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I'm trying to make a ~$500 DSLR rig - would this setup be decent/work?
by Jeff Lester on Jun 25, 2012 at 6:34:30 am
in the DSLR Video Forum
I was drooling over a few Zacuto rigs and RrRoM rigs, but I simply cannon afford to spend $1,200+ on a basic rig. I'm just a high school student that loves filmmaking, so I definitely cannot afford those rigs. So, I did my searching today and put tog
Sort of OT: Revenge of the great camera shoot out, 2012.
by Jeremy Garchow on Jun 17, 2012 at 6:36:34 pm
in the Apple FCPX or Not: The Debate Forum
A camera test wrapped in a documentary (Part 1). http://www.zacuto.com/shootout-revenge-2012 It speaks for itself. Jeremy
Zacuto Target Shooter - for sale - $365.00
by Phil Yunker on Jun 17, 2012 at 6:13:48 pm
in the Classifieds, Personal Forum
Zacuto Target Shooter for sale - used a few times, in absolute excellent condition - practically new. Sells for $450.00 at B&H with the Gorilla Plate. I'm selling the Zacuto Target shooter WITH OUT the Gorilla Plate - DOES NOT COME WITH A GORIL
Panasonic AG-HPX300P P2HD + extras
by Brian Young on Jun 14, 2012 at 5:16:35 am
in the Classifieds, Personal Forum
Panasonic AG-HPX300P with LOTS of extras $5000 Please email me direct: FlacaProductions@mac.com Serial Number: D9TEA0316 Just over 500 hours (511 as of 6/13 - will be delivered with under 515, guaranteed) - used mainly as a stationary live-
The test I think everyone is looking for, I know I am.
by Buddy Couch on Jun 10, 2012 at 10:30:41 pm
in the Canon EOS DSLR Forum
Forgive me if this has been posted, but wanted to let people who haven't seen it know about it. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/zacuto-announces-release-of-revenge-of-great-camera-shootout-2012-04-10 I am real surprised they are not using 5dmk
FS: Sony F3 (w/ S-LOG) and KiPro Mini
by Dave Adams on Jun 5, 2012 at 8:00:53 pm
in the Classifieds, Personal Forum
Sony F3 Camera w/ S-LOG - $12500 obo 3x Sony BP60 Batteries 1x Charger 1x Card Reader Berkey Cheeseplate Zacuto Baseplate 2x 16gig SxS 2x Hoodman SD Card to SxS adapters Aja KiPro Mini - $1700 obo Anton Bauer to 4-pin 2x Cheeseplates 15m
Re: Away from shooting/editing for six years - need your thoughts!
by Guy McLoughlin on Jun 4, 2012 at 2:24:31 am
in the Panasonic AF100, DVX100, HMC150 Forum
While the GH2 is the least expensive way to create impressive video, it has a large learning curve, so it will take some time to become comfortable shooting with it... [Ruby Gold] "I've heard the GH2 can be a bit difficult to work with re: focusin
Re: Pick My Camera For Me
by Angelo Lorenzo on May 5, 2012 at 10:24:04 pm
in the Cinematography Forum
I would probably stick to ENG for the time being. Why? If you're a one-man-band, consider these advantages: -Better mic preamp and audio controls on-camera, with full sized XLR inputs on most ENG cameras. -Better form factor without the need to
Pick My Camera For Me
by christopher pupillo on May 5, 2012 at 1:41:11 am
in the Cinematography Forum
Here's my situation. I'm a 48-year old jack of all trades - graphic designer, producer, director, editor and occasional cameraman - who has worked largely outside the video biz as a corporate communications director for the past 7 years. Like many
NAB 2012: Anton/Bauer
by Debra Kaufman on May 4, 2012 at 9:34:52 am
in the Cinematography Forum
At NAB 2012, Anton/Bauer, a part of Vitec Videocom, a Vitec Group company, debuted its QRC-CA940 Gold Mount solution for the new Canon EOS C300 digital cinema camera and also showcased the MATRIX Cheese Plate, a new mounting plate that can be used wi
Re: Cinema Camera stupid questions
by Matthew Sonnenfeld on May 1, 2012 at 1:16:43 am
in the Blackmagic Design Forum
Hi Bob, The viewfinder hood is made my Blackmagic-Design and is bundled with the camera. Close look says that the tripod is the Sachtler Video 20 S1, follow focus is Chrosziel, and the red on the mounting plate and rods tells me Zacuto. Hope t
Re: DSLR EVF - Swivl 5.6" LCD vs Zacuto EVF or SmallHD DP4?
