[Bob Hayes]

I use the 700RC2 Mini Video Fluid Head and the 680B 4-Section Compact Monopod (Black). The head is not rated to hold the kind of cameras I use like the EX1 so I have to keep a hand on it at all times. Having a fluid head that tilts is indispensable.

[Bob Hayes]

I really like the hard light weight golf cases. I’ll pack it up to the airline max weight sometimes I’ll Carry a 4×4 frame and skins and a couple of light weight c-stands.

[Bob Hayes]

I don’t know I just bought an EX1. But I am trilled people are asking these questions.

[Bob Hayes]

Rafael

Great to have you on board. I wish there was a lot of discussion here. Even it is just people screwing around and posting pictures and results. With out vector scope, waveform monitor, and the knowledge to use them it is difficult to document repeatable results. But just by screwing around with the cameras and trying to achieve looks we can learn a lot. Sometimes those of us with our heads jammed in a scope loose track for the end results. I’d encourage anyone regardless of their skill level to share. But also be aware that we who appear more knowledgeable are just screwing around also. So experiment and test but be careful when doing it on real life projects.

Bob Hayes

[Bob Hayes]

Carry em both on the trip out. Ship one on the trip back.

[Bob Hayes]

LOL. Sort of my results. I do like the idea of using the color correction as a limited matrix. When I tried to adjust the green the cyan section got truncated and since I couldn’t really see a difference I felt it was better not to tie up the Color correction in my overall look. I usually keep the green and cyan color saturation down as opposed to the other colors.

[Bob Hayes]

Bill

Just the man I was hoping to connect with. No one seems that interested in the color of these cameras as opposed to the Panasonic community which is obsessed with color. My current goal is to create a standard color look for the camera which looks great and is flexible. I also plan to create some specific looks down the line.

I am continuing to play with the camera. My newest setting is:

EX1 7/8/09

Name Bob Hayes – Bobnorm

MATRIX On

Select HiSat
Level -21
Phase 3
R-G 79
R-B 41
G-R 39
G-B 36
B-R 24
B-G 68

COLOR CORRECTION
Setting Off
WHITE On
Offset A 0
Offset B 0
PRESET WHITE 3200
DETAIL On
Level -40
Frequency 0
CRISPENING 15
GAMMA Level 0
Select Cine1
BLACK -3
BLACK GAMMA 0
LOW KEY SAT 0

I have included a Leader Capture to give you an idea of where I am at. I would like to get the green and cyan 15% stronger and the green phased to cyan more. I would be surprised if these numbers track from camera to camera.

[Bob Hayes]

Thanks

I should contact Bill for sure. His posts sort of got me thinking I was on the right path or at least the same path.

[Bob Hayes]

Can you transfer the contents of an EX1 SXS card to a DVD-R or CD-R? I am talking about the files and can be pulled into an editing system. I was wondering if I could use this method to send files to clients as a hard back up. I know there would be a file size limitation.

[Bob Hayes]

I’ve been shooting with the HVX 200A using Schneider/Century XTREME FISHEYE HD ADP ($3,500lens). It has looked amazing. There is a significant quality improvement with this lens over the cheaper models.