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• Canon C100 MKII Tips 
  I use the c100ii and love it, it's been a solid camera and my clients love the footage I provide them. As many times as I thought about getting rid of it to purchase a 4k camera, I just can't bring...
• 7363 is back! 
   The Liason of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto has a store that stocks Orwo PF2 for a remarkably low price. If you're looking for b&w print film, that might be an option.
• Best TV shows you are watching 
  So it looks like the venerable Doctor Who has gotten on the Alexa anamorphic bandwagon. They're using Cooke Anamorphic/i and Alexa XT and Alex Mini. I think it looks great so far. I love Docto...
• B&H Super Comat 20mm f1.9 ASA markings 
  Took some measurements on both the 20mm Super Comat lens and the 2.5". The retaining rings' lip isn't wide enough for the stamp, so they're probably still series 4.5, just a later version....
• They Shall Not Grow Old 
   And it only happened in 1914, I believe, at least on that level. There are stories of it happening later on in the war in smaller pockets of the Western front. Things definitely changed after...
• Alexa Mini Package (130 Hours) (With Both Licenses) 
  Any updates Fred?Were all worried now.
• Lighting In Rain 
  In Australia for a handful of reasons we tend to go a bit overboard when wet weather hits.- Heads are covered with either Hogsmesh, or an umbrella.-Ballasts are elevated and ideally placed out of t...
• 16mm leaks/artifacts 
  I don't think so. As I mentioned before, the shutter and the movement (pulldown claw and registration pin mechanism) in a 416 are mechanically linked, so an electronic issue can't cause them to go...
• Release Lightworks NLE Available 
  After a long beta Lightworks V14.5 is now released. https://www.lwks.com...86289&Itemid=81 Apart from many bug fixes, headline features are: Support of variable frame rate files...
• Panasonic Lumix FZ2500 
  Can someone advice what is the nativeISO of Panasonic Lumix FZ2500. Thanks.
• Kodak Imagelink HQ 16mm Microfilm 
  Gigabitfilm was not my product. Mr. Detlef Ludwig’s. I only had some 16 perfed and introduced both formats, 35 and 16, to cinematography.Yes, both are originating microfilms.No, EPMINC of Dal...
• Sony FS5 II is Garbage 
    Not 100% sure Ive never worked for them directly.. the last time I did was a BBC Bristol Nat history /NHK co production ..a few years back in that case the cameras / lenses were supplie...
• Ektachrome is here! 
  It might help if they eventually release a 2nd version of the camera, with optical viewfinder. But I will be sticking with 16mm I think, so it doesn't affect me.
• Super 16 
  Interesting comment from Manu Delpech, post #20 in 'S16 Anamorphic - On a budget', https://www.cinemato...ens#entry478978 "Anecdotal, but The Wall (Doug Liman) that takes place entirely in the...
• American Cinematographer and ICG magazines free 
  Magazines now gone to a new home. Thanks!
• Litepanels LED ASTRA light. New. 
  Need to sell some gear and have a new Litepanels LED Astra light which is a 2nd gen model (2x brighter than the original). Amazing output with low wattage. You can buy an AB or V-mount battery plat...
• Equipment For Sale / Looking For (Pre-Owned) 
  Please email sales@broadcastsolutions.com for pricing and details. For Sale:CINEMA LENSES:Leica Summicron-C Set Includes: 18/21/25/29/35/50/75/100/135mmLeica Summicron-C Set Includes: 18/25/35...
• 16mm 2R short ends. Help. 
  Glenn, hit me up in a private message. I have about 8 rolls, I think.
• FS: ARRI 2C BNCR MOUNT w/ mags and variable speed motor 
  Still available. Dropped to $1000.
• The Camera Assistant: A Complete Professional Handbook VS. The Camera Assistants Manual 
  Does the fourth edition of the Camera Assistants Manual differ a lot from the latest, sixth edition?The fourth edition has information about the Eclair ACL and since I own one, I would like to read...