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84891jnf92048
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its in the other forums, why not here? so, any "what camera should i buy?", "what is a good song", etc. questions go here.
Sep 2 2010 10:23PM
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84891jnf92048
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i guess i'll start:

what is a good way to build a gopro pole boom? should i just buy a bike tube mount? or is there a better way?
Sep 2 2010 10:25PM
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MADDECENT
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I know a kid that put it on the end of a golf club with a helmet mount. It doesn't work in the slightest for skiing, but its great for trampoline, if you're into that. That's all I know, just throwin out an idea.
Sep 2 2010 10:30PM
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Sklar
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i got a shower curtain rod, so it is extendable, drilled a hole in it, and put a 1/4" bolt in the hole.
It screws right on to my tripod mount
Sep 2 2010 10:34PM
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84891jnf92048
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awesome, thanks guys i wasnt too clear in the OP, so:

IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION THAT IS NOT WORTHY OF A WHOLE THREAD, POST IT HERE.
Sep 2 2010 10:53PM
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[-mvee-]
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i have a question: whats the best way to weight your glidecam with my canon t2i on it ... ?!
Sep 3 2010 10:07AM
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jwalt
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with the weights that come with it? I'm not sure if I understand the question
Sep 3 2010 10:54AM
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wynnyk
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how to weight just the glidecam? weight them, then subtract the weight of the camera and lens? me no comprendo.
Sep 3 2010 11:09AM
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I_Am_Mod
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^^i have a handlebar mount that fits on the end of my pole...
at the top it fits fine and at the bottom, near the basket the pole is too thin so i wrapped ducttape around it and now it works fine + white ducttape on white poles doesn't even stand out ... :)
^^this is the easiest way if you mainly use it while skiing and don't want to limit your own skiing by hauling an extra pole....

however if your main concern is filming others, filming non ski activities or filming alot from a pole, you can get a retractable shower curtain rod or retractable broomstick ; then you can hammer one end flat , and put a flat mounting plate + screw on it to attach the camera....
^^or also use the handlebar mount; great thing about the handlebar mount is that it comes with a triple jointed arm so you can aim the camera in any direction and position you could ever imagine....
Sep 3 2010 11:31AM
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[-mvee-]
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sorry wasnt said quite right: how should i move around the weight that it comes with? i thought there would be some certain way but i could be wrong..
Sep 3 2010 8:19PM
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miroz
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Read the directions that came with it. That's all that needs to be said, I think.
Sep 3 2010 8:41PM
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broto
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BUMP.

how long does it take for the snow outside of an icerink to melt after they put it outside? also, how much snow is there normally? enough to fill up a truck bed and trailer?
Sep 18 2010 2:11PM
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broto
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shit thought this was in nsg
Sep 18 2010 2:21PM
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84891jnf92048
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got me all excited...

this thread = fail
Sep 18 2010 2:30PM
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broto
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but hey, free bump.
Sep 18 2010 2:56PM
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Joshua.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gbl73Ynisw


you're welcome
Oct 7 2010 7:29PM
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kstanz
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I probably could look this up but I'm not super sure so here it is:

I want to sell my Nikon d5000. I bought it about a year ago and its still in perfectly new condition, nothing wrong with it at all that i can see. It has a "AF-S Nikor 18-55mm" lens and then a "Sigma DG UV 25mm filter thingy.

My question is, how much would be reasonable to list/sell it for? (With body,lens,filter)
Oct 12 2011 6:55PM
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kstanz
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Also i think i bought it all for around $1200
Oct 12 2011 6:56PM
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blatt
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Here's an unthreadworthy question:

ns, help me pick my next purchase. I plan to acquire currency throughout the year and will hopefully have enough for whatever I list:

Canon 24-70 f/2.8L
Sigma 30mm f/1.4
Glidecam HD2000 (currently using a 2000 pro)
Sachtler Ace (Currently using a 701HDV)
Rode Videomic
Light Kit
Oct 12 2011 7:17PM
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erikK
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A mic would be pretty sick if you are using the camera mic right now. Might as well just wait for your tripod to fall apart before buying a new one unless you feel like you really need to get away from Manfrotto. What other lenses do you have?
Oct 12 2011 7:23PM
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blatt
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11-16 f/28
17-40 f/4
70-200 f/2.8
Oct 12 2011 7:25PM
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[evan]
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Bump.

