Recent content by DavidD

Any suggestions on the best lenses on the cheap for the T2i?

Edited with prices : I am getting rid of a set of film books - all in very good condition - bindings perfect, covers good (except noted). FILM-MAKING BOOKS : ALL IN MINT CONDITION 1) Hollywood 101 - The Film Industry : How to succeed in Hollywood without connections - Frederick Levy - $7.50...

Anyone selling a copy of the book DV Rebel's Guide? Pm or email me. Thanks

Looking for a way to run/charge both a laptop and hv20 when no AC around? I am taking a trip in the next few weeks where I am going to need both my laptop and hv20. When the battery runs out on both I am going to need a way to use them - is there a universal battery or something that will work...

PM if you are in the Niagara Area (Ontario Canada) with this camera - want to test the Lytecap on it.

I am getting some P2 captured footage and I DON'T have FCP, but use Sony Vegas. Is this going to be ok for editing the footage from the P2 cards? Ok, after some research a more specific question : IS there anything other then Raylight or Cineform for converting the mxf files if I want to edit...

Looking to purchase some bracket mounted or shoe mounted lights for weddings. PM me.

I am getting rid of a heap of books - all in very good condition - bindings perfect, covers good (except noted). Screenplay books Dangerous Liaisons (faber and faber) American Buffalo - David Mamet Goodfellas - Martin Scorsese and Nicholas Pileggi (faber and faber) Reservoir Dogs & True...

I just finished reading Barry Green's article on how to use a cell phone to set the exposure on the HV20. Right now I am working with a Cellphone to try and get the same settings he got, but failing. My range is from -11 to +11, but it is pretty much 1.8 most of the way through, whereas he...

I am thinking about embarking on a DIY grid for the softboxes - I think they are sometimes called honeycombs/eggcrates. They go over the softbox and are really almost like a large "sos" board without the sos letters. If someone knows the real name, let me know. Any help would be great. Thanks

Looking to buy a used TRV38 Sony mini DV camcorder (just the body is ok, even if you don't have the battery, charger etc)

I have been looking around locally for the dolly brackets that have pre-drilled holes in them - always hoping for 1/4, but usually finding 5/8 in size. Anyway, does anyone know the exact name of the L- Bracket shelving/corner brackets part that is usable for making a Dolly undercarriage...

Looking for a Seagate Barracuda - ST3320620AS 320 gig - Firmware 3.AAC, P/N 9BJ14G-300 I need this exact firmware and p/n number. Used is fine. Thanks

Has anyone made a DIY battery to monitor hook up? I have a flashlight 12v rechargeable and want to hook it up to my monitor. I know I have to get a female coupling to the carlighter hook-up for my monitor. Any other tips?

Anyone tried to put together an articulate DIY monitor arm or the like? I am embarking on trying to find materials for this, but it seems tougher then I thought...