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my pimped XHA1 ( plus a brevised SDE )

imacron-usa
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Jan 3, 2008, 7:12 PM

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I've recently upgraded my XHA1 with a brevis depth of field adapter. Even though it now weighs a ton, it's fun shooting with it. Amazing shallow depth of field.

I've recently created an SDE last December 30 for an italian groom who married a Filipina. I code named it the Italian Job.

http://www.imacron-usa.com/media/MAURO.wmv

Happy new year !!!

Dominic

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LKvideo
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Jan 4, 2008, 12:09 PM

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Very Nice Dominic, I bet it was a bit of a pain with that Brevis thing attached to video tape all that.
Lou K
SI, NYC

stevemoses
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Jan 4, 2008, 2:11 PM

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Who is that standing next to the camera? I don't recognize him Wink

Does a longer lens really make you a better man? Smile

Steve Moses
Vantage Point Productions, Inc.
www.SteveandLaura.com
The Tools to Make You an Original

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imacron-usa
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Jan 4, 2008, 6:56 PM

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Longer lens makes me a longer man.

imacron-usa
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Jan 4, 2008, 7:12 PM

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No need to go to the gym. This is a total body workout. Wink

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Very Nice Dominic, I bet it was a bit of a pain with that Brevis thing attached to video tape all that.

imacron-usa
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Mar 3, 2008, 7:02 PM

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Finally, none of those inverted images. Got the flip module. Added a few inches and a few ounces.

JC/DV
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Mar 3, 2008, 7:11 PM

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Finally, none of those inverted images. Got the flip module. Added a few inches and a few ounces.

So how well does that sucker fly on a glidecam? Tongue

Jerome
JC/DV Productions - Website - Blog

Technology. It does wonders if you know how to use it.

imacron-usa
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Mar 3, 2008, 7:20 PM

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i don;t think i can handhold this for more than 10 seconds.

JC/DV
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Mar 3, 2008, 7:24 PM

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i don;t think i can handhold this for more than 10 seconds.

I was kidding. Looks impressive!

Jerome
JC/DV Productions - Website - Blog

Technology. It does wonders if you know how to use it.

imacron-usa
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Mar 3, 2008, 7:30 PM

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need longer arms to reach the focus rings.... besides the weight, this cam setup is such a joy to use.

with my two production assistants / caddies

(This post was edited by imacron-usa on Mar 3, 2008, 7:31 PM)

JC/DV
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Mar 3, 2008, 7:31 PM

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need longer arms to reach the focus rings.... besides the weight, this cam setup is such a joy to use.

I have long arms. I'll trade you my A1 for your A1 setup. Tongue

Jerome
JC/DV Productions - Website - Blog

Technology. It does wonders if you know how to use it.

imacron-usa
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Mar 3, 2008, 7:39 PM

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thanks for the offer... but i'm now growing my nails, which may also come in handy tightening those tripod and glidecam screws Wink

Scott S
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Mar 3, 2008, 10:13 PM

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what tripod is that?

Thanks,
Scott

imacron-usa
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Mar 4, 2008, 1:38 AM

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bogen 503HDV

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what tripod is that?

Thanks,
Scott

Scott S
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Mar 4, 2008, 4:49 AM

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not the head, the tripod (sticks)...

dennykyser
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Mar 4, 2008, 12:20 PM

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Is that a 70-200 2.8L IS ? If so that is some weight, I have many Canon L lenses but did not think you could use them on my XH-A1, Please explain how you are doing it.

Great setup by the way.
Denny
www.kyserphoto.com

imacron-usa
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Mar 4, 2008, 7:26 PM

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not the IS version. It's a Depth of Field adapter. basically what it does is it uses 35mm lenses and it projects an image on a ground glass inside the adapter. The video camera focuses on that ground glass and records the image to tape.

depth of field or the range of focus is determined by the aperture set on the 35mm lens.

There are three popular brands -- brevis, letus, and the red rock micro. you can freely google the specs and sample footages of each one.

dominic

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Is that a 70-200 2.8L IS ? If so that is some weight, I have many Canon L lenses but did not think you could use them on my XH-A1, Please explain how you are doing it.

Great setup by the way.