Loads of EX1 stuff on my website at DVinfo.net

Phil Bloom · December 22nd, 2007, 07:00 AM

Piccadilly Furs and Kew Gardens with the Letus Extreme and a series on Religion, mostly shot clean, some with the Letus Extreme.

Brad Vaughan · December 22nd, 2007, 04:15 PM

Simply amazing footage.

Your footage has definately "sold me" on this camera.

I'm now just waiting until Mid-January to start shopping for mine.

I can't wait!

Thanks for sharing.

Phil Bloom · December 22nd, 2007, 06:39 PM

Cheers brad

Phil Bloom · December 28th, 2007, 02:21 AM

nice new 60fps short called "My Autumn's Done Come" at www.philipbloom.co.uk

Tim Polster · December 29th, 2007, 05:06 PM

Thanks for Sharing Phil.

I have a question for you.

Since you have had some time to get used to the EX, how do you view the XDCAM 350?

When do you see the need to use the 350 over the EX?

Thanks!

Phil Bloom · December 29th, 2007, 06:46 PM

the 350 is a breeze to use compared to the ex1 due to the form factor and superior lens I have. I use the ex1 90% for Letus Extreme stuff.

Tim Polster · December 29th, 2007, 11:34 PM

Thanks for your reply.

How does the image quality compare between the two?

Are they interchangeable?

I am in a tough spot between Panasonic & Sony as I look to upgrade my cameras.

I need at least one of my cameras to have a long lens.

The HPX-2000 and the XDCAM 355 seem to be the same price, but the HPX-2000 appeals to me more.

On the other hand, the EX seems to blow away the HVX-200 for what it is.

With the price of these cameras, I have to consider the "family" of products rather than buying two or three.

Thanks for your input.

Phil Bloom · December 29th, 2007, 11:38 PM

it's almost impossible to tell the difference between the two! Sometimes the EX1 even looks better. The chips are higher resolution that the F350 and F355.

I would choose the F355 over the panasonic equivalent. First off the lens are cheaper but more importantly the XDCAM discs are cheap and simply put the best storage media out there by a mile!

Brad Vaughan · December 30th, 2007, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil Bloom

it's almost impossible to tell the difference between the two! Sometimes the EX1 even looks better.

I can't wait to get my hands on mine!!!

Seeing what you did with the Letus and the EX sure makes it a lot easier to want to part with the cash to get it!

Tim Polster · December 30th, 2007, 12:09 PM

I am now convinced the XDCAM line is the way for my upgrade.

I just watched some clips from the HPX-3000 and the EX shot in the same studio environment.

You could say the color was a bit better on the HPX-3000, but the detail was equal to a pleasing edge to the EX.

If a $7,000 camera can hold its own against a $45,000 + $30,000 lens, the choice is pretty clear for me.

Phil Bloom · December 30th, 2007, 04:55 PM

that's pretty impressive!

Bjørn Sørensen · December 31st, 2007, 06:39 AM

Phil,

Which lens do you have for your F350 ?

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regarding 35mm adapters, I see you work with both the Letus Extreme and the Brevis. What is the different between these adapters, and do they both work with F350 as well as EX-1 ?

Bjorn

Phil Bloom · December 31st, 2007, 01:20 PM

i have got the extreme to work with the f350 but it needs a relay best. The Brevis with the f350 is just too long!

My Lens for the f350 is a canon 20x

Steve MacDonald · January 2nd, 2008, 03:30 PM

I knew I never should have looked at this footage. Now Phil comes along with this unbelievable footage from the Ex1 and well I'm finished. I can't even look at the new Z1 camera our company bought without knowing for a fact, compared to the Ex1, it ain't jack! Well, I take that back the Z1 is a very nice camera but from what I've seen there really isn't a comparison.

