

<<<-- You mean you could play a PAL recording on a Sony NTSC camera? That's the first time I hear that. What model were the Sonys you tried this with?

The Canon XL1 and Sony Palmcorder were used...
Forum: Panasonic DV / MX / GS series Assistant November 16th, 2003, 07:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,202
Posted By Adrian Douglas
Just to help clear up a point, Sony NTSC cams do...

Just to help clear up a point, Sony NTSC cams do play PAL tapes. I did this using a multi-standard TV, a Canon XL1 and a Sony Palmcorder. It also worked with my friends VX2000. As for firewire...
Forum: Canon XL1S / XL1 Watchdog November 15th, 2003, 09:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,077
Posted By Adrian Douglas
It looks like the beginning of the common banding...

It looks like the beginning of the common banding issue seen on many DV cameras when the heads get dirty of clogged. If your head cleaning tape doesn't fix the problem then you'll most likely have to...
Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders November 14th, 2003, 09:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,351
Posted By Adrian Douglas
It could be a result of the 25fps and the 1/25...

It could be a result of the 25fps and the 1/25 shutter speed being equal. The bottom line is it is still interlaced which is evident from the lines in the 1/25 shot. If it was true progressive there...
Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders November 14th, 2003, 08:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,351
Posted By Adrian Douglas
The 1/25 image still isn't a true progressive...

The 1/25 image still isn't a true progressive image but due to the slower shutter speed the blur is enough that the interlacing appears to blend almost entirely. The 1/25 image sure does look better...
Forum: Non-Linear Editing on the PC November 13th, 2003, 10:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,058
Posted By Adrian Douglas
From my experience, and a degree in...

From my experience, and a degree in IT/Multimedia, if you are comfortable with computer hardware, tweaking for performance, and able to trouble shoot hardware/software compatibility issues then a PC...
Forum: Open DV Discussion November 7th, 2003, 11:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,948
Posted By Adrian Douglas
You won't find any 4:2:2 sampling in anything...

You won't find any 4:2:2 sampling in anything less than Beta SP/Digibeta. I think DVCPro50 may also use 4:2:2.
Forum: Panasonic DV / MX / GS series Assistant November 7th, 2003, 10:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,070
Posted By Adrian Douglas
Frank, I think the VX's glass and OIS are...

Frank, I think the VX's glass and OIS are actually sourced from...Canon, just like Canon's chips are sourced from Panasonic! At least is was for the VX1000 so I imagine Sony would have kept the same...
Forum: Canon XL1S / XL1 Watchdog November 5th, 2003, 07:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,709
Posted By Adrian Douglas
There are some places in Akihabara that sell PAL...

There are some places in Akihabara that sell PAL cameras but I've only ever seen consumer models. Getting a PAL XL1s might be difficult and cost more than the local NTSC models. Is the price you...
Forum: Panasonic DVX / DVC Assistant November 4th, 2003, 10:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,562
Posted By Adrian Douglas
Steve, you should set the QT to 'paused at...

Steve,

you should set the QT to 'paused at start'. I was looking at your shots and the page kept stalling as the QT streamed.

I've been around Harley's and custom bikes nearly all my life and...
Forum: Area 51 November 3rd, 2003, 07:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,417
Posted By Adrian Douglas
I'm not so sure about the prices dropping, here...

I'm not so sure about the prices dropping, here in Japan consumer blu-ray video recorders go for around 350 000 yen which is around US$3000.
Forum: JVC GR-HD1U / JY-HD10U November 3rd, 2003, 07:22 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 35,008
Posted By Adrian Douglas
<<<-- Originally posted by Troy LaMont : It seems...

<<<-- Originally posted by Troy LaMont : It seems to me that you're not the cutting edge type of person, but someone that's more at home with fuzzy lo-res video. I'm not sure what your definition of...
Forum: Open DV Discussion November 2nd, 2003, 10:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,840
Posted By Adrian Douglas
Some Sony cameras, at least here in Japan, will...

