Holy Cow I bit the bullet! at DVinfo.net

Andrew C. Stewart · September 6th, 2005, 02:52 PM

Well the XL2, portabrace bag, Panasonic PQ63 tapes, and fusion DVD are on their way.

They will join a new tripod, on camera TFT monitor, redrock microsystems M2 35mm adapter, and a set of Nikon lenses.

A lot of equipment for a beginner (at independent film anyway). I'll let you know if I crash and burn.

Eric James · September 6th, 2005, 03:01 PM

WOW! your going to be starting with quite a set-up. Best of luck to you!

-Eric

Eric Brown · September 6th, 2005, 06:44 PM

Cool. The RedRockMicro is beckoning me as well. But I'm holding out for the Guerilla35 for comparisons sake. Congrats on the gear. Those porta-brace bags are nice!

Jeff Boeckman · September 7th, 2005, 06:49 PM

Congrats Andrew.
Have Fun.
Late
jb

Andrew C. Stewart · September 9th, 2005, 07:07 AM

Arrived last night!!!! Fun will commence with new camera this afternoon.

Pete Bauer · September 9th, 2005, 07:31 AM

Andrew, enjoy your great new camera! I remember the day my XL2 showed up at the door. I opened the box like it held a Holy Grail (as opposed to a holy cow, I guess)...I think it took me about half an hour of reading selected bits of the manual, very delicate and respectful assembly, and anxiety to get it put together and powered on.

Now I can swap lenses in about 10 seconds (making sure it is POWERED OFF, of course!!!!) and just regard it is a fine and fun tool. You'll love learning to use this superb camera to its capacities, which are pretty impressive for a miniDV camera. Let us know how it goes!

September 6th, 2005, 02:52 PM	#1
Andrew C. Stewart Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ponca City, OK Posts: 61	Holy Cow I bit the bullet! Well the XL2, portabrace bag, Panasonic PQ63 tapes, and fusion DVD are on their way. They will join a new tripod, on camera TFT monitor, redrock microsystems M2 35mm adapter, and a set of Nikon lenses. A lot of equipment for a beginner (at independent film anyway). I'll let you know if I crash and burn.

September 7th, 2005, 06:49 PM	#4
Jeff Boeckman Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 32	Congrats Andrew. Have Fun. Late jb __________________ total newb

September 9th, 2005, 07:31 AM	#6
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Andrew, enjoy your great new camera! I remember the day my XL2 showed up at the door. I opened the box like it held a Holy Grail (as opposed to a holy cow, I guess)...I think it took me about half an hour of reading selected bits of the manual, very delicate and respectful assembly, and anxiety to get it put together and powered on. Now I can swap lenses in about 10 seconds (making sure it is POWERED OFF, of course!!!!) and just regard it is a fine and fun tool. You'll love learning to use this superb camera to its capacities, which are pretty impressive for a miniDV camera. Let us know how it goes! __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

September 6th, 2005, 03:01 PM	#2
Eric James Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 126	WOW! your going to be starting with quite a set-up. Best of luck to you! -Eric

September 6th, 2005, 06:44 PM	#3
Eric Brown Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 427	Cool. The RedRockMicro is beckoning me as well. But I'm holding out for the Guerilla35 for comparisons sake. Congrats on the gear. Those porta-brace bags are nice!

September 9th, 2005, 07:07 AM	#5
Andrew C. Stewart Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ponca City, OK Posts: 61	Arrived last night!!!! Fun will commence with new camera this afternoon.