by Aj Koch on Apr 28, 2012 at 5:00:32 pm
in the DSLR Video Forum
Hi Montica! Thanks a ton for the information! As far as my research goes, it appears the DP4 and the Zacuto EVF are pretty much the same product, with the DP4 being more bang for the buck. It concerns me about the ball flash mount though... the
Re: DSLR EVF - Swivl 5.6" LCD vs Zacuto EVF or SmallHD DP4?
by Montica Pes on Apr 28, 2012 at 2:51:29 pm
in the DSLR Video Forum
Hi--Just got the dp4 with evf and the whole bundle. I really like the monitor and evf, though I have never tried the Zacuto beyond the Zfinder. The dp4 also has 1:1 mapping, which I don't think Zacuto is offering. There are some really great head
DSLR EVF - Swivl 5.6" LCD vs Zacuto EVF or SmallHD DP4?
by Aj Koch on Apr 27, 2012 at 11:01:13 pm
in the DSLR Video Forum
I need to buy an external monitor with peak focusing for my Canon 5D Mark II. I've used the Zacuto EVF and I liked it, but it was a little small. The DP4 looks very similar to the Zacuto and you get a lot more accessories for the money. Swivl has
Thinking About Building a Cinema Camera Rig
by Matthew Sonnenfeld on Apr 26, 2012 at 11:57:01 pm
in the Blackmagic Design Forum
So I will probably be placing my pre-order for the Blackmagic Cinema Camera from B&H within the next couple days and I am trying to think what would be the best way to spec it out with accessories to make the most out of it. The design looks to me l
Re: Suggestions for DSLR Rig on Rails for ENG Work with Pre-Amp and Zoom?
by Stephanie Stiavetti on Apr 24, 2012 at 10:21:17 pm
in the DSLR Video Forum
Steve, I've used Zacuto rigs and had them work very well with my tripod. I'd contact the company directly - their sales associates are very responsive and eager to answer questions. They should be able to tell you which model will most suit your need
Re: Is BlackMagic Going To Forever Change the HD DSLR video World?
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo on Apr 23, 2012 at 8:55:02 am
in the DSLR Video Forum
[Phil Balsdon] "... The LCD on the Blackmagic camera is much too large for a loupe ..." Since you seem like an intelligent fellow, I suspect you wouldn't want to bet a favorite beverage that Zacuto & others won't announce a nice loupe eyepiece for
@Ben Rojas
by Marco Solorio on Apr 21, 2012 at 5:04:50 am
in the COW - Tutorials Forum
Yeah, the internal battery issue isn't a hit. But lack of viewfinder is no different than HDSLR shooting. Either you'd need a loupe (might be kinda big for a 5" screen, but I'll bet they'll be made) or an EVF like Zacuto's offerings. As for me, th
News: Filmworkers Grades “Revenge of the Great Camera Shootout”
by Cow News Droid on Apr 20, 2012 at 12:37:40 am
in the NEWS: Product News Releases Forum
Event produced by Zacuto and Kessler includes side-by-side comparisons of cameras made by Sony, Arri, Alexa, Canon and others. (Chicago, Illinois--April 20, 2012) Filmworkers recently took part in a unique event testing the performance of the curr
Re: Is BlackMagic Going To Forever Change the HD DSLR video World?
