Use of hot shoe FX1000

Steve Renouf · March 17th, 2009, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stelios Christofides

Greg I don't know about your metal plate on the FX1000 but on the Z5 is loose and with a sudden movement of the camera especially up and down you get the noise created by the loose plate recorded from the microphones right below it. Try it and see, but you have to wear headphones to hear it.

Stelios

Stelios, that seems odd to me. On my Z5, the metal plate has 2 sprung metal tongues in the grooves, which hold them secure - no rattling whatsoever. Perhaps on your particular example, the springs have got flattened slightly, allowing the plate to rattle. A simple solution may be to remove the plate "re-spring" the tongues and replace it. Or just leave it off...

Stelios Christofides · March 17th, 2009, 01:26 PM

Steve
Thanks for your reply. That was it. Took the plates out (the front one was difficult to get it out) and "re-spring" the tongues as you have suggested and that did the trick. No more rattling.
I love these forums!!!

Stelios

Steve Renouf · March 17th, 2009, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stelios Christofides

Steve
Thanks for your reply. That was it. Took the plates out (the front one was difficult to get it out) and "re-spring" the tongues as you have suggested and that did the trick. No more rattling.
I love these forums!!!

Stelios

Glad I managed to help with something!

Stelios Christofides · March 17th, 2009, 03:04 PM

Steve
I see from your profile that you have both, Sony Vegas 8.0/8.1 and Corel VideoStudio 12. I also have Corel VideoStudio 12. I (Pro X2) and I am thinking of getting Vegas, Is it really that better from VideoStudio to justify the extra cost? Did you find it it easy to learn as easy as ViseoStudio? I have downloaded Vegas 7 last year (demo) but I found it very difficult and cumbersome to operate (compared ofcourse to VideoStudio). Your thoughts would be appreciated.

Stelios

Steve Renouf · March 17th, 2009, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stelios Christofides

Steve
I see from your profile that you have both, Sony Vegas 8.0/8.1 and Corel VideoStudio 12. I also have Corel VideoStudio 12. I (Pro X2) and I am thinking of getting Vegas, Is it really that better from VideoStudio to justify the extra cost? Did you find it it easy to learn as easy as ViseoStudio? I have downloaded Vegas 7 last year (demo) but I found it very difficult and cumbersome to operate (compared ofcourse to VideoStudio). Your thoughts would be appreciated.

Stelios

Stelios
VideoStudio is certainly simpler to use than Vegas initially but with that simplicity comes limitation. Vegas has far more potential complexity but allows much more creative control. The level of complexity is totally within your control - depending on what you want to achieve - starting with simple cuts with a single timeline, to really complex multi-track extravaganzas. That's part of the beauty of it.

Really, the only reason I got VideoStudio 12 was to have access to previous projects, as I couldn't get Movie Studio Pro to install under VISTA. Movie Studio Pro was far superior to VideoStudio but still nowhere near as versatile as Vegas.

In Linux I have also used Cinelerra but you really need to know what's going on under the hood to be able to use all it's capabilities (command line stuff in preference to graphical UI).
I did produce some good results with it but, unless you're using it on a daily basis, the learning curve is really too steep to produce really complex projects.

My main reason for switching from Cinelerra/ManDVD on Linux was for the quicker, simpler workflow of Vegas/DVDA and the greater versatility of DVDA in terms of building menus etc. I'm still finding my way round Vegas (and a slightly different method of doing things compared to Cinelerra) but it's getting there slowly and with the help of the guys on here and SCS forums.

I guess, when it comes down to it, that's what you pay the extra for.

Jeff Harper · March 17th, 2009, 04:17 PM

Sony Vegas Studio Versions come with a built in tutorial that makes it pretty darn simple to use. It has a little hand that even shows you where to click on things. There is no way it could be easier to use.

Lee Matheson · March 17th, 2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Renouf

In Linux I have also used Cinelerra but you really need to know what's going on under the hood to be able to use all it's capabilities (command line stuff in preference to graphical UI). I did produce some good results with it but, unless you're using it on a daily basis, the learning curve is really too steep to produce really complex projects.

