Recent content by Cecil_Beta

Doesn't anyone know anything about Panaview 4x4 Pro Filters? Has anyone used one of their filters or heard of them. They are shipped from Hollywood California. thanks,

Help! Sometime ago I posted that I had a problem with a 54 Ma Panasonic battery where it had cracked around the seam above where the base contacts the camera/charger. (This is where the join of the battery case is.) Well now I have discovered that the same thing has happened to my other battery...

I am just clarifying the legitimacy of Cinematographyproducts company. Does the CINEMATOGRAPHYPRODUCTS exist in Hollywood CA? Has anyone purchased from them? Has anyone had any problems with them? Any info before I have dealings with them would be of great assistance. They have an ebay site and...

Does the HVX200 focus ring have hard stops? Please say yes... I hope it does, unlike the DVX100/A with its rotating focus ring/servo. I just purchased a Century focus ring for my DVX, and of course that won't fit the new baby because the DVX focus ring is smaller, isn't it?

I have a question regarding the Century Optics Follow Focus Ring (VS-MFSY-DVX). In Century’s info on the Web, it states "industry standard-pitch follow-focus gear to facilitate integration with popular professional cine-style follow-focus systems" Pardon my ignorance but what is industry...

Does anyone know whether the Arri Mini Follow Focus  for standard mini-rods particularly (or any other film camera lightweight follow focus) can be used on the DVX either with a Chroziel focus drive, Century focus drive, or Cavision focus? I'm wondering if it is a possible alternative to the...

I have just discovered that the base plate of the Panasonic battery (less than twelve months old) has come detached from its case. I haven’t dropped it and discovered the problem when I was attaching it to the charger. There is horizontal play lengthways between the base and the case. I am...

I know that Li-ion batteries are less prone to memory effect like nicads but I was wondering if anyone knows how to discharge the Li-ion batteries. 1. Apart from disabling the power save mode and opening the LCD, what is best technique using the DVX? and/or 2. Does anyone know of a 240-volt...

Dear Fellow DVXers Has any one seen or heard of the Follow focus by Focalizzare. I was searching the web today and located it http://www.focalizzare.com/Products.htm It is cheaper than the Chrosziel? Can anyone shine any light on the product, company etc. I haven’t heard of them before. Their...

K-Tek Small Shock Mount - Sanken CS1 I am looking at purchasing this mic mount from Trew Audio. Two questions 1 Has anyone used one with the Sanken CS1 and the DVX100? 2 Has anyone had any dealings with Trew Audio, or can suggest another supplier. I need it sent to Australia. Thanks Cecil beta

I am contemplating a reversed action shot in 25P but I read somewhere in a magazine that FCP has difficulites pulling it off. Can anyone shed some light on this. I would be grateful for tips for FCP and the shoot. regards Cecil beta

I’m not quite sure where to post this. Has anyone used Discreet Combustion 3? As I am thinking of purchasing the software for my Mac as part of my stable of post-production software. It is my understanding that what you do on Combustion 3 can be exported to the big end of town ie to Discreet...

I am looking at purchasing a new G5, either the 2Gig or the 2.5 Gig. I realise no one has the new 2.5 yet but I am interested in the 2.5 because of its fluid cooling (quieter? But hotter?). What sort of heat do the G5s produce? My problem is that my house is not air-conditioned and can during...

I know this probably seems like a dumb question but what are the differences between Final Cut Pro 4 and Final Cut Pro HD? I ask this question because I was wondering if I should upgrade to FCP HD. Is it worth the money? I have FCP 4 which I updated when I originally purchased Final Cut Pro 3...

:'( Help! I am having major difficulties with Final Cut Pro 4 capturing video. I have an external La Cie firewire drive and I am using a Sony DSR11 deck, also connected by firewire. When I try to capture FCP shows a frame of video (in the large capture window)and nothing happens. Esc will not...