by Jeff Lester on Apr 18, 2012 at 6:30:20 pm
in the DSLR Video Forum
Star Wars was a low budget film? I did not know that. They used S16. If you want your movie to have no production value, I suppose you could go with the basic handheld shots using the Arri cams right out of the box. The Digital Bolex is like a gu
Zacuto Z-Finder with Canon 60D's articulating screen
by Bob Cole on Apr 17, 2012 at 9:35:32 pm
in the Canon EOS DSLR Forum
I've tried using a Marshall monitor with my Canon 60D, but the limited resolution of the output from the camera's HDMI port makes any electronic monitor rather useless (imho) - esp. when using Magic Lantern. So... I'm back to my Zacuto Z-Finder Pr
News: Anton/Bauer To Feature Innovative Power Solutions For Sony, Canon, Panasonic And RED At The 20
by Cow News Droid on Apr 17, 2012 at 9:21:51 pm
in the NEWS: Product News Releases Forum
(Las Vegas: NAB 2012--April 17, 2012) Anton/Bauer®, part of Vitec Videocom, a Vitec Group company, and a premier global provider of batteries, chargers, lighting and other mobile power systems for the professional broadcast, video and film industries
Blog: NAB 2012 is coming and it's less than 2 weeks away- so what's going to be there?
by gary adcock on Apr 2, 2012 at 1:39:10 pm
in the COW - Blogs Forum
That's right, The show floor opens 2 weeks from today. Over the next couple of weeks I am going to talk about some of the things we are all going to be looking forward to at the big show in the desert. Lets start with what we already know.
NAB 2012 is coming and it's less than 2 weeks away- so what's going to be there?
by gary adcock on Apr 2, 2012 at 6:39:10 am
in the Forum
That's right, The show floor opens 2 weeks from today. Over the next couple of weeks I am going to talk about some of the things we are all going to be looking forward to at the big show in the desert. Lets start with what we already know. RED...
Blog: PROAIM Shoulder Rig Kit-201 – Review
by Chris Blair on Apr 2, 2012 at 1:21:57 am
in the COW - Blogs Forum
We recently added a Panasonic AF-100 camera along with several lenses to our shooting gear and after testing our CPM Film Tools rig with it,  it became obvious we were going to need a heavier-duty rig to make the setup functional. After hours spent r
PROAIM Shoulder Rig Kit-201 – Review
by Chris Blair on Apr 1, 2012 at 6:21:57 pm
in the Forum
We recently added a Panasonic AF-100 camera along with several lenses to our shooting gear and after testing our CPM Film Tools rig with it,  it became obvious we were going to need a heavier-duty rig to make the setup...
Re: Set-up - basics and work habits
by john sharaf on Apr 1, 2012 at 12:10:41 am
in the Lighting Design Pros Forum
Craig, PL mount lenses can be very large and heavy, so serious "support" is required to keep the alignment correct and the lens mount from being damaged. This has required after market suppliers like Solid Camera, Hot Rod Camera, Element Technica
Re: What to do at NAB
by Hector berrebi on Mar 27, 2012 at 7:05:29 am
in the NAB Expo Forum
few NAB tips :) PPW (post production world) starts on saturday and had 5 packed days of so many lectures on so many topics your head will spin, you can pay individual days or all days deals, and its moderately priced. you get to enter almost any
Re: field monitor on canon T3i
by Al Bergstein on Mar 24, 2012 at 5:39:18 pm
in the Canon EOS DSLR Forum
Vic, the monitor I have is the following (the SKU might be the B&H number). Marshall Electronics MAVLCD50HDMI 5" On-Camera Monitor It does not *squish* the screen when I start to shoot. It shows what the screen is showing. It might be clipping s
Re: Canon 5D Mark II / Red Rock Micro / Zacuto package.
by Leonard Lyson on Mar 5, 2012 at 8:39:15 pm
in the Classifieds, Personal Forum
Still selling?
