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Comment on AG-HVX200 or the HVR-Z1U: A Painful Choice by ASeltz

ASeltz — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 04:24:03 +0000

Ronald, you are correct. The Z1-u was new on the scene when I wrote this and DSLR video recording wasn’t even on the radar screen. The comments are accurate for the cameras of that vintage, but there are many more options available right now. Personally, I lean toward DSLRs right now – depth of field control and light sensitivity being high on the list of benefits.

Recommending a camera has become a very complicated process. But, good work can be done with a smart phone if you are creative.

Andrew

Comment on AG-HVX200 or the HVR-Z1U: A Painful Choice by ronald

ronald — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:14:45 +0000

I suspect your editorial comments on the two camera’s may be a bit outdated. I’m writing this on 02/22/2012.
I originally purchased a canon HV 30. Incrediblely clear in out door light, but disaterous indoors with low light.
Recently purchased a Sony Z1u.
Great camera, but comparing the Canon and Sony outdoors in sunlight, it seems that the canon outshined the Sony.
Just my 2 cents worth…
Ron

Comment on The SECRET Costs Of Cheap Lighting Equipment by istiak mahmud

istiak mahmud — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:14:49 +0000

currently i am working on a DIY LED lighiting system, and believe me, it is not as good as a pro kit. i dont wonder anymore why good lighiting gear are so expensive that much.

it contains hours and days of hard work and creativity built in. all u have to do is to buy them and get the benifit of the stuff u bought.

but as a prson who is always lookking for new things to achive, in new way, and a little low on budget, i guess i hve to stick to the DIY things and have to spend montsh to figure how to make it looks and work like a profeshional gear.

the article was very nice and insightful. thanks for the hard work!

Comment on The SECRET Costs Of Cheap Lighting Equipment by Film

Film — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:26:29 +0000

Thanks a lot this is a very informative piece. Lighting has always been my weakness.

Comment on Review: Hands-On Experience With The Panasonic AG-HVX200 by ASeltz

ASeltz — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:36:46 +0000

SG1,

If you are just getting started with your camera, my first suggestion is to get very comfortable with the location and operation of all of your manual controls – focus, exposure, white balance, etc. You need to be able to find these controls in the dark and understand how they work.

Never trust auto focus or auto exposure to give you a good image. Practice setting exposure in different lighting environments and watch your footage to see how the camera reacts.

Find the zebra pattern controls and experiment with them. These will help you manage exposure in the field.

Once you are comfortable with the controls, just go out and shoot a bunch of different stuff. Different locations and lighting conditions. Inside and outside. Natural and artificial light. Low light and bright light. Shoot hand-held and on a tripod. Zoom and rack-focus.

That should give you a good start at mastering your camera.

Andrew