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Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders February 4th, 2005, 12:02 PM
Replies: 7
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Posted By Ken Tanaka
Matt, Regarding 16:9 mode, spend time with your...

Matt,
Regarding 16:9 mode, spend time with your camera manual. You can also Search (http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/search.php?s=&action=showresults&searchid=461088&sortby=lastpost&sortorder=descending)...
Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads February 4th, 2005, 11:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,138
Posted By Ken Tanaka
I've never laid hands on a DV-4 so I can't remark...

I've never laid hands on a DV-4 so I can't remark on it. I stopped caring about video tripods and heads when I bought the Vision 3.
Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders February 3rd, 2005, 11:45 PM
Replies: 7
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Posted By Ken Tanaka
No. The GL2 can only record at 60i. But you...

No. The GL2 can only record at 60i.

But you should note that getting the "movie look" is mostly about careful and deliberate photography and sound. Light well, learn how to use the camera's...
Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders February 3rd, 2005, 08:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,823
Posted By Ken Tanaka
Generally yes, a boomed shotgun (if you have...

Generally yes, a boomed shotgun (if you have sound assistance) is fairly standard. Depending on the situation, lavelier mics are also common.

Wander over to our Now Hear This section to chat and...
Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders February 3rd, 2005, 08:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,823
Posted By Ken Tanaka
Yes. Most editors enable you to pan one channel...

Yes. Most editors enable you to pan one channel to the other.

Remember that the purpose of a shotgun mic is to record a narrower sound field and tone-down other sounds. If you just want to...
Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders February 3rd, 2005, 08:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,823
Posted By Ken Tanaka
Most mics, including the ATR55...

Most mics, including the ATR55 (http://audiotechnica.com/guide/line/atr/ATR55.html) are single-channel (mono). It's operating correctly.
Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads February 3rd, 2005, 01:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,138
Posted By Ken Tanaka
For my DVX100A I use the spring normally cited...

For my DVX100A I use the spring normally cited for the GL1/Gl2. Basically the cameras are close to the same weight. My Chrosiel matte box adds nothing to the balance, as it's featherweight. I...
Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads February 2nd, 2005, 11:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,138
Posted By Ken Tanaka
Vintens are about as "fluid" as you'll get. The...

Vintens are about as "fluid" as you'll get. The ability to adapt the heads to different loads via interchangeable counterbalance springs is a terrific feature. Ground spreaders are standard but a...
Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads February 2nd, 2005, 08:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,138
Posted By Ken Tanaka
Hello Peter, Sorry for your disappointment. My...

Hello Peter,
Sorry for your disappointment. My DS-10 head is pretty smooth with appropriate loads. But it's certainly a long way from a Vinten. The DS-10 is basically a friction head, albeit a...
Forum: Photon Management February 1st, 2005, 10:55 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 59,359
Posted By Ken Tanaka
Hello Alex, There are many useful books on...

Hello Alex,
There are many useful books on lighting. Search through our Read About It (http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=36) section for several tips. John Jackman's book is...
Forum: Taking Care of Business February 1st, 2005, 03:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,577
Posted By Ken Tanaka
Yes, I read this item this morning. It's quite a...

Yes, I read this item this morning. It's quite a breathtaking judgment, even though eventual settlement will likely be for 10%-20% of this amount. Gotta love those California court press releases!
Forum: Taking Care of Business February 1st, 2005, 03:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,299
Posted By Ken Tanaka
Long-term business relationships are rarely the...

Long-term business relationships are rarely the genesis of such ill initial feelings. Good business relationships are anchored on trust and mutual respect, qualities that have already evaporated.
...
Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders February 1st, 2005, 12:29 AM
Replies: 329
Views: 137,156
Posted By Ken Tanaka
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/search.php?s=&action=sh...

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Forum: Open DV Discussion February 1st, 2005, 12:26 AM
Replies: 1,898
Views: 629,249
Posted By Ken Tanaka
Good for you, Scott! So many people get...

Good for you, Scott! So many people get lathered-up for a particular camera and are then either overwhelmed or disappointed when they actually take ownership of it. You were fortunate at being able...
Forum: Open DV Discussion January 31st, 2005, 06:55 PM
Replies: 1,898
Views: 629,249
Posted By Ken Tanaka
I'm sure you will be happy with the GS400. But...

I'm sure you will be happy with the GS400. But I've two last thoughts for you.

First, if you have the opportunity to do so, I strongly recommend taking at least a couple of these cameras for a...
Forum: Open DV Discussion January 31st, 2005, 02:47 PM
Replies: 1,898
Views: 629,249
Posted By Ken Tanaka
In that case Boyd's suggestion to consider the...

In that case Boyd's suggestion to consider the PDX-10 is an excellent one.
Forum: Open DV Discussion January 31st, 2005, 02:07 PM
Replies: 1,898
Views: 629,249
Posted By Ken Tanaka
I've moved your thread to our general DV...

I've moved your thread to our general DV discussion area, Scott. It will get good exposure here. (Most longtime members use Get New to see new posts anyway.)

So of your $2,000 total budget you...
Forum: Open DV Discussion January 31st, 2005, 01:27 PM
Replies: 1,898
Views: 629,249
Posted By Ken Tanaka
What's your budget? (BTW, please never...

What's your budget?

(BTW, please never double-post on DV Info.)
Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders January 26th, 2005, 08:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,870
Posted By Ken Tanaka
It depends on what's wrong with it. You should...

It depends on what's wrong with it. You should count on at least $250 for them to even clean the lens. By all reports I've seen over the years they've been fair.
Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders January 26th, 2005, 12:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,039
Posted By Ken Tanaka
Hello Tim, The actual term is "frame mode". ...

Hello Tim,
The actual term is "frame mode". This is Canon's version of a type of synthetic progressive scan capture. A Search, such as this...
Forum: Remote Lens Controllers January 26th, 2005, 12:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,618
Posted By Ken Tanaka
"Push Auto" (focus) is a very handy facility,...

"Push Auto" (focus) is a very handy facility, indeed. It enables you to maintain manual focus mode (thus preventing the lens from being fooled into shifting focus), while still taking periodic...
Forum: Taking Care of Business January 24th, 2005, 10:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,726
Posted By Ken Tanaka
Brad, I strongly advise you to consult a...

Brad,
I strongly advise you to consult a Canadian attorney before establishing a business entity. Don't take legal advice from strangers on some darn Internet chat board (even this one). Most of...
Forum: Remote Lens Controllers January 24th, 2005, 02:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,618
Posted By Ken Tanaka
Len, Although I sometimes think I've tested...

Len,
Although I sometimes think I've tested and/or owned just about every worthwhile LANC controller on the planet the Bogen is one that I've never used. Sorry I can't help you on that model.

I...
Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders January 22nd, 2005, 08:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,396
Posted By Ken Tanaka
You may notice that people come to places like...

You may notice that people come to places like this to ask for help, not to report their lack of trouble. The GL2 is a good camera and a good value.

You've not stated anything about what you need...
Forum: Still Crazy January 21st, 2005, 11:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,392
Posted By Ken Tanaka
Pilot's-Eye View From 737 Cockpit

This has absolutely nothing to do with anything here. I just thought that some might be interested in seeing this shot. (No, I did not take it.)

http://www.airliners.net/open.file/478569/L/
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