Private Classifieds listings from 2007

Ervin Farkas · October 29th, 2007, 11:06 AM

Matt, how does this particular wide angle lens perform on the VX? Does it cut down on the light, any vignetting? How does it pair with Z1s and FX1s - have you tried?

I could do this research myself, but forgive me, I don't have the time right now. I am interested though.

Vito DeFilippo · October 29th, 2007, 11:26 AM

Greg, is mailing to Canada that rough on you guys? When I get stuff from the USA, there's usually just a little form stuck to the package that lists the content and value. Do they make you fill out more paperwork that doesn't get sent along?

When I send things to the USA, there's no extra paperwork other than the same little form you stick on, so I'm curious if it's the same.

Chris Barcellos · October 29th, 2007, 11:33 AM

Ervin:

I've shot this lens with my VX2000 and my FX1. On the VX2000, it doesn't miss a beat. Images are great. You will have barrel distortion. Part of the territory with this lense.

I have also shot it with the FX1. You need a step up adapter, 58-72. As I recall, it does not create any vignetting, even at maximum wide, as I recall, but I will recheck to confirm. I think resolution is softened a bit, but it is not unpleasant, and actually may give FX1 a more organic feel.

Ervin Farkas · October 29th, 2007, 11:44 AM

Chris,

thank you for the response. This is all uncharted teritorry for me and I think I already made the first big mistake - I interpreted the lens as a 16x9 adaptor lens instead of what really is. That's why I asked about how would the VX outfitted with this lens pair with Z1/FX1 working in wide mode... my question didn't make much sense, did it?

What I am really looking for is a third camera to use with a Z1 and an FX1 we have available at my church. For right now we shoot SD and 4x3 but I suspect we will move sooner to 16x9 SD than we need to move to HD, so the low light champ would make a good companion for the younger brothers and would be still usable (with a 16x9 adapter) when we go 16x9.

Craig Bellaire · October 29th, 2007, 12:16 PM

any offers?

Dave Blackhurst · October 29th, 2007, 12:19 PM

Vito -
It's the same form, but it requires a trip to the PO (our main office will usualy result in a 45 minute "hole" in your day... and there is the issue for the buyer of customs tacking a big duty/tax on the item as it crosses the border (I thought NAFTA was supposed to make this obsolete?!?). I send and recieve stuff fairly regularly, but I feel TERRIBLE when I hear what your tax police do to you northerly North Americans!

Also, the ONLY package I've EVER had disappear was a parcel of impossible to replace spare parts that vanished somewhere in Canada - been told it's not uncommon... that was costly, and a real bummer, so now I ONLY ship fully insured... and no problems there, just hate to go to the post office where our public servants move like molasses in... well, Northern Canada! I'm lucky enough to have found a branch hardly anyone uses, so they actually get excited to have you there!

(sorry to pop in on the thread Greg, dang I wish I had the bux right now... I'd drive down and get the Merlin!)

Vito DeFilippo · October 29th, 2007, 12:38 PM

Thanks for the clarification, Dave.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Blackhurst

and there is the issue for the buyer of customs tacking a big duty/tax on the item as it crosses the border

Actually, lots of people think that's a government tax issue, but it's actually a UPS issue. UPS (and FEDEX too, I think) charges what they call a 'brokerage' fee which is a ridiculous and gouging fee of no value. They say it's their fee for processing the package and telling you if you do or not not need to pay duties and tax. It's around $30 depending on your luck. It doesn't go to the government.

If you use USPS to send to Canada, the fee is $5.00. When I buy from the USA, I refuse to purchase if it will be sent UPS. Those thieves will never get a cent from me.

If the item is not a gift, and over a certain value, we will be charged provincial sales tax and GST, though I find about 50% of the time USPS doesn't bother collecting for some reason.

Chris Barcellos · October 29th, 2007, 12:47 PM

Ervin:

There has been a lot of discussion on the issue of quality and the 16:9 mode available on the VX and PD series. I started this one some time back, and its a pretty good summary of the issues and concerns:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=88405

Jad Meouchy · October 29th, 2007, 03:14 PM

Yes, I would be willing to sell it separately.

Drop me an e-mail: jad@jadware.com

Steve Rawls · October 29th, 2007, 06:08 PM

Sold........

Ash Greyson · October 29th, 2007, 09:59 PM

DV2500 sold.

DV2000 $850 + actual shipping

ash =o)

Joachim Hoge · October 30th, 2007, 01:07 AM

Thanks Laszlo.

It was a pleasure. I can highly recommend buying from Laszlo if he is to sell anything else. He shipped right after we closed the deal.
Enjoy your stay in Hungary

Joachim

Ervin Farkas · October 30th, 2007, 06:16 AM

I remember perfectly that thread - I even downloaded your test images back then. And I think the jury is still out on this one...

Thanks for the info.

