Recent content by ShawnM

I want to document the problem I just had with my DVX100A for others who may learn by it and also if others think I did the right thing. I was rolling the second or third shot of the day and I see a red circle with a white 'X' flashing in the upper left corner. I play back the footage we had...

Anyone have any experience with the effect of using Phantom power when running on batteries? Is there a noticable difference in battery drain, or is the amount of power involved so small that it isn't noticeable? I know that the AA battery that normally powers my mic lasts a really long time...