Optura "Junior Watchdog" sister site now online at DVinfo.net

Chris Hurd · June 3rd, 2004, 02:26 AM

Howdy from Texas,

The XL1 watchdog has a new little sister... here's the Optura Series Junior Watchdog site. Articles 'n' more. Additional updates on the way! Thanks for checking it out,

Dave Perry · June 6th, 2004, 09:49 AM

Thanks Chris for setting up the Optura Junior Watchdog site!

I purchased an Optura XI in Jan of this year (right after I was "restructured" out of a job...good thing to do when unemplyed?) and it has been a joy to use and own.

I'm new to video and did not have a lot of money to spend on a camera but needed something decent. I had been renting a Sony TRV 950 for shoots I was doing and when I saw the image quality of the XI compared to the 950, I was blown away. I felt I had made the right choice for my step up from the ZR 40 that was my first camera.

As the year has progressed, I see more and more good stuff about the XI and this web site further validates my decision to buy it. Hopefully sites like this and other user reviews will increase the availablity of after market accessories specifically for the XI.

I've since gotten a new job with a video production company. I think my little XI helped in getting it since a lot of footage from it is in my demo reel.

Thank you and the others who work so hard to make DVINFO.NET the best resource for video info.

dp

Chris Hurd · June 6th, 2004, 10:15 AM

Many thanks Dave, that's greatly appreciated!

The Optura line is fairly well supported by third-party manufacturers and I'm planning an article covering Century Optics lens attachments available for the current Optura models including the Xi. Stay tuned!

Michael Wisniewski · June 6th, 2004, 01:43 PM

Yes, double thanks.

Pam Partee · June 7th, 2004, 09:58 AM

Yes, Chris, thanks for setting up this forum! I have a new baby coming into the family and am preparing to purchase a home video camera -- sold the old VX1000 so I could get a new model that is smaller, easier for amateurs, and has an LCD. Choices seem to be the new Opturas 30/40, the older Xi, the Panny 953, and the Sony 950. I must say that the price point for the Opturas is sweet compared with the Sony 950.

Same old question: what would be the best camera for someone who shoots video professionally to share with amateur family members who just want to point and shoot? First assignment: baby birth with no artificial lights.

Thanks.
Pam

Primary camera is JVC500; NLE is Canopus.

Kevin Girard · July 29th, 2004, 11:08 AM

i was woundering if anyone knows of other sites/forums like this about optura or just filming in general.(also any about adobe premire 6.5) im trying to learn as much as possible because i have a huge project comming up and i just got a new cam. now im trying to cram knowledge into my head as fast as possible. thanks.

Jeff Applegate · July 29th, 2004, 03:27 PM

There is a forum for Opturas on camcorderinfo.com. Go there or follow this link directly to the forum:

http://www.camcorderinfo.com/bbs/f12

I read both.

Chris Hurd · July 30th, 2004, 09:29 PM

There's also our companion articles/info site for the Optura:

The Optura Junior Watchdog

Hope this helps,

Mark Williams · July 31st, 2004, 06:34 AM

Try these links to the Adobe forums.

http://www.adobeforums.com/cgi-bin/webx?14@@.1de544a8

http://www.adobeforums.com/cgi-bin/webx?14@@.ee6b372

You can log in as a guest.

Regards,

Mark

June 3rd, 2004, 02:26 AM	#1
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Optura "Junior Watchdog" sister site now online Howdy from Texas, The XL1 watchdog has a new little sister... here's the Optura Series Junior Watchdog site. Articles 'n' more. Additional updates on the way! Thanks for checking it out, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

June 6th, 2004, 09:49 AM	#2
Dave Perry Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 796	Thanks For Junior Thanks Chris for setting up the Optura Junior Watchdog site! I purchased an Optura XI in Jan of this year (right after I was "restructured" out of a job...good thing to do when unemplyed?) and it has been a joy to use and own. I'm new to video and did not have a lot of money to spend on a camera but needed something decent. I had been renting a Sony TRV 950 for shoots I was doing and when I saw the image quality of the XI compared to the 950, I was blown away. I felt I had made the right choice for my step up from the ZR 40 that was my first camera. As the year has progressed, I see more and more good stuff about the XI and this web site further validates my decision to buy it. Hopefully sites like this and other user reviews will increase the availablity of after market accessories specifically for the XI. I've since gotten a new job with a video production company. I think my little XI helped in getting it since a lot of footage from it is in my demo reel. Thank you and the others who work so hard to make DVINFO.NET the best resource for video info. dp __________________ Dave Perry Cinematographer LLC Director of Photography • Editor • Digital Film Production • 540.915.2752 • daveperry.net

June 6th, 2004, 10:15 AM	#3
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Many thanks Dave, that's greatly appreciated! The Optura line is fairly well supported by third-party manufacturers and I'm planning an article covering Century Optics lens attachments available for the current Optura models including the Xi. Stay tuned! __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

July 29th, 2004, 11:08 AM	#6
Kevin Girard New Boot Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 13	websites? i was woundering if anyone knows of other sites/forums like this about optura or just filming in general.(also any about adobe premire 6.5) im trying to learn as much as possible because i have a huge project comming up and i just got a new cam. now im trying to cram knowledge into my head as fast as possible. thanks.

July 30th, 2004, 09:29 PM	#8
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	There's also our companion articles/info site for the Optura: The Optura Junior Watchdog Hope this helps, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

June 6th, 2004, 01:43 PM	#4
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	Yes, double thanks.

June 7th, 2004, 09:58 AM	#5
Pam Partee Tourist Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ukiah, CA Posts: 3	Yes, Chris, thanks for setting up this forum! I have a new baby coming into the family and am preparing to purchase a home video camera -- sold the old VX1000 so I could get a new model that is smaller, easier for amateurs, and has an LCD. Choices seem to be the new Opturas 30/40, the older Xi, the Panny 953, and the Sony 950. I must say that the price point for the Opturas is sweet compared with the Sony 950. Same old question: what would be the best camera for someone who shoots video professionally to share with amateur family members who just want to point and shoot? First assignment: baby birth with no artificial lights. Thanks. Pam Primary camera is JVC500; NLE is Canopus.

July 29th, 2004, 03:27 PM	#7
Jeff Applegate New Boot Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Morrison, CO Posts: 14	There is a forum for Opturas on camcorderinfo.com. Go there or follow this link directly to the forum: http://www.camcorderinfo.com/bbs/f12 I read both.

July 31st, 2004, 06:34 AM	#9
Mark Williams Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Deep South, U.S. Posts: 1,526	Try these links to the Adobe forums. http://www.adobeforums.com/cgi-bin/webx?14@@.1de544a8 http://www.adobeforums.com/cgi-bin/webx?14@@.ee6b372 You can log in as a guest. Regards, Mark