Forum: Open DV Discussion
September 13th, 2013, 04:36 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,773
Re: Multicamera HD-SDI set
We've just purchased an older RTW peakmeter so the users can more easily see what the correct level is.. We also have an Apantac DA-HDTV-SDI on the way so we can try and use Gopro's as HD-SDI 1080i50...
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
August 30th, 2013, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,773
Multicamera HD-SDI set
I designed and built this set to be used by people with a minimum of experience in TV. It had to be simple and it had to work.
The previous set the organisation used was basicly similar but then...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds
August 12th, 2013, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 196
Views: 52,902
Re: Sony unveils the EX3 successor: PMW-300
Back when the broadcasters such as Sony and Philips (BTS) began with HD camera's, they settled in on the 1" format.. Such cameras as the Sony HDC-300 and HDC-500 and the BTS LDK9000 used 1" lenses.....
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
May 27th, 2013, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,720
Re: Any one used the EA50 in the rain?
I do a lot of outside broadcasting, and the company I freelance for has a lot of excellent equipment including raincovers.. however on handheld camera's they mostly prefer to use a garbage bag,...
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
May 22nd, 2013, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,378
Re: Sony DSR-70 genlock/sync
A recorder usually does not need reference for recording. It syncs to the incoming signal. Especially seeing as the PGM output of the switcher
It does need reference for playing back. It will sync...
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
May 22nd, 2013, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,378
Re: Sony DSR-70 genlock/sync
Give both the BVS-3100 and the DSR70 the same reference (the same that the cameras have), and then you should be able to switch to the DSR-70 when it's playing back without a problem.
If you...
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Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media
April 28th, 2013, 03:50 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,471
Re: Anyone here a collector?
Just bought another camera.. an LDK-14 from 1984.. The type of camera you see being used at the UK performances of Live aid '85 :)..
I just love seeing how the cameras evolved over time and...
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Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media
April 5th, 2013, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,471
Anyone here a collector?
I was just wondering, with people here from all ages and backgrounds.. does anyone collect old broadcast stuff just for fun?
My primary job is being a vision engineer (shading), but I enjoy...
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
March 25th, 2013, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,589
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
March 22nd, 2013, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,589
Re: Sony BVS-3100 switcher sync
I would try and find another switcher.. Shouldn't be that hard with SD stuff being thrown out at an amazing rate..
Switchers from that era (and professional ones especially) were not designed to...
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Forum: Panasonic LUMIX S / G / GF / GH / GX Series
March 21st, 2013, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,437
Re: Cheap B4 lenses with adapter included on ebay
I used B4 lenses with adapter on my GH2.. in a modified shoulder rig to make it more in the shapefactor that you would want it to be. I mostly did this because I was used to shoulder cameras.. You...
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
February 17th, 2013, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 9,291
Re: American TV Ad Production
It's pretty much the reverse here.. on a HD channel you see HD ads, and HD bought content (shows from abroad), but local stuff is still mostly SD..
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Forum: The View: Video Display Hardware and Software
December 29th, 2012, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,057
Re: Calibrating PAL CRT Monitor
Hmm, looks like an older model 9 inch field monitor.. those don't age well to be honest (And can't be calibrated that good).. I would try to get a CRT probe and use that on there.. You can also use a...
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Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads
November 23rd, 2012, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,759
Re: Vinten head on Oconnor tripod
Thanks for the advice.. real shame as the tripod is pretty good (more versatile than most sachtlers I have worked with!) and the head is quite nice as well..
Ah well.. time to find a Sachtler...
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Forum: Canon EOS Full Frame for HD
November 22nd, 2012, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,987
Re: Shooting High School Soccer question
This might not be what you want to hear... but often at work we shoot soccer with 2/3" HD camera's and lenses at F/6-8 since for the low positioned camera's it's almost impossible to keep up focus.. ...
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Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads
November 22nd, 2012, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,759
Re: Vinten head on Oconnor tripod
It looks like this (Vinten in light grey head/black bowl, Manfrotto in black head/shiny bowl)
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a345/FW200/manfrottovinten.jpg
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Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads
November 22nd, 2012, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,759
Vinten head on Oconnor tripod
I got a Oconnor tripod (25L) about a year ago, to which I mounted a Manfrotto 116 Mk3 since I had no budget for a higher end head. The manfrotto was a bit overkill for my camera's and rigs (homebuilt...
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Forum: Digital Video Industry News
November 17th, 2012, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 14,337
Re: The Sony F65 New Digital Cinema Cam
Daniel.. they (Grass Valley) actually still use the mechanical shutters.. aside from the fact that they are not as sensitive I've not come across many problems.. (though that is in studio enviroments)
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Forum: Sony NXCAM / AVCHD Camcorders
November 4th, 2012, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,438
Re: RCA output signal is blurry / fuzzy.
You are basicly using a downconverted composite output from a HD camera.. which isn't that great of a quality.. any chance you can upgrade to SD over component ?
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Forum: JVC GY-HM 800 / 700 / 600 Series Camera Systems
November 3rd, 2012, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,737
Re: HM700 Viewfinder to use on other Cameras?
If you can find a HM700 service manual and figure out the pinout you could probably get it going.. However it is likely that the viewfinder is RGB..
I have adapted B/W viewfinders for DSLR's in...
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Forum: Jibs / Cranes / Booms
November 2nd, 2012, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 10,406
Re: Strada Crane, Akela Crane
The big cranes are all manual.. simply because you can't risk it going wrong by having it motorized if something happens...
The massive weight of the crane makes it smooth, and the head operation...
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Forum: Area 51
October 31st, 2012, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 26,259
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Forum: Area 51
October 30th, 2012, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 26,259
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Forum: Canon EOS Full Frame for HD
October 20th, 2012, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,242
Re: ND Filters and White Balance?
Theoretically it shouldn't alter the white balance..(Results may differ in the real world with cheaper ND filters though)... So to be sure I would do the white balance with the filter on, as that is...
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Forum: Panasonic LUMIX S / G / GF / GH / GX Series
October 19th, 2012, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,278
Re: Lens question for the group
Simple answer, no you can't.. It's designed for a much smaller sensor.. Even if you use ETC mode the image circle of the lens is too small to cover the sensor. (A 1/2" mount lens should work...
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