[Chip Monk (hd tech)]

We’ve never had any problems with our Pro 35 connectors, and we’ve had it for about 2 years now.

Digi primes are expensive, and still dont offer the same DOF and FOV of the Pro. For Feature work, the Pro is a great way to go. We set our up with a Panavision or PL Mount, and can get primes pretty inexpensively.

You’ll need an assistant who can pull focus, and keep the pro running during the shot. Make sure you get all the bracketry for light and heavy support. Mostly ony need heavy for zooms, but it adapts to the arri sliding plate, and makes balance much easier.

Chip

[Chip Monk (hd tech)]

Hi Greg,

Nov 2nd must be the day the the io’s don’t work. Kevin spent 2 hours on the phone with AJA techs, still couldn’t get it to work. We almost called you. Then, like all things mac, it just started working.

Take Care,
Chip

[Chip Monk (hd tech)]

OK, Here goes.

In the VTR Menu (menu button pused twice?)
In the function menu
Go to Character

For selecting the item to
be superimposed on the
SDI output signals.

MENU:
The menu screen is
superimposed.

STATUS:
The menu screen and
viewfinder status display
are superimposed.

Neither of these items will
be superimposed when
the CHARACTER switch
on the side panel is set to
OFF.

I think this will help. It’s on page 113 of the Owners Manual

Chip

[Chip Monk (hd tech)]

The switch on the back is called character on/off.

[Chip Monk (hd tech)]

ahh but there is a way and I have done it! but now that I upgraded to 5 I lost it. It was something in the prefs like speaker off or something.

[Chip Monk (hd tech)]

If you get down this way, the barbecue is on me! We’ve got a place called, “Dreamland,” that will knock your hat in the creek…

We shot for Alabama Trave and Tourism, and spent half a day at the original Dreamland. Good Stuff!!!!!

Chip

[Chip Monk (hd tech)]

Oh yeah I have seen this and panasonic has never been able to get fixed, I ended up sending to Macie and they just took it apart and put it back together and it worked I have seen this on including mine three of them.

[Chip Monk (hd tech)]

Hi Steve,

Thanks for the reply. Basically, we’re still looking to make money on this boat anchor. Since it’s not needed anymore for the majority of framerate conversions, we usually just put it out on rentals with the camera for instant on location playback of offspeed stuff. What we’d like to do also is use it as an instant “video assist” with audio playback capabilities.

I see that AJA has an HD to DVI/RCA converter box, and want to see if this setup will work. The frc is just a computer it seems logical that software could exist.

Thanks,
Chip

[Chip Monk (hd tech)]

That’s Perfect!

Thanks,
Chip

[Chip Monk (hd tech)]

[Rodrigo Lizana] “Please tell us your experience using this adapter. Nice image, res ?
“

Sorry, I’ve been busy for a few days. This adapter is incredible. The resolution and quality of glass that you can put on it is astounding. We’ve been able to put Panavision Primo Primes and Zooms on it, as well as ther older MK-2 Primes and Superzooms. Also tried out the Angenieux 10-1 HR Zoom. Just incredible. It’s great when the DP can select a lens size and not have to convert it in their head what the field of view will be, and how soft the background will be. The focus marks are accurate for your assistant to pull off of. And with the bracketry, you can use standard 15mm or 19mm MB and Follow focus.

I don’t know how to post pictures, but if you’d like to see it, send me an email.

Chip