Recent content by Alex.Flory

I havent seen any rates for news stringers I'm thinking i will get my new a1 and change my rates per story what do you all think would be a good rate for news footage per station per story.

Hi, I am looking to get some relay lenses for my adaptor in place of the achromats for testing purposes. Can anyone here tell me if I should go for the PCX or Bi-Convex? I understand one is better than the other. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Happy new year to all members of DVXuser.com. Hope the new year brings more good ideas to the arena of DIY cinematography.

Hi Guys, Another adaptor I hear! I know I know. There are quite a number of adaptors out there already being produced and sold professionally and at very competitive prices. Anyway if anyone is interested, I am currently building my own adaptor that has a detechable front lens mount that can be...

Hi all, Can anyone help me out here. I am trying to figure out some dimensions here of the CO +7 diopter (achromat/macro). I saw on some website the achromat is very thick. Can someone tell me how thick in mm is the achromat? Really appreciate the info. Also, I have a +4 and +3 HOYA macro I...

Hi, I read in this forum some people are having problem with HD cam capturing the grains on a vibrated GG. Does this mean vibrated GG can't be used with HDcam?

Hi, I have been trying to order this particular motor online and to date came up nothing. This particular motor which is the one used in many vibration type mini35 has suddenly either ran out of stock in most major online store or discontinued. What is going on? I have to put my project on hold...

Hi all, Can someone tell me what is the best RPM for a motor to spin a ground glass in order for the grains to not show up on the video with say a shuuter speed of 1/200. I am thinking og getting a motor to suit this application, but i need to get the one with the right RPM. Thanks.

Hi, here are a few pics of my mini35. I also have a shot of the image on the rotating GG. The above image is taken upside down but I rotated it in photoshop. I haven;t tested with my MX500 yet. Once I have, will post the clips.

Hi, After looking at demo clips from several mini35, I have to admit, I still like the Guerilla G35. Unfortunately there seems to be some problem with the shipping. Anyway, M2 from redrock would come 2nd. Still abit grainy on some of their demo clips. But the Letus35 is really not so great...

Hi all, Not sure if this topic has been highlighted. Anyway, since we are all getting good results with alot of the DIY mini35 here and the only problem is getting the image flip right side up. Has anyone found out or asked if the manufacturers themselves can put in an option in their DVCAM to...