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    Canon 1014 XL-S

    in Super-8

    Posted

    Hello everyone,

     

    I've managed to lose my 1014 XL-S battery cover, meaning I can't use the camera.

     

    First question, is does anyone have a junk 1014 XL-S I can buy to use for parts?

     

    Second question is does anyone know whether the battery covers for any other models are interchangeable? Eg the 814 or 514 XL S?

     

    I know the 1014 standard isn't a fit (I think).

     

    Thanks for any help!

     

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    PCIe Expansion Boxes

    in Post Production

    Posted

    Hi all,

     

    I'm trying to expand a Retina MacBook Pro via an Akitio Thunder2 Thunderbolt enclosure.

     

    I've looked at the Cyclone 2705 and 2707 boxes – they look good but are impossible to buy.

     

    Does anyone know enough about the Magma EB7 boxes – usually used for Digidesign Pro Tools setups – and whether they would work for this purpose and offer enough bandwidth?

     

    https://www.amplicon.com/IPC/product/PCI-Rackmount-MAGMA-3732.cfm

     

    THANKS

    Carl Zeiss s16mm SuperSpeeds

    in Cine Marketplace

    Posted

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    Carl Zeiss s16mm SuperSpeeds

    in Cine Marketplace

    Posted

    Hello everyone,

     

    4 lenses for sale, in excellent working condition.

    A nice complementary set, all in PL mount: 3x Carl Zeiss and 1x Panther

     

    Carl Zeiss Distagon 8mm T* 2.1T

     

    Carl Zeiss Distagon 16mm T* 1.3T

     

    Carl Zeiss Distagon 25mm T* 1.3T

     

    Panther Cinar Super 16 35mm 1.3T

     

    Information on the Panther: "in the 1990s Panther got these lenses custom made in small batches. Since there is no 35mm lens in the Zeiss lens set for Super16 and since the 8mm Zeiss lens would not cover Super16 it makes sense to get such lenses custom made to complement a Zeiss lens set."

     

    £3800 for the set.

    DJI Focus

    in Camera Assistant / DIT & Gear

    Posted

    Hi all,

    I have had a DJI Focus for a bit over a year – I've had to have motors replaced 3 times so far.
    I bought two motors in case of problems, and I'm glad I did. But while DJI turn around the repairs, I only have one so no backup if it fails onset.
    This last time I spoke to DJI, one of their representatives let the cat out of the bag. I mentioned that it was a problem that kept happening, and I asked if DJI were planning to improve the motors rather than keep sending me the same replacements, prone to the same flaws. This was their response:
    "We are sorry for the trouble. Please kindly understand the below points so that to use it properly in the future.
    1. Focus's motor is very weak, so any jam would cause this issue."
    I was shocked. I knew that the motor wasn't great – I don't use it with full-on pro lenses, but it's been used on 16mm Superspeeds and the like.
    Nothing too tough – when I asked the DJI representative for clarification on his statement, he finally said:
    "I am sorry, but I am not in the position to give comment on the Focus officially."
    Well, unofficially he's said more than enough.
    I would recommend anyone avoid the DJI Focus unless it's just on DSLR type lenses, it should fare ok on a stills lens.
    Otherwise you're in for months of returns...
    I'd love to get a refund but I'm long beyond that. If DJI are reading, please a) fix this with an improved motor and b) can I have one of the upgrades when you do.
    Thanks
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    URGENT Arri 235 battery in LA - owner operators can you help?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Thanks Kenny!

     

    I tried but in the end we rebuilt them ourselves.

     

    Todd – it takes a minute but it's not hard.

     

    22 Standard AA NimH cells - 1.2A, Mah 1700-2100 – flat top / solder tabs

     

    Reuse the thermistors etc from inside the battery (not hard to disassemble) and rebuild based on what you see in there.

     

    You'll probably need to score the tops of the batteries to make sure the solder sticks (the Arri cells are electro soldered).

     

    Every single battery needs a tab top and bottom.

     

    They've then glued the block together, but regular glue gun glue won't be heat resistant enough to replace it with.

     

    We recelled 4 batteries in about 5 hours.

    WTB: arri 235 kit

    in Cine Marketplace

    Posted

    The Arri 235 is one of the newer 35mm cameras, so they still go for quite a bit of money.

     

    3000GBP will get you into a 4 perf 435, 535, BL4 or Moviecam Compact.

     

    Finding a used 3 perf 235 for anything near your budget, isn't going to happen. People with those 3 perf and 2 perf movements, are holding on to those cameras. Heck, there was a 2 perf Arri III being sold in NYC recently for $5k USD. That's a lot of money for a 30 year old camera, but people are desperate for 2 perf cameras.

     

    Anyway, if you need/want a 2 or 3 perf camera, you can't be picky on what body it's in. You'll also have to rise your budget quite a bit.

     

     

    Not the case I don't think, Tyler. No doubt 2 perf is sought after but 3 perf 235s are around and available for close to this price.

     

    The Aaton Penelope in London remains unsold at £12000 for a 2 perf movement...

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