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Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders February 6th, 2006, 11:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,168
Posted By Declan Smith
XL2 Won't power up?

I was using the XL2, took 30 seconds of footage, then went back for the next shot and it's dead. No battery will bring it back life. Any ideas ?
Forum: Under Water, Over Land February 2nd, 2006, 02:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,434
Posted By Declan Smith
Very nice footage. There are some great shots in...

Very nice footage. There are some great shots in there. The XL series is great with the EF lenses. I had the chance to try out a whole range at the Wildeye XL course from macros to extreme...
Forum: All Things Audio January 25th, 2006, 05:21 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,654
Posted By Declan Smith
I tend to use a stereo mic on occasions to record...

I tend to use a stereo mic on occasions to record ambience that can be later mixed with MONO dialog or other sounds. A stereo mic gives you spatial awareness, but you wouldn't want it overiding the...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders January 19th, 2006, 05:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,608
Posted By Declan Smith
Yes. I have one and it works fine.

Yes. I have one and it works fine.
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 18th, 2006, 03:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,947
Posted By Declan Smith
I am using canon FD lenses. 28mm f/2.8, 50mm...

I am using canon FD lenses. 28mm f/2.8, 50mm f/1.4, and a Vivitar 70-150mm f/3.8 (as can be seen from the picture below).

http://www.madpanic.net/sg35/IMG_1655.JPG...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders January 17th, 2006, 07:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,506
Posted By Declan Smith
I agree it's not ideal but I can certainly open...

I agree it's not ideal but I can certainly open up the VF when flipped; the viewfinder opens downwards. Yes you can't use it very well at all horizontally, but point the viewfinder up and look down...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders January 17th, 2006, 05:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,506
Posted By Declan Smith
One quick solution that does work is to mount the...

One quick solution that does work is to mount the XL2 viewfinder on the right hand side. You can just about go shoulder mount with it, but really, IMHO, using one of these adapters should be on...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 16th, 2006, 06:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,964
Posted By Declan Smith
I have a number of different lens diameters,...

I have a number of different lens diameters, 52mm, 62mm, & 72mm. One that would fit all these would be good.
Forum: Photon Management January 16th, 2006, 03:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,976
Posted By Declan Smith
No Rostronics website

Just went to the website and get the following:

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Welcome to Rostronics.com

We are currently updating our site and should be back online soon.

Thank you for...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders January 16th, 2006, 03:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,766
Posted By Declan Smith
35mm = Shallow DOF

I have the fujinon 14x manual lens. Whilst this is a great lens for all the manual features, it doesn't come anywhere near the SG35 35mm adapter & canon FD lenses for DOF. With an F1.4 lens...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders January 12th, 2006, 02:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,038
Posted By Declan Smith
Yes, but the channels are paired 1&2 & 3&4. ...

Yes, but the channels are paired 1&2 & 3&4.

Open up the Audio door and ensure that for audio 1 the input selector is set to front mic, this will record the onboard mic onto channels 1&2, then for...
Forum: Photon Management January 11th, 2006, 10:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,976
Posted By Declan Smith
I agree. I ordered all lamps as focusable. ...

I agree. I ordered all lamps as focusable. Taking the stands out substantially reduced shipping costs. I selected the lamps & softbox that I wanted separatly (rather than a kit). It still came...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 10th, 2006, 05:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,947
Posted By Declan Smith
I have the SG35 adapter for the XL2 and the...

I have the SG35 adapter for the XL2 and the results are excellent. Comes with it's own rod support system as well.

It's well built, low light loss, and sturdy.

The SG35 website is below:
...
Forum: Photon Management January 8th, 2006, 07:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,872
Posted By Declan Smith
The kit I got from rostronics consists of the...

The kit I got from rostronics consists of the following:

2 x 650W
2 x 300W
1 x 1000w with softbox

All with focus control & barndoors, £500 including delivery from the US!

Only got bulbs...
Forum: Photon Management January 8th, 2006, 04:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,872
Posted By Declan Smith
May seem obvious to state but....

I have recently purchased a set of britek lights from rostronics. I know this is a very totally obvious thing to state, but having tried messing around with worklamps, photoflood lamps and the like,...
Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads January 8th, 2006, 04:17 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 50,612
Posted By Declan Smith
I have a vinten pro5 (manfrotto) with a 501 head...

I have a vinten pro5 (manfrotto) with a 501 head (yuck!). I have changed the head to a manfrotto 519 which makes a huge, huge difference and seems to work really well with the XL2. I had to tighten...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 6th, 2006, 02:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,960
Posted By Declan Smith
One of the levers onthe back of the FD lens moves...

One of the levers onthe back of the FD lens moves about halfway, by hand. What I have done is move it halfway then put a bit of blutac behind it to stop it returning. When mounted, this then allows...
Forum: What Happens in Vegas... January 6th, 2006, 11:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,963
Posted By Declan Smith
I had this problem with Vegas. It drove me round...

I had this problem with Vegas. It drove me round the bend. I fixed it on my system by using the Main Concept DV codec instead. Much better IMHO.

Again, I think it relates to the colour levels,...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 6th, 2006, 04:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,439
Posted By Declan Smith
I have a rod system. I would be interested to...

I have a rod system. I would be interested to know how to support the Letus on it. Is there a clamp/mounting for it ???
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 6th, 2006, 04:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,704
Posted By Declan Smith
I'll be showing some footage in about 2 months on...

I'll be showing some footage in about 2 months on projected screen. From previous experience you may need to alter brightness / contrast as there is a big difference between projecting and...
Forum: Digital Video Industry News January 6th, 2006, 04:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,582
Posted By Declan Smith
What a shame but .....

Very helpful company. What a shame, but I'm glad to see Simon & others have started out with a new venture. I wish them all the best.
Forum: These Are the People in Your Neighborhood January 6th, 2006, 04:14 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,268
Posted By Declan Smith
Dan That was really good. You can really...

Dan

That was really good. You can really empathize with the main character. Love the style, lots of closes up at first showing he's been cramped & squeezed, then wider shots towards the end...
Forum: Photon Management January 4th, 2006, 12:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,033
Posted By Declan Smith
The codes are as follows. GY650 Lamp - DYR...

The codes are as follows.

GY650 Lamp - DYR 3200K 650W GY9.5 base
UK equiv (240V) - A1/233

G300 Lamp - JCD 3200K 300W G6.35 base
UK equiv (240V) - A1/249

RS1000 Lamp - JPD 3200K 1000W R7s...
Forum: Photon Management January 3rd, 2006, 11:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,033
Posted By Declan Smith
Thanks for the info. I found all the codes on...

Thanks for the info. I found all the codes on the side of the lamps. The one I have trouble sourcing is the 1000W bulb.

Anyone know of any UK suppliers ???
Forum: Photon Management January 3rd, 2006, 07:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,033
Posted By Declan Smith
Question relating to Britek lights

Just received my lights from rostronics. I am based in the UK. Does anyone know where I can get 240V bulbs for these.
1000W (RS1000)
300W
650W

Also, lighting stands for the above (postage from...
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