Did you check out kdenlive? While not as powerful in terms of features as Cinelerra, kdenlive is far easier to use, and its is making good progress in being able to handle AVCHD videos. kdenlive is based on ffmpeg, and updates are coming fast and furious with both kdenlive and ffmpeg in this area. For example the Linux equivalent of nVidia's Pure Video (known as vdpau) is now being supported by ffmpeg.

One needs to install the latest svn versions of both kdenlive and ffmpeg in order to obtain the necessary behaviour/performance. Some distributions are better than others in offering compiled versions of the latest ffmpeg/kdenlive svns.

Stelios Christofides · March 18th, 2009, 06:53 AM

So guys what Vegas program shat I get? There are so may out there (Vegas 7, Vegas 8, Vegas 9 Vegas Studio...), Some help will be appreciated.

Stelios

P.S. Sorry if the subject changes a bit from the initial thread.

Jeff Harper · March 18th, 2009, 08:57 AM

Stelios, I recommend just purchasing the newest version of Vegas Movie Studio. But you should visit the link below and post your question there, its all about Vegas and they are very helpful.

What Happens in Vegas... - The Digital Video Information Network

Ed Van Thienen · March 27th, 2009, 02:53 AM

Does it not have a little plastic clip on? (you can use any kind even from a still camera, that will stop the noise)
Jo the metal plate is suposed to be there it is the "spring" plate to keep your acces. in place.
Ed

Tom Hardwick · March 27th, 2009, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Igor Garber

Bummer. 10/20w lamps are a bit too intrusive for my taste.

It's a great little light and once you've put a Lumiquist Mini Soft-box diffuser in place, it's even better. You lose some light of course, but people won't be squinting as you film them. Once diffused it covers far more wide-angle, too.

tom.

Rob Morse · March 27th, 2009, 06:53 AM

I know this is getting OT but I have a Swit LED light and it is awesome. I replaced my 10/20 with it. Uses the same batteries and you can locate the battery anywhere on the camera to balance it out. It also has a dimmer.

Jeff Harper · March 27th, 2009, 07:31 AM

Is this what you use Rob?

S-2010 On Camera LED Light with S-7200F Bracket for Sony

I'd like to see pics of it mounted, do you know of any?

Rob Morse · March 27th, 2009, 07:55 AM

Jeff, that's it. Originally it was made for Varizoom but there was some kind of lawsuit with Litepanels so Vaizoom stopped selling them. If you go to the Varizoom site there is a picture but it's not great. I mount it on the top of the handle. When I used my WA lens it was nice because it balanced the camera. I used to use the 970 battery but now I use the one that came with the Z5. With the 970, I never came close to exhausting the battery. It seems like it would be flimsy but I've been using it for 1 1/2 years now. The dimmer is a must. It also has a diffuser the gives you good light coverage on the 16:9. I've recently been looking at the new Torch by Switronix. It has a built in battery so I'm assuming much lighter. We should make a separate thread on this.

VariZoom Lens Controls - Camera Controls, Stabilization Systems, Shoulder Supports, Tripods and Heads, LED Lights, Cranes, Monitors, Batteries

Switronix Product Details

Ed Van Thienen · March 27th, 2009, 11:00 PM

That is a great little light but the price is frightening I bought a SL-20LX Sima LED light with build in batt. for $79. cnd. and have seen similar ones at US sites for $49. us.
You can clip more then one together for more light (on one shoe) or have a spare one for longer use. They are very bright and give a nice neutral light. I likely will get at least one more.
I am playing with "softening" methods and do a custom WB when in use.
Ed

March 17th, 2009, 01:26 PM	#17
Stelios Christofides Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nicosia, CYPRUS Posts: 1,080	Steve Thanks for your reply. That was it. Took the plates out (the front one was difficult to get it out) and "re-spring" the tongues as you have suggested and that did the trick. No more rattling. I love these forums!!! Stelios __________________ My Blog: http://steliosc.blogspot.com "I hope for nothing, I fear nothing, I am free" Nikos Kazantzakis

