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Hello, I just updated the firmware on my AF-100 and I didn't get quite was expecting. The firmware version was 1.15 and I was going to update to 1.23 in preparation for 1.24 (I haven't yet purchased the activation code). Once I finished the update process, I saw that the version ended up being...

Hello, I'm trying to test a Sony PVM-8044QD monitor, which has SDI in and out, using my AF100 (until the AJA T-TAP is released). Right now I'm just getting static on the monitor. The input on the monitor is SDI component (one BNC connector). Could there be some sort of mismatch? Maybe the SDI...

Hi everyone, Two quick questions for you all... First, of these two lenses, any opinion as to which one is the highest quality? Olympus Zuiko 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 ED Panasonic Lumix 100-300mm f/4.0-5.6 G Vario Aspherical MEGA OIS Second, any thoughts about going strictly with used Olympus...

Can anyone tell me what the difference between AY-DVM63PQ and AY-DVM33PQUS might be? Is the latter worth the difference in price? Thank ya! Dave

Hi everyone, I've been looking at various metal stock, stainless steel and aluminum, for 15mm rods, and everything I've seen is a fraction of a millimeter less than 15mm or a fraction over 15mm. Any suggestions about which way I should go, over or under? Dave

At the risk of beating a dead horse, I have a questio n about squeeze mode footage on DVD. I tried searching here and found hundreds of threads. Here's my problem: I've been doing some playing around, trying to find the best way to do some 3D animation for stuff shot in squeeze mode. As a...

Hey everyone, I checked here on the site using search, and I'm not sure I got the answer I'm looking for. And... I'm posting this here because I know the DVX has squeeze mode -- not sure about the other cameras out there. Anyway, If I shoot in squeeze mode and I want to insert images or 3D...

Hey everyone, I'm not sure if this is the right area for this question, but I'm putting it here since I use Premier Pro. What's the latest in capture cards for MiniDV? I've got a Pinnacle Pro-One that I'm having problems with, and it might be time for a new card. I'd like one that outputs the...

Has anyone here ever had to buy comprehensive insurance in order to shoot on public property? If so, any rough estimates as to what a $1 million policy for a simple production (no effects, stunts, etc.) might cost? Dave

Hey everyone, Any idea how much faster a camera battery will drain if you're shooting with an external mic and using 48v phantom power? Just a general idea is fine. Thanks! Dave

Hi everyone, I searched the forums here and didn't find what I was looking for, although I may have just missed it in the eight pages of results. :) Anyway, I'm looking for the various pixel aspect ratios for the various formats that the HVX200 can record to. Can anyone help? I think I've...

Can anyone tell me what the center-to-center width of industry standard dolly track is? Dave

NuAngle NC-1100 crane, with a reach of up to 14 feet for sale. Mounts on fluid head (or to a bowl if you make an adapter, as I was going to do). I just got this from eBay and then right afterwards got a great deal on a Trovato jib, so I'm selling this. $250, with UPS ground shipping in the 48...

Has anyone ever used a FireWire PCMCIA Card for working with DV (DV Rack, specifically) in a laptop that doesn't have a built-in FireWire port? Any thoughts on doing this? Dave

Hi everyone, Can anyone tell me if the Inspiron B120 (http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&oc=B120MIR&s=dhs) is suitable for use with DVRack? I can't tell if this has a FireWire port, and I don't know if the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900 graphics card is...

I'm beginning to think about getting some sort of stabilizer, and I'm curious as to why the Merlin is valued so much more than other somewhat comparable systems. Any opinions?

I was trying to think of alternatives for spinning ground glass used in DOF adapters, and I thought about using fiber optic plates. They're nearly grainless, which would help eliminate any inconsistencies in grinding, and they can enlarge, reduce or invert images depending on how they're...

Hi everyone, Some time ago, I bought a DAT recorder when I was shooting 16mm, and now that I've switched to DV, I'm wondering if I should keep the DAT. Aside from freeing the camera up from microphone cables and having the ability to record room tone or off-camera effects, are there any...

I've been through a good number of threads here, as well as surfing at manufacturer's sites, and I'm looking for a good combo of matte box and follow focus for my 100A. I think I've settled on a Vocas Mk II wide angle box with 15mm support rods, so now it's on to follow focus. Any opinions on...

Hi everyone, I've never been able to see a real follow focus lens gear, so I'm wondering how they're attached to the lens. If they just slip on, wouldn't that allow too much slack for the gear to grip onto the lens? Or is there a cut in the lens with some sort of locking mechanism? Or is the...