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I resigned about 10 years ago. I won't go into the reasons, but it had to do with the business agents. I've had no issues with the membership. A few questioned why I left but most didn't care. I've been working regularly since then, sometimes busier than the local union members and never anything close to what you suggest. Union members are people too, so I'm sure there are a few jerks capable of doing what you say but it's not a widespread issue. Unless the business agents start passing lies about you and try to stir up trouble!!

A little late to the discussion, sorry. Most cameras can be accepted by the SD cable networks. Interestingly, the EX cameras were the forst small sized cameras accepted by Discovery HD. They do not accept SD, HDV or the HVX200 P2 except for very limited use. There are several Nikon lens mounts for the EX-3. The magification factor is 5.5X! Great for wildlife. But some of the cheaper Nikon lenses can look a bit soft, have a lower contrast or more chromatic aberation. They are also not designed for follow focus or smooth zooming 'in shot' so plan accordingly. There are 2 B-4 mounts. One with electronics enabled and one without. The electronically enabled mount is made by Fuji and provides all servo functions to the lens, enabling control of iris plus power to the zoom motor. It costs around $1700.

Shooting HD. Want shallow depth of field. Client passed on PS Technic adapter. Seems all HD lenses are around f1.8. Are there any HD zoom lenses with wider max aperature commonly available? Need range of around 30mm to 100mm, give or take a few. Prefer zoom but may consider primes. Digiprimes are f1.5 and only reach to 70mm. Other choices? Thanx

custom made 3 shelf tech cart on e-bay, nice rig.

Spectra Combi 500, Gossen C-Mate & Weston Master II meters up for auction on E-bay. All in excellent condition. Cheap!

Various Series 9 filters up for auction on E-bay. All in excellent condition. Cheap!!!

Spectra Combi 500 for auction on E-bay in excellent condition.

Tiffen Series 9 filters For Auction on E-bay in excellent condition. FL-B CC20M Enhancer

For Auction are a set of 6 Tiffen Series 9 conversion filters. Included are the 85B, 85BN3, 85BN6, 85C, 81C & 81EF. Listed on E-bay, search for Tiffen series 9. All filters are in excellent condition. Good luck bidding.

An Arriflex mini rod support bridge has just been relisted on e-bay with a price reduction!!! Search e-bay for Arriflex. Good luck.

A pristine Cinemeter II has been relisted on e-bay; with a price drop!!!! Search e-bay listings for Cinemeter and bid now! Good luck.

Listed my changing bag on e-bay. It's a large one, 42" X 34". It's in excellent condition, never used in dusty or sandy envirnments. I've loaded hundreds of rolls of film with no issues whatsoever. No tears or holes or snags, zippers work fine and elastic cuffs work great. Comes with a blue nylon pouch.

Just posted an Arriflex mini rod bridge on e-bay. Custom made, anodized aluminum bridge mounts on mini rods to support follow focus, matte box, lens or whatever you need support for. Check it out...

Just posted my Cinemeter II on e-bay. Excellent condition, check it out.

I just posted a pristine Cinemeter II on e-bay. Check it out.