Recent content by ChadN

Onion Skinning was a feature i was looking forward to on the 7Q. I still use the 7Q, but it's been a while since i checked for an update. I think it could be incredibly useful. If they don't have it, i hope it's still in the works somehow.

Hey all, Anyone tried the a6300 with the Atomos Ninja Assassin? On paper, it looks like the perfect combo. Nice monitor, 4k recording and 1080 120fps. Exactly right for the a6300. I'm just not sure how the image turns out, what the Assassin does to the image in order to record it? I'm...

Looking for a decent, cordless air blower i could use for film making. Blowing hair. Getting some dust to fly. That sort of thing. I wasn't sure if there was a commonly used blower for this sort of thing. Any suggestions would be great! Thanks.

I've got the DJI Ronin. Looking to go smaller, and considering the upcoming a6300 for lighter gimbal work. What's a good quality, tried and true Handheld Gimbal? As i look around at them, they all seem a little iffy. Guess i'm just looking for any feedback on handheld gimbals, ease of use...

Hey all, Wondering if anyone has any comparisons of the 1080 60fps footage from the a7RII. I've got the camera, and i find the 1080 image to be slightly disappointing (noise, softness) in S35 mode. 4K looks great, but do need 60fps as well. I could swear i heard someone say that for 1080p...

Hey folks, Just received the a7RII, seems very good. I was trying out my SAL 16-50 2.8 with the LA-EA2 adapter. I'm able to control the shutter speed, etc just fine in photo modes. Except when i record a movie clip, the shutter speed does not stay at 50 where i had it set. For some reason, the...

Hey folks, Anyone done tests as to whether or not 5 Axis Stabilzation on a gimbal like the Ronin offers any benefit? I imagine battery life would be better with it turned off, so i'm really considering just turning it off completely while on the Ronin. Haven't been able to dig up much about...

Hey folks, are there still any options or deals that help you transition from the 7Q to the 7Q+? Didn't think i'd need to, but now getting an a7RII and it'd be nice to have the option.

Hello, i'm looking at buying an A7sII mostly for video use. However, i do hope to take photographs with it. Nothing super pro. Just some modeling shots of our subject while out on a video shoot. I only have Sony E-Mount APS-C lenses, which i bought for the FS700. No full frame lenses. So, i'm...

As a guy who's often in front of and behind the camera, i'll rely on AF more than most. I find the FS700 to be okay at that, but there's a lot of room for improvement. Thinking of getting the FS5, or A7s (maybe II) soon. How does the AF in those cameras compare to the FS700 for video? Of...

Hey guys, just curious to see what you think i should ask for if i were to try and sell the Odyssey 7Q (not +) It's in great shape. I have the Sony RAW upgrade.

Well, the Sony FS5 has been announced. http://www.sony.co.uk/pro/product/broadcast-products-camcorders-xdcam/pxw-fs5/overview/ Got an email from Convergent Design today stating that they'll have full support of the FS5. And a future firmware update to the camera will allow RAW recording...

This doesn't exactly have to do with our cameras, but since we're shooting 4K footage... who actually has a 4K computer monitor? (or UHD) I'm trying to decide if it's worth getting one. Seems odd to shoot 4K footage i can't even view, so i'd love to see it in it's full glory. Yet, when you edit...

I'm using the Convergent Design HD-SDI cable. Except i need a right angle adapter to squeeze everything on to the Ronin. I can't find any ultra slim cables with right angle connectors. So i'm thinking of buying a right angle adapter for the CD ultra slim cable. Do you think i'll have any...

Anyone know where i can find a replacement remote for the FS700? Lost mine, never used it, but suddenly i really need it to make things easier while using with a stabilizer! I can't find the part anywhere online. It's just the little IR Remote that came with the FS700. Edit: Part number...