Recent content by JimmyMcV

I just shot a piece with the FX6 and FX9 and wanted to start editing today. I thought I could simply create proxies from my 4k material and dig in. Not the case. I'm using Adobe Premiere and there seems to be a bug where the proxy export creates proxies that mess up the 8 channels of Sony audio...

Phillip Bloom pointed out that S-Cinetone (on the FX6 at least) will have lower noise than Slog3 at higher ISOs. Yes? I'm shooting a haunted house performance that will have some very low light scenes. I'm questioning whether my default choice should be Slog. The FX6 has dual base iso -- so you...

I really wish I had attended this seminar on color-matching the FX6 and FX9. https://eu.info.pro.sony/WN-ColourMatchingtheFX3FX6FX9-27-05-21_Registration_EN.html I'm supposed to shoot a stage show with the FX6 and FX9 and could use any tips. We will be color-correcting in post so I imagine we...

I'll consider the 20mm. Thanks! My next big question is will I get some kind of steadying device. I see that the DJI Ronin 2 is popular, though it looks like it may not be too comfortable to operate for long hours: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KG0SB8oWvQ Maybe I'll hold off and see if...

Thanks all. Getting excited about that 50mm. Also dreaming of the 24mm: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1435887-REG/sony_fe_24mm_f_1_4_gm.html/reviews

Is this basically the place to discuss anything FX6 related? New owner of the FX6 here. I have the stock 24-105mm lens and the Sony 70-200mm. I'd love to splurge on one prime. What do you think it should be? I'm new to prime world. :) I was thinking it'd be good to start with something that...

I work for a small company that wants to set up live streaming for two events next spring. They'd be in Manhattan. We're open to platform recommendations (right now we're looking at Ustream). And we're going to need someone who knows about branding bells and whistles such as integrating...

I imagine I'll have to use ClipWrap to re-wrap XAVC-L to edit smoothly on a 2012 iMac in Premiere CC 2015. But do you think I can simply use ClipWrap to re-wrap it into a Quicktime .mov? -- that goes incredibly fast. In other words, I'd like to avoid actual transcoding the footage. And...

I'm heavily invested in Canon lenses which is what is making my choice between C100mkii and FS5 a tough one. And I do read negatives stories about Metabones here and there. About it disengaging, etc. I do mostly journalistic type work so I can't afford too much down time in the field. It's...

I'm looking to get an A video camera and a B DSLR that hopefully won't be HELL to match. If Sony FS5 were my A cam, what would be a good DSLR companion for $2k or less? The new A7s ii is probably too expensive. Note: My other option was to get a C100 Mk ii and buy a Canon 6D or 70D...

I wanted to consider alternatives to the stock zoom lens I could order with the FS5. That's the 18-105mm F4. I do wish the lens were faster. But, with the cam's low light capabilities, should I be that worried? I mainly do run and gun, journalistic work. I will probably be getting the...

I have mostly Canon zoom lenses with my C100. But I also have the Tamron 17-55mm, which doesn't match the other lenses in color. It adds a green cast which is annoying. I was thinking of duping my usual picture profile and modifying the copy for use with the Tamron. Do you think it's possible...

I have the 562B-1. But I can't figure out how to remove the head, which I'm told is possible. Here's a diagram of the parts. Does anyone have a clue? http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/2747/media_document/live_2/562B1_20110407.pdf?1322092505 thanks.

I'm going to start traveling with my video gear and needed some ideas about how to pack everything economically and efficiently, and hopefully avoid having to check bags (though that might be impossible). I at least need to take my C100, 2 lenses, camera light, boom/lav mics. Also need my...

Hi, Can anyone recommend the best "spy" video glasses? I'd rather they not be sunglasses but just look like normal reading glasses. I'd like an HD frame size - 720 or 1080. After that, it's about battery life and storage capability. Here are the highest-rated glasses on Amazon. But...