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HPX170 and macbook pro as video assist

jpcolasso — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:11:28 GMT

Hi!, I want to use my macbook pro as video assist with a panasonic hpx170 via firewire, can i? how?
Thanks!

Manual audio question for 5D MarkII users

jordy2324 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:11:02 GMT

This might be dumb... but I'm asking anyway.

I've been using the 7D and Rebel T2i for most of my video work, which tends to be a lot of sit-down and stand-up interviews. Also have a crappy Azden (3.5mm jack) shotgun, Shure wireless lav and Zoom H4N.

For the most part, I record the wireless lav into the Zoom H4N (with disappointing results. Settings must be wrong) and also record with the Zoom's external mics (these usually turn out nicely). As backup audio, I'll record the Azden straight into the camera just in case of disaster.

I'm not quite in the market for a 5D MarkII yet, but I'm going to trade in my Rebel and buy the 60D and am wondering about some audio functions. Given the fact I haven't experienced manual audio on a Canon DSLR yet, I'm pretty oblivious as to how it works. Reading the specs alone still left some questions.... So here's a few:

- What does manual audio allow you to do? I'm guessing it just allows you to set levels for the internal mic and also whatever external mic you may have plugged into the mic-in jack.
- Does manual audio mean the AGC will be killed? Or will there have to be a Magic Lantern hack for that? (I know there's a Magic Lantern in the works for the t2i, not the 7D yet... and who knows about the 60D)
- If AGC is killed, can you record a wireless lav straight into the 60D's mic-in jack? (using a 1/4 to 3.5mm converter)? If so, how much quality are you losing compared to running it through the Zoom?

Thanks for helping a manual audio newbie.

Scam Alert

Blade Borge — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:51:14 GMT

All you freelancers listen up.

Got contacted to shoot some b roll @ my local zoo to send to a london zoologist for a seminar. Got an upfront payment money order. Order was for 5times the amount I asked for. Client said he mistakenly gave me the amount for the editor and other crew members as well. Needed to send the money back minus my payment. Online, the money showed up in my account so no red flags yet exactly.

Went to withdraw the amount from my account. Bank teller didn't see the money. Turns out it was a scam. That's the short version. Anyways, don't take a job from any zoologist, at least ones you can't see in person.

FOR SALE Olympus M.Zuiko 14-42mm ED lens

bumkicho — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:33:17 GMT

I am selling one very lightly used Olympus M.Zuiko 14-42mm ED lens for M4/3 cameras. $190. Free shipping in CONUS. Paypal only.

Click below link for the lens info.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...D_14_42mm.html

PM me if interested.

New music video with my panny dvx 100b

SUBTERRAINFILMS — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:11:19 GMT

Check my new video, please comment, thanks :happy:

http://www.vimeo.com/14281083

Iscorama 50mm Nikon mount and Kowa 8z anamorphic adapters

nidas — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:04:32 GMT

Its time to sell my lovely Anamorphic adapters :

Iscorama with 50mm Nikon mount lens. Non MC like the Iscorama 36.
Its in really good shape - like new. Glasses are clean and no fungus. With front and rear cap original.

Price Iscorama : 2500 Us dollars + shipping

Kowa 8Z (the same as 16H) with lens mount adapter and front ring thread (so you can put on filters..) both are from redstan54.
Its like new - really good shape. Glasses are clean and no fungus. With front and rear cap original.

Price Kowa 8Z with adapters : 900 Us dollars + shipping.

Here is a link to a photo album: http://picasaweb.google.se/105985738...ikonAndKowa8z#

I am based in sweden
Just PM me or mail me directly : daniel@frankvfx.com

the power of the mercury engine

Al MacLeod — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:40:34 GMT

Does the Mercury Engine in CS5 speed operations in all file renderings or just AVCHD?

90210

Hawk Teflon — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:29:20 GMT

Well, after years and years of waiting, it's finally 9/02/10.

That doesn't really mean anything, but it's these little fun facts that keep me going sometimes.

Now back to your regularly scheduled program (which isn't 90210 anymore).

NY/NJ beta sp or digibeta

Jay Rodriguez — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:10:23 GMT

Does anyone know where in the NJ or NY area I can get a video transferred to beta sp or digibeta?

