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What kind of render times are you getting ?  1x, 2x, 3x ?  

I'm getting 2x using Vegas on a Quad Core PC.  Meaning a 10 minute video takes 20 minutes to render.

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So I am eagerly waiting for your report on the Endeavour. The guys at the Amphibico told me, it would be a big backstep for me from the Phenom... Since you had a chance to shoot with much more housings and camcorders than me, I am very curious...

That is a strong statement from Amphibico.  I wonder if it is a reflection on the camcorder, housing or both.

Jeeze Drew, still teasing us with your FX7 Endeavor review.  Can't you give us any hints ?

I have my Gates housing.  It's solid, well designed, access to all the controls, viewfinder works fine, external monitor great.  I'll get it in the water Aug 11-18.

I have a question for the group that is slightly different.

I am 100% a hobbyist.  I do not sell any of my videos although I have given away a few.

Sometimes other resort guests ask me if I sell my videos.  I tell them no, but I do put them on the internet for people to view and/or download for free.  Occassionally, if I like someone, I'll send them a DVD for free.

When their is a resort or boat professional recording and soliciting DVD's for guests, I feel awkward when guests ask me if I sell my videos.  I definitely don't want to affect someone trying to make a living.  

Sometimes the video pros don't solicit until later in the week after the guests have already spoken with me.  I guess I could always down play my equipment and abilities and up play the pro.  Although I've seen some pros using very old basic equipment.  

What would you guys do ?

Question for those who use a tripod.  

Do you carry extra weight to weigh down the tripod ?  

I imagine you want the housing neutral when not using the tripod and very negative with the tripod.  I'm thinking 10lbs neg would be nice and steady, but 5lbs is a lot easier to carry.