27 thoughts on “Contact”

1. Hi we met at BVE this year from Malta I have a question I just did a firmware update on my pmw 200 and my camera has stopped halfway through and won’t start up did you get any issues like these? Or heard any problems like these?

2. There’s no “Contact Us” information on your website.

   Anyway, I’m a huge fan of your website. The Sony AX100 has a new 3.0 firmware update. XAVC S 4K 100Mbps
   http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/digital-video-industry-news/526336-sony-announces-new-ax100-firmware-100mbp-s.html
   Sony truly messed up on the X70. They should just give their customers a free firmware update.

3. What about the $300 rebate when you purchase the PXW-X70 4K upgrade? !!

   Best wishes Barney and thanks for a great site

4. Off the wall question: Have you heard anything about a replacement for Canon’s aging XF300 / XF305? What do you think they’re going to do with that line?

5. A puzzle! Last week i bought a Sony FS7. Love it. But when i switch between Cine and Custom in Base Settings, it gets stuck on S Log3. Resetting to factory settings gets it back to normal, but what am i doing wrong? Thanks Jonathan

6. gentlemen enjoyed the review on the new panasonic agdvx200, was a little concerned about the low light sensitivity on the camera, I am kind of caught in the middle, we do alot of seminars, and 1 room in particular its tougher in lower light, we are using the hcx 1000 which is not great in lower light, hopeful of getting back into more production we have a black magic 4k 2me switcher so like the 4 k option but a bit confused, thoughts

7. I just bought the PXW-X180 and am thrilled with the camera. However the SDHC Adapter for the SxS slot with an SDHC 32GB card that used to work in my EX is NOT accepted by the camera. Can you tell me what SxS adapter I can buy in combination with what SD card that WILL be accepted by the camera?
   Thank you so much,
   Chris

   HDW : The £70 Sony MEAD-SD02 (MEADSD02) Memory Adaptor for using SD Card with XDCAM EX Products may work but it will only work at 35mbps not 50.

8. On a tight budget, what videocam(s) are best to shoot an interview in front of a green screen and have the videocam itself put in a pre-selected image (say of a city skyline) so the interview can be done live for a live online church service or presentation?

9. Just wonder about the Osmo.. did they ever up date the firmware .. you were saying before that it was having problems..

   Thanks

   HDW : It was updated on Christmas day so most of us missed it but having installed the new FW it seems a lot better.

10. Time for a review!
    http://www.sony.co.uk/pro/product/pxw-z150/?SM=PR&src=230216Freelancers%2520and%2520Corporate%2520production%2520%28FCP%29_PXW-Z150__a3&cmp=scl-cc-11506

11. Hi,
    One year ago you posted some information about an adaptor (MTF NEXa1 0.6) for the sony 28-135. It was just before the NAB. You told about a cost of £900.
    After some days the post disappeared.
    Do you have some news about that ?

12. Sorry to hear that you are not well! I Hope you recover fast (and complete).
    All the best from the Netherlands!

13. HI!
    recently buyed the sony FS7, recorded on XAVC L (1920×1080 30P) but cannot download the footage in FCPX 10.1.3
    Any suggestions??
    thanks!

    HDW : Try FCPX 10.2.3

14. Just like to say how extremely helplful the review of the Panasonic GH4 was. A friend from my local video club is planning to purchase one, and this has made up his mind… maybe mine as well.
    Thanks for an excellent review as ever
    Derek

15. Hi Philip,
    I’m so pleased to see that you’re up and running again and I wish you continued good health. Have you had a chance to test out the forthcoming Sony PXW-Z150 yet, as I greatly respect your opinion.
    Many thanks,
    John Rose
    VideoMagic

16. Philip

    Just to wish you a speedy recovery sorry to hear of your illness, get well soon…

17. Thank you for keeping up the fight on Sony’s 4K upgrade to the PXW X70

    Best
    Natahn

18. Hello Philip
    Do you have any suggestions please of a high quality software for burning DVDs on Mac. ?

    Regards

    Phill

    HDW : You can still download Adobe Encore if you have Premiere Pro cloud.

19. Hello
    I’m looking for a live chat with an expert who can help me with my aj-px270 new camera. I have many question but I did not find someone who can help me. please help me.

20. I am an aprentice in video. I just got a JVC GY-LS300 and the primary use for this camera is Weddings and Sweet 16s.
    I found difficulties to do the job when I am not using a tripod… that is most of the time..

    but also I would like to find a good lens that fit necessities for shooting.. a lens that can have at least 2.8 Zoom and auto focus…

    Could you recommend one. And tell me what do you suggest to shoot in movement at weddings or other events… ???

    HDW : The standard kit lens would be the 12-35mm f2.8 Panasonic lens (24-70mm-35mm)

21. I’m using the Sony AXR100 at the moment and consider to get the HC-X1000. My worry is the weight. Could you give me some feedback on the subjective feeling of the weight when performing handheld shooting

22. Philip

    enjoyed the reviews of the GH5
    Can you tell me if my GH4 lenses will fit a GH5 please
    Many thanks

    Derek M

    HDW : Yes all micro 4/3 lenses will fit the GH5

23. Hi Phil. Love your video reviews. I’m a newbie when it comes to camera work. The upcoming sonyz90 seems to tick a lot of boxes. But I also think the gh5 looks amazing. My question is if one buys one brand of camera is one able to mix shots in the edit with another brand or are you stuck on a brand specific path? Hope that makes sense. Your thoughts would be appreciated. Toby

    HDW : I had a Sony a7s and a GH4 and needless to say I now have 2 GH5s, Sony and Panasonic are quite far apart skin tone wise.

24. Hi Philip. Congratulations on your anniversary of HD Warrior.
    Love the Glasgow video reminds me of back home in Glasgow but wish you put Celtic park in the tape or even Ibrox. Hope your health is improving all the time old amigo. Harry

    HDW : Thanks Harry as you may know it’s very difficult to fly near stadiums as they encompass ristricted air space.

25. Hi Philip,
    Having found your website,while researching info on a JVC KY1900E camera I have just purchased,I see that you are a fan,and did a review on your own purchase.
    What I am looking for is a user manual for it,do you know if I could download one from the web?
    My other question is,it powers up bright white ok on the screen,but no image appears,even after leaving it on for more than 30 mins.Previous owner said it had a B/w image, when they powered it up,then packed it away for,I believe,a long time.
    Hope you can throw some light on this for me.
    Thanks,Kevin.

    HDW: Sorry don’t know of any manual for such an old camera plus if the B/W viewfinder is white I think it will be faulty but it might be the brightness or contrast on the VF turned up too high. These are controlled by wheels below the viewfinder just beside the eye piece.

26. Great review on the Panasonic X2000 Philip. I wonderedI if you or a colleague could tell me if the Weebill S Gimbal could support the X 2000.
    Could make a formidable combination!

    Kind regards Gareth Angel

27. Hi guys love the blog, followed it for years but only recently started posting.

    Just spotted on the mobile version there is a old post pinned to the top of the page from 2012 so it could make new visitors think the site is inactive

    Keep up the otherwise faultless work!