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Jordan Ledy

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  1. I was recently on a shoot (just PAing, i'm working my way up), and i asked the ACs about proper lens care: they both told me to NEVER use canned air on a lens. The lens elements are extremely sensitive, and using compressed air can corrode the thin coatings on the lens, essentially ruining the lens forever. For the exterior element, it's not a cardinal sin, but canned air should really never be used on the interior lens. Throw in for a proper kit and get a torch to manually blow away dirt and dust, they aren't that expensive and it'll save in the long run.
  2. I have an HVX, which says in the specs that it is under 5 lbs without a battery, of course it needs a battery, so i'd say it's right on the border of the Merlin, which supports 5 lbs, although when I have enough cash to upgrade with the backpack and support arm, it can go up to 7. My friend's also mentioned that to rent a steadicam, all you need is the cash for the rental, while if you want to rent a 35mm lens adapter like a Letus, you need to put down a large deposit. i don't know if that's rental house specific or general, but it's certainly a consideration. I also think that's a good point that one can have the best steadicam rig but if you can't operate it properly it's still going to be a crappy shot. However, considering steadicam oping is a pretty steep learning curve, i want to make sure I'm setting myself up to succeed after i take the time to learn how to use it properly, instead of setting myself up for failure by buying a product that will never get the look or feel I want. Truth is, speed is less of an issue, I just want to be able to make some smooth camera movements without laying dolly tracks and spending god-knows how much on dolly equipment.
  3. So christmas is coming up, and I'm thinking of treating myself to a new camera toy. I have an HVX, and I'd like something that would give me some freedom of motion that won't break my bank. I've looked at the Steadicam Merlin, which, without the backpack and belt only costs $800, but a friend of mine advised me not to get it, as I wouldn't be able to move very quickly with it, and that ultimately I should either buy a shoulder mount, or spend the money on a 35mm lens adapter and rent a real steadicam if and when I need it. what do you guys think? Is it worth it to invest in a cheap version Steadicam or Glidecam, or should I spend the bucks on something else and rent? -the jazzman
  4. hey all, I'm trying to figure out what camera i should buy. I am a college student interesting in shooting independent shorts and features, and potentially some documentary work. I love the look of film (shot some shorts on an arri-s16) but don't want to be bogged down with processing time and fees. I also want to get something that would give me the option down the line to blow up to 35mm without sacrificing too much quality, so I think hd is the way to go. i also want the freedom to over and under crank, and this is where i'm having trouble. Is there anything less expensive than the Panasonic hvx200 that can shoot 24p hd as well as shoot at variable framerates? i'm pretty mystified as far as deciphering some of the technical specs camera companies throw in their brouchures, but i want to be able to shoot slow and fast motion in hd and be able to throw it on my computer quickly so i can edit in final cut. Thanks a lot. -j
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