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Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 6th, 2008, 09:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,435
Posted By Paul Frederick
Letus Extreme...Can I use a Nikon Zoom?

I have ordered but not received my Letus yet. I'm wondering if I can use a Nikon zoom lens on it? I have not heard of many doing this but to me it would be a good solution to changing lenses all...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 3rd, 2008, 10:32 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,910
Posted By Paul Frederick
Hooking a V1 to a Letus Extreme

Are there any issues I should know about when attaching a Letus Extreme to a V1? I'll need a step ring as the Letus will have 77mm and the V1 is 62mm (I'm getting the Letus with the 77mm because a...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds January 3rd, 2008, 10:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,666
Posted By Paul Frederick
If they are going back to HDV tape then there...

If they are going back to HDV tape then there will be a conform. No way around it.
Forum: Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7 November 5th, 2007, 07:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,799
Posted By Paul Frederick
What if you are going directly to the web? Isn't...

What if you are going directly to the web? Isn't 30p one of the better choices? I have a project heading direct to web and am considering 30p so I won't have to de-interlace later.
Forum: Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7 September 28th, 2007, 05:42 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 17,677
Posted By Paul Frederick
Yeah, I'd say you should start making a fuss...

Yeah, I'd say you should start making a fuss about not getting it replaced. You've been very patient, by the sounds of things, and now it's time for them to get you a camera....one way or another. ...
Forum: Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7 September 27th, 2007, 08:32 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 17,677
Posted By Paul Frederick
Ughhhh, man do I feel for you Ralph. This is...

Ughhhh, man do I feel for you Ralph. This is beyond anyones worst nightmares.

I hope all works out soon.
Forum: Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7 September 18th, 2007, 07:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,528
Posted By Paul Frederick
Thanks Piotr! I'm using FCP and there is a place...

Thanks Piotr! I'm using FCP and there is a place to set the sequence settings to "none" for field order. From that point on, like during export I assume I just treat it as progressive. I've been...
Forum: Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7 September 18th, 2007, 06:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,528
Posted By Paul Frederick
One of the original questions in this post is...

One of the original questions in this post is still unanswered and I for one am curious about it: If you shoot in 30p, how do you handle it in post? I know there is no pull down needed, but since...
Forum: Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7 September 12th, 2007, 11:42 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 17,677
Posted By Paul Frederick
I feel, or felt your pain! When I finally called...

I feel, or felt your pain! When I finally called they said they were waiting on parts. About a week later it showed up on my door!

Don't expect a shipping notice.
Forum: Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7 September 4th, 2007, 08:59 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 17,677
Posted By Paul Frederick
Thanks for the info Ralph, which Raynoc? Also be...

Thanks for the info Ralph, which Raynoc? Also be sure to call on your cam, they WILL NOT call you. However on the plus side, when you call you get an honest to god real human to pick up on the...
Forum: Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7 September 4th, 2007, 05:25 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 17,677
Posted By Paul Frederick
Ralph, Off topic but the waterfall shot...

Ralph,

Off topic but the waterfall shot looks like you used a wide angle adaptor, which one do you use? The Vet looks like the stock lens, no attachment correct?

I can't find a WA that is...
Forum: Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7 September 4th, 2007, 05:21 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 17,677
Posted By Paul Frederick
I can relate to your story. I had to send my V1...

I can relate to your story. I had to send my V1 in for repair in June and it was a L-O-N-G 2 weeks, closer to 3 actually. I sent it to the Teaneck, NJ facility and while they did a great job fixing...
Forum: Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7 August 6th, 2007, 09:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,537
Posted By Paul Frederick
Just the superdrive that came with my MAC tower 2...

Just the superdrive that came with my MAC tower 2 years ago! Sorry to the OP for going off topic. But the day I made my first HD-DVD was as exciting as when I made my first SD-DVD....I was grinning...
Forum: Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7 August 6th, 2007, 04:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,537
Posted By Paul Frederick
Ron, I don't know about Steve, but I just...

Ron,

I don't know about Steve, but I just upgraded to FCS2 and I can burn HDDVDs using DVDSP4 to a red laser DVD! Only about 20 minutes fits, but it works great. Plays fine on my Toshiba HDA1...
Forum: Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7 August 6th, 2007, 04:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,440
Posted By Paul Frederick
I have this light and cut a small piece of CTO...

I have this light and cut a small piece of CTO gel to fit against the glass for use indoors. It works like a charm and I just tape it to the glass, the lamp stays cool so it doesn't melt. If I need...
Forum: Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7 July 12th, 2007, 08:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,312
Posted By Paul Frederick
When you use the white balance pre-sets, push the...

When you use the white balance pre-sets, push the scroll wheel at the rear of the camera, a number "0" appears next to the white balance icon, then scroll up or down, making the "0" a "+1,+2,+3" or...
Forum: Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7 July 6th, 2007, 11:28 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,832
Posted By Paul Frederick
That was my next step if I was going to keep the...

That was my next step if I was going to keep the lens. I have a lens hood that I got with my Century 1.6 Tele, for my FX1. That also fit the 6.5 Wide Angle Century I got for the FX1.

No such...
Forum: Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7 July 5th, 2007, 10:35 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,832
Posted By Paul Frederick
Tip, Now I know what you mean about the lens...

Tip,
Now I know what you mean about the lens being further away from the converter. Not sure I have an answer for you though! I think it would change the focal distance, but as long as you focus...
Forum: Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7 July 2nd, 2007, 05:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,832
Posted By Paul Frederick
Actually it wasn't this thread, it was the one on...

Actually it wasn't this thread, it was the one on the Raynox that had the still grabs of the brick wall. I stand corrected!
Forum: Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7 July 2nd, 2007, 04:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,832
Posted By Paul Frederick
OUCH!! Man, that is alot of scratch for an...

OUCH!! Man, that is alot of scratch for an accessory! I bought the 1.6 extender for my FX1 and that was close to $1k. Earlier in this thread the Raynox had pretty good focus to the corners (brick...
Forum: Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7 July 2nd, 2007, 02:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,716
Posted By Paul Frederick
There's a real good article on doing this in this...

There's a real good article on doing this in this months DV magazine. Not sure if it's posted on-line yet. The author claims it's like what you get from a Varicam! I haven't tried it yet.
Forum: Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7 July 2nd, 2007, 02:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,832
Posted By Paul Frederick
Tip, What did you pay for that if you don't...

Tip,

What did you pay for that if you don't mind my asking? I see it lists for close to $1k!! I'm still in the market for a good wide angle adaptor. I can live with a .75 as long as it doesn't...
Forum: Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7 July 2nd, 2007, 01:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,832
Posted By Paul Frederick
I don't mind the distortion from the bowing of...

I don't mind the distortion from the bowing of the straight lines. I mind the severe Chromatic Abberation and fuzziness at the sides and corners. I guess that is why Sony only elected to use a .8...
Forum: Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7 July 2nd, 2007, 01:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,832
Posted By Paul Frederick
Here are the stills I promised...a few days late!...

Here are the stills I promised...a few days late! These are straight 1440x1080 frame grabs. One with the attachment at full wide, one without the attachment at full wide. As you can see, the...
Forum: Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7 June 25th, 2007, 06:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,832
Posted By Paul Frederick
On wednesday I'll have time to post a frame grab...

On wednesday I'll have time to post a frame grab of the Century .65 so you can all make up your own minds with an actual image. I hate to change anyones mind with just my report. I may be fussier...
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