Re: Canon 5D Mark II / Red Rock Micro / Zacuto package.
by Leonard Lyson on Mar 5, 2012 at 8:39:11 pm
in the Classifieds, Personal Forum
Still selling?
Re: Issue using KiPro v3 + Red Epic + Zacuto Viewfinder
by AJA Sales Department on Mar 2, 2012 at 11:26:04 pm
in the AJA Ki Pro Forum
The HDMI output of the RED Epic, based on the current RED operational manual for the camera, is designated as a preview output by default; it can be configured for program output. Information regarding the HDMI output of the RED Epic camera can be f
Issue using KiPro v3 + Red Epic + Zacuto Viewfinder
by Rodrigo Allendes-Fernandez on Mar 2, 2012 at 4:54:40 pm
in the AJA Ki Pro Forum
Hi everyone! I'm trying to setting up a Red Epic camera for recording in Ki Pro. Red Epic have an HDMI and SDI output which don't work simultaneusly. So, to use with Zacuto VF, I have to get signal from HDMI output. From Red Epic to Zacuto,
Re: Camera upgrade advice
by Stephen Crye on Feb 29, 2012 at 10:46:25 pm
in the Sony NXCAM Forum
The Zacuto shootout 2011 tested both the AF-100 and the Canon 5D. http://www.zacuto.com/the-great-camera-shootout-2011 But, 'ware the bokeh on those large-sensor cams! Kiss deep DOF goodbye (unless you are in bright light) I know someone wh
News: Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Cameras Take Moviegoers Deep Into the Daring Operations of Ac
by Cow News Droid on Feb 27, 2012 at 7:16:03 pm
in the NEWS: Product News Releases Forum
(Lake Success, New York--February 27, 2012) In an unprecedented blend of real-life heroism and original filmmaking, "Act of Valor" stars a group of active-duty U.S. Navy SEALs in a film like no other in Hollywood’s history. A fictionalized account of
Canon C300 Cinema Super 35 format Camera Package for RENT NOW!!!
by Bobby Holbrook II on Feb 14, 2012 at 8:03:05 pm
in the Classifieds, Personal Forum
We are the First to offer the Canon C300 Cinema. This Package comes with Canon C300 Cinema Body Canon LCD Flip Out Monitor with Handle Canon 16-35mm L 2.8 Mark II Canon 24-70mm L 2.8 Mark I Canon 70-200mm L 2.8 Mark II (3) Canon 4 Hour
News: Anton/Bauer To Feature Wide Range Of Cutting-Edge Power Solutions At BVE 2012
by Cow News Droid on Feb 10, 2012 at 4:51:30 am
in the NEWS: Product News Releases Forum
Company to Display MATRIX Cheese Plate and Gold Mount System, DIONIC HCX, DIONIC HC, CINE VCLX and Battery Accessories (London, England--February 10, 2012) Anton/Bauer(R), part of Vitec Videocom, a Vitec Group company and a premier global provider
AG-HPX300P with extras
by Brian Young on Feb 5, 2012 at 1:49:05 am
in the Classifieds, Personal Forum
AG-HPX300P with extras s/n: D9TEA0316 Under 525 hours - used mainly as a stationary live-shot camera Please contact me directly - FlacaProductions@mac.com INCLUDES: Setups/scene files by Roger Macie - $350 value (http://www.macievideo.com)
Re: monitor for DSLR focus - the Goldilocks Solution
by Mike Thomas on Feb 4, 2012 at 6:58:12 pm
in the DSLR Video Forum
For my last film I used a Zacuto EVF with my GH2. The EVF has a digital zoom focus assist feature. Through the use of a homemade bracket and an old manual shutter release cable I was able to rig it up so that I could quickly and easily trigger the fo
monitor for DSLR focus - the Goldilocks Solution
by Bob Cole on Jan 31, 2012 at 2:25:14 pm
in the DSLR Video Forum
I'm looking for a compact, lightweight monitor for hand-held videography with my Canon 60D. I currently use the Zacuto Pro on the camera's LCD, which works, but the limited resolution of the camera's screen makes it quite challenging to maintain crit
