Recent content by jaybirch

I was reading through some posts on the Red forum and saw a post from a user ..... "Canon, as has been discussed here on reduser quite a bit lately, accomplishes their 30fps 1080 by skipping rows, etc, etc... There are many sacrifices. It's not a high framerate, high speed sensor like the RED...

With people over in Asia getting their lucky hands on the production models... Is it time for a sub forum?

ok, so I bit the bullet and pre-ordered a 5D II with stock lens. Does anyone have any recomendations for one or two additional lenses to compliment the stock lens? Idealy, good in low light and shallow DOF. budget isn't too much of an issue (say, $1k-2k per lens) Sorry for posting in the...

Includes: HVX200 (US version) Redrock Nikon adapter and accesories Firestore 100gb 4gb P2 card extra high capacity battery hvx bootcamp dvd UK based, but in NY from 1st-8th Jan if interested or can ship worldwide.

anyone have a fixed date for release of the 5D II? I'm interested to start seeing some user reviews before thinking about ordering one.

here is an interesting test from the casio ex-f1 I have been very impressed with the quality of the HD video from this little camera... but, for (very) short shots... the frame burst is very impressive. Of course, the buffer of 60 frames really restricts what you can do... but I think this demo...

anyone interested in buying a 100gb FS100.... good condition... used around 20 times. Available for pickup in Kidderminster/Midlands area or can post (uk only). Offers around £600 or will consider exchanging for p2 cards. thanks, Jay

Hi, I really love OnLocation/DV Rack and want to get a small laptop to use on the move to help set up shots and record to hard drive. Does anyone have any feedback on what sort of spec I should be aiming at? would a macbook be able to record DVCpro in realtime (24fps)? Thanks, Jay

Hi, I'm new to the hvx200 but have been filming for some time (sony products mainly). Unfortunatly my cam was delivered late and I now have 2-3 days to learn this baby before going on a shoot to Iceland (landscape shootings). I have also got the fs100. My question is, can anyone give me a quick...