Three NEW questions from first time user...

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Downtownmjb

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Hey all! Thanks for taking a look at my inquiries.

First, I've read that you shouldn't get your footage straight from your dvx to your mac via firewire, it's not good for the camera. Is it a must to buy an expensive tape deck? These student loans are killing me, and was wondering if there's a way around it.

Second, I've read that firewire external HD are superior to USB 2.0. Any recommendations on brands or models?

Third, I know that many say don't waste time on a light meter, but I want to get these exposures right. Any tips, or success stories on using a light meter with your dvx?



Thanks for your time!
 
1) People overreact about that. You can capture from your camera; you'll be fine. People worry way too much about wearing out their heads.

2) For Macs, firewire is optimal.

3) Use your marker and your zebras in your camera; you'll do much better than you would with a light meter.
 
1. The heads will last you along time anyways, but you can buy a cheap miniDV cam and caputre from that, check out used stuff, or go to a thrift store.

2. Firewire is the way to go.

3. There is a 100% and 80% zebra and im pretty sure you can adjust the setttings to a lower percentage... I dont remember. You can see the zebra button when you flip out your LCD. Basically the lines that you see when you turn the zebra on is the highlights being blown out.

Good luck!

Use the search button at the top of the thread to find out almost anything you can think of about the DVX
 
1- I've been capturing from my DVX100BE ever since I purchased it. Hence the cheapest solution for filmmakers like me ;-)

2- As long as your HDD is 7200-RPM and RAM-1GB, use basic FireWire either on MAC or PC. It will be more than just enough.

3- Light meter is most useful in Analog/Film cameras. These days Digital Cameras judge lighting conditions via Zebra Patterns and Frame Marker. They digitally analyse the photons hitting on the CCDs and gives you accurate results accordingly. Having said that Light Meters may come handy in telling you the Shutter and Aperture settings better than your intuition.
 
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