Some Sony cameras, at least here in Japan, will play back PAL tapes on a TV, but as for exporting the footage I have never tried it. Since it's digital it should work if the camera will play it back...
Forum: JVC GR-HD1U / JY-HD10U November 2nd, 2003, 07:38 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 35,008
Posted By Adrian Douglas
After downloading and watching the clips I have...

After downloading and watching the clips I have to say I prefered the look of the DVX. Sure there was a definate difference between the DVX and the JVC but I really prefered the DVX, it had a more...
Forum: Canon XL1S / XL1 Watchdog November 1st, 2003, 09:42 AM
Replies: 181
Sticky: Canon Service
Views: 80,479
Posted By Adrian Douglas
I totally hear you about the hassles, it's never...

I totally hear you about the hassles, it's never ending for me here in Japan. Did Canon actually release PAL cameras through their authorized dealers or are they sorced from overseas by the dealers?...
Forum: Canon XL1S / XL1 Watchdog November 1st, 2003, 02:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,702
Posted By Adrian Douglas
You're right there it is more trouble than it's...

You're right there it is more trouble than it's worth. Check out our sponsors for good deals on LCD monitors.
Forum: Canon XL1S / XL1 Watchdog November 1st, 2003, 02:47 AM
Replies: 181
Sticky: Canon Service
Views: 80,479
Posted By Adrian Douglas
I'm faced with the same situation here in Japan,...

I'm faced with the same situation here in Japan, I have to send my camera back to Australia to have it serviced/repaired. This is nothing new and not just a Canon deal, it is also why we always...
Forum: Canon XL1S / XL1 Watchdog November 1st, 2003, 12:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,702
Posted By Adrian Douglas
Samson, You could either modify your VF...

Samson,

You could either modify your VF cable to create a breakout for the LCD or splice on a composite connector and connect using the video out on the back of the camera. For a mount you could...
Forum: Open DV Discussion October 31st, 2003, 08:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,132
Posted By Adrian Douglas
Chris there are adaptors for using Nikon glass on...

Chris there are adaptors for using Nikon glass on the XL1, they are not made by Canon and are completely mechanical but they do the job. Check out ZGC's (http://www.zgc.com/)...
Forum: Sony TRV950 / PDX10 Companion October 31st, 2003, 12:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,555
Posted By Adrian Douglas
The thing people complain about the most is the...

The thing people complain about the most is the VX's audio, but none of these prosumer cameras come with good mics out of the box. The thing the PDX has over hte VX in this department is XLR inputs...
Forum: Non-Linear Editing on the PC October 30th, 2003, 05:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,610
Posted By Adrian Douglas
Yes, 3 monitors or 2 computer monitors and a...

Yes, 3 monitors or 2 computer monitors and a TV/broadcast monitor. It's a great card for people using software based NLEs without breakout boxes. You might also want to look at the Matrox G700 series...
Forum: Sony TRV950 / PDX10 Companion October 29th, 2003, 08:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,555
Posted By Adrian Douglas
Steve, The PDX10 would be a great camera for...

Steve,

The PDX10 would be a great camera for water work. It is a lot easier to work in the water with a smaller cam. If your primary distrubition is going to be in Australia then I would go with a...
Forum: Non-Linear Editing on the PC October 29th, 2003, 08:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,828
Posted By Adrian Douglas
Reg Supreme (http://www.jv16.org/) is a great...

Reg Supreme (http://www.jv16.org/) is a great tool. I have the older version of it from when it was free and called Reg Cleaner. It's now a lot slicker and has a few more functions and only costs...
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production October 29th, 2003, 08:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,921
Posted By Adrian Douglas
Kevin, the shots look pretty cool, I really...

Kevin,

the shots look pretty cool, I really like that urban look. I'm gonna try your suggestions on some skateboard footage I have and see what comes out. I've been looking for ways to do...
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