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Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders August 18th, 2009, 11:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 21,136
Posted By Robert Petersen
I never tried it with short cables, but I suspect...

I never tried it with short cables, but I suspect it is a poorly filtered DC power supply that caused the issue. The noise completely went away as soon as the power supply was disconnected. The...
Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders August 13th, 2009, 06:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 21,136
Posted By Robert Petersen
I made my own adapter which I use with my HV30. ...

I made my own adapter which I use with my HV30. It works great. I had microphones with 75 ft long XLR cables attached. The only issue I had was with the AC power adapter. If I ran the camera with...
Forum: Show Your Work August 8th, 2009, 11:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,899
Posted By Robert Petersen
I enjoyed the video. It was better than many...

I enjoyed the video. It was better than many wedding video's I've seen.
Forum: Show Your Work August 8th, 2009, 10:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,667
Posted By Robert Petersen
Overall, this was nicely done. The camera...

Overall, this was nicely done. The camera microphones did a decent job on the audio. When making a video of performers, the audio is usually more important than the video, IMO.
I like to use...
Forum: Under Water, Over Land July 29th, 2009, 01:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,596
Posted By Robert Petersen
Thanks to everyone for the feedback. The length...

Thanks to everyone for the feedback. The length was set by the audio track, or I would have edited it down further.
Forum: Sony HVR-Z5 / HDR-FX1000 July 29th, 2009, 01:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,100
Posted By Robert Petersen
Update on the NAB rebate

Here is an update with additional information:
Originally I never heard anything on the rebate, so I called the phone number listed with the online rebate information. They told me the rebate was...
Forum: Under Water, Over Land July 28th, 2009, 10:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,596
Posted By Robert Petersen
Jellyfish at the National Aquarium

I received a request to post this short video on this forum. Jellies on Vimeo (http://www.vimeo.com/5783128)
Forum: Show Your Work July 28th, 2009, 09:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,534
Posted By Robert Petersen
They did allow me to bring in a tripod, which was...

They did allow me to bring in a tripod, which was a big help. I used a lightweight Velbon Stratos470. Glare was a major problem; I had to really watch where I set up the camcorder. I still got...
Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders July 27th, 2009, 11:50 AM
Replies: 421
Views: 368,273
Posted By Robert Petersen
More HV30 Sample Video

Jellies on Vimeo (http://www.vimeo.com/5783128)
Forum: Show Your Work July 27th, 2009, 11:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,534
Posted By Robert Petersen
Jellyfish video with HV30

I just completed a short video of the jellyfish at the National
Aquarium in Baltimore. The aquarium is located at the Inner Harbor area of Baltimore; it is a very nice location for a two day trip....
Forum: Avid Editing Family July 18th, 2009, 01:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,928
Posted By Robert Petersen
It's been a couple of years since I edited in...

It's been a couple of years since I edited in Avid Xpress. This is a long shot, but I know there are many problems created if any window overlaps the video overlay window during playback, so there...
Forum: Sony HVR-Z5 / HDR-FX1000 July 16th, 2009, 02:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,203
Posted By Robert Petersen
Bill, Do you have a tag on your video so I can...

Bill,
Do you have a tag on your video so I can find it and check it out? Thanks!
Forum: Sony HVR-Z5 / HDR-FX1000 July 15th, 2009, 09:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,203
Posted By Robert Petersen
Z5U sample video

I have posted a test video from my Z5U on Vimeo. It was shot with autofocus and autoexposure, but I did test the contrast setting (CNTRST ENHCR) which is supposed to preserve detail in shadows under...
Forum: Sony HVR-Z5 / HDR-FX1000 July 14th, 2009, 03:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,100
Posted By Robert Petersen
Anyone having problems with Z5U NAB rebate?

I ordered my Z5U from B & H when the NAB rebate was in effect. I love the camcorder, but am very frustrated with SonyStyle. The NAB rebate was extremely limited in what you could order with it...
Forum: Sony HVR-Z5 / HDR-FX1000 June 5th, 2009, 06:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,483
Posted By Robert Petersen
I do "live" stage video with the same potential...

I do "live" stage video with the same potential problem. I set the autoexposure to a "minus" value using zebra to find the best setting. I use this and then make any final gain adjustments in my...
Forum: Sony HVR-Z5 / HDR-FX1000 June 1st, 2009, 12:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,831
Posted By Robert Petersen
I have produced many indoor "live production"...

I have produced many indoor "live production" video's and I always set the exposure to the minus side. I have not used my Z5U yet, but have done it with a PDX10 and an HV30. This is a must with...
Forum: DVD Authoring May 29th, 2009, 02:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,165
Posted By Robert Petersen
Roller Trimmer

I use a Carl RT200 12" roller trimmer with great success. Easy to align, and you see exactly where you are cutting.
Forum: Sony HVR-Z5 / HDR-FX1000 May 19th, 2009, 04:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 14,570
Posted By Robert Petersen
LCD in Direct Sunlight

I've discovered something interesting. I was shooting outside in direct sunlight and had the LCD open. With the sunlight falling directly on the LCD, and at a certain angle, the sunlight seemed to...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques May 18th, 2009, 08:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,039
Posted By Robert Petersen
The H4 headphone jack can be used to monitor what...

The H4 headphone jack can be used to monitor what is being recorded.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques May 16th, 2009, 12:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,039
Posted By Robert Petersen
H4 works great.

I've hooked the H4 up to a board, it works really well. I've had instances where the unit looked like it was recording, but I got a corrupt file, so I always format the card before a critical...
Forum: Distribution Center May 14th, 2009, 09:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,648
Posted By Robert Petersen
Epson Stylus Photo 1400 for DVD's

I also use Epson printers. I used an R300 for many years. I finally started getting banding in the blacks on DVD's; the head kept clogging. Epson ran a sale, so I recently purchased an Epson...
Forum: Distribution Center May 13th, 2009, 05:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,899
Posted By Robert Petersen
I tried a sample CD-R from discmakers that has...

I tried a sample CD-R from discmakers that has HydroShield. It has less bleeding of the black ink, but the surface of the sample was not very uniform. It may have been because it was a sample. ...
Forum: Sony HVR-Z5 / HDR-FX1000 May 13th, 2009, 10:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 14,570
Posted By Robert Petersen
My Z5 viewfinder photo!

The viewfinder in these photo's looks much better than mine. I have attached a photo of mine with the brightness on high and the backlight on high. Hazy bright day.
Forum: Distribution Center May 11th, 2009, 01:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,899
Posted By Robert Petersen
Water Resistant Printable DVD-R Media

I recently purchased Verbatim AquaAce media (#96552); it burns great and the glossy white printable surface looks great. However, the label on the package contains a fine print warning that states...
Forum: Sony HVR-Z5 / HDR-FX1000 May 8th, 2009, 08:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 14,570
Posted By Robert Petersen
Homemade hood

I made a paper hood (flat black) and tried in on my Z5U. It fit perfectly and was 4 inches deep. It didn't help enough to make me want to purchase the Sony hood. The brightness of the LCD is the...
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