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by alisterchapman
November 20th, 2013, 12:11 pm
Forum: PMW-F series
Topic: Nikon DX lenses on F5
Replies: 3
Views: 15977

Re: Nikon DX lenses on F5

It depends on the lens. The sensor is only marginally larger than a DX sensor so in most cases there is no issue, but some lenses might show a barely detectable vignette. I've used a number of DX lenses and they are normally OK.
by alisterchapman
November 16th, 2013, 8:29 pm
Forum: PDW Optical Disc Cameras
Topic: New MacBook Pro doesn't see xdcam disc
Replies: 5
Views: 20201

Re: New MacBook Pro doesn't see xdcam disc

The Sony Canada site always seems to have the most up to date drivers: http://support.sonybiz.ca/esupport/init.do
by alisterchapman
November 15th, 2013, 12:31 pm
Forum: PMW 320, 350, 500 Full size SxS camcorders
Topic: Sony PMW400 a 350 killer?
Replies: 5
Views: 20786

Re: Sony PMW400 a 350 killer?

Not in any depth. It is basically a 350 with new recording modes and flash band correction, so base image quality will be pretty much the same as the 350 )maybe slightly less noise due to new NR) but with integral XDCAM 422 and 10 bit XAVC 422 in the future. It also integrates with the new WiFi and ...
by alisterchapman
November 15th, 2013, 12:26 pm
Forum: PMW EX Series cameras
Topic: EX1r shoulder support
Replies: 1
Views: 12617

Re: EX1r shoulder support

The hand grip cannot be removed. I'd recommend a monopod.
by alisterchapman
November 15th, 2013, 12:25 pm
Forum: PMW EX Series cameras
Topic: PMW-300 Questions
Replies: 1
Views: 12969

Re: PMW-300 Questions

It's still unknown exactly what the XAVC update will bring. Almost certainly 10 bit 2:2:2 at 100Mb/s at 24/25/30 fps. Possibly 50/60p but this is uncertain. It almost certainly won't bring 444, but then on a camera like this 444 is a bit pointless anyway, too much noise to really make any difference...
by alisterchapman
November 15th, 2013, 12:18 pm
Forum: PMW-F series
Topic: How to shoot 240 fps with the F5 and F55
Replies: 0
Views: 10535

How to shoot 240 fps with the F5 and F55

I know a lot of people struggle with getting the high speed modes to work on the F5 and F55. For a start if you want to shoot at 120fps, then you use S&Q mode. In addition in the camera menu, under S&Q Motion to go above 60fps you need to set High Frame Rate Mode to Full Scan. If you want to...
by alisterchapman
October 23rd, 2013, 3:06 pm
Forum: PMW-F series
Topic: How to reset camera when you have no VF display.
Replies: 0
Views: 7697

How to reset camera when you have no VF display.

If you don't have a Sony viewfinder connected to the viewfinder port it is possible to accidentally turn off the display overlays on the SDI and HDMI ports. From Version 2 firmware on this is not an issue as pressing the CAMERA button twice will bring up an option to turn the VF overlays on and off ...
by alisterchapman
October 22nd, 2013, 6:15 pm
Forum: PMW-F series
Topic: XD CAM PHU-22OR shows error message "no codec"
Replies: 2
Views: 8848

Re: XD CAM PHU-22OR shows error message "no codec"

The codec is part of the Final Cut Pro installation. Make sure you are running FCP7 and its up to date. This is very old software as has now been replaced by XDCAM-Browser.
by alisterchapman
September 23rd, 2013, 5:14 pm
Forum: PMW-F series
Topic: DSLR Lens for Sony F5/F55
Replies: 2
Views: 7181

Re: DSLR Lens for Sony F5/F55

Yes, your right it's the Tamron 18-270. I use it with either an MTF EF mount or the prototype mount I'm working on. The zoom handgrip won't be available until the new year I'm afraid :-(
by alisterchapman
September 20th, 2013, 9:43 pm
Forum: PMW EX Series cameras
Topic: Genlock Settings EX3
Replies: 1
Views: 13351

Re: Genlock Settings EX3

You won't need to change any settings in the EX3's in most cases, but if you want to sync more than 1 other device you need either a sync generator or distribution amplifier to provide the sync feed for each device. I would not recommend syncing one camera to the first using the first cameras compon...