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by alansmith
Wed Jun 04, 2008 9:53 pm
Forum: Club and General Issues
Topic: I am very sad
Replies: 30
Views: 34159

I am sad

Hello Willy, sad news but you have been very lucky to have used a room for free. I belong to two clubs, one in Ashford Kent and one in Orpington, you may remember we spoke about them at Tonbridge Oast before your show. Both clubs use rented rooms and neither of them have storage for equipment. All e...
by alansmith
Wed Nov 21, 2007 2:36 pm
Forum: Equipment and Technical Issues
Topic: Transfer dvd back to pc
Replies: 6
Views: 8920

transfer DVD back to pc

Many thanks for the advice Dave and Mike. I will pass it on via the forum and perhaps get a new member for the IAC???
Alan
by alansmith
Tue Nov 20, 2007 10:13 pm
Forum: Equipment and Technical Issues
Topic: Transfer dvd back to pc
Replies: 6
Views: 8920

Transfer dvd back to pc

Hi, can anyone suggest the best way to transfer some DVDs back to a pc, in order to make up a compilation of films from various people. I have done it in the past by using T Rex to capture and convert but not good enough if editing was required. I have just been asked the question but can't give a r...
by alansmith
Thu Nov 08, 2007 11:33 am
Forum: Equipment and Technical Issues
Topic: Which Mini DV player?
Replies: 24
Views: 26176

which mini dv

Hi Billy, maybe I was unlucky with the Canon XM2 but it is now up and running as good as new. Super camera, I love it! (well I like it quite a lot) had brilliant service from Canon when it had to go back and they were pretty quick. £238 for the repair so not too bad when you consider that was a new ...
by alansmith
Wed Nov 07, 2007 9:20 pm
Forum: Equipment and Technical Issues
Topic: Which Mini DV player?
Replies: 24
Views: 26176

Which mini DV player

Hi. I have been reading through replies to this one with interest, my Canon XM2 had to have a new tape deck through too much playback work. I have a Panasonic MX350B as back up camera but always thought that the build quality of the Canon would give it a better chance of surviving playback treatment...
by alansmith
Fri Sep 21, 2007 11:06 am
Forum: Club and General Issues
Topic: ND Filters
Replies: 14
Views: 16951

nd filters

Hi, I use a wide angle converter on my XM2 most of the time, I cannot fit a filter even if I want one, due to the lack of screw thread and the special wide angle lens hood. I, like Tom, always clean the lens with a decent lens cleaning cloth before and numerous times during shooting. I still get the...
by alansmith
Thu Sep 13, 2007 5:14 pm
Forum: Club and General Issues
Topic: Transfer audio from mini disc recorder to pc
Replies: 1
Views: 4071

Transfer audio from mini disc recorder to pc

Saw Tom Hardwick's piece in latest film and video maker. How is transfer made from mini disc recorder to pc is it via usb or line out jack? If via jack out, how is it done. Any advice gratefully accepted.