Tom Tavee

Gee Santo- I know that I'm a newbie to this board and all, but I didn't know that I was wasting money by recycling something that was previously broken. As for the leftover mattebox, I hope you have nothing against that too, as I do like to use my existing filters when I shoot. With due respect to your endless knowledge of super 8 cameras, I'm puzzled by the venom in your response. I've never been the type to judgmentally tell people I don't know, how to spend their time,money and effort . Climbing on soapboxes is for politicians and religious leaders...and oh yeah, gaffers... I know that the speed whip and the FF unit definitely makes hitting focus marks easier for me than turning the barrel when I'm wide open and tele'd out. I've been using FF units whenever possible so I must be a lazy creature of habit as well as stupid. And as everyone knows, a follow focus unit isn't permanent. I can switch it off the rails to work with other film/video cameras when needed. So I guess paying $60.00 for a custom gear ring on my "crappy" Nikon lens is a sin that I will have to live with. Shame on me...

hi guys- I had my busted (assistant dropped it) follow focus unit from my DVX 100A sent back to Jerry at JBK Cineproducts (fantastic to work with-old school!) in FL for repair. Since I sold my DVX after the last project , I had him refit it for my Nikon R10 with a new focus gear. Jerry just sent me completed pics and I can't wait to shoot with it next week. Here it is with the 12mm Century rods and mattebox. I was planning to sell the whole rig & camera after the job to help pay for an HDV setup, but am not so sure anymore. Just wanted to let you know that it is possible. Cheers-T

Hi Phil- I'm debating purchasing the camera, and have had a hard time getting decent info. Please let me know when the article comes out and where to get it. Any way of contrasting a scene shot on the HD100 at 720p at 24fps and one shot 1080i at the Sony "24fps"? How much loss of resolution and which appears more filmlike overall.. Also how does the image compare next to say a 1/2" chip GY-DV5000 on SD mode? Thanks and have fun!

hi Tim-thanks for your input. here's the link to the camera. I checked it out yesterday in person and it is a factory refurbished unit. They have about 12 of them in stock. The manufacturing dates on them vary. I don't know how many hours are on the drum/etc. though, but the warranty is for 90 days. Which should cover my shooting schedule. Am I playing fire? I've had great dealings with B&H on new products/returns , but have never bought a used item from them. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller...egoryNavigation I have the latest FCP and heard that the down converted HDV made for a better image on SD as well...Would love to see someone post results on that! Another thing I was worried about is wear and tear. I have a Sony GVD-1000 VTR so I don't wear down the heads on my camera in post. When I do eventually goto HDV, I would like to have a deck as well and I just don't have the money yet. thanks again!-Tom

hi everyone!- excuse my newbie ignorance. Currently prepping a new documentary that involves alot of talking heads intercut with stills,super 8 and bad consumer DV footage. Really straightforward stuff. My last (and first) doc was with poisonous snakes and I used the DVX 100 due to the size,image and 24p. It was great for that learning experience and I learned alot... I sold the camera right after the shooting was wrapped, to help fund post prod. I was all hooked on the HDV buzz and am coming to realize I'm not ready to invest cash I don't have, to bring this doc in HDV if it's not necessary. So I was wondering if $3500 at B&H for a used JVC DY-5000 (w/the stock 14X Fujinon) would be better for my needs than a new Sony FX-1 or another DVX? I like the larger chips and shallower dop and I don't have the funds for the more expensive JVC HDV 100/etc. I plan on selling whatever camera I end up buying after, to jump into HDV when it's a little more evolved/settled. I know that I can always use a pro-mist or an ND to bring the f-stop down, but it doesn't seem the same as a larger chip. Or am I wrong? When it's all edited down to a SD DVD via FCP, will it make any difference? Someone brought up the issue of using a larger camera during interviews will sometimes command more respect from the subject. I know this sometimes works with still images. Any comments on that idea? Sorry to ramble...just confused as what to buy...need to start shooting interviews within a week's time...thx!

Thanks again- it confirms my suspicions...I will still order the Pro8 100T as I have no other choice, but Kodak sells Vision 200T for around $15.50 @pack. Hard to beat when it's factory fresh and you don't get any "too cool for school" attitude on the phone...their customer relations needs an overhaul...

hi-a newbie here again with another dumb question. Is the Pro8mm 200T & 500T the exact same film as the Kodak Vision 200T and Kodak 500T? If so, what's the point? I understand that the 100T at Pro8 is unavailable otherwise,but why the same ASA,etc. Thanks in advance.- Tom

Thanks S8 booster!- that answered my questions and I really appreciate it- T

hi everyone-total newbie here and sorry if this very obvious. Bought an R10 and filed out the gate a bit wider for an upcoming project. I'm used to manual exposure controls. How do I set/compensate the ASA for my Nikon R10 for different color neg stocks (Pro 8 100T or Vision 500T/etc.). Does the camera detect the cartridges asa via notch codes? If not, what is the standard ASA in the camera? Also since my key to the internal filter is missing, I assume I have to use an 85 filter for shooting tungsten outdoors. Is that right? Thanks guys.