On 18 May 2001 23:03:10 GMT, tjf7@aol.com (TJF7) wrote:

> Hello all you Sony PD 150 fanatics. I could use a little bit of your time.
>I am a broadcast television photographer who owns an extensive Beta SP package
>centered around the D600 camera. I bought a TRV 900 earlier this year for a jon
>that called for a small DV camera. In the next few weeks I will be working on a
>couple of shoots that require the PD 150 and I am going to buy one very
>shortly. I know they are scarce, but so are good parking spaces. I will find
>one. However, I am hoping you might take a minute to recommend accessories that
>you have found invaluable. The two shoots involve diverse applications. Both
>are for network magazine shows. One is a story about a famous rock band, the
>other takes place on a trans-Atlantic cruise ship. I will also be using my
>Betacam at times. Here are the accessories I am considering. Please let me know
>what you own that you like and perhaps, if you would be so kind, a few thoughts
>about price and vendors.
>
>1. Wide angle lens adapters. My options appear to be the Century Precision .65x
>or the Canon WD-58 .7x

Additional choices: Sony .7X made for camera (larger,
heavier, but somewhat less distortion?), Sony VCL-ES06
+ 58->52mm step-down ring (very cheap, light, and
compact, and much wider, like .5X, but little zooming range).

>2. Batteries. I will probably buy 2 of the longer capacity variety. Are some
>better than others?

Batteries, even the middle-sized ones (NP-F730) run
the camera a VERY long time - the NP-F960 runs it
it a ***V E R Y*** long time...;-)

>3. Wide angle lens shade.

None made for the above - I use a home-made "flag".

>4. Wireless mics. I am considering the Lectro 100s (or it the 101?) How have
>you attatched wireless to the camera? Does anyone sell a wireless mic plate?

My cheap Axdens fit in the accessory shoe - dunno
'bout others...

>5. Steadicam Junior. How much have people paid for this? Is there a good
>vendor. I know they are tough to get used to but I trust myself.

The camera may be heavy for using this easily.
Try www.bhphotovideo.com.

>6. For a tripod I may just use my Sachtler. Sure its over-kill but why spend
>money on something else?

Good plan...;-)

>7. What haven't I thought of?

58mm single-coated Hoya UV, circular polarizer maybe?
Other mics? On-camera light? Shoulder-brace?

> Thanks for any help you may offer. This is a great board. I used to visit
>here often but the focus has changed to these smaller cameras. Too bad you all
>missed Bill Conduit. man was he a trip.

Yep! ;-)