Jason Jenkins
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[Todd Terry] “Looks good, Jason… especially the longer lenses.
Weren’t tempted to haul out your new Porta-Jib?
What camera?”
Thanks Todd! You had to ask about the Porta-Jib didn’t you? I had it in the car, but in my haste to get out the door, I left the counterweights behind… no laughing! It’s not quite the same without those weights…
I’m using the HVX-200. It’s been a really fun leap getting into HD and the lens adapter. I’ve been shooting with Sony Handycams ever since the VX-1000 and for some time I had been feeling like I had outgrown that format. Creatively, I’m in heaven with this new setup. The next step is a mattebox with a polarizer and some graduated ND’s.
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I think all the firewire ports are on the same bus, so if you have multiple devices hooked up at the same time that can cause issues. I added a firewire card to my Mac Pro and that solved some problems for me.
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[Rennie Klymyk] “Don’t forget there is a new, just out version of the BT-LH1700. It is the BT-LH1760 and there are a few improvements. Worth a look and it would double as an editing monitor as it is 120V/12V.”
That’s the reason the BT-LH1700 was the right choice for me. It’s small enough to easily take into the field, but large enough to use as an editing monitor back in the studio. It’s a great double-duty monitor.
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[D. Scott Dobbie] “REALLY enjoy my Panasonic BT-LH1700. There was a $250 rebate at the time – not sure what deals are on it now. I also got the matching Porta Brace field case, which is where I keep it. Carries perfectly and looks/performs great whether in the field or on a stage.
For cabling, I take the short, Panasonic-supplied component cable and just attach RCA-to-BNC adapters, which I then plug into a 16′ video component cable (three cables fused as one), which in turn plugs into the monitor. No loss of signal and lets me even make short dolly moves while the monitor remains stationary.”
I’ll second that vote for the BT-LH1700. I’ve got the same field case as well. I had a 25′ custom component cable made. Female RCA on one end and male BNC on the other. Pretty necessary when the camera goes on the jib.
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To follow up on my own post:
Turns out it was a lousy cable that was causing the double image. Good cable = good image = good news! -
Thanks! I missed out on the used one, but found a new one for $1,300.
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Thanks Todd! Do you use the Losmandy Spider Dolly? If so, do you always use flextrak or do you use PVC tubing?
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Thanks for the input! As far as jibs go, I ended up getting the Porta-Jib Traveller and let me tell you–it is a very attractive and well built piece of equipment. I used it on a commercial shoot and the director liked it so much he got me some work on an infomercial. One of the grips on the infomercial liked it so much he asked for some biz cards. So, anyway, it’s been very popular wherever it goes and it certainly adds production value. I’m still debating on the dolly issue. I’ll have to take a closer look at the Indie Dolly.
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[David Roth Weiss] “JD kept the price the same and simply added water, thus lowering the product from 86 to 80 proof. In their case, loyal customers were outraged and many vowed never to buy the product again. So, I guess the point is, you can’t ever win by lowering your standards…”
Man, this kind of stuff happens all the time. I’m still hacked off about A-1 sauce. A few years ago they added a bunch of water to their recipe and began marketing their bottles as having 10% more FREE! Dirtbags…
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Thanks for the feedback Brad. I’m going to take it to a shoot tomorrow where they have another BT-LH1700W and compare them side by side. If I can’t get it to work properly, I’ll be calling Panasonic.