Ok, I have the dvx 100a.... I have a couple of the dvxuser.com batteries 7.2v 5600mah, and 2 of the crappy ones that came with the camera. Does anyone know what the advantage of the belt packs are? Like this:
http://www.adorama.com/BOLA148ATM.html?sid=1138143507831514
How they hold up against these batteries I have? Is there any use of me buying a belt? Is there any way to get more life from these batteries I already have?
I was filmming in December outside,( it was really cold) and I know the cold affects the batteries, but man did they go quick! The DVXuser batteries lasted maybe an hour and a half, and the small ones for like a half hour! Luckily I had 4 batteries and could keep 2 on the chargers, but I could never keep them fully charged the whole shoot. I kept having to switch them.
Also, Is there any rain gear you guys own for your cameras? Or do you just put a plastic bag over it and hope for the best? I am doing a documentary this spring and it will be all outside. I want to prepare for the worst, so I need some wet weather protection. How does this camera hold in the rain? What can I do?
Anyone know about those LED lights you can mount to the camera? here is what I was looking at: www.litepanels.com
I figure I may get one of these for the documentary as much of my shooting will be at night. Anyone used these? opinions?
Ben
http://www.adorama.com/BOLA148ATM.html?sid=1138143507831514
How they hold up against these batteries I have? Is there any use of me buying a belt? Is there any way to get more life from these batteries I already have?
I was filmming in December outside,( it was really cold) and I know the cold affects the batteries, but man did they go quick! The DVXuser batteries lasted maybe an hour and a half, and the small ones for like a half hour! Luckily I had 4 batteries and could keep 2 on the chargers, but I could never keep them fully charged the whole shoot. I kept having to switch them.
Also, Is there any rain gear you guys own for your cameras? Or do you just put a plastic bag over it and hope for the best? I am doing a documentary this spring and it will be all outside. I want to prepare for the worst, so I need some wet weather protection. How does this camera hold in the rain? What can I do?
Anyone know about those LED lights you can mount to the camera? here is what I was looking at: www.litepanels.com
I figure I may get one of these for the documentary as much of my shooting will be at night. Anyone used these? opinions?
Ben