Tips: Scroll timeline with middlemouse button

Bante — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:03:17 GMT

I come from Cubase where you could scroll the timeline by simply click and drag middlemouse button.

I hate Premieres scrollwheel solution, it's way to slow, so I came up with a solution to implement a click-and-drag feature in Premiere.

Download Autohotkey ( google it ) and load this script:

MButton::
Send h
click down
KeyWait MButton
click up
send v
return

When you click middle mouse button AutoHK will send h keystroke, changing to the handtool in premiere, then leftclick while you hold and drag, and then go back to the selection tool upon releasing the mouse button. A really fancy script would know what tool you had previously, but I haven't looked into that .. yet ;)

Hope someone find this useful!

Lens collection

Vettcross — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:28:46 GMT

Hello all- I have a boutique studio celebrating 10 years in business and am new to the forum.

I was researching and planning to buy the new Panasonic AGF camera with the four thirds imager that is set to be released in December. I had also thought about getting a DOF adapter and adding it to my existing rig.

However recently I assisted on a production where the main camera used was the Canon 5D. After viewing the dailies I was amazed at the quality, color and resolution that this camera produces.

I was initially hesitant about buying and using a DSLR thinking it would be awkward t work with. There are some issues to overcome but I think the final product is worth it. I have decided to buy the 5D.

With that said- I would like to get your feedback on the lenses I should start aquiring and build my set with. I did notice that the DP had an adapter and used Nikon and cine lenses.

THX

Incorrect Aspect Ratio for Exported files

Richy Lacey — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:11:47 GMT

I've been trying to export a 720p video file as something comparable to a DVCAM PAL file. These files are for an editor with FCP.

No matter what I do the ratio comes out wrong, looking like 4:3.

I'm using Premiere Pro CS5 and my export settings are
Format: Quicktime
Preset: PAL DV Widescreen
Video Codec: DV25 PAL
Aspect: D1/DV PAL Widescreen 16:9

Any ideas as to how I can fix this?

Thanks,

Richy

Incorrect Aspect Ratio for Exported files

Richy Lacey — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:11:03 GMT

Need advice regarding Audio Mixer

claytons — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:22:08 GMT

Thanks so much in advance for reading this and giving any advice!

We are doing several live events that we're broadcasting over Livestream. Here's what I'd like to do set up wise at the very minimum

IN

2 wireless mics in - XLR
1 non wireless, desktop mic in - XLR (likely, have to buy this)
computer audio in (from a skype chat) so 1/8 " audio jack

OUT

1/8" computer audio to feed the machine that will be doing the encoding before sending to livestream

1/8" computer audio out to feed back into the machine that's handling the skype chat (this way..the audio out from Skype is in the mixer, and the presenter can talk back and his voice will be sent back to skype for live on air phone calls)

XLR out to one of our DVX's (this would be used in the event of audio sync issues, possibly, but would likely not be used)

I purchased the M-audio Fast Track ultra and it seems like a piece of garbage. First of all, 8 x out of 10, the device simply isn't recognized...and when it is, I can't get any decent sound out of it at all...into the computer. I'm using 1/4" to 1/8" converters. It's possible I'm doing something wrong, there are no real good instructions. If I simply plug in my xlr mic into the ultra, and take one of the out puts (1/4") and convert to 1/8 and make that a line input on my MAC...the sound is awful..all garbled and just bad....so, certainly could be me!

any advice at all on what I should get, and/or how to fix the darn m-audio would be most welcome!

Thanks!

Highest ISO for Television Production w/7D ??

George D. — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:07:15 GMT

When shooting video with the Canon 7D in "DOCUMENTARY" television productions, for companies like the National Geographic Channel, the History Channel, and the Discovery Channel, what is the highest ISO that will give "acceptable" results before noise becomes a problem ??

If anyone has experience shooting and/or producing for any of these companies, I would be most grateful for your feedback on this issue.

Thanks.

Diy glidecam balance bracket

marko84 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:14:18 GMT

Here is my diy balance bracket for my Glidecam HD-4000.

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FOR SALE Canon XHA1 | Excellent Condition | $$Package Deal$$

Abbittt — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:25:59 GMT

hey guys,

I have a canon xha1 camcorder for sale. In Excellent condition.

