Recent content by jakeswit

I'm looking to purchase a wide-angle lens for my old DVX100 (the original), but not entirely sure what it all means. What is the difference between a .7 and .8x wide angle lens? The prices vary dramatically (some on ebay as low as $59, B&H goes to almost $400). Clearly the glass will make a...

I recently returned from shooting a documentary in ecuador. I shot everything on DVX100 in 24PA, but as it's importing into Final Cut, it's coming in at 29.97. Is there a setting I'm missing either in FCP or on the camera? thanks! jake

I'm not sure where to post this, so here goes: I am getting prepared to head to Ecuador on Saturday to begin principal shooting on a documentary. I am not a film student, but rather a theatre director and a bit uncertain of certain technical aspects of the art. I will be shooting on a Panasonic...

I am getting prepared to head to Ecuador on Saturday to begin principal shooting on a documentary. I am not a film student, but rather a theatre director and a bit uncertain of certain technical aspects of the art. I will be shooting on a Panasonic DVX100. I have recently been told I should...

I just bought a used DVX100a (I had an old DVX30), and I'm very happy with it so far. It does have about 400 hours on the heads, but everything else seems to be pretty keen. HOWEVER... I cannot get the autofocus to work when I'm shooting 24p or 24pA. Any ideas? Can I make this happen? I'm...