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Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds July 17th, 2009, 07:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,116
Posted By Les Nagy
If you read my post that I linked you will see...

If you read my post that I linked you will see that it doesn't always work that way.
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds July 17th, 2009, 12:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,116
Posted By Les Nagy
I am not sure this will help you as I faced the...

I am not sure this will help you as I faced the opposite problem.
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/sony-xdcam-ex-cinealta/157422-60hz-shooting-50hz-country.html?highlight=50hz

But perhaps it can give...
Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads July 17th, 2009, 11:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,304
Posted By Les Nagy
Well of course there is the reality of money. But...

Well of course there is the reality of money. But if you can correct more people on their belief that tripods and heads are just add ons and not part of the system then maybe the company wouldn't...
Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads July 17th, 2009, 11:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,092
Posted By Les Nagy
I agree only if you are willing to learn the...

I agree only if you are willing to learn the lessons mentioned or you are willing to compromise the quality of your video. I dare say that the 5D MKII needs as good a tripod as any "real" video...
Forum: Open DV Discussion July 16th, 2009, 11:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,126
Posted By Les Nagy
I will be on the centre line in Shanghai. I am...

I will be on the centre line in Shanghai. I am leaving Saturday for China and will be on a beach to watch an eclipse for the first time myself. I can't offer anything from personal experience but I...
Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads July 16th, 2009, 10:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,304
Posted By Les Nagy
Which tripod for THIS camera, why why why

I posted the below in response to another thread, but thought perhaps it deserved its own thread for discussion. It seem that the same questions about the same thing keep cropping up and it always...
Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads July 16th, 2009, 10:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,092
Posted By Les Nagy
The thing one needs to remember is that a tripod...

The thing one needs to remember is that a tripod and fluid head are chosen based on the level of quality you want to achieve. It almost doesn't matter what camera you attach. The steadiness of the...
Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads July 15th, 2009, 08:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,498
Posted By Les Nagy
I think that either will suit your needs just...

I think that either will suit your needs just fine. You might think now that you won't be adding anything to the camera but given the extra adjustability of the FSB-6 and the room for future growth...
Forum: Private Classifieds July 13th, 2009, 08:18 AM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 1,246,974
Posted By Les Nagy
Last bump.

Last bump.
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds July 12th, 2009, 08:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,159
Posted By Les Nagy
My original thread is here: ...

My original thread is here:
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/sony-xdcam-ex-cinealta/157422-60hz-shooting-50hz-country.html?highlight=50hz

I had a few long shots during interviews that lasted 40 minutes...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds July 12th, 2009, 08:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,159
Posted By Les Nagy
If you want to distribute your footage in NA...

If you want to distribute your footage in NA exclusively and there is any artificial lighting involved, this is a quote from a thread I started when I returned from Chile:
"The best results seem to...
Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads July 11th, 2009, 01:01 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,020
Posted By Les Nagy
As with any piece of equipment, the quality of...

As with any piece of equipment, the quality of the output is what determines what you need. If a $20 tripod makes you happy then that is all that matters. If you have to make other people happy with...
Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads July 11th, 2009, 11:49 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,020
Posted By Les Nagy
Jack makes a lot of sense.

Jack makes a lot of sense.
Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads July 10th, 2009, 07:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,020
Posted By Les Nagy
You can read an almost direct comparison of what...

You can read an almost direct comparison of what you are considering here:
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/tripod-sticks-heads/238166-sachtler-fsb-8-75-cf-speed-lock-vs-miller-dv20-solo-cf.html

The...
Forum: Private Classifieds July 8th, 2009, 12:05 PM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 1,246,974
Posted By Les Nagy
Last offer from me here and then I do something...

Last offer from me here and then I do something else with it.

$1400 for all shipped anywhere in CON US and Canada, minus the bag.
Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads July 3rd, 2009, 03:28 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 33,260
Posted By Les Nagy
Read my review here: ...

Read my review here:
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/tripod-sticks-heads/238166-sachtler-fsb-8-75-cf-speed-lock-vs-miller-dv20-solo-cf.html

I have direct experience with the Miller in the field and...
Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads July 2nd, 2009, 01:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,000
Posted By Les Nagy
Well of course I cannot argue against a person...

Well of course I cannot argue against a person who has actually used the new Vinten head, you have superior knowledge. It's always a fight getting proper balance. Why don't head manufacturers make...
Forum: Private Classifieds July 1st, 2009, 10:10 PM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 1,246,974
Posted By Les Nagy
I have had 5 people say they are interested and...

I have had 5 people say they are interested and then I never hear again. There is nothing wrong with this camera and it has been cared for very well. Someone make and offer and lets see what we can...
Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads July 1st, 2009, 10:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,000
Posted By Les Nagy
I would have to agree with Chris here. The work...

I would have to agree with Chris here. The work needed to make the 516 work with the 5D and various lenses would be far too much. Get some money from the sale of the 516 if you can and get something...
Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads July 1st, 2009, 07:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,880
Posted By Les Nagy
A little more testing ..... The Miller Solo...

A little more testing .....

The Miller Solo CF legs do flex a noticeable amount more than the Sachtler 75 speedlock CF legs. It should be noted in fairness to the Miller tripod is that it is...
Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads June 29th, 2009, 08:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,880
Posted By Les Nagy
Thanks for the comments. I will not be able...

Thanks for the comments.

I will not be able to get my money back on the Miller stuff. it was in another country taking a beating for a month and is now over two months old.

And as far as the...
Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads June 29th, 2009, 01:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,880
Posted By Les Nagy
Sachtler FSB-8 + 75 CF Speed lock VS Miller DV20 Solo CF

Short answer: There is no "VS" as the Sachtler wins hands down, no contest.

Long answer: There is a little more to this story and I waited to write this until I had a chance to test the Sachtler....
Forum: Private Classifieds June 28th, 2009, 10:47 PM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 1,246,974
Posted By Les Nagy
It's still available.

It's still available.
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds June 27th, 2009, 07:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,885
Posted By Les Nagy
Oops, I made a mistake here. Holding the button...

Oops, I made a mistake here. Holding the button longer does to make the expanded focus view stay on longer. It must be a I thought ti did because I always got it focused before it quit. Sorry about...
Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads June 25th, 2009, 08:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,120
Posted By Les Nagy
I have used the Solo 20 setup for a while now and...

I have used the Solo 20 setup for a while now and can say it is not up to the task of good HD video for many purposes. It is good for certain shots and low level shots due to its leg design.

The...
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