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Forum: Still Crazy December 19th, 2004, 01:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,585
Posted By Steven Digges
Do a B&H search for “Canon Tripod” at the bottom...

Do a B&H search for “Canon Tripod” at the bottom you will see several mini-tripods that range from $15.00- $25.00. I have one of these in my photo backpack at all times. When I don’t want to pack...
Forum: Still Crazy December 9th, 2004, 07:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,755
Posted By Steven Digges
Don't forget to get a good monopod with it, and...

Don't forget to get a good monopod with it, and don't waste money putting a head on a monopod.

Steve
Forum: Still Crazy November 26th, 2004, 09:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,038
Posted By Steven Digges
Jeff, Nice percentage of high quality shots....

Jeff,

Nice percentage of high quality shots. The variety is nice.

Steve
Forum: Still Crazy November 26th, 2004, 09:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,873
Posted By Steven Digges
Hi John, Annie has been creating that look...

Hi John,

Annie has been creating that look way before anyone had a still camera that could be white balanced. Here is my guess, and just a guess. The right film, filtered (maybe polarized just...
Forum: Still Crazy November 26th, 2004, 08:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,102
Posted By Steven Digges
Dylan, After market lenses are never a good...

Dylan,

After market lenses are never a good investment in my opinion. Besides all of the usual concessions in sharpness, quality etc. they have a much shorter life span. All photographic lenses...
Forum: Open DV Discussion November 15th, 2004, 09:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,067
Posted By Steven Digges
Charles, I was writing this post when you...

Charles,

I was writing this post when you just posted details of your shipping method. I will post it anyway so Rob can learn from my bad experience. I wish I had a system as good as yours to I...
Forum: Still Crazy November 13th, 2004, 09:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,484
Posted By Steven Digges
Andrew, Have you tried the higher ISO...

Andrew,

Have you tried the higher ISO ratings some of us encouraged you to try. In a dark church, even with flash, crank up that ISO to increase your depth of field and to have your flash recycle...
Forum: Still Crazy November 11th, 2004, 10:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,484
Posted By Steven Digges
And let’s add the “there is someone in every...

And let’s add the “there is someone in every crowd wearing a white shirt trick”. Their back is a mobile reflector, have them stand anywhere you want and bounce off of it. Of course you can pull a...
Forum: Open DV Discussion November 11th, 2004, 01:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,067
Posted By Steven Digges
Thank you Charles. I have been on the road for...

Thank you Charles. I have been on the road for many years and did not know about that tip. Along those lines, each airline has their own restrictions and weight limits. The FAA now mandates a...
Forum: Great Deals from DV Info Net Sponsors November 11th, 2004, 01:22 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 31,329
Posted By Steven Digges
Supporting Zotz Digital

I have been purchasing equipment from B&H Photo since 1985, almost always with good results. If you need it, they have it, and for a great price. They are the only NY mail order house I would ever...
Forum: Canon XL1S / XL1 Watchdog November 11th, 2004, 12:28 PM
Replies: 181
Sticky: Canon Service
Views: 82,355
Posted By Steven Digges
Also, I have read someplace that the New Jersey...

Also, I have read someplace that the New Jersey center was charging less for service than the California center. I asked the Canon rep if this was true and she said that was impossible.

Steve
Forum: Canon XL1S / XL1 Watchdog November 11th, 2004, 12:11 PM
Replies: 181
Sticky: Canon Service
Views: 82,355
Posted By Steven Digges
Jeff, Thank you for the reminder about the XL1...

Jeff,
Thank you for the reminder about the XL1 Club. I dug out the card I had in a file since 1999 and called the 800#. I now have a priority code to get the Camera serviced in 5 business days. I...
Forum: Canon XL1S / XL1 Watchdog November 11th, 2004, 11:58 AM
Replies: 181
Sticky: Canon Service
Views: 82,355
Posted By Steven Digges
Yes I am. Please let me know how that can help. ...

Yes I am. Please let me know how that can help.

I am also a Canon Professional Services member, but that does not help me with the video repairs. Does the XL1 Club have similar benefits?
Forum: Open DV Discussion November 11th, 2004, 09:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,067
Posted By Steven Digges
Airline travel case

I have been rebuilding my road kits to meet the new airline requirements. What hard cases do you travel with? The Pelican 1650 looks like it is perfect for my audio gear, the problem I have with it...
Forum: Canon XL1S / XL1 Watchdog November 11th, 2004, 09:30 AM
Replies: 181
Sticky: Canon Service
Views: 82,355
Posted By Steven Digges
Canon Service

How long did it take Canon to turn around your XL1 when you sent it in for annual service? Thoughts on California or New Jersey? I need mine serviced fast.

Steve
Forum: Still Crazy November 10th, 2004, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,038
Posted By Steven Digges
Ken wrote, “In the end, remember that many...

Ken wrote,

“In the end, remember that many of the most memorable photographs were taken with extremely humble cameras.”

Boy do I have a big smile on my face, I love profound truth. People see...
Forum: Still Crazy November 10th, 2004, 11:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,235
Posted By Steven Digges
Seb, Exposure compensation is still active...

Seb,

Exposure compensation is still active in the manual mode if it is set. The double arrows will show up to indicate a half stop of compensation is active when you have the camera meter set to...
Forum: Still Crazy November 10th, 2004, 11:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,197
Posted By Steven Digges
Snow or grey skys, manual white balance for both,...

Snow or grey skys, manual white balance for both, then test exposure carefully.

Steve
Forum: Still Crazy November 10th, 2004, 11:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,484
Posted By Steven Digges
Andrew, 300mm @ 5.6 = a very shallow depth...

Andrew,

300mm @ 5.6 = a very shallow depth of field. Study your shots carefully, are they out of focus or is the focus point not on the eyes? Also take the 1.6 conversion factor into...
Forum: Still Crazy November 10th, 2004, 11:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,038
Posted By Steven Digges
Dylan, I believe your needs would be better...

Dylan,

I believe your needs would be better served with a new 20D than a cool 1Ds. The technology has changed that fast, as you correctly observed. Unless you know the real history on that...
Forum: Still Crazy November 3rd, 2004, 09:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,235
Posted By Steven Digges
Seb, The camera is fine. It is telling you...

Seb,

The camera is fine. It is telling you that exposure compensation is active. Depress the shutter button half way and spin the big dial on the back of the camera until they line up and one...
Forum: The View: Video Display Hardware and Software October 28th, 2004, 08:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,268
Posted By Steven Digges
I have small black & white TV I bought for my...

I have small black & white TV I bought for my pool deck (don’t want to miss a game when I’m swimming) with a 5” screen. It was $39.00 at one of the mart stores a few years ago. It has a video input...
Forum: Still Crazy October 28th, 2004, 03:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,038
Posted By Steven Digges
EOS 1D MKII and NASCAR

Last week I covered a Nextel Cup test session at Phoenix International Raceway. I gave the EOS 1D MKII auto focus system a good workout. It came through with shinning colors. The improved AF System...
Forum: Still Crazy October 28th, 2004, 11:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,961
Posted By Steven Digges
Canon Printer Problem

Recently my Canon S9000 printer began printing a yellow (kind of yellow) line across every photo about one half inch before the print is complete. There is also a color change is this last half...
Forum: Still Crazy October 26th, 2004, 11:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,437
Posted By Steven Digges
Andrew, I run two Dell 2001FP monitors. ...

Andrew,

I run two Dell 2001FP monitors. They are outstanding. Sorry it took me so long to get you the model number.

I’m glad the exposure issue is better. Your on camera flash will also...
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