March 17th, 2009, 03:04 PM	#19
Stelios Christofides Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nicosia, CYPRUS Posts: 1,080	Steve I see from your profile that you have both, Sony Vegas 8.0/8.1 and Corel VideoStudio 12. I also have Corel VideoStudio 12. I (Pro X2) and I am thinking of getting Vegas, Is it really that better from VideoStudio to justify the extra cost? Did you find it it easy to learn as easy as ViseoStudio? I have downloaded Vegas 7 last year (demo) but I found it very difficult and cumbersome to operate (compared ofcourse to VideoStudio). Your thoughts would be appreciated. Stelios __________________ My Blog: http://steliosc.blogspot.com "I hope for nothing, I fear nothing, I am free" Nikos Kazantzakis

March 18th, 2009, 06:53 AM	#23
Stelios Christofides Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nicosia, CYPRUS Posts: 1,080	So guys what Vegas program shat I get? There are so may out there (Vegas 7, Vegas 8, Vegas 9 Vegas Studio...), Some help will be appreciated. Stelios P.S. Sorry if the subject changes a bit from the initial thread. __________________ My Blog: http://steliosc.blogspot.com "I hope for nothing, I fear nothing, I am free" Nikos Kazantzakis

March 27th, 2009, 02:53 AM	#25
Ed Van Thienen New Boot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ashcroft BC. Canada Posts: 17	Shoemount Does it not have a little plastic clip on? (you can use any kind even from a still camera, that will stop the noise) Jo the metal plate is suposed to be there it is the "spring" plate to keep your acces. in place. Ed

March 27th, 2009, 11:00 PM	#30
Ed Van Thienen New Boot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ashcroft BC. Canada Posts: 17	light That is a great little light but the price is frightening I bought a SL-20LX Sima LED light with build in batt. for $79. cnd. and have seen similar ones at US sites for $49. us. You can clip more then one together for more light (on one shoe) or have a spare one for longer use. They are very bright and give a nice neutral light. I likely will get at least one more. I am playing with "softening" methods and do a custom WB when in use. Ed

March 17th, 2009, 04:17 PM	#21
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Sony Vegas Studio Versions come with a built in tutorial that makes it pretty darn simple to use. It has a little hand that even shows you where to click on things. There is no way it could be easier to use.

March 18th, 2009, 08:57 AM	#24
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Stelios, I recommend just purchasing the newest version of Vegas Movie Studio. But you should visit the link below and post your question there, its all about Vegas and they are very helpful. What Happens in Vegas... - The Digital Video Information Network

March 27th, 2009, 06:53 AM	#27
Rob Morse Major Player Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 427	I know this is getting OT but I have a Swit LED light and it is awesome. I replaced my 10/20 with it. Uses the same batteries and you can locate the battery anywhere on the camera to balance it out. It also has a dimmer.

March 27th, 2009, 07:31 AM	#28
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Is this what you use Rob? S-2010 On Camera LED Light with S-7200F Bracket for Sony I'd like to see pics of it mounted, do you know of any?

March 27th, 2009, 07:55 AM	#29
Rob Morse Major Player Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 427	Jeff, that's it. Originally it was made for Varizoom but there was some kind of lawsuit with Litepanels so Vaizoom stopped selling them. If you go to the Varizoom site there is a picture but it's not great. I mount it on the top of the handle. When I used my WA lens it was nice because it balanced the camera. I used to use the 970 battery but now I use the one that came with the Z5. With the 970, I never came close to exhausting the battery. It seems like it would be flimsy but I've been using it for 1 1/2 years now. The dimmer is a must. It also has a diffuser the gives you good light coverage on the 16:9. I've recently been looking at the new Torch by Switronix. It has a built in battery so I'm assuming much lighter. We should make a separate thread on this. VariZoom Lens Controls - Camera Controls, Stabilization Systems, Shoulder Supports, Tripods and Heads, LED Lights, Cranes, Monitors, Batteries Switronix Product Details