Mark Anthony Cedre

Very motivational, I agree; and you are correct my friend has the toys but no talent. I guess that is why he has NO WORK. I cannot explain how helpful your comments are and making me feel better about my 25k-30k to invest in equipment vs. feeling ashamed that I don't have 400k+ plus to invest. Again, THANK YOU VERY MUCH, you really did make my day. I am going to make my movie, I'll finger paint my "Mona Lisa" since I have no brush. In the end, It will be a masterpice.

I am finding out little by little that you are correct, unfortunate for me. I just wish there was a fix or a method for getting 35mm DOF with an adaptor or a different lens without going soft on my image. One of the other main reasons (due to the fact that I can not afford a better lens) I am looking to eliminate any breathing that the Fuji 17x (CAC) lens is giving, which is better if I pay high thousands for a real lens. I just don't have that kind of dough. I appreciate your reply, you are truly knowlegable and a wealth of good information. Muchas Gracias!!! aka: Thanks! BTW, My friend has the equipment I need to accomplish my needs but he won't lend or rent out his stuff. Not even help. Has over 400k in video equip. & toys and NO WORK go fig... But he can afford all that cause he has a PhD --- also known as PAPA HAS DOUGH. Not PhD as in the Academic Degree

Thanks for your reply Kenn, VERY HELPFUL indeed. The reason as to why I was looking to go with a lens adaptor is due to the fact that the HPX 500 with the Fuji 17x lens provides the comparable effect of a 16mm camera. I really am looking to get 35mm results. I read on another post by Mr. David Mullin who I wish would provide me additional advice as I think he is nothing short of a legendary genuis, read books and articles with the guy in them, he is the best. His quote is below, I wish he could elborate on this sine I am not as inclined as he is. I am looking for stellar film looking results, I know its alot to ask given the equipment I am using. On a 2/3" CCD camera, you have a similar depth of field to 16mm film. Technically, it is 2.5 stops more depth of field, i.e. once you match distance and field of view by using a shorter focal length on a 2/3" camera rather than a 35mm camera, you'd have to stop down the 35mm camera's lens by 2.5 stops to match the depth of field on the shorter lens on the 2/3" camera. So if you shoot at T/2.0 on a 2/3" CCD camera, it's like shooting at T/4-5.6 split in 35mm, which is not the end of the world. Even better if you can shoot on some T/1.6 lenses, wide-open, in 2/3" CCD HD. And then you won't have all the problems of using 35mm lenses on an adaptor.

Hello Everyone, I am looking to buy an HPX 500; anything/what should I know? The pros the cons, how well will my Fuji 17x lens works with it? How does it compare to others in its' class or what above its' class does it give it a serious run for the money/compete with? Additionally, if I were to use my RedRock M2 lens adaptor with nikon still lens (e.g. 85mm 1.8f) would this give me great results to shoot commercials and indi film features.... And finally, does anyone have any footage or (grab)stills of this camera. Many Thanks "in advance" to all who reply, oh and sorry for the ton of questions.. It is a lot of money for me to invest and just want to be sure of my purchase. Again, Thanks!!!

Thanks for the info everyone!!! I was able to get my hands on #38 comes this Friday 9-7-07, via private party selling production biz, with paid for RED One Package.

Is anyone familar with the new RED Digital Cinema camera? It's called the RED ONE, apprently it will takes filming to the next level. Just looking for feedback before I fork out the cash.