Comes with 2 long life batteries, 3 packs of tapes, charger, wide angle lens, everything else you need is included.

some videos filmed with it are on my vimeo.

www.vimeo.com/abbittwilkerson

thank you!

IF you need anymore info i can get it for you...

Asking $2300 OBO

ill upload photos in a sec.

video

striver — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:21:32 GMT

I want to make some photos into video. But I don't know how to do it?
any suggestion?
thanks advance

Videomakers review on sony NEX-VG10

GavinAbe — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:42:28 GMT

http://www.videomaker.com/article/15150/

WANTED TO BUY Signvideo ENG-44 field mixer

neils — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:37:03 GMT

Hello,
I'm searching for a Signvideo ENG-44 field mixer or simmilar.
Please contact me if anybody sell one.
Thanks and greets,
neils

Interest in RENTING an Iscorama or other anamorphic lenses?

HHL — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:59:22 GMT

Any interest in renting anamorphic lenses here on our forum? I have a bunch of them and they are itching to work. I don't use them nearly enough. I'll be selling some and was wondering if there would be interest here renting them? (One in particular is the 1.5x Iscorama w/matching 50mm F2.8)

Basic FCP Sequence Settings question for 1080 footage w/ 7D

jordy2324 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:57:04 GMT

OK. So maybe it's the fact I've been working for 18 hours straight and my mind is partially play-dough, but I'm thoroughly confused right now by what I think may be the dumbest question ever.

Anyway... here's my problem and my workflow.

PROBLEM:
Stupid black box above and below my 1080 footage after I export to QT out of FCP (this box never existed in my 720 footage)

WORKFLOW:
- I have 1080/30p footage from a Canon 7D and Rebel T2i
- Converted to Prores 422 in MPEG Streamclip (I can never keep the file system intact to use the FCP EOS plugin. I need to work on that)
- Imported into FCP7

1080 SEQUENCE SETTINGS:
Frame size: 1920x1080 HDTV 1080 (16:9)
Pixel Aspect Ratio: Square
Field Dominance: None
Editing Timebase: 29.97
Compressor: HDV1080p30 (Also tried ProRes)
Quality: 100 percent

After I export to Quicktime with current settings, the video plays back with a small black bar above and below the footage. Weird. This seems kind of normal to me, except these bars never existed when I edited in 720. Not that it looks bad, I'm just confused why the bars are there when they weren't there in 720.

720 SEQUENCE SETTINGS:
Frame size: 1280x720 HDTV 720p (16:9)
Pixel Aspect Ratio: Square
Field Dominance: None
Editing Timebase: 29.97
Compressor: HDV 720p30
Quality: 100 percent

When I export this, no black bars above and below.

So why -- If my settings are basically the same except for the 1080/720 substitution -- do I get the above/below black boxes for 1080 and I don't get them for 720?
I don't think I want the box. Don't like the box. The box is bad. I think.

Thanks.

32gb and 64gb P2 cards for HVX200

yellowcake — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:51:27 GMT

Can the hvx200 use higher than a 16gb p2 card? do you have to get a firmware update?

And what about the hvx200a as well?

thanks,

Sean

Best 24p native solution with hack

alexberman — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:29:09 GMT

It seems that with the hack there are three ways to get 24p natively with a G13:

1. Shoot with 24p Native checked in ptool (unstable)
2. Shoot 24p in 60i and do pulldown removal (time and processor intensive)
3. Shoot 25p in 50i and slowdown footage when you have a final edit (minor pitch shift)

Since 25p in 50i does not introduce any interlacing artifacts from pulldown, isn't option 3 the best solution? It is the fastest because you must preprocess all footage to remove pulldown in 24/60i with neoscene or voltaic. It is the most stable because it does not rely on the 24p Native hack. And it is the highest quality because it is true progressive without interlace from pulldown cadence.

The pitch shift seems to be the only drawback, but changing the speed of the finished clip minutely (which is routinely done on every Hollywood movie for european DVDs) is far preferable to preprocessing pulldown on EVERY clip with neoscene, compressor, or voltaic.

Assuming you want 24 native frames (not broadcast), does anybody have any other ideas why 25p in 50i is worse than option 1 or 2?

vegas pro 8 on macbook

Future Seasons — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:02:32 GMT

Is it possible to run Vegas Pro 8 on a macbook pro?

