Sony XDCAM HD -- various topics

Eric Emerick · October 7th, 2008, 08:30 PM

Nevermind.

Mark McCarthy · October 13th, 2008, 09:38 AM

Hi there.
I'm looking to hire or buy a used Fujinon XS13x3.3 in the UK. Haven't had much luck finding rental companies that stock it, or used ones for sale. I'd like it for a forthcoming shoot with my F350L.
Any ideas? Do you have one for sale!?

Thanks, Sparky

Mitchell Skurnik · October 14th, 2008, 01:53 AM

VER - Video Equipment Rentals - Video Equipment Rentals ? Locations this is the closest rental company that I could think of off the top of my head near England. Hope this helps.

Mark McCarthy · October 19th, 2008, 04:10 PM

Hello talented panel, hope you're all well.
Has anyone used / could recommend a fisheye adaptor or good wide angle adaptor for my Fujinon xs17x5.5 (believe it is a 82mm lens), on my F350. One that produces a decent picture.

I have to shoot some stuff in Shanghai in a couple of weeks and I know there will be a couple of tight locations. I'll be filming the tallest building in the world (the SWFC) and a really wide shot will be so useful. At the moment I can't afford to buy a 1/2" wide angle HD lens. Your collective thoughts as always would be more than welcome! I'd be more than happy to pay someone to hire their wide angle lens (leaving a deposit etc if they're London based, I am based out in Essex) but I'd need it for 10 days.

Thanks
Sparky
www.sparkymedia.net

Ivan Snoeckx · October 24th, 2008, 10:51 AM

Here are the settings that are used on the PDW-700 by the BBC. Setup is from Alan Roberts.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/commissioning/p...ony_pdw700.pdf

Enjoy!

Eugene Kosarovich · October 27th, 2008, 01:00 AM

I've been using a stereo shotgun, both on and off camera, fed to the 5-pin stereo XLR front input on my F335, and this has worked fine.

I'm now looking to feed a pair of PCC-160s to this port as a stereo pair.

I currently feed the PCCs to the back of the camera, but I'm looking at some different options since I want to make full use of my 4-channels of audio.

The front port has always-on phantom power, so I figure this should work fine with the PCCs.

Has anyone done this or anything similar?

Thanks.

Ivan Snoeckx · October 31st, 2008, 12:59 PM

MacVideo.tv takes a look at Sony's XDCAM HD422 technology and talks to Mark Bainbridge, General Manager, Media Sales, Sony, UK.

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Eugene Kosarovich · November 1st, 2008, 02:32 PM

Any idea what an alarm status of 02-F37 with the error/alarm light flashing 4 times per second means?

That's not a code in the help section of the U1 Utility software, which is where the manual said to find the alarm codes.

Thanks.

Eugene Kosarovich · November 3rd, 2008, 12:37 PM

OK, talked to Sony this morning.

Error 02-F37: No movement detected in ND filter internal operation check.

Yup, the laser actually has an ND filter in the optical block.

So, off to Sony Service it goes, and they hadn't heard of anyone else having this problem yet. It's a warranty repair. He said they probably need to replace the entire laser/optical block.

Peter Newsom · November 10th, 2008, 07:07 AM

I am curious if anybody has tried to emulate the skin tone colour of a Panasonic on a 350? I shoot for a station that uses P2 cameras, and to my eye skin tones seem to have a bit of brownish quality, while sony's seem to have a rosey/orangy sort of look.

I notice this when watching my clients news cast. I haven't received any complaints, and I don't really think one is better than the other, but I would like to move a little closer to the look if possible.

Unfortunately I don't know much about this sort ofthing, and don't have the charts or measuring equipment to do it on my own.

Any help appreciated.

Peter Newsom · November 15th, 2008, 08:58 AM

I tried switching to the user matrix, and adjusted the hue control to the green side a bit. It accomplished what I was looking for, and reduced the reddishness a bit.

Joe Lawry · November 29th, 2008, 06:26 PM

Anyone willing to post the button combo that will allow me access to the Engineering Menu of the V1 deck? I had to reset the deck and now i dont have access to a full menu, including 215 - FAM/AC

I really need to get the deck back into FAM but i cant without enabling the extended menu.. agh

Please someone help.

Joe Lawry · November 29th, 2008, 06:55 PM

Dont worry, found the dip switch settings and the button combo deep in the manual... should have looked in there further.

Also discovered you can reset the hours meters of the deck.. nice work sony! not.

Gene Bauer · December 2nd, 2008, 11:33 AM

Is the HDVF20A and HDVF200 the only compatible viewfinder for PDW 700? I have a Sony BVF-20W wherein the connector fits but I'm not getting a display. The VF from the F350 does not fit.

Steve Phillipps · December 2nd, 2008, 11:49 AM

Also the CF35 colour viewfinder.
I think it has to be an HD viewfinder (the one from the F350 is SD), and think they are all compatible with all current 2/3" HD cameras (F900, 790, PDW700 etc.)
Steve

October 7th, 2008, 08:30 PM	#211
Eric Emerick Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 171	Nevermind. __________________ esquared

October 13th, 2008, 09:38 AM	#212
Mark McCarthy Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex, England Posts: 154	looking to hire or buy Fujinon XS13x3.3 in UK Hi there. I'm looking to hire or buy a used Fujinon XS13x3.3 in the UK. Haven't had much luck finding rental companies that stock it, or used ones for sale. I'd like it for a forthcoming shoot with my F350L. Any ideas? Do you have one for sale!? Thanks, Sparky

