Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
August 24th, 2016, 01:43 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,498
Re: FS5 LCD Sun Hood
Thanks! Just ordered one. Like Kevin I also wear glasses so, once it arrives and I've modified it to fit, there are times when this could be very useful.
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Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds
August 12th, 2016, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,184
Re: SanDisk SxS cards???
Yes!
Been using them for 8 years on my old EX3 and now on my PMW-300. I think Sandisk actually made SxS cards for Sony but most were branded as Sony, just a few (in the early days) carried the...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
August 8th, 2016, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,366
Re: FS5 Auto ND
Well that's why you can't get the Auto ND to work then!
More info about Picture Profiles here. There are other threads about Picture Profiles - and indeed anything you want to use/learn about on...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds
August 8th, 2016, 04:52 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,113
Re: PMW-300. Sonnett SD-SXS-E34. SDXC Cards
Ditto the above - with my PMW-300. Exact same Sandisk SDXC cards but I'm using a MxR Extreme 3 Adapter (from e-Films) - again no problems (although in truth I can't think when I last used my adapter...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
August 8th, 2016, 12:23 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,366
Re: FS5 Auto ND
Sorry if this is obvious...but you have to assign a button (within the Camera Setup Menu functions) so that Auto ND can be switched On or Off - and then activate it by turning it on! Have you done...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
July 13th, 2016, 01:11 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,133
Re: Heads-up: new Metabones firmware!
I believe Metabones released a further firmware "tweak" (at the very end of June).
It is now v0.52.
Still not sure if this will retain image stabilisation on lenses like the Canon 17-55mm F2.8...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
June 29th, 2016, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 10,271
Re: FS5's XDCAM update
Very interesting...thanks for sharing.
So why did they put a XDCAM logo on the side of the FS5?...and why on Earth did they announce it was coming?
Poor show Sony (not that I would have bought...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
June 29th, 2016, 06:13 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,133
Re: Heads-up: new Metabones firmware!
But be aware everyone that there are several reports of issues with IS (image stabilisation) not working (at all) now on some Canon lenses such as the 24-105mm F4 IS and 17-55mm F2.8 EF-S IS with...
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Forum: Digital Compositing and Effects
June 29th, 2016, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,859
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
June 20th, 2016, 12:21 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 10,271
Re: FS5's XDCAM update
Doug, Sony announced this at the same time as the version 2 firmware update (auto ND etc.) and the paid raw update.
Like the raw update it requires purchase of another (i.e. separate) software...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
June 16th, 2016, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,555
Re: FS5 prices are up
I was talking to someone about exactly this today...it might take many months before back orders are filled from what I have heard so I guess prices are bound to rise sharply for any remaining, in...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds
June 11th, 2016, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 9,145
Re: PMW-300K1: It finally happened (problem)
"This camera has been around since 2011"
Not true. The PMW-300 was announced in June 2013 and I bought it as soon as it was available in the UK which was at the start of 2014...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
May 19th, 2016, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,109
Re: Card failures!
Nope.
It was a standard feature on my Canon C100 bought at launch in several years ago. Never had a card failure on the C100 or my recent FS5 (I only use numerous, fast Sandisk SDXC cards bought...
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Forum: Canon Cinema EOS Camera Systems
May 19th, 2016, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,636
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Forum: Special Mounts and Applications
May 17th, 2016, 01:55 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,356
Re: Clamp for camcorder
Gorillapod is another good idea - I have one of those too and always take it when travelling
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Forum: Special Mounts and Applications
May 16th, 2016, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,356
Re: Clamp for camcorder
I have a suction mount from B Hague in Nottingham. Works very well on car windscreens etc. I think they sell it through their Camera Grip website. Not expensive but well engineered and effective - ...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
May 16th, 2016, 12:53 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 9,674
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
May 14th, 2016, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 11,291
Re: Fixed, fast lens for FS5
Hi Chad,
1. All hand held - I promise (the odd shot was resting on a fence post or whatever). But, unlike my heavier C100 and much heavier, semi-shoulder PMW-300, I find the FS5 is very...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
May 14th, 2016, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,331
Re: PXW-FS5 - New version 2.0 is released
It should be absolutely fine. Sony site says "for Version 1.11 or earlier". Not sure why you would not have installed V1.11 as there was an important encoding fix in that one.
Software: PXW-FS5 :...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
May 14th, 2016, 03:54 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 11,291
Re: Fixed, fast lens for FS5
Here you go Chad.
Shot in a spare 2-3 hours around Ely (where I live, just north of Cambridge) on Thursday - a hazy spring day to quickly test my new Canon 35mm F2 IS. Sony PXW-FS5 in 4K with...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
May 12th, 2016, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,590
Re: FS5 spareparts in London?
Was out shooting around town today and I think I've lost the eye cup (the rubber push on thing) from the viewfinder at some point. I suspect whilst carrying the camera down at my side as I walked...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
May 12th, 2016, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,331
Re: PXW-FS5 - New version 2.0 is released
Just got back from shooting around town in the sun. This is great news!
I think it was actually 5% either side of set-point in Firmware V1.11. With that I've been setting my Zebras to 95% and...
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Forum: Canon Cinema EOS Camera Systems
May 11th, 2016, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,636
Re: Canon Lens Communication Error 01
Just to update this. The repair estimate has come in (includes a "full sevice").
P & P £7.00
SPARES £47.61
LABOUR £105.00
VAT £31.92
TOTAL £191.53
I also spent £8.55 sending it...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds
May 11th, 2016, 03:13 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,551
Re: PMW-EX1R lens repair
Personally, I would not pay that much money to repair a relatively old camera. You could probably buy a fully working used example from a reputable dealer for not much more/may be able to sell yours...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
May 10th, 2016, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 11,291
Re: Fixed, fast lens for FS5
Canon 35mm F2 IS is a lovely lens on the FS5, currently behaving as a slightly over 50mm as you know (!) with the Standard Metabones MkIV. The focus ring on it is butter smooth and I find it very...
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