Re: Randy Ubillos' Antartica Video
by Simon Ubsdell on Jan 19, 2012 at 10:43:14 pm
in the Apple FCPX or Not: The Debate Forum
[Jeremy Garchow] "And Alexa, and Phantom, and Sony....and the equivalent large sensor DSLRs" For anybody interested in comparing rolling shutter artefacts among the various cameras out there, it's well worth checking out Zacuto's Great Camera Shou
Sony NEX FS-100 For Sale
by Ben Kupfer on Jan 18, 2012 at 3:34:48 pm
in the Classifieds, Personal Forum
Selling my pristine Sony FS100 with very low hours. It's a complete system and includes extra battery with a dual gang charger, the 128 GB SSD, a Zacuto mounting system with rods, plus 3 lenses (2 Zeiss/Sony A-mount zooms, constant f2.8 and a Nikkor
For Sale: Redrock Micro gear, Zacuto, Manfrotto, MORE
by Derek Hatfield on Jan 13, 2012 at 3:29:44 am
in the DSLR Video Forum
Hello all, I'm selling all my video gear. Everything is MINT condition to brand new. Everything must go. Would like to sell all at once, but willing to break up. I paid over $3,000.00. Asking for all - $2,800. This is a big discount. Here's
Re: Which Field Monitor is the best choice for my CANON XF300?
by Al Bergstein on Jan 11, 2012 at 3:45:01 pm
in the Field Production Forum
Are you shooting in the field or in studio? Are you looking to get it for more theatrical shoots or something else? I ask because I have a SmallHD larger monitor (8.5") and I've not used it as much as I thought I would. The larger size in the field i
Re: Shoulder Mount vs Eyecup
by Casey Petersen on Jan 11, 2012 at 3:10:46 pm
in the DSLR Video Forum
I'm also thinking of getting an LCD Viewfinder loupe, but am wondering if anyone has any experience with any of the cheaper ones than the Zacuto...such as the Carry Speed or Neewer ones they have on Amazon? The Zacuto is $375, Neewer is $52 and Carr
Blog: CES News from around the industry
by gary adcock on Jan 11, 2012 at 3:10:29 pm
in the COW - Blogs Forum
Well CES is in full swing. Not being there this year, I find the news and PR feeds from the show very interesting, here are some of the tibbits I have found. Nikon's new flagship DSLR camera, 16.2MP, Live HDMI output while recording ( hopefully
CES News from around the industry
by gary adcock on Jan 11, 2012 at 7:10:29 am
in the Forum
Well CES is in full swing. Not being there this year, I find the news and PR feeds from the show very interesting, here are some of the tibbits I have found. Nikon's new flagship DSLR camera, 16.2MP, Live HDMI output while recording ( hopefully...
Re: D7000 Noise
by Rob Manning on Jan 5, 2012 at 12:59:44 am
in the DSLR Video Forum
The D7K does not have the same resolution specs as the Canon's however, it has a leg up on recording time and a well exposed take is viable regardless of that aspect. Check out Rick Kasnoff a Seattle based photographer on Vimeo, "Snow Monkeys".
Re: I need advice stepping into the DSLR world
by Phil Balsdon on Jan 2, 2012 at 7:54:00 am
in the DSLR Video Forum
"What's your insight on that considering that I want to keep it cheap" Unrealistic. live HDMI or component video output Maybe possible on a Panasonic GH2. All other DSLR cameras give a dirty feed via HDMI. external viewfinder Zacuto, Cinero
Re: Anyone shoot with an EX-1 and an F3?
by Stephen Crye on Dec 23, 2011 at 3:51:14 am
in the Sony XDCAM - EX & Related Forum
Hi; I'm just drooling over the F3, even though it is $15K more than I can afford! I assume you have watched this series - I learned a LOT watching it. http://www.zacuto.com/the-great-camera-shootout-2011 Makes my NX70 seem so toy-like
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