adam berk

Someone please do correct me if I'm wrong, but I do believe that, in theory, a crt based machine can actually capture more true resolution from the film because of the nature of the crt versus the fixed res of a line-ccd. A crt can change the size of it's spot thus allowing one to capture a true 2k, 4k, etc, from something like 3perf or super16. Depending on how pan/scan, zooming, etc is accomplished on each machine, a crt again could have the advantage in being able to scan full res from only a portion of the film frame. The only way a line array ccd based machine could compete in this situation would be if zooming, etc was accomplished optically, and I do not believe that this is the case with Spirit. I know that I probably sound completely, technically ignorant to Rob, but I'm hoping that he may chime in here again to help me better understand. Thanks, Adam

thanks again everyone

This is definitely a very convincing argument. Do you by any chance have any design serial numbers for A&J that correspond with something you'd recommend as a lens/accessory case? thanks to everyone for your comments, adam

Yeah you're right about the airline weight limit. That 50lbs can fill up quick for US flights. It would kinda suck to plan to pay $25 extra at the curb every time I fly. Perhaps I should look back at the Pelicans again. A&J can do custom foam for those things too. I wonder if it would be possible get everything I want in one case that fits the weight requirements with a Pelican. I'll give Janet a call again tomorrow. adam

I actually just got off the phone with Janet at A&J Cases. We discussed some modifications to the standard Abel #119 case that would allow for a bigger, more padded accessory compartment, two padded slots for batteries, wheels and a retractable suitcase style handle. I'm looking forward to getting the drawings back from the designers. Janet has been extremely helpful and willing.

I'm currently looking to upgrade to a new and better case for my aaton LTR. My current case is beat, and isn't really cut out for shipping or checking into airplane baggage. Abel recommended me over to A&J Cases. The cases there seem really nice, and I'll probably end up with one, but none of the designs they've showed me look to have ample space for storing the two batteries, rods, and wooden grip I'd like to keep in the same case as the camera. Anyone have any tips? thanks, adam

do you have a link?

I can spot 4:1:1 color sampling any time of any day with a little saturated red in the picture. Take a frame from a dvx-100 and an hvx-200 both shooting a car from behind with the brake lights on. Notice the brake lights turning into a few huge blocks of digital puke in the dvx-100 frame? I do!

I've found that quite a few TK places will make exceptions on their minimum suite time for camera tests.

thanks simon, so this would be mounted to the arm, then I would have a tech make me a cable to tap power from one of the two amphenol-9 ports on the camera body? -adam

I just bought an Aaton LTR super16 with a b+w video tap. Can anyone recommend a small LCD that can be mounted on an articulating arm, attached to the top handle, for an on-camera display? It could be cool for the tons of frantic handheld stuff I always find myself doing. thanks in advance, adam

Who did the telecine? My gut is telling me that this is the problem.

Which camera are you using?

Thanks Henry... I'll try this. Where you having an issue with the whole camera not working when you pull the triger? Or just the meter? thanks, adam

I'm trying to find either an LTR-7, NPR, or ACL package. I have the money available right now, and would like to make my purchase this coming week. Please PM me if you've got a camera system you'd like to sell. thanks everyone, adam berk

So, is this a modification that you are planning to sell?

Hey Chuck, just so you know....ctrl + click = right click on a one-button apple mouse ;)

Manual exposure works perfectly, its the meter that's having problems. You activate the meter by half-pressing the trigger.

This is what I was mostly concerned with when I asked this question. Uncompressed HD color correction is my day job, so a one-light, low-con scan is exactly what I look for in an HD xfer. What worries me is what I saw at CML. I've since sent a question or two to Bono, and both times was responded to with offensive attitude. I think I'll take my business elsewhere.

Anyone with an r8 or r10 ever had any issues with the lightmeter acting crazy? Sometimes, it just won't work....the needle just sits all the way at the bottom. If I get lucky, I can re-seat the cart a few times and it will work again for a few minutes. Sometimes it just works no problem.... very strange. thanks, adam

Congrats on the babies!! Do you have any clips you could post up somewhere? I'd really like to see that stuff in motion. This place is similar to YouTube but has MUCH better quality video Stage6

g-d bless you and your family john shalom aleichem

Has anyone used Bono lately for an HD xfer? I've seen the tests over at CML, but really hate to base a decision just on one person's single experience.

When side by side like that...wow. There is DEFINITELY detail in the upper image's highlights that's just not there in the other.

It really seems that the andromeda does provide a higher "definition" image than the dvx on its own. Can't say, from just this web clip, that the highlight handling is any better though. thanks for posting it!