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Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds July 22nd, 2008, 11:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,338
Posted By Brian Cassar
Dolgin Quad battery charger for EX batteries

I've seen that the new quad battery charger from Dolgin is finally available:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/568594-REG/Dolgin_Engineering_TC400_EX_TC_400_EX_4_Position_Battery_Charger.html...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds July 21st, 2008, 08:34 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,583
Posted By Brian Cassar
Jon can you please keep us updated on any...

Jon can you please keep us updated on any findings on the EX3? Have you checked for any possible back focus issues or the battery drain problem?

And when you mentioned ergonomics - did you shoot...
Forum: Convergent Design Odyssey July 11th, 2008, 02:56 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 20,687
Posted By Brian Cassar
Yes Bill that's my point. I have the nNovia and...

Yes Bill that's my point. I have the nNovia and it can be easily sandwiched between a camera and a V-type battery. The nano, as far as I can see, cannot be configured this way if it has the lcd...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds July 11th, 2008, 02:49 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 33,578
Posted By Brian Cassar
If somebody is managing to get "perfect" HD-SD...

If somebody is managing to get "perfect" HD-SD downconversion with Adobe Premiere CS3 please let me know. Because I've tried every possible workflow and the result is just aweful and horrendous. If...
Forum: Convergent Design Odyssey July 11th, 2008, 01:46 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 20,687
Posted By Brian Cassar
Mike, I know that it might be too late in the day...

Mike, I know that it might be too late in the day - however if the design box for nano flash is still yet to be manufactured, is it possible to have the lcd panel with the important info on the side...
Forum: Convergent Design Odyssey July 10th, 2008, 01:50 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 20,687
Posted By Brian Cassar
...ooops my mistake! I have now read the whole...

...ooops my mistake! I have now read the whole thread and I've realised that you were referring to the Coco EX, which I already have bought. I thought that Bebob have sent you a new design. My...
Forum: Convergent Design Odyssey July 9th, 2008, 12:50 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 20,687
Posted By Brian Cassar
Mike it is quite important to leave the cold shoe...

Mike it is quite important to leave the cold shoe free for an on-board light - this is of utmost importance for ENG videographers. Also for ENG videographers, it is also important that the nanoFlash...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds June 28th, 2008, 12:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,577
Posted By Brian Cassar
This is very good news Mike - but why didn't you...

This is very good news Mike - but why didn't you make it record in the universal format of DV? That would have been a seamless continuation of today's editing practices. Have you any idea whether...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds June 25th, 2008, 12:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,265
Posted By Brian Cassar
Michael, I'm curious to know what is the...

Michael,

I'm curious to know what is the make and model of that shoulder pad that you have under the EX1.

Thanks
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds June 22nd, 2008, 01:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,626
Posted By Brian Cassar
Ronn, I think 19V+ is a bit too much. Pro cameras...

Ronn, I think 19V+ is a bit too much. Pro cameras can take up to 16V but 19V is pushing the limit. Did you try to take a reading from the AB or Tekkeon batteries following a full charge?
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds June 22nd, 2008, 01:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,626
Posted By Brian Cassar
Try putting the batteries on charge even for just...

Try putting the batteries on charge even for just 30 minutes and try again. It seems that either the batteries have suddenly lost all their charge or maybe somehow they have shut down.
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds June 18th, 2008, 03:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,677
Posted By Brian Cassar
Khoi & Paul, Could you kindly tell me what...

Khoi & Paul,

Could you kindly tell me what workflow are you using to get superb HD to Sd conversion resulting in a better output than the DSR300 SD footage please? This problem is sending me nuts....
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds June 17th, 2008, 01:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,677
Posted By Brian Cassar
Unfortunately the sensor size and the minimum...

Unfortunately the sensor size and the minimum illumination stated in the specs do not impress me. The Z7 is definetely not a replacement to the DSR 3xx range of cameras.
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds June 17th, 2008, 04:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,677
Posted By Brian Cassar
Jim, Last December I was loaned an EX1 by my...

Jim,

Last December I was loaned an EX1 by my agent with a view to give my ageing DSR300 a good rest and start filming with the EX1. By April I had the EX1 returned back to the agent, primarily...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds June 12th, 2008, 11:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,709
Posted By Brian Cassar
I too am concerned with this HD- SD DVD horrible...

I too am concerned with this HD- SD DVD horrible conversion. I have noticed that the new XDCAM EX deck due to be released soon by Sony has a downconversion facility built in. I'm just hoping that...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds June 12th, 2008, 06:42 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,762
Posted By Brian Cassar
This is rather strange - I was sure I've read...

This is rather strange - I was sure I've read somewhere that it could be triggered via SDI connection. Anyway, I've had another look at the pdf brochure of the Flash XDR -
...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds May 25th, 2008, 11:06 PM
Replies: 318
Views: 80,734
Posted By Brian Cassar
Phil, if you can manage to get a hold on one, can...

Phil, if you can manage to get a hold on one, can you pls test the EX3 with a 4:3 SD lens and compare the results with the Fujinon stock lens? Can you also inform us on:

1)the handling of the EX3...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds May 25th, 2008, 09:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,514
Posted By Brian Cassar
No since I need to record in 1080 50i format...

No since I need to record in 1080 50i format (hence the iLink is disabled) and I need to give a proper menu / chapter selection SD DVD version of the HD edited footage. A set-top DVD recorder does...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds May 25th, 2008, 09:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,514
Posted By Brian Cassar
Thanks Steve but not really. I need to give my...

Thanks Steve but not really. I need to give my clients both a HD and a SD edited production. And I do not want to downconvert via software. Hence I'm thinking whether I can record the edited HD back...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds May 24th, 2008, 11:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,514
Posted By Brian Cassar
Hi Greg, I need to output my finished edited...

Hi Greg,

I need to output my finished edited product in both HD and SD format. Do you think it's possible with this deck to record the edited HD footage (1080 50i) from the pc back to the SxS...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds April 18th, 2008, 06:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,825
Posted By Brian Cassar
Just a word of caution about this item. I had...

Just a word of caution about this item. I had bought one and when I attached a Pag light 20 watt lamp to it, the battery shut down. I had then needed to put it on charge to reset it. After contacting...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds April 18th, 2008, 03:06 AM
Replies: 318
Views: 80,734
Posted By Brian Cassar
Phil can you do a comparison between the stock...

Phil can you do a comparison between the stock 14x Fuji lens and say a Canon lens that was meant for 1/2' 4:3 SD cameras please? I'm eager to know whether a good expensive SD lens outperforms a cheap...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds April 17th, 2008, 08:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,295
Posted By Brian Cassar
Thanks William for your reply - but unfortunately...

Thanks William for your reply - but unfortunately I did perform Gerald's procedure more than once after realising that Sony did not bother to check the backfocus before shipping it back to me. Like...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds April 17th, 2008, 12:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,295
Posted By Brian Cassar
Well I've sent mine to be upgraded from 1.02 to...

Well I've sent mine to be upgraded from 1.02 to 1.05 and address the backfocus issue. The turnaround only took 1 calendar week BUT the backfocus is now worse than before! When I check for the...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds April 14th, 2008, 06:49 AM
Replies: 318
Views: 80,734
Posted By Brian Cassar
Phil do you think that if I use my Canon SD lens...

Phil do you think that if I use my Canon SD lens (18x with extender) that I currently use with my DVCAM DSR 300 (1/2 inch lens) would produce very good results even though this lens was made for SD...
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