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Forum: Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7 October 13th, 2006, 02:45 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,543
Posted By Phil Bloom
Bill, I have been shooting Beta formats (SP,...

Bill,

I have been shooting Beta formats (SP, SX, DIGI) all my working life and to suddenly start using a z1 1/3" chip camera is a shock to the system, ignoring the obvious problems with button...
Forum: Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7 October 13th, 2006, 02:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,043
Posted By Phil Bloom
that is a lovely length optical. the z1s is too...

that is a lovely length optical. the z1s is too short
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods October 13th, 2006, 08:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,200
Posted By Phil Bloom
put me down for one in a stocking please! do you...

put me down for one in a stocking please! do you think it will be same sort of size as letus 35 flip. What will total light loss be?
Forum: Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7 October 13th, 2006, 08:18 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,543
Posted By Phil Bloom
1/4 inch sensors. Even harder to shallow DOF?

It's hard enough with the 1/3rd inch sensors without a 35mm adaptor. Will it be even worse with the v1s chips?
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) October 12th, 2006, 08:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,844
Posted By Phil Bloom
thanks guys, and Armin your wedding video was...

thanks guys, and Armin your wedding video was cool, just the right amount of cheese and i bet they loved it, merlin stuff was lovely! what camera did you use?

so you think my balance is fine, just...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) October 12th, 2006, 09:52 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,844
Posted By Phil Bloom
rough? ouch! Well it seems balanced. but...

rough? ouch!

Well it seems balanced. but maybe somehow i have balanced the wrong way...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) October 12th, 2006, 07:15 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,844
Posted By Phil Bloom
sorry. try now!

sorry. try now!
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) October 11th, 2006, 07:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,844
Posted By Phil Bloom
my merlin footage. where am i going wrong?

It looks top heavy...? slight swaying side to side still. have tried all sorts of tweaks but just cant seem to get it level. any ideas.

here is the link..
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) October 11th, 2006, 07:37 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 81,142
Posted By Phil Bloom
thanks mikko. i think somehow the thread on...

thanks mikko.

i think somehow the thread on the screw itself has gone, that's why it isn't gripping
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods October 10th, 2006, 08:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,200
Posted By Phil Bloom
the focus won't be a huge issue. it's for a...

the focus won't be a huge issue. it's for a walking piece to camera. as long as the dof isnt too shallow but enough to make using the 35mm adaptor worthwhile and i keep the distance between me and...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods October 9th, 2006, 10:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,200
Posted By Phil Bloom
Letus 35 flip on a steadicam merlin?

I have a letus35 flip, with a small nikon 35mm lens and my sony a1 on cavison rods am going to see if i can just about balance it on my merlin. it could work, a bit of a challenge, would be easier...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods October 9th, 2006, 10:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,938
Posted By Phil Bloom
sounds great Bob, thanks for taking the time...

sounds great Bob,

thanks for taking the time to reply to all my questions. Finally got some good footage today. With the lens out by 1mm I finally am able to achieve proper focus. Got the right...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods October 9th, 2006, 12:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,938
Posted By Phil Bloom
my adaptor isnt tailor made for my camera. are...

my adaptor isnt tailor made for my camera. are any of the letus35 or flips? obviously the xl and jvchd 100s are.

I am using a sony a1/hc1 for the next two weeks. I am starting to get better...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods October 9th, 2006, 06:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,938
Posted By Phil Bloom
thanks bob, i am slightly confused though...

thanks bob,

i am slightly confused though with what you are saying. I don't really understand all the principles behind the adaptor as I am not hugely technical when it comes to them, especially...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods October 8th, 2006, 06:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,938
Posted By Phil Bloom
thanks Bob, Will definately try the...

thanks Bob,

Will definately try the backfocus bit. With the canon and the nikon flippable mount it makes the lens sit in a different position doesnt it, so surely the backfocus must be out for one...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods October 7th, 2006, 09:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,938
Posted By Phil Bloom
letus35 flip. a week in. thoughts and problems

A week of playing with my Letus35 flip and am only now starting to get ok results.

problems, vignetting. do i have to zoom in on the camera to cut them out, will i not see more grain etc by doing...
Forum: Sony HVR-A1 and HDR-HC Series October 2nd, 2006, 06:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,272
Posted By Phil Bloom
the one it has just done it with is panasonic...

the one it has just done it with is panasonic ay-dv563pq
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods October 1st, 2006, 10:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,086
Posted By Phil Bloom
thanks Bob, i will email him, the quick fix...

thanks Bob,

i will email him, the quick fix sounds terryfing as i quite a novice with DIY projects that arent to do with shelves and painting! I can't quite picture what you are suggesting!

Phil
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods October 1st, 2006, 08:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,086
Posted By Phil Bloom
Bob, is there any chance of email me a jpeg...

Bob,

is there any chance of email me a jpeg or two of your setup so i can see what you have done.

I also am having problems with the nikon lenses not staying put as there is no locking...
Forum: Sony HVR-A1 and HDR-HC Series October 1st, 2006, 03:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,272
Posted By Phil Bloom
tape error on a1

I seem to get a tape error just after about 40 minutes into a dv tape shooting hdv. it says please reinsert cassette. when i try to eject the mechanism is VERY slow. is there a problem with the...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) October 1st, 2006, 02:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,702
Posted By Phil Bloom
problem with merlin dovetail plate clamp

(the bit you move to take the camera on and off the rig) it has come loose and fallen off. Now I can't reattach it. I have been trying for hours. I have worked out exactly how it needs to go on but...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) October 1st, 2006, 12:14 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 81,142
Posted By Phil Bloom
Hi i need help! the screw/clamp on the...

Hi

i need help!

the screw/clamp on the dovetail plate that you use to take the camera on and off the steadicam has come loose and come off. No matter what I do i cant get it back on. Could...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods September 30th, 2006, 09:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,086
Posted By Phil Bloom
got a nice quick nikon f2.8 80mm to 200mm and a...

got a nice quick nikon f2.8 80mm to 200mm and a nice quick sigma f2.8 28 to 700mm. they work very well but make the camera all very heavy.

i have some cavision 15mm rods but dont have the right...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods September 30th, 2006, 09:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,086
Posted By Phil Bloom
thanks Bob, I am certainly getting there....

thanks Bob,

I am certainly getting there. You do have to zoom in more than i thought to get rid of those vignette corners, but the effect is love. I just need to play around with it until i can...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods September 30th, 2006, 06:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,086
Posted By Phil Bloom
just got my letus35a flip

There aren't any instructions, so i can get it to work but could just do with a few tips please.

When attaching the letus to my 72mm ring to get the image level and square to the camera i cant...
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