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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 23rd, 2008, 12:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,981
Posted By Paul Mailath
thanks guys - Mikko's point about an upgrade path...

thanks guys - Mikko's point about an upgrade path is important.

I mostly use the XHA1 and with my age and lack of muscle tone I'd be buying the vest & arm from the start so with the complete...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 22nd, 2008, 01:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,981
Posted By Paul Mailath
decisions, decisions

I'm about to bite the bullet and buy a steadi / indi / something cam.

I've got a Canon HV20, XHA1 and a mate with a new EX so the larger cameras are 5-6lb but if I add on the LEX / rails / lens...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 20th, 2008, 04:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,740
Posted By Paul Mailath
I've got the same setup and no problem - are you...

I've got the same setup and no problem - are you saying the LEX bracket won't fit on to the rails? or that it won't support the LEX?
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders January 14th, 2008, 04:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,592
Posted By Paul Mailath
forget the question Indifocus just sent me...

forget the question

Indifocus just sent me their version for the LEX and it should work exactly the same as the cavision system now.

It was free too!!
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders January 10th, 2008, 08:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,592
Posted By Paul Mailath
indirails & cavision

I have the indifocus rails for my A1 & Lex - it's front heavy but not a major problem

http://indifocus.com/products_indirailspro.htm


I'm wondering if the addition of the cavision balance...
Forum: Dolly / Track / Cable January 9th, 2008, 04:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,660
Posted By Paul Mailath
I'm about to make up some lengths in a similar...

I'm about to make up some lengths in a similar way and reading these posts makes me think of toy train tracks - see attachment

each join is offset and has an alternating male / female connector.
...
Forum: Open DV Discussion January 7th, 2008, 06:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,535
Posted By Paul Mailath
Ohhhh... I never thoughta that. the organisers...

Ohhhh... I never thoughta that. the organisers are already having trouble with Council so they'll go ballistic when they see my DIY crane. It may be safer to leave it home.
Forum: Open DV Discussion January 7th, 2008, 03:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,535
Posted By Paul Mailath
how to shoot a Car Show

I'm shooting a small charity car show next Sunday - hotrods, custom cars etc. I'll take the A1 and HV20 and will mix the footage. I might even test out my crane..

I'm expecting lots of people...
Forum: Remote Lens Controllers January 7th, 2008, 01:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,295
Posted By Paul Mailath
looks interesting - I've been thinking about this...

looks interesting - I've been thinking about this for my A1 on my DIY crane.

Can you give me some details on the parts you used and how it all fits together and works, I'm assuming from the pics...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 4th, 2008, 08:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,986
Posted By Paul Mailath
sure is and I'm very happy with it so far - the...

sure is and I'm very happy with it so far - the monitor is a touchscreen car unit I stole from my son - okay for framing - one of my other posts talks about it, can't remember which
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 3rd, 2008, 11:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,986
Posted By Paul Mailath
I use the A1 & LEX with Indifocus carbon fibre...

I use the A1 & LEX with Indifocus carbon fibre rods - it is front heavy (they're sending another piece of kit to fix that) but it doesn't present a problem - I've had a 210mm lens on the front and...
Forum: Shoulder & Handheld Supports December 30th, 2007, 05:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,025
Posted By Paul Mailath
The price isn't similar! - I can get 3 of the...

The price isn't similar! - I can get 3 of the Canadian ones for the price of the Anton Bauer

Just looking at the Cavision - good value
Forum: Shoulder & Handheld Supports December 30th, 2007, 02:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,025
Posted By Paul Mailath
shoulder rig

anybody know anything about this setup?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200186459054&ssPageName=ADME:B:DBS:AU:1123

from Canada
Forum: Taking Care of Business December 23rd, 2007, 06:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,972
Posted By Paul Mailath
I'll throw my 2 cents worth in - not as an...

I'll throw my 2 cents worth in - not as an cameraperson (I'm still learning) but as a reasonably successful businesman.

What do you want to do? 10 years from now, 5 years from now - that's what...
Forum: Under Water, Over Land December 22nd, 2007, 09:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,225
Posted By Paul Mailath
Ha Ha great name! - It's certainly looks the...

Ha Ha great name! - It's certainly looks the money but I'd be hanging it off the Lex adapter with no way of adjusting aperture.
Forum: Under Water, Over Land December 22nd, 2007, 05:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,225
Posted By Paul Mailath
Hi Per Johan How dod you go with the 1.4...

Hi Per Johan

How dod you go with the 1.4 extender?

I have a sigma 70-200 2.8 series 1 to use on the Extreme (I want to shoot some surfing footage) and I'm wondering about a 1.4 or 2x extender -...
Forum: Taking Care of Business December 22nd, 2007, 12:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,953
Posted By Paul Mailath
I use digital pacific ...

I use digital pacific

http://www.digitalpacific.com.au/

But I also use GoDaddy in the US. Aus rates are high.

If a search specifies 'pages from Australia' then you might miss out. My acting...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders December 21st, 2007, 11:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,175
Posted By Paul Mailath
use the search function - I had the same concerns...

use the search function - I had the same concerns about the mike but it's nothing.

I started this year knowing very little but I've learned a huge about by reading and searching and searching...
Forum: The View: Video Display Hardware and Software December 21st, 2007, 03:14 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 56,275
Posted By Paul Mailath
yep Gee that's too short an answer, I have...

yep

Gee that's too short an answer, I have to add something.... give me a minute
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders December 17th, 2007, 01:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,816
Posted By Paul Mailath
looks pretty well identical to what I'm using -...

looks pretty well identical to what I'm using - fine for framing , not really good enough for accurate focus.

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?p=792328#post792328

there a pic in that...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 16th, 2007, 09:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,062
Posted By Paul Mailath
The Indifocus rails & follow focus are great, the...

The Indifocus rails & follow focus are great, the price is right and they seem to do the job. Mind you my gear doesn't get used every day so I can't say anything about the longevity of the equipment...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 16th, 2007, 08:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,203
Posted By Paul Mailath
Thanks Bob, is there anything you don't know...

Thanks Bob,

is there anything you don't know about lenses & adaptors?

While I'm asking, what focal length (is that the right term?) would it give the lens I mentioned - would a 2x converter...
Forum: Jibs / Cranes / Booms December 16th, 2007, 06:00 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 120,996
Posted By Paul Mailath
here's mine

it needed some reinforcing from the original design but it seems to work pretty well. I'm going to double the length but it would only take the weight of the A1 not head, LEX and lens.
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 16th, 2007, 04:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,203
Posted By Paul Mailath
2x convertor

What happens when you put one of these in front of a prime or zoom lens on an adaptor like the LEX

I seem to recall that the aperture is doubled - I've got a 70-200 zoom 2.8 so that means it would...
Forum: Show Your Work December 16th, 2007, 03:53 AM
Replies: 1,261
Views: 326,825
Posted By Paul Mailath
1st short film 'Prick'

Hi all,

we just wrapped on our first short and some of the stills from the shoot are here:

http://www.mailath.com/gallery/

We couldn't have done it without the information contained in this...
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