Forum: Canon Cinema EOS Camera Systems
February 22nd, 2014, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 93
Views: 37,072
Re: Custom Eyecup for the C100
Just missed the early bird for the first 20 (well we do have to sleep here in Europe) but I'm now a backer. Posted it on twitter too. Good luck Andrew!
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Forum: DV Info Net Announcements
February 17th, 2014, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,894
Re: Some changes to the forum index...
I agree. I am finding the new sub-sections in the Sony area especially confusing as they now are. Seems threads on these newer half-inch chip PMWs, the successors to the EX1 & EX3, are left in (or...
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Forum: Show Your Work
February 17th, 2014, 05:11 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,501
Two Recent Films - Air Ambulance Charity
I don't normally post in this section but I've been doing some work to help promote a local air ambulance charity here in this area of the UK and thought these films might interest a few of you. The...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds
February 15th, 2014, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 10,121
New Firmware for PMW-200 & PMW-300
Sony have issued new firmware for both these cameras today.
Seems it will reduced chromatic aberration.
I am shooting with my PMW-300 tomorrow (along with my C100, which is sporting a new...
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Forum: Canon Cinema EOS Camera Systems
February 9th, 2014, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 93
Views: 37,072
Re: Custom Eyecup for the C100
I got my C100 in Nov 2012. Those "competitors" have already had 15 months and we have seen nothing! I think the main reason is the very small niche market as outline by Andrew at the start of the...
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Forum: Canon Cinema EOS Camera Systems
February 8th, 2014, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 93
Views: 37,072
Re: Custom Eyecup for the C100
Looks great to me too! Price ballpark mentioned above is fine. Please get a plan for overseas shipping when you start making them :-)
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
February 7th, 2014, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,946
Re: 4K too sharp?
Low light performance will indeed be an issue for many first generation 4K cameras - well the ones likely in my budget range. The reasons why (sensor technology limitations, pixel size, physics of...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds
February 4th, 2014, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,487
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Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds
February 2nd, 2014, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,487
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Forum: Digital Video Industry News
January 31st, 2014, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,336
Zoom H5 Announced
Initial information here:
Zoom's H5 brings high-quality audio recording to budget-minded pros (http://www.engadget.com/2014/01/31/zoom-h5-audio-recorder/)
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Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds
January 31st, 2014, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,932
Re: Shallow DOF in PMW-200
In short what you need is distance and ND filters.
One good way is to put the camera as far as possible from the subject and the subject as far as possible in front of anything that might be...
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Forum: Canon Cinema EOS Camera Systems
January 31st, 2014, 02:45 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,595
Re: Canon C100/300 update coming?
OK. My last line perhaps came across a bit harsh. Sorry!
The rental perspective is interesting. Personally, I have always bought but it really depends what you need and how often. As a point of...
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Forum: Canon Cinema EOS Camera Systems
January 30th, 2014, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,595
Re: Canon C100/300 update coming?
Fact 1. Every camera manufacturer is working on new models - and most likely will announce them the day after you bought the previous version :-(
Fact 2. Anyone outside the camera manufacturer...
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Forum: Panasonic HC Series Camcorders
January 23rd, 2014, 03:04 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 18,218
Re: Panasonic x920 or x900?
To be honest I have never used the remote - but that does not mean its not an important feature for you. Good luck with your decision and hopefully others will chyme in to offer you advice.
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Forum: Panasonic HC Series Camcorders
January 22nd, 2014, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 18,218
Re: Panasonic x920 or x900?
Hi Manos. Interesting a well structured questions. I will let those that have these cameras answer as I only have the older TM900 - still going strong too!
Welcome to DVinfo too.
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Forum: Sony 4K Ultra HD Handhelds
January 21st, 2014, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 1,943
Views: 554,301
Re: Sony FDR-AX100
I joked about a 4K video capable phone early on in this thread. Well, it seems Sony might be close to actually launching such a phone already! Never a truer word spoken in jest - and all that!
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Forum: External Recording Various Topics
January 20th, 2014, 03:47 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,788
Re: SANDISK quality issues
Ah, so is it that they are 32GB cards and your camera could only deal with lower sized cards without this firmware update? Just asking as it may help clarify the point for others that may find this...
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Forum: External Recording Various Topics
January 20th, 2014, 02:59 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,788
Re: SANDISK quality issues
Good! Next step contact SanDisk (or maybe try the local Office company first) and get them replaced.
Not sure about the Ultras as I always buy SanDisk Extreme or Extreme Pro but the guarantee...
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Forum: External Recording Various Topics
January 20th, 2014, 02:37 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,788
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Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds
January 18th, 2014, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 42,524
Re: Pmw 200 (&150) picture profiles (& PMW-300)
Having just got my PMW-300 a few days ago (I just retired my EX3) I came across this thread when searching. As soon as I'm out of the thick of editing some urgent client work I'll be trying a few...
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Forum: These Are the People in Your Neighborhood
January 16th, 2014, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,343
Re: Hey from Denmark!
Welcome Jens! You've come to the right place and good luck with your business idea.
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Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds
January 15th, 2014, 05:50 AM
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Replies: 196
Views: 54,517
Re: Sony unveils the EX3 successor: PMW-300
Spot on, as always Alister! Actually, you're slightly wrong, I love it!
Went to get it from H Preston in Malvern yesterday (who were a pleasure to deal with and who now have my treasured EX3 - in...
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
January 13th, 2014, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,990
Re: UK Camera Suppliers
Hi Matt,
CVP (especially for cameras) and Jigsaw24 (also a major Apple reseller) have had lots of my money and provided very good service and keen pricing over the last few years!
I am also...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds
January 10th, 2014, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,539
Re: ANY way to get 4 channels into a PMW-300?
Good thoughts Brent. I will add mine when I have had some hands on time.
I have owned a few cams that are so close to being great apart from some really silly design and/or marketing department...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds
January 10th, 2014, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,539
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