December 22nd, 2007, 07:00 AM	#1
Phil Bloom Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 1,939	Loads of EX1 stuff on my website Piccadilly Furs and Kew Gardens with the Letus Extreme and a series on Religion, mostly shot clean, some with the Letus Extreme. __________________ Philip Bloom Cinematographer, Director, Filmmaker www.philipbloom.net

December 22nd, 2007, 06:39 PM	#3
Phil Bloom Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 1,939	Cheers brad __________________ Philip Bloom Cinematographer, Director, Filmmaker www.philipbloom.net

December 28th, 2007, 02:21 AM	#4
Phil Bloom Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 1,939	nice new 60fps short called "My Autumn's Done Come" at www.philipbloom.co.uk __________________ Philip Bloom Cinematographer, Director, Filmmaker www.philipbloom.net

December 29th, 2007, 06:46 PM	#6
Phil Bloom Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 1,939	the 350 is a breeze to use compared to the ex1 due to the form factor and superior lens I have. I use the ex1 90% for Letus Extreme stuff. __________________ Philip Bloom Cinematographer, Director, Filmmaker www.philipbloom.net

December 29th, 2007, 11:38 PM	#8
Phil Bloom Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 1,939	it's almost impossible to tell the difference between the two! Sometimes the EX1 even looks better. The chips are higher resolution that the F350 and F355. I would choose the F355 over the panasonic equivalent. First off the lens are cheaper but more importantly the XDCAM discs are cheap and simply put the best storage media out there by a mile! __________________ Philip Bloom Cinematographer, Director, Filmmaker www.philipbloom.net

December 22nd, 2007, 04:15 PM	#2
Brad Vaughan Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Va Beach, Va Posts: 241	Simply amazing footage. Your footage has definately "sold me" on this camera. I'm now just waiting until Mid-January to start shopping for mine. I can't wait! Thanks for sharing.

December 29th, 2007, 05:06 PM	#5
Tim Polster Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 2,231	Thanks for Sharing Phil. I have a question for you. Since you have had some time to get used to the EX, how do you view the XDCAM 350? When do you see the need to use the 350 over the EX? Thanks!

December 29th, 2007, 11:34 PM	#7
Tim Polster Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 2,231	Thanks for your reply. How does the image quality compare between the two? Are they interchangeable? I am in a tough spot between Panasonic & Sony as I look to upgrade my cameras. I need at least one of my cameras to have a long lens. The HPX-2000 and the XDCAM 355 seem to be the same price, but the HPX-2000 appeals to me more. On the other hand, the EX seems to blow away the HVX-200 for what it is. With the price of these cameras, I have to consider the "family" of products rather than buying two or three. Thanks for your input.

December 30th, 2007, 12:09 PM	#10
Tim Polster Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 2,231	I am now convinced the XDCAM line is the way for my upgrade. I just watched some clips from the HPX-3000 and the EX shot in the same studio environment. You could say the color was a bit better on the HPX-3000, but the detail was equal to a pleasing edge to the EX. If a $7,000 camera can hold its own against a $45,000 + $30,000 lens, the choice is pretty clear for me.

December 30th, 2007, 04:55 PM	#11
Phil Bloom Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 1,939	that's pretty impressive! __________________ Philip Bloom Cinematographer, Director, Filmmaker www.philipbloom.net

December 31st, 2007, 06:39 AM	#12
Bjørn Sørensen Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 143	Phil, Which lens do you have for your F350 ? -- regarding 35mm adapters, I see you work with both the Letus Extreme and the Brevis. What is the different between these adapters, and do they both work with F350 as well as EX-1 ? Bjorn __________________ x

December 31st, 2007, 01:20 PM	#13
Phil Bloom Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 1,939	i have got the extreme to work with the f350 but it needs a relay best. The Brevis with the f350 is just too long! My Lens for the f350 is a canon 20x __________________ Philip Bloom Cinematographer, Director, Filmmaker www.philipbloom.net

January 2nd, 2008, 03:30 PM	#14
Steve MacDonald New Boot Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 17	I knew I never should have looked at this footage. Now Phil comes along with this unbelievable footage from the Ex1 and well I'm finished. I can't even look at the new Z1 camera our company bought without knowing for a fact, compared to the Ex1, it ain't jack! Well, I take that back the Z1 is a very nice camera but from what I've seen there really isn't a comparison.