Linda Danchak
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In the operating instructions for the AJ-HD1200A on page 53, it says:
“The unit comes with an auto head cleaning function which reduces the amount of dirt on the heads automatically. However, in order to improve the unit’s reliability, it is recommended that the video heads be cleaned on a daily basis. Use the cleaning fluids specified by Panasonic.”
This seems sensible and wise, as long as you are careful. I haven’t found anything yet on the Panasonic website that tells me which cleaning fluids are preferred. Is there a Panasonic rep out there that can comment on this recommendation further?
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Hi M at HD Extreme,
You make me wonder if I should change my name. However, I have a friend named Laura and that might get confusing for our mutual friends. Seriously, thanks so much for your prompt response! We’re still using the original cable. I haven’t had to use the BNC end yet. (Interestingly enough, the cable will power the Varispeed, which uses the same outlet in the Varicam.) I think I will need to send the EC3 for service and be sure to send the original cable with it. You mentioned that the first 2 failures you had were cable-related. What was the 3rd?
Linda
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John,
Someone else once called me Laura before. It’s a nice name. The first thing I did was to reseat the cable and reboot, yet the result was the same. I think I will be sending the EC3 for maintenance. It hasn’t been overworked and great care has been taken with it, so it’s a bit baffling. What type of maintenance problem did you experience? Thanks for the response, which I was able to quickly view while on location!
Linda
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Joni,
Just saw this tonight. Thanks!!! Looking forward to doing more!
Linda
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Hi,
I’ve used the Noga arm, but ever since we found the Manfrotto adapter for our handle, we haven’t used the Noga. (I keep it with our kit, though.) The Manfrotto mount keeps the weight of the monitor and its battery over the handle. The problem with the Noga arm is that it doesn’t hold reliably. You need to keep an eye on it and keep tightening it, even if you move the camera a small distance. The drawback with the Manfrotto may be that it puts the monitor rather close to the operator, but we worry less about the support giving way and the monitor falling over. Fletcher Chicago carries this item.
Linda
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Hi,
I tried this before posting my message as it was the most obvious thing to try and it didn’t work for some reason. Hmmm. -
[Leo Ticheli] “By the way, the VariCam can actually shoot at rates from 1 -60 fps.”
From what I understand the Varicam can only do from 4-60 fps. How can you get 1 fps?
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“By the way, the VariCam can actually shoot at rates from 1 -60 fps. ”
From what I understand the Varicam can only do from 4-60 fps. How can you get 1 fps?