If Ecuador is 106,888 sq mi, and CT is 5,018 sq mi, how many CTs will fit inside Ecuador?
Oct 12 2011 8:26PM
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123+ski
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21.3
Oct 12 2011 8:58PM
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lukewalnuts
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5d mk3 coming out the 18th?
Oct 12 2011 9:15PM
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erikK
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Probs 1d
Oct 12 2011 9:28PM
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I.B
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Should i buy t2i or save a little more and go with the 60d
Oct 12 2011 9:28PM
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lukewalnuts
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The 5dII has effectively replaced the 1ds. 1dIV is still new enough. My only guess would be a replacement to the 5d with actual autofocus and drive capabilities, as well as an improved movie mode.
Oct 12 2011 9:32PM
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plorr
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Get the t2i and invest the rest in nicer glass. Better to get nice glass right off the bat because it is generally more future proof than a body. Then in a year or two you can get whatever canon comes out with next. Supposedly going to be some next level shit for video.
Oct 12 2011 9:33PM
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blatt
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T2i, just get magic lantern
Oct 12 2011 10:06PM
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Balto
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Do you only want it for video? Are you fine with the incredibly bad build quality of the rebel series? How much are you prepared to drop on glass on top of the camera? Would you like the flip out screen of the 60d? How about the nicer buttons/click wheel/top screen?
Oct 12 2011 10:57PM
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123+ski
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battery grip
audio
tripod
glide cam
Oct 13 2011 4:42PM
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SeanTom
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i duct taped my gopro to a ski pole. it worked pretty well
Oct 13 2011 4:44PM
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plorr
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I have always wondered this as well.
Oct 13 2011 8:18PM
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quaive
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Will a Nikon 50mm f/1.8 D autofocus on a D7000?
Oct 13 2011 8:21PM
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plorr
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Pretty sure only DX lenses will autofocus with the lower end nikons.
Oct 13 2011 8:23PM
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quaive
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It doesn't autofocus on my D60.
Oct 13 2011 8:25PM
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erikK
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Yes.
Oct 13 2011 8:44PM
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[evan]
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Do you agree or disagree that the three-fifths compromise and the great compromise played large parts in the establishment of the constitution?
Oct 13 2011 8:51PM
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quaive
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No. The only establishment America is built on is the establishment of McDonalds.
Oct 13 2011 9:03PM
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kstanz
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anyone? on craigslist it looks like some people are selling them around $600 but it just doesn't seem right for the price i bought it for...
Oct 13 2011 11:06PM
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blatt
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Both were pretty minuscule in regards to philosophy behind the constitution. The Baltimore compromise (I think that's what it's called) is still very important to us government, but was not important in the establishment of the constitution IMO.
Oct 14 2011 1:29AM
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inactive
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can someone edit to this thanks
Oct 14 2011 3:10AM
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Balto
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good photographers
good gear
good cars
good editing
Oct 14 2011 3:42AM
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michelle
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They're just great photographers.

But if you want some easy actions to somewhat obtain a similar look, get Totally Rad! Photoshop Actions. They're mostly used for portraits, but you could use them to get the look you're going for with a little tweaking.

http://www.gettotallyrad.com/products/photoshop-actions/
Oct 15 2011 10:05AM
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SenditSerg
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how to people gets shots from say one angle, then on another but on the same object..
ex. on a rail, theres the one angle, then another but on the same rail
im pretty sure its just two different shots at different angles put into one clip,m but im just wondering

also, whats something good to use for slowmo effects? i use vegas pro 10 as an editing software..
Oct 15 2011 2:36PM
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NJurkiewicz
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I have a sony HDR C550V 64 GB internal memory that has a cheap shotgun mic 2 or 3 extra batteries a lower pro case and a cheap fisheye how much do you think I should sell it for?
Oct 15 2011 3:18PM
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DGski
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how legit is the canon hv20
Oct 15 2011 3:22PM
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NJurkiewicz
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sorry CX 550V
Oct 15 2011 3:24PM
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erikK
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Can't go wrong with B&H
Oct 15 2011 8:20PM
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michelle
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Get it
Oct 15 2011 10:29PM
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erikK
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don't get your hopes up for anything exciting
Oct 16 2011 12:09AM
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