October 14th, 2008, 01:53 AM	#213
Mitchell Skurnik Major Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, California Posts: 201	VER - Video Equipment Rentals - Video Equipment Rentals ? Locations this is the closest rental company that I could think of off the top of my head near England. Hope this helps. __________________ Mitchell J. Skurnik http://www.mjcsstudios.com/ - EX1, 4x hoodman 16GB, Libec Tripod, Sony LAV

October 19th, 2008, 04:10 PM	#214
Mark McCarthy Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex, England Posts: 154	Anyone used a fisheye or W/angle with Fujinon xs17x5.5? Hello talented panel, hope you're all well. Has anyone used / could recommend a fisheye adaptor or good wide angle adaptor for my Fujinon xs17x5.5 (believe it is a 82mm lens), on my F350. One that produces a decent picture. I have to shoot some stuff in Shanghai in a couple of weeks and I know there will be a couple of tight locations. I'll be filming the tallest building in the world (the SWFC) and a really wide shot will be so useful. At the moment I can't afford to buy a 1/2" wide angle HD lens. Your collective thoughts as always would be more than welcome! I'd be more than happy to pay someone to hire their wide angle lens (leaving a deposit etc if they're London based, I am based out in Essex) but I'd need it for 10 days. Thanks Sparky www.sparkymedia.net

October 24th, 2008, 10:51 AM	#215
Ivan Snoeckx Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Belgium \| Europe Posts: 441	BBC settings for Sony PDW-700 Here are the settings that are used on the PDW-700 by the BBC. Setup is from Alan Roberts. http://www.bbc.co.uk/commissioning/p...ony_pdw700.pdf Enjoy!

October 27th, 2008, 01:00 AM	#216
Eugene Kosarovich Taken away too young... rest in peace Eugene Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 161	Mic options for front stereo input I've been using a stereo shotgun, both on and off camera, fed to the 5-pin stereo XLR front input on my F335, and this has worked fine. I'm now looking to feed a pair of PCC-160s to this port as a stereo pair. I currently feed the PCCs to the back of the camera, but I'm looking at some different options since I want to make full use of my 4-channels of audio. The front port has always-on phantom power, so I figure this should work fine with the PCCs. Has anyone done this or anything similar? Thanks. __________________ Scorpio Productions PDW-F335, PDW-U1, Vegas Pro 9.0b

October 31st, 2008, 12:59 PM	#217
Ivan Snoeckx Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Belgium \| Europe Posts: 441	MacVideo takes a look at Sony's XDCAM HD422 Technology MacVideo.tv takes a look at Sony's XDCAM HD422 technology and talks to Mark Bainbridge, General Manager, Media Sales, Sony, UK. Movie of the week Interview of the week Source : MacVideo - The ultimate resource for video on the Mac

November 1st, 2008, 02:32 PM	#218
Eugene Kosarovich Taken away too young... rest in peace Eugene Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 161	PDW-U1 Alarm Status 02-F37 Any idea what an alarm status of 02-F37 with the error/alarm light flashing 4 times per second means? That's not a code in the help section of the U1 Utility software, which is where the manual said to find the alarm codes. Thanks. __________________ Scorpio Productions PDW-F335, PDW-U1, Vegas Pro 9.0b

November 3rd, 2008, 12:37 PM	#219
Eugene Kosarovich Taken away too young... rest in peace Eugene Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 161	OK, talked to Sony this morning. Error 02-F37: No movement detected in ND filter internal operation check. Yup, the laser actually has an ND filter in the optical block. So, off to Sony Service it goes, and they hadn't heard of anyone else having this problem yet. It's a warranty repair. He said they probably need to replace the entire laser/optical block. __________________ Scorpio Productions PDW-F335, PDW-U1, Vegas Pro 9.0b

November 10th, 2008, 07:07 AM	#220
Peter Newsom Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 182	Panasonic look from an F350? I am curious if anybody has tried to emulate the skin tone colour of a Panasonic on a 350? I shoot for a station that uses P2 cameras, and to my eye skin tones seem to have a bit of brownish quality, while sony's seem to have a rosey/orangy sort of look. I notice this when watching my clients news cast. I haven't received any complaints, and I don't really think one is better than the other, but I would like to move a little closer to the look if possible. Unfortunately I don't know much about this sort ofthing, and don't have the charts or measuring equipment to do it on my own. Any help appreciated.

November 15th, 2008, 08:58 AM	#221
Peter Newsom Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 182	I tried switching to the user matrix, and adjusted the hue control to the green side a bit. It accomplished what I was looking for, and reduced the reddishness a bit.

November 29th, 2008, 06:26 PM	#222
Joe Lawry Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 418	Pdw V1 Engineering Menu Anyone willing to post the button combo that will allow me access to the Engineering Menu of the V1 deck? I had to reset the deck and now i dont have access to a full menu, including 215 - FAM/AC I really need to get the deck back into FAM but i cant without enabling the extended menu.. agh Please someone help.

November 29th, 2008, 06:55 PM	#223
Joe Lawry Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 418	Dont worry, found the dip switch settings and the button combo deep in the manual... should have looked in there further. Also discovered you can reset the hours meters of the deck.. nice work sony! not.

December 2nd, 2008, 11:33 AM	#224
Gene Bauer Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 28	Compatible viewfinder for PDW 700 Is the HDVF20A and HDVF200 the only compatible viewfinder for PDW 700? I have a Sony BVF-20W wherein the connector fits but I'm not getting a display. The VF from the F350 does not fit.

December 2nd, 2008, 11:49 AM	#225
Steve Phillipps Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 2,130	Also the CF35 colour viewfinder. I think it has to be an HD viewfinder (the one from the F350 is SD), and think they are all compatible with all current 2/3" HD cameras (F900, 790, PDW700 etc.) Steve