XDCAM EXtra

A news and information resource for the Sony XDCAM EX Series of cameras

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New Firmware For EX Cameras.

March 6th, 2010 · No Comments

SONY PRESS RELEASE : Firmware Upgrade For EX Cameras
Posted by Mal Hamilton on 2010/3/7 1:40:00 (0 reads)
part from use of the new media card from Sony there’s a few menu changes. The Sony press release is here in full.
More info and download links from Sonybiz EuMal
Enabling a wide selection of solid-state media
Downloading this new firmware [...]

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A ‘Bonnie” Overview Of The PMW-350

January 21st, 2010 · No Comments

From Braveheart country, the HD Warrior, Philip Johnston gives his impressions of Sony’s PMW-350.
Make sure you have a ‘cuppa’ with you with a dash of JW….helps soothe the accent
Exposure Room

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iPhone Apps Link

January 21st, 2010 · No Comments

World Wide Angle website has an amazing list of iPhone apps for film / video makers.
Have fun!

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Got To Be An XDCAM In There Somewhere…But Where?

January 27th, 2009 · No Comments

Such an amazing image…there must be an XDCAM somewhere!

On this section alone I counted 54 cameras, both video and stills – hey, there’s only about 15 camerapersons atop. It may be harder to find those without a camera!

And how cool is this – recording with TWO phones! Such a massive media presence – such [...]

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At Last – Counter-balance

November 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

Little do they know it, but Dolgin Camera Power have provided a very nice counter- balance for the EX-3. The V lock adaptor for BP batteries is available for just under US$50.

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Philip Bloom, Letus And The EX3

October 18th, 2008 · No Comments

Rick Young from Mac Video interviews Philip Bloom UK-based DOP, Editor and Director. well known for his EX clips posted on the web and an advocate of using 35mm still camera lenses in combination with the EX1 and Letus 35mm still lens adapter.
The interview covers his use of the lens adapter including the new Letus [...]

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EX-1 Back Pack / Trolley Bag From Petrol

October 1st, 2008 · No Comments

Petrol have released new products as part of their 2008 range. The one that caught my eye was this one – designed for cameras like the Sony EX-1.

Features of the PCTB3:
1. Ultra-wide U-shaped opening offers fast and easy access to contents while on the job
2. Padded rear pocket holds a laptop computer with up to [...]

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On The Level

August 4th, 2008 · No Comments

Now apart from chippies and pollies, this is a great innovation for camerapersons with an Ipod and or Iphone without a ‘bubble’.
PosiMotion

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ShotPut EXpress Updated v2.0.1

July 7th, 2008 · No Comments

This is ‘must have’ software for secure copies of SxS transfers. At around $50 it’s great insurance!
Quote from the site:
ShotPut EXpress v2.0.1 Last Updated 3 July 2008
This free upgrade sports major improvements in speed. It now has multi-threading to make multiple copies simultaneously in roughly the same time as one copy using Finder. New features [...]

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