Forum: BlackMagic Cinema Camera
August 14th, 2017, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,626
Re: Nikon Mount on BM4k URSA PL
These two images convey the difference between the direct-to-sensor image and the image via the speedbooster optical cell. The chair I forgot to remove after I used it to sit on while I removed the...
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Forum: BlackMagic Cinema Camera
August 14th, 2017, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,626
Re: Nikon Mount on BM4k URSA PL
Here's another iteration of the Nikon mount arrangement. I have added a 0.71 "Ultra" speedbooster optic to the camera throat which yields a wider image to the sensor. In this instance, the flange...
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Forum: Awake In The Dark
July 3rd, 2017, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,321
Re: 3rd night. An indie horror movie.
3rd Night has its premiere in the UK. - A quote from their facebook page.
**FESTIVAL UPDATE**
We’re thrilled to announce that 3rd Night Movie will have its WORLD PREMIERE in the heart of London's...
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Forum: BlackMagic Cinema Camera
July 3rd, 2017, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,626
Re: Nikon Mount on BM4k URSA PL
Here is a sample from the footage shot of the Leeuwin refit.
CAMP PACIFICA SHIP RESCUE RENDER TEST - YouTube
LEEUWIN TESTS 30JUN - YouTube
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Forum: JVC GY-HD Series Camera Systems
June 24th, 2017, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 47,463
Re: Gy-hd251
In regard using epoxy to fill in around the firewire port, I would not recommend this. The material, especially the catalyst may be chemically hostile to the plastic casework. It does eventually rot...
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Forum: BlackMagic Cinema Camera
June 23rd, 2017, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,626
Re: Nikon Mount on BM4k URSA PL
It looks like image upload is permanently impossible with my current computer. It has some idiosyncracies.
Here is a link to some test footage with the Nikons on the BM URSA 4K PL with custom...
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Forum: JVC GY-HD Series Camera Systems
June 23rd, 2017, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 47,463
Re: Gy-hd251
Derek.
My understanding was that there was a dedicated firestore model for the JVC ProHD cameras but if you have managed to get your FS4 working then that is all you need.
I read from your...
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Forum: BlackMagic Cinema Camera
June 17th, 2017, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,626
Re: Nikon Mount on BM4k URSA PL
Sort of how it will look. The flowcast machined bronze adaptor piece will have the Nikon F-Mount attached to it as it would be to a Nikon camera and the adaptor piece attached to the intermediate BM...
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Forum: BlackMagic Cinema Camera
June 17th, 2017, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,626
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Forum: BlackMagic Cinema Camera
June 17th, 2017, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,486
Re: Entering the BM biosphere.
I have enrolled on the Blackmagic forum also the BMC one and will have to be unlazy and do the reading back through the threads. I eventually took the gamble and bought one which was on offer at a...
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Forum: JVC GY-HD Series Camera Systems
June 16th, 2017, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 47,463
Re: Gy-hd251
I understand that the Firestore recorder for the GY-HD251 and others of the family was a purposed unit specific to the JVC ProHD system. Firestore recorders for other camera types may not work.
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Forum: The Long Black Line
June 16th, 2017, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,621
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Forum: BlackMagic Cinema Camera
June 15th, 2017, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,626
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Forum: Silicon Imaging SI-2K
June 15th, 2017, 03:54 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 14,323
Re: Si2k handy hints
A while back I changed the system of mounting the recorder drive from the CRU Dataport25 "magazine" system to an EVO Eziswap open dock which fits in the same drive space.
Sadly, the market for...
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Forum: BlackMagic Cinema Camera
June 15th, 2017, 03:45 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,626
Nikon Mount on BM4k URSA PL
Why?
I have a comprehensive set of fast AIS Nikons, which I can't hope to replace cost-wise. Time to get started and draw the proper design and devise the method for least waste of metal stock....
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Forum: BlackMagic Cinema Camera
June 2nd, 2017, 05:00 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,486
Re: Entering the BM biosphere.
Interesting. No responses here or two other discussion sites. I wonder if that speaks for buyer's remorse discussion holdback or folk wanting to keep their secret sauces in using the BMC's to...
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Forum: Silicon Imaging SI-2K
May 27th, 2017, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 12,808
Re: SI2K and Metabones BMPCC Speedbooster
Nother try at uploading pix..
Edit. - Unsuccessful. I must have broken dvinfo. It was a good thought whilst it lasted. I have a near-identical post on reduser with the happy snaps here :-
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Forum: Silicon Imaging SI-2K
May 27th, 2017, 01:04 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 12,808
Re: SI2K and Metabones BMPCC Speedbooster
Here are a few more happy snaps related to modifying the Metabones Speedbooster for Nikon to fit the IMS-Mount system.
Sorry pix would not upload due to some security token business I do not have...
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Forum: BlackMagic Cinema Camera
May 27th, 2017, 01:03 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,486
Entering the BM biosphere.
I am highly likely to be supplementing my SI2K usage with a pre-owned big URSA or it may end up being the other way around.
Would appreciate if anyone can advise what is the last relevant...
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Forum: Silicon Imaging SI-2K
May 17th, 2017, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,762
Re: Ransomware and windows xp.
Andrew.
Thank you for the new info. I wonder if he might know how to get hold of and change a Realtek audio chipset on an XPe backpane linked split motherboard system.
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Forum: Silicon Imaging SI-2K
May 16th, 2017, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,360
Re: Repairing the si2k oled viewfinder
After a long period of time, I needed the electronic finder for chasiong aeroplanes, so I fitted the new display chip and it was fine. I now have an Evolution eyecup with shutter iris fitted. It is...
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Forum: Silicon Imaging SI-2K
May 16th, 2017, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,762
Re: Ransomware and windows xp.
Andrew.
Thanks for that bit of info and the link. I was keeping an XP computer for sound work but the motherboard was one of those which had the dud capacitors so that was that. I have another...
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Forum: Silicon Imaging SI-2K
May 14th, 2017, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,762
Re: Ransomware and windows xp.
I have been in touch with Ari Presler relating to the P+S Technik/Silicon Imaging camera-recorder and there is re-assuring news.
His reply conveyed that the operating system is locked down pretty...
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Forum: Silicon Imaging SI-2K
May 14th, 2017, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,762
Ransomware and windows xp.
It is a scary thought but maybe the SI2K's XPe operating system could be affected by this particular malware. I am too technically illiterate to know, so my comments should not be taken as valid. I...
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Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads
May 13th, 2017, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,359
Re: Tripod Legs Placement: 2 at front or..?
For chasing aeroplanes and walking the follows around without hanging a toe on a tripod foot, I tend to keep the tripod tall, the footprint narrow and tie the head down to crossed tentpegs in the...
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