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Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders July 19th, 2007, 06:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,678
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Just be ready to use a lot of light on any...

Just be ready to use a lot of light on any interior shooting with the Letus. As I've noted in my test it makes the camera rate at about 50 ASA losing roughly 2 1/2 stops. Good luck!
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders July 19th, 2007, 06:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,511
Posted By Blake Calhoun
I didn't mean there'd be a problem with the VGA...

I didn't mean there'd be a problem with the VGA per se (although I'm not 100% sure). My problem was the quality of the monitor was not good. Very soft image. Only could really use it for color,...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders July 18th, 2007, 10:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,511
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Component HD output would be the best if the...

Component HD output would be the best if the monitor will take the signal.

Otherwise both the BNC and the A/V out are simply composite. Of course this is the way folks have monitored video camera...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders July 18th, 2007, 09:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,678
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Yes, the 24mm is definitely wider than the fixed...

Yes, the 24mm is definitely wider than the fixed Canon lens. Not sure by how much exactly though. I beleive the A1 lens is roughly a 30mm (in 35mm equivalent values).

Of course the best thing...
Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders July 16th, 2007, 05:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,152
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Yeah, you need the hardware to bring in HD either...

Yeah, you need the hardware to bring in HD either HD-SDI or component. Software only will just get you HDV.
Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders July 16th, 2007, 05:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,152
Posted By Blake Calhoun
The only way to capture 1080 HD (not HDV) using...

The only way to capture 1080 HD (not HDV) using the DNxHD codec is with a Media Composer Adrenaline box (or even higher end Avid). You don't list that as an option (unless you mean that instead of...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders July 16th, 2007, 04:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,598
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Be very leary of offers like that. They'll get...

Be very leary of offers like that. They'll get you somehow with shipping or something like the lens is not included. Yeah, I know, it's a fixed lens. But you'd be surprised.

Best deals for a...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders July 16th, 2007, 04:27 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 34,939
Posted By Blake Calhoun
The SWIT monitor is not HD though is it?

The SWIT monitor is not HD though is it?
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders July 16th, 2007, 08:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,776
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Funny bit. Look forward to seeing future...

Funny bit. Look forward to seeing future projects...
Forum: Private Classifieds July 15th, 2007, 04:58 PM
Replies: 5,969
Views: 767,068
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Sell lenses?

Might be interested in some of your Nikon lenses... what do you have?

Thanks,
Blake
Forum: Read About It July 15th, 2007, 04:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,147
Posted By Blake Calhoun
"Shot by Shot" is a great book by Steven Katz......

"Shot by Shot" is a great book by Steven Katz... it's mainly geared toward directing the camera, not actors:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=0941188108/$%7B0%7D

Good luck.
Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders July 15th, 2007, 12:14 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 146,945
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Canon WD-H46 Wide Angle for HV20?

Anyone using the Canon WD-H46 46mm 0.7x Wide Angle Converter Lens with their HV20? Is this lens "HD quality" glass?

I need a wide angle for my HV20 (for a shoot in less than two weeks) and I'm...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders July 15th, 2007, 09:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,678
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Same 1/48th shutter speed was used on both, yes,...

Same 1/48th shutter speed was used on both, yes, but we closed the iris as needed to match exposures with the Letus adapter off.

For example, with the 28mm lens on and the Letus we shot at F4,...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders July 14th, 2007, 05:02 PM
Replies: 4
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Views: 1,820
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Not sure about your Vegas question, but typically...

Not sure about your Vegas question, but typically I shoot 30F at at 1/60th shutter.
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders July 12th, 2007, 08:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,308
Posted By Blake Calhoun
What you might be seeing (and liking better) are...

What you might be seeing (and liking better) are the Film gamma curves (Cine settings) of the HVX. I shoot with both cameras and they both do a good job with their film-like motion. The HVX has a...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders July 12th, 2007, 02:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,308
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Test have been done several times: ...

Test have been done several times:
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=79138

Also, Steven Dempsey did one but I couldn't find it. Look under the Sample Clips section.
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders July 11th, 2007, 02:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,400
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Thanks Steven, I appreciate it!

Thanks Steven, I appreciate it!
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders July 11th, 2007, 09:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,400
Posted By Blake Calhoun
I assume you will be right about an "upgrade"...

I assume you will be right about an "upgrade" from Quyen. I'll definitely follow up with him in the near future.

And that is a great idea about the preset focus and zoom! Now I'll actually have...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders July 11th, 2007, 08:55 AM
Replies: 386
Views: 262,289
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Okay, didn't realize it was that much for the...

Okay, didn't realize it was that much for the zoom through. Thanks for the info.
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders July 10th, 2007, 11:35 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 262,289
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Got a direct link Eugene? I can't seem to locate...

Got a direct link Eugene? I can't seem to locate item. Thanks.

EDIT: Found post Eugene, thanks, but that's not the zoom through is it?
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders July 10th, 2007, 11:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,400
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Thanks for your answers Steven. I appreciate the...

Thanks for your answers Steven. I appreciate the info.

Your answer to #3... if/when Quyen makes this upgrade to the ground glass-- do you know if he'll upgrade models out there now? Or only...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders July 10th, 2007, 11:46 AM
Replies: 386
Views: 262,289
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Sorry, good point. I want the zoom through. ...

Sorry, good point. I want the zoom through. Thanks.
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders July 10th, 2007, 11:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,400
Posted By Blake Calhoun
I've actually already shot some good test stuff,...

I've actually already shot some good test stuff, and posted it here:
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=97222

But, I'm still learning and doing more "real world" test. :)

I have a...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders July 10th, 2007, 11:34 AM
Replies: 386
Views: 262,289
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Canon Wide Angle or Century Optics?

Seen this stuff mentioned a lot, but haven't heard which folks actually prefer for the A1... the Canon wide angle or the Century Optics?

They're priced the same at $499, but the Century Optics...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders July 10th, 2007, 11:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,400
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Using the Letus35 FE with A1

Recently bought the Letus35 FE and have liked the results I'm getting from it so far. But I don't have a lot of experience with 35mm adapters, so I have a few questions for fellow A1/Letus owners......
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