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Hi I just noticed that the focus ring on my 12-35 is a lot stiffer than on my other Panasonic lenses. Does anybody else have this issue? I also have the LUMIX G 35-100 f2.8 and the Leica 25 f1.4 I can turn the focus ring on those lenses with 1 finger, very smoothly and easily. The 12-35 needs...

I'm doing a documentary for a marching band. The songs that they perform in their show have copyrights, for which the band has permission. My question is, do I need to obtain a synch license of the original songs? i will only be using what the band actually played, although I believe they use...

I have volunteered to make a documentary for a school band. I am planning on getting rehearsal shots in the band rooms, as well as interviews with teachers in their offices. Everything is lit with ceiling mounted fluorescent strips. There are no windows to deal with, all the ambient light is...

Hi. This is probably a newbie question, but how can i power my on camera light for a long event (2 hours or maybe more) without battery belt. I have a NRG Varalux light with an XLR cord. The light can throw 100 watts but it drains batteries pretty quick at full blast. If i can plug into ac...

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Hi. I have an opportunity to purchase a barely used Sony FX1 for a really good price. I was thinking of using it as a B-Camera to my HVX for shooting weddings. I realize it only shoots 1081i to HDV, but realistically, for weddings and projects not intended for film-out, how would the images...

Hi. I have an opportunity to purchase a barely used Sony FX1 for a really good price. I was thinking of using it as a B-Camera to my HVX for shooting weddings. I realize it only shoots 1081i to HDV, but realistically, for weddings and projects not intended for film-out, how would the images...