Laszlo Horvath · October 30th, 2007, 06:40 AM

Thank you Joachim

Adam Letch · October 30th, 2007, 07:04 AM

hey guys

got a brand new Fujinon lense, it's Standard Def and apparentley made for the XDCam, so we bought it from GlobalMediaPro after advise from a well know industry professional retailer here in Australia, they sent us the url link to this product, but it's the wrong product.
I'm currently in the process of trying to return it for the correct on, which is the S20x6.4BRM - SD, we're actually using it on JVC HD101's with the ACM12 Fujinon 1/2 to 1/3 adapter.
The only difference between the lenses is the SD has a cable running from the servo to the camera body, and the 38 uses internal pins to draw power. Also the mounting flange is ever so slightly different.
So if this heads South, as it feels it's going, would anybody be interested. Cost us $2150 Aust, we'll sell and ship it for $2000Aust.
Thanks
Adam

October 29th, 2007, 11:06 AM	#4876
Ervin Farkas Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta/USA Posts: 2,515	Matt, how does this particular wide angle lens perform on the VX? Does it cut down on the light, any vignetting? How does it pair with Z1s and FX1s - have you tried? I could do this research myself, but forgive me, I don't have the time right now. I am interested though. __________________ Ervin Farkas www.AtlantaLegalVideo.com

October 29th, 2007, 11:33 AM	#4878
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Ervin: I've shot this lens with my VX2000 and my FX1. On the VX2000, it doesn't miss a beat. Images are great. You will have barrel distortion. Part of the territory with this lense. I have also shot it with the FX1. You need a step up adapter, 58-72. As I recall, it does not create any vignetting, even at maximum wide, as I recall, but I will recheck to confirm. I think resolution is softened a bit, but it is not unpleasant, and actually may give FX1 a more organic feel. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

October 29th, 2007, 11:44 AM	#4879
Ervin Farkas Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta/USA Posts: 2,515	Chris, thank you for the response. This is all uncharted teritorry for me and I think I already made the first big mistake - I interpreted the lens as a 16x9 adaptor lens instead of what really is. That's why I asked about how would the VX outfitted with this lens pair with Z1/FX1 working in wide mode... my question didn't make much sense, did it? What I am really looking for is a third camera to use with a Z1 and an FX1 we have available at my church. For right now we shoot SD and 4x3 but I suspect we will move sooner to 16x9 SD than we need to move to HD, so the low light champ would make a good companion for the younger brothers and would be still usable (with a 16x9 adapter) when we go 16x9. __________________ Ervin Farkas www.AtlantaLegalVideo.com

October 29th, 2007, 12:16 PM	#4880
Craig Bellaire Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 422	OK It's Monday any offers? __________________ Craig Bellaire www.VerticalVideoSolutions.com

October 29th, 2007, 12:47 PM	#4883
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Ervin: There has been a lot of discussion on the issue of quality and the 16:9 mode available on the VX and PD series. I started this one some time back, and its a pretty good summary of the issues and concerns: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=88405 __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

October 29th, 2007, 11:26 AM	#4877
Vito DeFilippo Trustee Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 1,585	Greg, is mailing to Canada that rough on you guys? When I get stuff from the USA, there's usually just a little form stuck to the package that lists the content and value. Do they make you fill out more paperwork that doesn't get sent along? When I send things to the USA, there's no extra paperwork other than the same little form you stick on, so I'm curious if it's the same.

October 29th, 2007, 12:19 PM	#4881
Dave Blackhurst Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Apple Valley CA Posts: 4,874	Vito - It's the same form, but it requires a trip to the PO (our main office will usualy result in a 45 minute "hole" in your day... and there is the issue for the buyer of customs tacking a big duty/tax on the item as it crosses the border (I thought NAFTA was supposed to make this obsolete?!?). I send and recieve stuff fairly regularly, but I feel TERRIBLE when I hear what your tax police do to you northerly North Americans! Also, the ONLY package I've EVER had disappear was a parcel of impossible to replace spare parts that vanished somewhere in Canada - been told it's not uncommon... that was costly, and a real bummer, so now I ONLY ship fully insured... and no problems there, just hate to go to the post office where our public servants move like molasses in... well, Northern Canada! I'm lucky enough to have found a branch hardly anyone uses, so they actually get excited to have you there! (sorry to pop in on the thread Greg, dang I wish I had the bux right now... I'd drive down and get the Merlin!)

October 29th, 2007, 03:14 PM	#4884
Jad Meouchy Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 663	Yes, I would be willing to sell it separately. Drop me an e-mail: jad@jadware.com __________________ software engineer

October 29th, 2007, 06:08 PM	#4885
Steve Rawls Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fredericksburg Texas Posts: 29	Sold Sold........

October 29th, 2007, 09:59 PM	#4886
Ash Greyson Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,689	DV2500 sold. DV2000 $850 + actual shipping ash =o)

October 30th, 2007, 01:07 AM	#4887
Joachim Hoge Major Player Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 402	Thanks Laszlo. It was a pleasure. I can highly recommend buying from Laszlo if he is to sell anything else. He shipped right after we closed the deal. Enjoy your stay in Hungary Joachim

October 30th, 2007, 06:16 AM	#4888
Ervin Farkas Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta/USA Posts: 2,515	I remember perfectly that thread - I even downloaded your test images back then. And I think the jury is still out on this one... Thanks for the info. __________________ Ervin Farkas www.AtlantaLegalVideo.com

October 30th, 2007, 06:40 AM	#4889
Laszlo Horvath Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: LaSalle Ontario Canada Posts: 289 Images: 5	Thank you Joachim

October 30th, 2007, 07:04 AM	#4890
Adam Letch Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 414	FS in AU: Fujinon s20x6.4BRM -38 lens hey guys got a brand new Fujinon lense, it's Standard Def and apparentley made for the XDCam, so we bought it from GlobalMediaPro after advise from a well know industry professional retailer here in Australia, they sent us the url link to this product, but it's the wrong product. I'm currently in the process of trying to return it for the correct on, which is the S20x6.4BRM - SD, we're actually using it on JVC HD101's with the ACM12 Fujinon 1/2 to 1/3 adapter. The only difference between the lenses is the SD has a cable running from the servo to the camera body, and the 38 uses internal pins to draw power. Also the mounting flange is ever so slightly different. So if this heads South, as it feels it's going, would anybody be interested. Cost us $2150 Aust, we'll sell and ship it for $2000Aust. Thanks Adam