Premiere Pro CS5 5.0.2 Update

Xian Messerschmidt — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:49:09 GMT

There is a new update available with tons of new updates and bug fixes.

http://blogs.adobe.com/premiereprotraining/

I wonder if they fixed the interlaced chroma bug with AVCHD.

Full screen view in Avid Media Composer

tengo — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:39:38 GMT

Hi,

Is there a full screen monitoring preview option in Avid Media Composer (am using 3.1.1) like Full Screen Preview in FCP?

Or do I need a 2nd external monitor to do so?

Thanks for any assistance.

weird questions about the Pana 20mm f/1.7

Ivan Lee — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:25:14 GMT

hey guys, I was thinking about getting the pana 20mm f/1.7, but I have some questions first!

1- I've read somewhere that some native lenses for m4/3 "comunicates" with the body to correct distortion and CA. I'm almost sure this is true for the 14-45 lens...( I hope this is not true with the pana 20mm )

2- If that's true, could I put something between the lens contacts and the body contacts to eliminate this? I would not care about losing AF...but losing the aperture control is a issue...

3- How is manual focusing with this lens? (feeling, precision etc) I would use MF 80% of the time...

thanks!!

2 camera wedding shoot .. basic question

Bender — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:24:16 GMT

Would someone be so kind as to give me some tips or links to some articles ... I'm videotaping a wedding for a friend on sunday and Im using 2 cameras.

What is the general placement for the procession/vows, so that neither camera catches the other in the frame? Both cams will be manned, and both will have tripods available.

I know this is basic 101, and i did search google. I found some articles and tutorials, but still haven't gotten a clear answer to the above issue.

Thanks!!

GH1 Lenses

tayproductions — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:18:31 GMT

I have a 24 mm 2.8 and a 50 mm 1.4 currently. Is there any advantage to getting the panny pancake lens. I know it is faster than my 24, but what, specifically besides AF will I get out of it.

Sorry if these seems like a trivial question, but I am fairly new to the GH1

Thanks

Unstoppable

Jon Starr — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:46:57 GMT

http://www.trailerspy.com/trailer/10...ble-Trailer-HD

I feel like this movie is trying a little too hard to be something it's not...

GH1 + nokton 50mm f 1.1 = Low light killer

cam123 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:42:17 GMT

I know that AI Nikon and FD Lens are the best bang for the bucks but
you know looking around for something better.

Researching for a good low light lens and I found this.

My budget is $1000 and while waiting for the
New Voigtlander 25mm f0.95 Nokton in m4/3 I found this Nokton.
Wow this seems to be an impressive lens and it's about $860 on ebay.

If you have a suggestion for less than $1K please let me know.

A Windy City - Chicago

mgriff — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:14:57 GMT

Hi All, Please view this T2i footage of Chicago I filmed on Saturday! Let me know what you think below!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMLxtBkflaM

New GH1s from JR Not Hackable..Keep?

Ripayne — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:14:46 GMT

Just got my GH1 from JR Music from the big sale last Saturday. All of their stock is post July of 2010. The question that I have is whether the current firmware will be hackable if Panasonic should ever release an updated firmware in the future. Are the pre July 2010 versions the only ones that will ever be "hackable"?

Undesired Cropping when Exporting (Sharing)

AndrewReynolds — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:14:16 GMT

I have an edit with some clips composed tightly. After creating a quick-time movie from Final Cut (to both h264 1920x1080 and to the YouTube 720 settings), a small portion of the side is cropped off from the original composition that plays in the canvass within FCP.

Not a lot is cropped off, but enough to hurt the composition of some shots with activity near the sides.

How can I prevent any cropping at all when exporting the timeline edit to a quicktime file for general distribution?

Thanks!

Battery grips for extended shooting

tonpole — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:11:57 GMT

Anyone know of a battery grip for the GH1? Checked ebay, nothing. I'd use regular batteries but the charging time is 160mins and the usage is 120 max, so I would have to have 3 batteries and 2 chargers to keep shooting. Even looked for a dual charger, nata.

