Recent content by Grant Peacock

I have just had occasion to check in with Fiilex staff regarding my Fiilex lights. I spent thousands in 2018 on various LED heads and accessories. I have just learned that EVERY model of light I purchased is now in discontinued status (and unsupported for parts or servicing). The 'deceased...

Good morning everyone. I hope you're looking back over a great week (mine was mostly outdoors!) There's a portable power unit that's becoming popular with crews in the DC area - 'Jackery'. The unit I have been assigned by my client (model 1500) is heavy, and I note that it generates 110 V AC at...

I own multiple AC-DN10 Sony camera power supply/chargers. They have been excellent in V-Mount applications. I also like IDX batteries, and have had perfect results with the DUO-150 (146Wh) batteries, which I think I bought around 2019. Particularly beneficial is that even a high-demand camera...

Hi everyone, I still use the C300 MkII, and MkI cameras. One thing I never really chased down was good options for protection and storage. I do not fly with these cameras. I would like to see what recommendations other owners have for hard case/camera somewhat broken down, and... if possible a...

I had mentioned recently that my team was looking for replacements for our relatively heavy and power-hungry old-school ENG cameras. In doing research, and learning as I go, I wish for, but cannot find any information that lists Sony camera models within a line-up, and how they compare. This...

I would like to replace a set of ENG cameras used only for live shots, and news gathering (typically with reporter/hand mic/top light/liveU) I have P2 and XD-cameras (PDW-F800's). I would like to explore unifying around the Sony platform, as I have excellent DWR and DWT digital wireless...

I am looking for a 7" monitor with switchable A/B HD-SDI inputs. Has anyone seen such a unit? This does not need to be a critical view monitor - it's really just to get a more general assessment of the picture. I am aware of the Odyssey 7Q+, but the way this monitor is being used on location...

Good morning everyone, I apologize if this issue has been previously addressed; I was not able to come up with relevant search results. When trying to subscribe to any of the sub-forums, I will always receive the same error message : '.... not authorized to view this page' Has anyone...

Good morning everyone, I am STILL getting great mileage out of this camera. I tend to keep one inside the US Capitol for live shots/ENG, and with it's light weight and low power consumption, it's a terrific choice. Two times within the past month, I have had trouble getting the camera to fire...

Hi everyone, I hope your week is busy and productive. We're on Day 2 tomorrow of LONG interviews, principal camera is my F5, and I just discovered that my client is carrying around Sony 240GB XQD cards. I run the 120GB version cards thru an ExpressCard adaptor, and have had no issues. It's...

I have an upcoming shoot with this camera, as a rental. The rig is rented without memory cards, and I have not been able to find information on compatible SD cards. Does anyone have access to this information? I'm a bit puzzled as to why I cannot find the operations manual for the camera. I...

Hi all, Wanted to share something, before I forget. This issue can be elusive - you're not sure if you should be focusing on feature sets of the recorder, or the camera. Also tricky because of the age of origination of camera and HD-SDI.... 'What trigger features did they have avail in SDI...

Hi everyone, I have probably done 1000 transactions at this point on eBay. I'm currently in selling mode, but while working on the platform, happened to notice a very nice looking camera with reportedly very low hours. Low enough in fact, that if the imaging block was in good shape, this might...

Hello everyone, I hope you've had a great week. I have perhaps spent too much time staring at a lot of Zacuto parts. Some I bought, and some arrived with a C300 MkI, and got commingled. I've taken photos of a bunch of them and attached them here. I'm not able to see a method of attaching the...

Attached are 2 Sony plug-on transmitters and the 'standard' Sony protective sleeve. I want to wrap these transmitters in a protective layer that is more like what I have seen with Lectrosonics, and I would also like to have an integrated belt-style hook. Does anyone know of a protective pouch...