Forum: Open DV Discussion
April 5th, 2013, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,833
Re: must recommend consumer camera to client?
I think I just answered my own question. The I-pad is a perfect solution for this. Super easy and it works, no extra software or anything. And they usually output to a projector as soon as you plug...
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
April 5th, 2013, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,833
must recommend consumer camera to client?
I need to recommend a consumer grade camcorder to a client. The main use will be live presentations. Kind of an amateur I-mag. He needs it to hook up to his Mac Book Pro and display the image on...
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
April 4th, 2013, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,512
please post your adapter results
I am having trouble with my EA-50 and lens adapters. I have had intermittent problems with the Metabones MarK II adapter. I have a Sony LA-EA2 that only works on AC power and not battery power.
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
April 4th, 2013, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 9,001
Re: MetaBones Adapter Report / Not Good
Gentlemen,
Here is an update for you. Once Metabones became fully aware of my issues with the adapter they have gone over and above normal customer service to help me out. They have also...
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
March 31st, 2013, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 12,534
Re: How many of us own the EA50
Welcome everyone. I can't believe what a short list this is. It is really cool getting input from guys all over the world. I thought this camera would be a hot seller. Maybe it is? If your...
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
March 31st, 2013, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,826
Re: Manual Lens in Auto
Chris,
This is how most lens apertures worked, at least in the old days.. When the lens is off the camera the aperture blades are closed all the way by a spring. When you twist lock the lens...
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
March 30th, 2013, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,656
Re: LCD Screen Protector?
Jinxed myself. I could not bring myself to put a protector on the screen. I want it to be as sharp and touch sensitive as possible.
Now the coating has two scratches on it. One is a squiggly...
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Forum: All Things Audio
March 24th, 2013, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 13,223
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
March 24th, 2013, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,027
EA50 & VG20 match?
Next week I will be using my EA50 in pre-set #3 and using a loaned VG20 on the set too. I think one of the regulars here does this a lot? Any suggestions on matching?
Funny thing is I looked at...
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
March 24th, 2013, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,011
Re: Camera malfunctioning
One: Rokinon lens or kit lens? Mine acts up like that with Canons.
Two: If it was the kit lens I would say this calls for the factory reset button. Tiny hole is near the playback buttons. When...
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Forum: All Things Audio
March 24th, 2013, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 13,223
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Forum: All Things Audio
March 24th, 2013, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 13,223
Re: Surviving your experience with an audio guy
Al,
I have a Sennheiser EW100 plug. I would never use as a stand alone transmitter because it is designed to use the metal body of any mic you attach to it as the antenna. Your audio hits???
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Forum: All Things Audio
March 23rd, 2013, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 13,223
Re: Surviving your experience with an audio guy
Paul,
Thank you for posting that. The "old burned by the post/pre-fade button" trick. I have been there, saw it happen once. So painful you only see it once. Every mixer has a "suck" button on...
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Forum: Sony NXCAM NEX-FS700 CineAlta
March 23rd, 2013, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,955
Re: SONY 18-200mm or Canon 70-200mm?
Kent,
Before you jump to extremes and send things back or incur rental costs I would suggest you do some research. Not to be judgmental AT ALL, you stated, and your post indicates you have some...
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Forum: SPC - Single Person Crew
March 21st, 2013, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,840
Re: Props for set dressing
Oren,
I have to build make shift "sets" for interviews all over the place. One of the most useful things in my grip kit (case full of super useful STUFF) is black wrap. The real kind, Cinefoil...
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
March 21st, 2013, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 19,334
Re: Recommend a EA50 camera bag
Chris,
That is a cool cart. I bet it cost you less than a pre-made cart and you got what works for you.
I work out of state more than I work here. All of my gear is set up to be Fly-A-Way...
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
March 17th, 2013, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,713
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
March 17th, 2013, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 19,334
Re: Recommend a EA50 camera bag
Inventory control is a big issue for me. Most of you guys know that I am an AV technical director as well as a video producer. That means my adapters, cables, and other gear sometimes gets mixed in...
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
March 17th, 2013, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,923
Re: New Promotional Video Features EA50
Great job Lee,
While you were teaching the media intro class you could have used those interviews as great samples. They are classic, text book, PERFECT. There is a reason some things are...
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
March 16th, 2013, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,069
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
March 16th, 2013, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,130
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
March 16th, 2013, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,130
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
March 16th, 2013, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,130
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Forum: SPC - Single Person Crew
March 16th, 2013, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 7,058
Re: Interview tips
There is a lot of good suggestions here. Several mention reflectors but I don't think anyone said fill light to do a similar thing. Add your own light to the scene. Any light you can. From on...
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Forum: SPC - Single Person Crew
March 16th, 2013, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,055
Re: A plea to use this sub forum properly.
Hey Guys & Chris Hurd,
Please take my post lightly and with a grain of salt. I would re-word it if I could. Yes there is some truth to it but it is not my place to rain on anyone’s parade. As I...
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