Forum: Open DV Discussion
June 13th, 2013, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,027
Re: keeping track of batteries
It is priceless Don!
Once upon a time I needed to cut a sound track for a slide show. I had a audio cassette player with a broken headphone jack. I took it apart, cut the speaker wires, and...
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
June 13th, 2013, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,646
zeiss-super-speeds-vs-samyang
Guys, this is a Don't miss thread if your interested in lenses. Wow!
http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/open-dv-discussion/516512-zeiss-super-speeds-vs-samyang-rokinon-glass.html
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
June 13th, 2013, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,027
Re: keeping track of batteries
I label the transformer power supplies. I have so many of those little black boxes its ridiculous. Plugging the wrong one into a piece of gear can damage it. Over fifteen years ago I blew up a 20...
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Forum: Home, Away From Home
June 13th, 2013, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 20,018
Re: Camera security in hotels
For an opportunity like that you need to take the best gear you have. It would be a shame not to have it just because of a possible threat. I would take the best gear and the backup stuff and keep...
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
June 13th, 2013, 02:12 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 13,713
Re: EA50 - B camera ideas
Class act James. I reread my post....it was over top....I could have said things better. I'm Sorry.
Steve
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Forum: SPC - Single Person Crew
June 12th, 2013, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 13,998
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
June 12th, 2013, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 13,713
Re: EA50 - B camera ideas
I'm sorry if I offended you. I stated the conclusion that I drew from your posts. Right or wrong it is just my opinion. I do not think it was unfair, it is an opinion. It would be a shame if you...
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
June 12th, 2013, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 13,713
Re: EA50 - B camera ideas
James,
You have had so many complaints about this camera I finally jumped in sincerely believing there must be something I or we could do to help you. Your post above does make sense out of...
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Forum: All Things Audio
June 12th, 2013, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,901
Re: Economical On-Camera Shotgun for Interviews
Good choices Rick. I am not super familiar all of them but I have used a couple of them.
Byron, what ever handheld you pick make sure it does not have an on/off switch on the barrel. Those are...
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Forum: All Things Audio
June 12th, 2013, 02:45 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,901
Re: Economical On-Camera Shotgun for Interviews
Mine is the SKP 100. It is part of the original EW -100 set before they became EW-100 G3. It is a heavy metal block that locks securely onto my SM58 (or any XLR mic) and will not fall off. The...
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
June 11th, 2013, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 13,713
Re: EA50 - B camera ideas
ALL servo lenses suck when you try to manually focus them. It is the nature of the beast. And some are worse than others. Have you ever tried to manually focus a Canon XL series lens? It will...
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
June 11th, 2013, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,650
Re: Still pictures with the EA50
I believe the factory default is face detection. That may be what your seeing. Spot focus works in either mode. Select Spot focus in the menu. Make sure the focus selection switch is in Manual.
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
June 11th, 2013, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 13,713
Re: EA50 - B camera ideas
James please let me ask a question. Are you relatively new to shooting weddings? The reason I ask is because the EA50 is a wedding camera and some very picky veterans here are quite happy with it...
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
June 11th, 2013, 01:51 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 13,713
Re: EA50 - B camera ideas
James,
The EA50 is designed to be an event camera. Weddings, corporate events, and run and gun are its strength. It is not a cinema cam. Focus Transition is on the bottom of my list of features...
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
June 10th, 2013, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,811
Re: Stage shoot Settings?
Four bands, four cameras. OK Dave, here is what not to do. My favorite camera position for concerts is the shoulder cam in the mosh pit working from the edge of the stage. We were working an Alice...
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
June 10th, 2013, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,811
Re: Stage shoot Settings?
Wasn't a bad question. There is nothing wrong with looking for tips. That is what we are here for. If there is any fault to be had it is probably with me because I tried to offer more than a few...
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
June 10th, 2013, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,811
Re: Stage shoot Settings?
Agree Ron, you know what your shooting and what works, and what is repeatable in your repeat situations. My mistake was trying to answer a question that is unanswerable without more information. ...
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
June 9th, 2013, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,811
Re: Stage shoot Settings?
First.....Rehearsal. Stage productions with good stage lighting always have a full rehearsal. It is important for a four camera crew to be there if you want it perfect.
Second...zebras....you...
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Forum: All Things Audio
June 9th, 2013, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,901
Re: Economical On-Camera Shotgun for Interviews
Byron,
As an aside to your original question but in response to a statement you made I have a suggestion. In my experience, people love to touch professional equipment. A microphone is at the...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
June 9th, 2013, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 7,835
Re: Delivering Only Online Files
Gentelmen,
Great conversation. Marketing 101 has always taught “put yourself in the mind of the customer”. In our world of small time video production some guys error big time in this area. In...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
June 8th, 2013, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 7,835
Re: Delivering Only Online Files
I love this conversation here is my two cents worth:
I have delivered on Betacam, Betacam SP, Betamax, VHS, S-VHS, Hi-8, DV, DVCAM, video cd, DVD, BR, Flash Video, .wmv, .mpg, Quick Time,...
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
June 8th, 2013, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 13,713
Re: EA50 - B camera ideas
Hi James,
The match for the loaned VG20 I was using with my EA50 was just PP1 or off (i see little difference between those two anyway). I was shooting corporate meeting lectures so the match was...
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Forum: SPC - Single Person Crew
June 5th, 2013, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 13,998
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Forum: Sony NXCAM NEX-FS700 CineAlta
June 4th, 2013, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 14,857
Re: FS700 vs FS100 vs EA50
Hey Dmitri,
They are good cameras. But since you already have the EA50 I don't see a lot of justification for taking a hit selling it and spending all the extra bucks. So I would have to say...
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
June 3rd, 2013, 12:18 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,882
Re: New wedding with the ea50
That is hysterical. I vote for Curmudgeon House Productions, slogan, Political Correctness is for Pansies, We Will Shoot You in Your True Light!
After completing a video interview of a doctor my...
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