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Is anyone using an LED camera light that they like? Something durable enough for ENG work?

Just wondering how many Chiefs have a written SOP for their shooters and what it may include.

What do you have? What would you like? Give me your top 5 real world news units.

I'm currently using RE-50 mics, they're good, I like them, the trouble is that we switch from the wireless cubes to cables so much the aluminum locking tab is wearing out faster than the elements. It even seems that the materials Electro-Voice is using are getting softer. Life expectancy is...

Once upon a time, long, long ago, someone had an SOP for photogs here on B-roll. Does anyone remember it or still have it?

Hey guys and gals! Would anyone care to share some info on WOFL CBS in Orlando...at least as far as being a photog there?

Just wondering if any of you have any medical training, CPR, First aid, First responders, since we're the first ones on the scene a lot of times. Or if you would just rather keep you're distance. I was about a minute behind a motorcycle accident a couple months back and it's been on my mind...

http://www.tshirthell.com/hell.shtml Tshirt hell is offering alternate transportation for anyone kicked off a flight due to one their shirts. Could be a nice vosot/pack for all you High Rollers out there in Vegas if you can get them to talk on camera.

My station cut off the internet access to the photogs. The reason given is that we surf too much. Now we're talking about a station that has 6 cameras for 13 'togs.... We have two real news casts, 5 & 10 one live truck! Not much of a work load for most of us. Pushing the limits for others...

I'm looking to start shooting more nat packs, to fill the weekend shows, and I need some tips on how to create a successful and enjoyable nat pack. Ideas on what will make people want to watch and techniques that have worked for you.

Just a reminder folks, physically check to make sure that mast is down before you drive off. Had a crew tear a mast off yesterday. The dish caught the phone lines while driving 35mph, (5-10 ft of mast was up) three feet higher would have been a shocking experience. Not worth pics, but truely...

I'm looking for a new place to set up my pod and roll tape for the next couple years...Wondering what Vegas is like I'm looking for info on favorite stations, current formats, edit systems, cash, opinions of managers (names not needed)... [ April 15, 2005, 08:13 PM: Message edited by...

If you're shooting on an HD camera, how do you like it? Was it a tough transition or pretty easy to get used to? Any tips?

Just wondering if anyone has ever played with or normally uses negitive gain and what the benifits are.

What happens at your shop when a photog drops a camera and causes a fairly high amount of damage? Does it matter if it was an accident or negligence. Does the reputation of the shooter come into play, and would it matter if the camera is about two weeks old?