Peter Corbett
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Hi Rick,
I use the Dedolight open face 150 with a blue gel as a backlight but it doesn’t punch much daylight out, hence the quest. You’re right about being not sure about the quality of cheaper fluoros against the main ones like Kino and Pampa.
They do the job, but if you invest in a light that may last you ten or more years, you may as well spend the extra when you amortize it over the period of ownership. I’m sounding like your accountant….
Peter Corbett
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Thanks guys for the tips. I’ll have another look at the Diva 200. With the Chinese light, I got it for US$380 here in Australia, but it looks like the price has gone up recently. It’s probably called a different name in the US, but the build quality is okay and the mirrored barndoors are very useful. The standard Diva 55ww tubes just slot straight in. The construction is very solid but not nearly as polished as a Kino.
You can see it here;
https://www.studiolight.com.au/daylight1200.htmCheers,
PeterPeter Corbett
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No worries. I got it wrong too about the 500K CCD. I think the 2000 records in full 10-bit AVC-Intra (with the option board) albeit at 720P.
Peter Corbett
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Hi Michael,
Actually the the thread is right here;
https://forums.creativecow.net/thread/142/858581
I have to pull you up on one thing you said. “Panasonic used the same CCD’s from the 500 in the 2000.” The CCD in the HPX2000 is definitely not even closely related to the 500 CCD. The 500’s CCD is derived from the 500K+ SDX900 SD sensor, whilst the sensor in the 2000 is a 1.2 megapixel CCD derived from the HDX900/Varicam HD camcorder family. One benefit of the 2000 is can record in full 10-bit 4:2:2 with the $3K add-in AVC-Intra board.
All said, I’m still intrigued by the EX3.
Peter Corbett
Powerhouse Productions
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Hi Michael,
I too am very interested in the EX3, but have you been following the concerns of some users over on the DVX user forum. There’s been some testing which appears to show significant image breakup (with the 35mbs codec)on moving images and panning across high-detailed areas like grass and trees. But when the camera is static or the subject is sharp in the screen, the images are amazing. I had a similar (but more severe) effect when shooting in Borneo last year. Following moving orang-utans across the trees looked dreadful in HDV. I only mention this because you shoot for Animal Planet.
Peter Corbett
Powerhouse Productions
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The guys in Sydney at the ACS 50th said if you load a P2 card into a Mac, it can write files to the card without you knowing. If the 5-card reader was connected to a Mac, I guess this could be what happened to you. I haven’t come across this with Vista and P2.
Shot a lot of AVC-100 test footage in Sydney on the 3000. Very nice pictures. Now if Adobe would just release new codecs to support it…..
Peter Corbett
Powerhouse Productions
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6.7 works great here Oliver with Vista 64.
Peter Corbett
Powerhouse Productions
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I’ve been using HD Extreme CS3 with Vista 64 for months now and it works great. More available memory, and more stability. Make sure all your hardware supports 64 or you’ll be on the express elevator to hell.
Peter Corbett
Powerhouse Productions
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Yes I really back up these sentiments about Jan. Who else does this? Sony? No. Grass Valley? No. JVC? No. Red? Yes 😉 well, sort of.
All said and done, a simple yet Panasonic-reliable feeder player is what we need. So if anyone besides Jan is listening… guys, we need it.
Peter Corbett
Powerhouse Productions
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Jan,
I would have thought that there could be significant costs savings in a very basic DVCPRO100 player. The technology has moved quite a way since the 1200/1400 development with reductions in IC size and cost-savings. Sony’s economical J-series is way, way, way cheaper than their cheapest recorder VTR. If they can do it, surely Panasonic can.
Anyway, thanks for passing the suggestions onto the Department. Something may come of it.
Peter
Peter Corbett
Powerhouse Productions
http://www.php.com.au