Recent content by Ruff

Hi, I am trying to make my travel interview lighting kit smaller, lighter, and stronger. I need to get a 3 or 4 light set up into a single bag/case weighing 23kgs (including stands, cables etc). I was wondering if any of the new LED panels are getting close to being an alternative to the Kino...

Hi, Searching for a tripod bag with wheels. To hold a Sachtler Video 20 with HD Carbon Legs. Would also like to have a small amount of extra room in the bag to hold a few more bits of gear. (to take the total weight to 23kg's or 50 pounds). Will be checking it in with airlines. Want it to be...

Hi, I am in the market for a new onboard light for my PDW-700. Looking for something affordable, with good results, and a lamp that can live on the camera when in ENG mode. A daylight balanced LED is probably preferred, but I am open to any suggestions. Has anyone worked with the Sachtler...

Hi, I know everyone here hates putting a dollar figure on shoots.... but what would you guys be charging for a news shoot with the XDCAM 700. One man crew inc. basic sound gear and lighting package? In US$ please. Thanks, Ben

Hi, Looking at upgrading some of my daylight control equipment - and I was looking for opinions on some of the kits that are available. I am looking for a couple of simple square or rectangle frame's that can be stand mounted quickly and easily by one person. I want lightweight (although it...

Hi, Sony NZ has a sale about to end. I can get an A1p at a good price. I am thinking of using it to cut in for specialty shots. ie. mounted on wrists, on a belly mount, on bungy jumpers, in a jetboat, on skiers and boarders... ie.. a lot of the work that I do! Of course shooting main camera...

Hi, I have been asked to quote on a job in Dubai. Shooting a 'behind the scenes' for a feature. I was wondering what the standard shooting rate was over there - cameraman only, no gear. I was also wondering what the rate was including a standard ENG package. The production company involved...

Hello, I have a client that requires direct DVD copies of raw camera footage. We are shooting some media training projects. This Sony unit looks ideal. Shooting with a DSR500 - I should just be able to record the discs direct from camera. Has anyone used this burner? Thanks, Ben

Hello, I have got my hands on a Sony Z1 camera for a police ride along tomorrow night. I have not shot with this camera before and I am just in the process of setting it up. I would prefer to shoot DVCAM 16:9 for delivery. In the rec menu I have the setting: Rec format: DV Rec Mode: DVCAM DV...

Hello, I have a large number of Beta tapes that have been stored for 15 years. Some of them are okay, but many of the tapes will not play back. They are showing all sorts of problems. My tech said that some of the tapes have a fungus on them that can be cleaned off. Unfortunately I cannot...

Hi, I have tested the XS 17x5.5BRM, and was a little dissapointed with it. Is this 18x better? I am unable to test as the dealer cannot get one! Does anyone have any thoughts on it? One of my concerns is that it may not be long enough. Are any of the Canon lenses up to scratch? Any thoughts...

http://www.advantajib.com Looks like a well thought out jib for smaller cameras. I also asked a question on their web site about bigger cameras, answered by John Dykyj from Dykortech Ltd: Will it hold an XDCAM HD F350? Or is that pushing the weight limit? "The jib will handle upto 15lbs but...

Hello, My main news client (TV3 in New Zealand) is going widescreen at the end of the month. I am looking for a small insert camera that is native 16:9 to replace my old DVX100. This is not my main camera. It is just for those times when small is beautiful... such as in jetboats, working...

Hi, I am helping out a production company with some purchasing decisions. They are well established with mid budget commercials and corporate clients. Their old cameras are beging to die (Beta SP, MII and DVCPRO50). With a couple of shoots coming up they are beginning to look at a new camera...

Hi, I have a shoot coming up next week with either a F330 or F350. I have been looking for a User Manual on line... but no luck. Does anyone have a pdf available? (I am familiar with the SD PDW530 - I just want to read up before hand as I will be using a demo camera in another city without any...