Selling DVX100A Cheap w/ extras 1k

humco — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:08:17 GMT

Wow, I'm starting to get so damn pissed off at scammers on ebay. I've honestly lost more money through paypal than I've ever sent safely across, and they've never refunded me. Now, I keep putting this camera up on ebay, and nigerians with 1 day old accounts do buy it now immediately, and I suddenly owe ebay 35 bucks for an item that I'm definitely not about to ship to sweeden/nigeria, since all the buyer has to do is lift a finger and issue a chargeback, even AFTER I've pulled his money out of paypal and out of my bank. Anyway, sorry for the vent:

I can do any sort of transaction as long as we're both protected, such as check/ebay/paypal/etc., and if you'd like me to make an auction so you the buyer can be insured I'd be more than happy to do so provided you have at least some feedback or more than a day old account.

Looking for 1000$

The package I've got includes:

The Camera:
Panasonic AG DVX100A - Excellent condition
Accessories:
Remote Control
Battery Charger
1x Panasonic 7.2v battery
1x Firewire and 1x USB cord
1x Audio(R&W) / Super video cord
1x Video cord (regular analog)
Panasonic shoulder strap

Digital Optics 72mm filters: 1x FDL, 1x PL, and 1x UV
1x Digital Optics .5mm Wide Angle Lens
1x Digital Optics Super 2.0x Pro Definition Lens

230 hours on the heads.

This unit was my baby for awhile, but since I've gone back to college I've had to put it away and focus on other things. It's spent the last two years in it's case, and I need to pay my auto insurance so I've reluctantly decided to sell it. Still works like a charm, I'll spare posting the factory details of the camera, but it's in excellent condition, never dropped or anything, and I'm the original owner. Get in touch if you'd like to see detailed images/samples, etc.

Rob-479.970.0661
Thanks.

Need to convert 720p 24 to edit in final cut express

JoeJITSU — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:53:07 GMT

This is for a guy advertising on Craigslist.Let me knw.Thanks

How to make daytime scene look like night?

life4eva — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:17:10 GMT

I a putting together some footage I did and some was shot during the day by a pool and others at night. They are not mixing very well together so I would like to know how you can make the day time scenes look like night?

I know there must be someone out there who knows how to do this, and make it look good

thanks

SD MixPre, Procaster and HMC-150: Not getting very good results:

szimmer — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:52:30 GMT

Hello,

Today I got my SD mixPre and Procaster in the mail. I hooked it up with my Panasonic HMC-150 and did a few sound tests.

Unfortunately, I was not very impressed with the results so far. However, this could very be because I am a newbie when it comes to Audio.

Here are two sound samples.

www.aguayuda.org/Uploads/SoundSamples.zip

One sample is from a Samson C01U USB condenser Mic and the other is from the Procaster connected to the SD MixPre and my HMC-150. My HMC-150 has a line input which I set it to.

I have to use relatively high gain on the mixPre to even get audible sound.

SD mixPre
Gain is set at 75%
Pan = Center
High Pass Filter = 80Hz
Limiter Swich = on

If I compare the two sound samples, the Samson does not sound so bad for 75 bucks 3 years ago.

Any guidance should be appreciated. I own Sound Forge Pro 10 so maybe there is a workflow that I should be following to getting better sound.

But as of now, I spent ~$900 for something that does not sound very good. :( I am sure the equipment is good, I bet I am just not using it correctly yet.

Anything obvious that I am doing wrong?

Thanks in advance,

Simon

Do-do-do-do, do-do-do-do....

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Best on camera light for Prosumer camcorders and HDslr's?

JoeJITSU — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:10:55 GMT

Im doing something for a night club and would like to know what choices do I have for on camera lighting for under $250. I have an HMC40 and 2 GH13's. Thanks in advance

Film Festival Call Outs!

Sarah Daly — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:47:34 GMT

Hey all!

As some of you may know me and Lawrie Brewster are putting on a film festival here in bonnie Scotland on Saturday 11th (www.fifefilmfestival.info) and we need your help!! We're putting together a video of folk from all over the world saying hey to Dysart - and we'd love to get some fancy filmmaker types like yourselves in the mix.

