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by alisterchapman
August 13th, 2014, 1:38 pm
Forum: PMW EX Series cameras
Topic: Back Focus EX1r
Replies: 1
Views: 13051

Re: Back Focus EX1r

Any FB settings are stored in the cameras internal memory, this does not use the lithium cell, so the settings should be remembered regardless. One thing to check... is the front element of the lens secure? Sometimes the front element can become a little loose. See if you can move the front element ...
by alisterchapman
July 31st, 2014, 8:27 am
Forum: Sony NEX FS700 Super 35mm Camcorder
Topic: noise in dark areas and shadows even with the odyssey 7Q ?
Replies: 1
Views: 12430

Re: noise in dark areas and shadows even with the odyssey 7Q

All cameras will have some noise. The FS700 is not noise free, but compared to most cameras it is low noise. Getting your exposure right is very important and minimising the amount of gain used.
by alisterchapman
July 31st, 2014, 8:24 am
Forum: General camera Techniques (any camera)
Topic: info
Replies: 1
Views: 12112

Re: info

Sony Content Browser can show you the metadata contained within a clip.
by alisterchapman
July 31st, 2014, 8:20 am
Forum: PMW 320, 350, 500 Full size SxS camcorders
Topic: Help!! PMW-500 Error Message
Replies: 3
Views: 16691

Re: Help!! PMW-500 Error Message

Sorry to hear about that. It is exceptionally rare.
by alisterchapman
July 24th, 2014, 1:29 pm
Forum: PDW Optical Disc Cameras
Topic: PDW-F350 filter unit glass problem
Replies: 1
Views: 13657

Re: PDW-F350 filter unit glass problem

It could be fungus, similar to the fungus that can effect lenses and filters. How old is the camera, the F350 came out in 2006, so they could be 8 years old now. The filter performs several functions, Low-Pass anti-aliase, UV and IR cut, plus color correction. I believe it's made up of a couple of l...
by alisterchapman
July 17th, 2014, 6:52 pm
Forum: PMW 320, 350, 500 Full size SxS camcorders
Topic: Help!! PMW-500 Error Message
Replies: 3
Views: 16691

Re: Help!! PMW-500 Error Message

Camera was probably set to the wrong mode. The camera can be in either UDF or FAT mode. The camera cannot use a FAT formatted card in UDF mode and vice-versa.
by alisterchapman
July 17th, 2014, 6:50 pm
Forum: PMW 320, 350, 500 Full size SxS camcorders
Topic: New PMW-400 shots too warm.
Replies: 1
Views: 12110

Re: New PMW-400 shots too warm.

A lens file won't help. Is it just a difference between the cameras processing or is the white balance off. Have you tried an all reset just to make sure there are no odd offsets set up anywhere.
by alisterchapman
March 28th, 2014, 7:29 pm
Forum: Sony PMW Handheld Cameras.
Topic: PMW300 material does not play properly in Content Browser.
Replies: 1
Views: 11934

Re: PMW300 material does not play properly in Content Browse

Have you downloaded the most up to date SxS drivers from the Sonnet web site?
by alisterchapman
March 28th, 2014, 7:20 pm
Forum: PMW-F series
Topic: SD ENG Lens on Sony F5
Replies: 1
Views: 13711

Re: SD ENG Lens on Sony F5

You will get a similar field of view as you get on the 2/3" camera. But, the added magnification from the adapter will magnify any flaws or defects in the lens. Generally it is not recommended to use SD lenses with any of the FZ-B4 adapters. You will certainly find it softer than the Tamron. Yo...
by alisterchapman
March 28th, 2014, 7:17 pm
Forum: PMW-F series
Topic: F5: noisy picture when recording 1 fps and shutter off
Replies: 1
Views: 12844

Re: F5: noisy picture when recording 1 fps and shutter off

If the shutter is off the exposure is 1 second, so like any camera with a very long exposure the image will be noisier. Noise builds up over time, so the longer the exposure the more the noise. Best to use a lower ISO or EI when using a long exposure.