johnkalaigian
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Hi guys I just wanted to drop an line about the DVExpo East which I just got back from. Like Speezy http://www.dvxuser.com/cgi-bin/DVX2/YaBB.pl?board=XL2;action=display;num=1089848336 I got a chance to see the new XL2 and tease the Canon reps that I was a former XL1 owner who switched to the DVX for the added features at a fraction of the form factor - they smiled and took it in stride... every camera has its benefits keep in mind.
Aside from that I just wanted to confirm the existance of the [glow=red,2,300]NEW [/glow]Century Optics mattebox for the DVX100/A which the rep there said was just officially announced recently - claiming that it would hit the website very soon and also that most of the reps at NAB were unaware of its existance (go figure) but i did get to see it and check it out hands on. The rep showed me the pricetag for the package (we'll see if the price holds true when its released to the mass public) which rings in at about $1500 including the box, flag, 2 tray loaded filter stages (1 fixed/1 rotating - however not much more than 180+ degrees which I found odd), and adapter ring for the clamp on version only. They have a rod support system but i dont believe that was in the "package" that he showed me in his printed price/inventory sheet. I noticed that the sides of the box had indent marks which the rep pointed out would be drilled to allow for side barn flags at a $200-$300 pricetag for the pair. Also he mentioned that the follow focus system may be in development in the future as they had a Chroziel focus drive on the display model. Claiming no vignetting at full wide!!!
I also passed by Bogen and checked out the Formatt mattebox which is a very lightweight all aluminum box which requires very delicate handling (even carbon fiber boxes like the Century Optics boxes - hell for $1500 you might as well treat it like gold). They were using the standard 72mm adapter for the DVX100A and i could see what Jared pointed out with regards to the physical interference with the onboard mic. When asked about vignetting if using an additional 72mm lens to extend past the mic, I just got a shrug from the salesman - I will be heading back tomorrow and friday to hopefully speak with them in a bit more detail. I mentioned DVXUser.com and the salesman (Marc) mentioned that he knew about us and it kinda sounded like he was aware that Jared was the one testing out the units?!?
Anyway pretty much it was a good show - I think there were a few more vendors this year then last but I could be wrong.
Please post back if you had a chance to go and if you want leave your opinions... Sorry for the spelling errors its been a long rainy day in New York.
Aside from that I just wanted to confirm the existance of the [glow=red,2,300]NEW [/glow]Century Optics mattebox for the DVX100/A which the rep there said was just officially announced recently - claiming that it would hit the website very soon and also that most of the reps at NAB were unaware of its existance (go figure) but i did get to see it and check it out hands on. The rep showed me the pricetag for the package (we'll see if the price holds true when its released to the mass public) which rings in at about $1500 including the box, flag, 2 tray loaded filter stages (1 fixed/1 rotating - however not much more than 180+ degrees which I found odd), and adapter ring for the clamp on version only. They have a rod support system but i dont believe that was in the "package" that he showed me in his printed price/inventory sheet. I noticed that the sides of the box had indent marks which the rep pointed out would be drilled to allow for side barn flags at a $200-$300 pricetag for the pair. Also he mentioned that the follow focus system may be in development in the future as they had a Chroziel focus drive on the display model. Claiming no vignetting at full wide!!!
I also passed by Bogen and checked out the Formatt mattebox which is a very lightweight all aluminum box which requires very delicate handling (even carbon fiber boxes like the Century Optics boxes - hell for $1500 you might as well treat it like gold). They were using the standard 72mm adapter for the DVX100A and i could see what Jared pointed out with regards to the physical interference with the onboard mic. When asked about vignetting if using an additional 72mm lens to extend past the mic, I just got a shrug from the salesman - I will be heading back tomorrow and friday to hopefully speak with them in a bit more detail. I mentioned DVXUser.com and the salesman (Marc) mentioned that he knew about us and it kinda sounded like he was aware that Jared was the one testing out the units?!?
Anyway pretty much it was a good show - I think there were a few more vendors this year then last but I could be wrong.
Please post back if you had a chance to go and if you want leave your opinions... Sorry for the spelling errors its been a long rainy day in New York.