Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
December 29th, 2015, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,924
Re: FS5 for ENG?
Just be aware that there is a problem with FCPX and the FS5 UHD footage. It gets clipped in FCPX at 100 ire. This will be fixed in an upcoming update to QT or FCPX. I had a long talk with Apple FCPX...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
December 29th, 2015, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 197
Views: 48,299
Re: Sony PXW-FS5 - Initial User Impressions
I put my 128 in the A slot and use that most of the time.
I keep my custom camera setup on both the A and B, but the B is not reformatted nearly as often so I pretty much always have my setups. I...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
December 27th, 2015, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 100
Views: 16,160
Re: FS5 - Macro blocking codec issue in 4k??
Just did extensive testing on the FS5 trying to reproduce the problems some are seeing.
Here is a long boring video but if you are investigating this you may want to watch. You can download the...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
December 25th, 2015, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 100
Views: 16,160
Re: FS5 - Macro blocking codec issue in 4k??
Shot using Cine4 Gamma iso 3200 UHD factory settings for detail.
This is on a HD timeline, but I blow it up first 200% then 400%.
Interesting is that viewed on my iMac screen I see all kinds of...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
December 24th, 2015, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 100
Views: 16,160
Re: FS5 - Macro blocking codec issue in 4k??
I have both the FS5 and the FS7. I love both of them. The 5 is the perfect Bcam to the FS7.
I have made a few tests with the FS5 and FS7 side by side in UHD, and if exposed correctly they look...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
December 22nd, 2015, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,434
Re: Sony FS5 Firmware 1.1 Update Released
Oops we have two of these posts going!
The update went very smoothly. About 4 minutes on a MBP.
Just follow directions precisely.
Use AC power, I used AC on UPS just in case of power...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
December 22nd, 2015, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,351
Re: FS5 New FW 1.1 early Xmas
The update went very smoothly. About 4 minutes on a MBP.
Just follow directions precisely.
Use AC power, I used AC on UPS just in case of power outage, we are having a storm here. I also...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
December 22nd, 2015, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,351
FS5 New FW 1.1 early Xmas
Sony?s Christmas surprise – FS5 firmware version 1.1 available for download (http://www.newsshooter.com/2015/12/22/sonys-christmas-surprise-fs5-firmware-version-1-1-available-for-download/)
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
December 21st, 2015, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,748
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
December 19th, 2015, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 100
Views: 16,160
Re: FS5 - Macro blocking codec issue in 4k??
I can show you some absolutely horrendous macro blocking from the FS7 as well, this was before I figured out how to shoot with it.
All cameras are a compromise one way or another. Any cam that...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
December 19th, 2015, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 197
Views: 48,299
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
December 16th, 2015, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,783
Re: Lens confusion
My two Metabones V4 adapters with latest FW( .47 I think) don't work very well, no AF on any Canon EF lenses. Auto Iris not very good and some lenses it does not work, but you can set them manually,...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
December 12th, 2015, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 14,282
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
December 10th, 2015, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,787
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
December 10th, 2015, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,787
FS5 playing with PPs and some grading
Just playing with PPs a bit. First shown w/o grading, then with grading, in FCPX using ColorFinale and some basic correction then adding REC 709 Tetrachrome 400 FC LUT at 60%.
I also added the...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
December 9th, 2015, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,027
Re: battery issue
Older BPU 3rd party batts like Swits need to have the cable on the battery plugged into the 12v in on the FS5, then it works fine. Don't forget to plug cable back into the battery when charging.
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
December 8th, 2015, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 195
Views: 43,316
Re: New Sony PXW-FS5
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MCJPSUO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007NDL54C?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00
Hi...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
December 8th, 2015, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,027
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
December 8th, 2015, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,435
FS5 15mm Rail Quick Release system etc
I am rigging my FS5 and getting ready to run my first batch of 15mm Quick Release Rails.
The production version will be a bit smaller actually and very light. The rails are at the standard 85mm...
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Forum: Convergent Design Odyssey
December 8th, 2015, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,832
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
December 6th, 2015, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,768
Re: Rigging the FS5
I am sharing those STLs, here is my reply to the first request.
I like open source, if any others here want to work on this contact me...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
December 3rd, 2015, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,768
Re: Rigging the FS5
It is made the same way as my Odyssey hoods.
Odyssey 7Q Hood by Westside AV (http://www.westsideavstore.com/index.php?p=product&id=83)
It is a layer of velcro fabric on the inside with black...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
December 3rd, 2015, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,768
Rigging the FS5
So I am starting to figure out how to use and how to rig my FS5.
Here are my first simple kit parts. 2 ways of rigging wireless mics, with and W/O shotgun. And how to mount the Odyssey.
I am...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
December 3rd, 2015, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 197
Views: 48,299
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
December 2nd, 2015, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 24,928
Re: Lenses for the FS5
I actually got the kit lens, a very maligned lens. But I must say on the FS5 it makes a lot of sense. Being native, AF and iris is instant and stabilization works very well. Yes it is a bit tricky to...
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