[Robin Probyn]

Hi Ray

Thanks,the camera can only do 60p in 720p mode? is that right?Do you usualy shoot straight HD mode or any of the film modes.I know it often depends on the project,but wondered if there was a general concenus on which looked better for all purpose doco shooting.

[Robin Probyn]

I just thought there are a hell of alot of really good female focus pullers out there.

[Robin Probyn]

Sir John

Thanks I was also wondering about this with the HDX900.Your explanations are very logical and easy to follow!

Thanks again

[Robin Probyn]

Sorry ..please read .. brave person

[Robin Probyn]

Some MEASURE of humour anyway!

Remotes have some delay.. its a brave man who uses them except a wide angle on a sunny day 🙂

[Robin Probyn]

This tape can also be used by the focus puller to see if they can get their wallet onto the set!!

[Robin Probyn]

I find on long handheld shoots just holding the support rods with my right hand /both hands,sometimes can help alot.Even if your not using rods for the mattbox.

[Robin Probyn]

Yes I hope so.I think my problem is like lots of digibeta owners,now most jobs are HD,but nobody wants to buy the { wrong} camera.HDCAM has ofcourse been around for ages.. but now I would think twice about buying a tape based camera,and it would have to be the very exp F900R,because as a freelancer you need all the different frame rates,a 750P that only does 25p or 50i just doesnt cover all the bases.
I thought the HDX900 was the answer,but then Pana announce it will be their last tape based camera,but there again you cant sit on the fence for the next 5 years!!!

[Robin Probyn]

Hi Nigel

Thanks for the tip.To be honest Iam far too twitchy to ever try it!! Used the camera about 4 times now on one project,its owned by the director and he had assured me that it was impossible to record over shot footage… but just wanted to check!

Its a great camera 350,but great that they have made a 2/3 inch version,I really hope this will become the format of choice.

Thanks again for reply much appreciated

[Robin Probyn]

Hi Nigel

Ok thanks I get it now.So basically you can never record over existing footage recorded on the disc.I wondered as without the tab being pushed,or a label its impossible to tell just by looking which is a new disc or shot one.
Anyway thanks for your time and reply