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Martin Duffy February 11th, 2009 08:01 PM
fitness a must
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jon McGuffin (Post 1010548)
Sounds like a good excuse to get or use the gym membership. Who says being a videographer won't get you in shape! :-)


Jon, you are so spot on re physical fitness. Lets face it we all should be fit anyway!

Me about 15 KG's over as you can see in this clip of me playing in a wedding band.

Hobart Video Production and DVD Production, Online Video Specialists

Stelios Christofides February 12th, 2009 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeff Harper (Post 1010540)
Martin, I have regretted on more than one occasion I didn't hold out for a Z5. I was in a hurry and bought what I could afford at the time.

The advantages are too numerous.

The FX1000 will work out fine, but my third cam will be a pro model, whether it be a Z1 or Z5.
Jeff
I think that you can get descent amount for your FX1000 or trade-in now than wait later. These cameras are selling like hot cakes...

Stelios

Jeff Harper February 12th, 2009 08:36 AM
I just noticed the merlin I'm looking at is a Signature Edition. That means older model with plastic gimbal right?

Since the seller has told me his merlin has a metal gimbal, I'm wondering if he replaced it. Anyone have any thoughts?

Yes, I have asked him, but haven't yet received reply, and I felt 2nd opinion would be good since I don't know seller.

Charles Papert February 12th, 2009 11:34 AM
I myself have a Signature series with a metal gimbal, I replaced the plastic one last year. Other than GB's signature on the spar, this would be the only difference between that model and the current one. Replacement metal gimbals cost about $160, by the way.

Jeff Harper February 12th, 2009 11:45 AM
Thank you Charles.

Tim Akin February 12th, 2009 01:08 PM
Charles, did you replace it because it broke?

Jo Ouwejan February 12th, 2009 01:45 PM
From what I understand, the metal gimbal had a hihger spec than the plastic one. Less friction and higher max load.


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