So we would be SO grateful if you could record just a short clip of yourselves or your crews/casts - on set if possible - giving a shout out to the 'Dysart Sail In Film Festival'

Something along the lines of:

'James Smith here on the set of Killer Vampire Thrill Vixens - hope all of you in Dysart are enjoying the festival'

Dysart is pronounced Dies-Urt :)

If any of you would be able to help me out with this I'd be SO grateful - plus you get to pimp out your shorts and see yourselves up on the big screen via our live stream.

Message me or reply on here if you want more info!

Olympus Pen F lenses

Ben_B — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:43:28 GMT

Hi,

I just managed to snag an Olympus Pen FT on ebay along with two lenses for it, the 38mm f/1.8, and the 150mm f/4. They're in aperture and focal ranges that I already have pretty well covered, and they're designed for the Pen's half-frame format (which I am sure means they will work fine on m4/3rds given that it has a similar crop factor) but I was wondering if anyone had used Olympus Pen F lenses on their m4/3rds camera before and had any results to share? The adaptors are available on ebay and I'm thinking about getting one....I am going to wait till the camera and lenses arrive though to check them out.

Affordable Texas Camera Rentals (HPX500)

cramerhwood — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:43:20 GMT

I am based in Dallas, TX, but will deliver cameras and my services nearly anywhere my car can take me, Houston, Austin, OK City I'm easy.

I have several cameras and supporting hardware:

Panasonic HPX500
Panasonic HPX170
Canon 5D mkII
Sony HDR-FX1

EZFX Jib, extension and pedestal
SGPRO 35mm adapter with flip module
Firestores (DVCPro HD and HDV)
64 gig, 32, gig 16 gig P2 cards

If you are interested shoot me a message or head over to http://bigdigi.net

I am also available as a DP/cinematographer and a variety of other services.

My Amazing Camera

Canadafirst — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:23:22 GMT

My Amazing Camera

Let me tell you a tale. Back a long long time ago� about a year ago a nice fancy new Camera was released by Panasonic. This really cool Camera was given the name Panasonic DMC-GH1. It was a fine photo dSLR camera with High Definition video recording. Unfortunately the GH1 was born with a birth defect, it had a crippled video CODEC that was limited to a paltry 17mbps. This very fine little camera was beat-up by the bully on the block the Almighty Canon 5D MK2. The little GH1 had many amazing features like the Micro4/3 standard and swivel LCD viewer that the bully 5D did not but it was forced to hobble along in the video quality competition. Then one night a freakish Russian Ogre named Tester 13, who in fact was a Super Hacker Prince in disguise recoded the GH1 firmware and like a Phoenix arising from the ashes�. the GH1 came back and dethroned the evil Canon 5D MK2. 100mbps MJPEG FULL HD video at the unheard of 4-2-2 color space. 50mbps AVCHD video that blew away cameras triple the price. This picture is a Frame Grab from the GH1 video. Not a Photo. Amazing.

http://stockphoto4free.com/?page_id=186

FS:Asahi Pentax Super Multi Coated Takumar 50mm f1.4

mtownley — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:23:05 GMT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...#ht_542wt_1139

Best Wide Angle lens for DVX100a?

proszell — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:12:49 GMT

Hi, New to DVX100, just bought mine used. I want to video interior shots of new homes, here's what I really want to do: http://vimeo.com/14098028 what's the best wide angle for me for my DVX100a? (I did a forum search first and did not find a conclusive answer).

Thank you in advance for your help.

Pete Roszell
Denver

Need Advice

jkc123 — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:57:56 GMT

The LCD on my macbook is cracked and of course Applecare won't cover the cost of the repair.

I can get a new macbook for a couple hundred bucks more that what Apple wants to fix the darn thing.

I found a local shop that will fix it for a fraction of the cost; but if they fix it then the repair voids the Apple warranty.

I use my macbook on a daily basis and I'll have to save my pennies for a few months to let Apple fix it or I could let the local shop fix it over the weekend.

Does it make more sense to wait and save for a new Macbook?

Counterweight/Mount ideas for Indisystems Ultracompact

Tim Kay — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:52:08 GMT

I have all the gear on: camera/monitor, maybe a light, mic...and it makes it all front heavy. Theres the 4 screws on the back of the should pad, but what are you guys using as counter weights ? Batteries/weights ? what gets screwed in back there ?

Looking for some ideas...