Flintstone
Well-known member
Geez! I’ve been away for a few months, and what do I see, John Hudson's posts goes from 500 to 5000+... Wow, how many keyboards did you go through John? ;D
OK! Now, I know the policy is to search through the forums prior to posting, but it’s becoming hard to sort through the millions of posts on the subject. So, at the risk of being flamed and stoned to death, here's my question… with a violin intro. :'(
A couple of months ago, I made the mistake of purchasing a Sony PD170 (I know, I know, shame on me) on the sole basis that it was better then the DVX100A in low light... And it is... but it has faults that I can no longer live with. 1) No 24p. 2) Disgusting manual zoom and focus control. 3) to 10) loads of other crap. 11) An inherent design flaw in the back focus (when in manual). Long story short, I’m selling it next week, and on the following day, am getting the DVX100A. I’ve learned my lesson the hard way… through the wallet. AND, I am now repenting my sins at the DVXuser.com altar. :-X
OK! Now that the violin story is out of the way, I need to know some things about the anamorphic adapter. There are 2 brands out there, right? Pany and Century? Any others? Also, while perusing the gazillions of threads on the matter, I’ve come across some disturbing information that the auto focus does not work well with the adapter? And there is some distortion when fully zoomed in (or is it out)? Any other things I should be dreadfully aware of? Could one use this adapter in event videography, or is it better suited for controlled shots?
Happy to be back! I missed this place, especially the knowledge, the humor… and sarcasm, right John? 8)
OK! Now, I know the policy is to search through the forums prior to posting, but it’s becoming hard to sort through the millions of posts on the subject. So, at the risk of being flamed and stoned to death, here's my question… with a violin intro. :'(
A couple of months ago, I made the mistake of purchasing a Sony PD170 (I know, I know, shame on me) on the sole basis that it was better then the DVX100A in low light... And it is... but it has faults that I can no longer live with. 1) No 24p. 2) Disgusting manual zoom and focus control. 3) to 10) loads of other crap. 11) An inherent design flaw in the back focus (when in manual). Long story short, I’m selling it next week, and on the following day, am getting the DVX100A. I’ve learned my lesson the hard way… through the wallet. AND, I am now repenting my sins at the DVXuser.com altar. :-X
OK! Now that the violin story is out of the way, I need to know some things about the anamorphic adapter. There are 2 brands out there, right? Pany and Century? Any others? Also, while perusing the gazillions of threads on the matter, I’ve come across some disturbing information that the auto focus does not work well with the adapter? And there is some distortion when fully zoomed in (or is it out)? Any other things I should be dreadfully aware of? Could one use this adapter in event videography, or is it better suited for controlled shots?
Happy to be back! I missed this place, especially the knowledge, the humor… and sarcasm, right John? 8)
) I would suggest the Panny, there are problems yes, but if you get the manual that Barry Green has so kindly made for us, they are easy to overcome.
