Al Bergstein
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I’ve done a number of pieces on the Zoom and can vouch that it works, doesn’t drift at all that I can tell, and yes, it’s a bit hissy for my tastes. I’ve moved away from it, to a Tascam HD-P2 which I’m selling to simply get a smaller footprint and/or more inputs. I’m still debating the Marantz 661 or the SD552 at a much higher price point.
Al
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My thoughts exactly. I’ll continue to try to get through to Sweetwater repair on Monday.
Al
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Craig, these are not XLR based mics. They have 1/8th in jacks on them. I wanted to make sure that I had said the right mic, because there are no labels on this mic. But what I quoted is what the receipt from Glazer’s said. So I’m pretty sure this is what it is (G). If you look at the illustration, you’ll see that there is no XLR on this mic.
The extension cables are simply 1/8th in jack extensions, female (which plugs into the male jack end of the cable) to male. They should be available on B&H as well as any major vendor. Mine was coiled, which I like.
Al
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right. I agree with that. I’m going to post the photos of what I have tomorrow. No phantom was needed. I just plugged it in.Some lavs appear to need phantom, some don’t. Go to B&H.
Al
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While all these are great posts, I’ll add my .02.
I have a lot of great mics for use in the field and studio, for my Panasonic TM900, I’ve taken to using a Sennheiser ME-2 Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone for Use with the Evolution Wireless Series Transmitters. This mic plugs directly into my camera, I have an extension for it so I can run it to the talent, and it works just great. While I thought it was only for their wireless units the guy at our local video store in Seattle (Glazer’s) told me they had good success with them, and sure enough, it’s great. Not cheap, but not high priced either. Add a 10′ extension cable.
I have used this successfully with a Zoom, etc.
I too recommend that you save up to get a field recorder, like a Zoom or other high quality recorder (since the Zoom doesn’t have true line in, if I had to do it over I’d now get the Marantz 661
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/594741-REG/Marantz_PMD661_PMD661_Professional_Portable_Flash.htmland the Mixpre-D
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/764543-REG/Sound_Devices_MIXPRE_D_MixPre_D_Compact_Field_Mixer.htmlThese tools (while limited to 2 XLR inputs) can get you a good basic sound, without knowing your actual needs beyond what you have stated.
By the way, I really like the Panasonic camera, and have added the Panny wide angle lens attachment. This is my ‘go to’ camera when I don’t want to lug the 7D or XF305. In other words, not my professional setup.
Al
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The answer to the question is that I never did recover the card data. Don’t lose it, because it does not appear to be recoverable. I tried about every software tool out there.
Al
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Very usual in the world of ad agencies, which it sounds like they might subcontract to. Good reminder that while they might accept two months the rest of us won’t. We are often at the end of the pay chain of client>ad agency>sub1>you.
Al
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Good feedback. As to DOF, i use a 7D if I need it. Use the right tool for the job, i say.
Low light works fine with gain up, on my 305. Again, if i need super low light, I shift to 7d.
On 1. I agree with you.
On 4. I guess this is subjective. lots of great paint settings on xf305. I lovethe look.
On 9. Agree. I just lost my lens cap!
On 12. I’ve had no problems yet with my battery door.i understand the concerns and preferences. The ex1r is a workhorse for many pros. Time will tell on the xf305.
If i had it to over I’d still buy the 305, but might seriously consider panny af100.
Thanks for your great feedback.
Al
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Maybe someone has encountered this before, but I’m not totally clear on your issue. (I’m just not yet clear on this, not your fault).
What are the three camera types? Do they have Genlock capability? The fact that you are stopping and starting the actual camera is quite difficult to keep all three in sync without some external sync point.
I don’t know why plural eyes “doesn’t work” for you. That’s a pretty broad statement. How isn’t it working for you? If you have common sync points, like a ref whistle, it should. It works for me on Vegas Pro 10 and 11.
Why not just shoot the whole game and edit it later? That is more like a music concert. I don’t start and stop my camera after every song when I’m shooting a concert. I do that later. Then you only need to sync the start point, and create clips. I stop the camera at the intermission if there is one. Or when one band finishes their set.
You may be making things hard on yourself needlessly, or perhaps you don’t have the right equipment for the job you are trying to do. I often shoot long running music concerts, get my main camera running, it can run for hours without stopping, and then, if I don’t have a second cameraman with me, I walk around with my 7D and shoot from the wings. Get the close ups, etc. I try and always look for a sync point on my 7D. And I often leave it running for the whole song while I wander around. Then I know that it’s all in sync and I cut all the floor and ceiling shots I have.
I also setup a Panny TM900 from a distance mounted high and out of the way for a cutaway establishing shot. The 900 can also shoot all day, it’s unobtrusive, and the quality from a distance shot doesn’t really need to match my other two cameras, as you can’t really see much detail. As long as it’s properly exposed, it usually gets an ok establishing shot.
Good luck
Al
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Yep, talk to your accountant. You might best set up a sole proprietorship. Could be other benefits. I.e. rent the camera’s back, etc.
Al