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    Fuji X Camera

    I just received my new Fuji X-E2 with 18-55mm f2.8 lens kit. I tell you if you haven't checked out Mirrorless Fuji systems…you are missing out. The DSLR is dead especially for street photography. If you like a fixed lens system…go no further than the X100s.
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    Raynox wide angle lenses

    I recently went to the dvexpo here in L.A. and was introduced to the Raynox conversion lens booth. Interested in trying the HD-6600 or HD 7000 series of lense adaptor to mount in front of my 52mm size Nikkor lenses in order to get a wider POV. Possibly to achieve a more 2:35:1 feel when cropping...
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    Unsupported Media type error

    Trying to render quicktime footage via cineform HD and started to get this error. An error occurred while creating the media file An unsupported media type was requested. Same error comes up with m2t files captured via Vegas 8b pro. My footage is HDV 1080i on canon A1. Any one else get...
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    Shooting 60i with adapter vs 24F/P

    I was wondering if there is a advantage in shooting in 60i vs Progressive when using a 35mm adapter. Has anyone tried it to find out if the grain management is better to do the progressive settings in post from a 60i footage. I use cineform HD and uprez to 1920x1080 from the 1440x1080i and...
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    FYI: SGpro Follow Focus

    Wayne is now taking deposits for the upcoming FF. Better hurry...there is only a few left on the first batch.
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    Protect your SGpro investment

    Just to let anyone who owns SGpro...and needs a lens cap. There is one at BHphoto that is pretty inexpensive to cover the 72mm lens side of the adaptor. Of course you can use the standard 52mm clip clamp on it but I found that it looked better with the push on type. Also this should also work...
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    FS: Letus35 Flip Enhanced and Cavision Rods

    This is a Letus 35 Flip with that was used for one short. I bought this new from Quyen Le back in February 07 when he came back from vacation. I'm now selling because I purchased a SGPRO and won't need this anymore. It comes with swapable Canon FD/Nikon AI metal mounts and has a 72mm thread...
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    FS: Nikkor NON-AI 105mm Lens.

    I have a Nikkor-P NON-AI 105mm f2.5 manual lens for sale. Has no mold that I can see and does make beautiful portrait pictures. It is NON-AI so you will have to do a modification if you plan to put it on a digital camera like the Nikon d70s or simular. I've used it on my Letus35 until I...
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    Hv20

    I havent seen any rates for news stringers I'm thinking i will get my new a1 and change my rates per story what do you all think would be a good rate for news footage per station per story.
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    Chamois For Eyepiece.

    FYI .. If anyone uses the stock viewfinder ( not the flip out ) and can't stand the hard rubber encasing it for your eye to rest on. Then I just attached an inexpensive small eyepiece chamois that is made for Panavision/Arri 435 camera and it works great. I got it at the studiodepot in L.A...
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    Hv20

    Heard that the HV20 is on the way with 24p capability, HDMI output and new body type. http://www.engadget.com/tag/canon/
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    Vegas 7.0c locking up using 2 videocards

    I just recently upgraded my computer for HDV editing. I pulled out my old ATI 9700pro card and installed a nvidia quadro fx560 with breakout box and a nvidia 6200LE AGP card for use as a 3-monitor setup. I updated to the latest drivers from nvidia and deleted all my old ATI drivers. Now when I...
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    ASA rating for the XH A1 Lens

    Anyone knows the ASA rating for the stock XH A1 lens? I used a 320 ASA setting for my DVX100A on my spectra light meter.
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    Why the run around about Canon vs Sony?

    Heard rumors about a xl3 or a possible upgrade for the H1 soon....any thoughts? Maybe a end of a year rebate? Also I just went to the DV expo at the LA convention center last week and got to checkout the canon's and the sony's. It is amazing when you talk to their reps that about having the...
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    Jagged edges on animated line art

    I've been working out my logo as a signature to be animated from a coreldraw line art and I then spin it 360 degrees to a final resting spot. I export the file as a DV file into Vegas. But noticed the edges of my logo is not as clean as I wanted. but appears jagged on the edges when it is...
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    Shoot B/W in Camera with a Yellow 8 filter

    I have a DVX100A. I want to shoot a period piece with the tiffen Yellow 8 filter to produce a B/W image for external scenes. I want to know what setting I have to do in camera to get the B/W image vs color. I want to do this in camera vs post in Vegas since it will look better at the end and not...
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    Project I/O or Mackie Control Universal

    I looking into either board to run vegas. Anyone heard any problems using the Project I/O with Vegas? Or should I just stick with Mackie Control Universal as my choice. I running Vegas 6.0d, XP Pro and also use M-powered PT but thru my 1010 card so having the Project I/O is not manditory to run...
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    Protools and Vegas Output

    I am currently checking out the demo from M-audio powered protools 7.0 in my rig and was wondering is there any compatiblity issues with Vegas 6.0c in terms of inporting beats into the vegas timeline and then adding it to my video for final export to dvd architect 3.0c? I notice protools uses a...
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    Sony Vegas 6.0c and Sony PSP

    Just picked up a PSP at the Sony Family Store today and was wondering has any tried to download their projects into the PSP. I picked up a 512mb UAD but was wondering if that is enough memory to run a 1 hour film.
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    Losing Sound during editing on timeline

    I recently was working on a project and noticed my audio keeps cutting out while playing on the timeline. I have no sound effects on it yet. Even though it is a long project (45min) with very little cuts or video effects on the timeline. I have my audio files on a raid sata drive and my working...
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