Working with sun as a light source can be challenging, mostly because it's for changing position, and also because, if you choose to supplement with artificial light, you have to be careful about...
The strap seems ok for most tourists with their much smaller cams, picking up shots here and there, not deeply worried about total control over the wobblies. I think my final rejection of the strap...
Dunno. I've never used those handycam straps, never. What a strange way to hold the camera, imo. I have always cradled the cams from beneath, steering with the other hand on the backside. I would...
I would go with the DVX100A or the XL2, for what you want to do. The PD170 is a great cam, but is perhaps more suitable in the world of event videography, where light sensitivity and ease of controls...
The PD170 audio is not as good as it should be, though it is better than PD150 audio. I do recommend a hot mic, like a Sennheiser ME66 or ME64. These can help quite a lot and are probably your best...
Think also small percentage of my potential viewers having that hd display. Think MPEG2 weirdness in editing. Think also crappy fake 24p/30p modes. Think also lossy pcm audio. Think possibly better...
I'm sure I'm much too late on the scene to be of any assistance, but the XM2 IS the GL2, in Europe. The VX is as big as the FX1. I'm not so hot for the hdv side of the fx1, not yet, but it will give...
Cleaning out cache files periodically certainly is a good idea, although I'm not sure that that's the problem. What are you saying? That the audio isn't staying in synch? Or that you're computer is...
If you're interested in moving image making, the VX will give you plenty to chew on for a number of years. If you can get used to it's larger size, you'll never regret the image quality leap.
There really aren't any features in the touchscreen that aren't available via buttons, and those are always available to you, never mind the touchscreen. Just use the buttons!
Good deal, Scott. The PDX comes with an alternative lense hood. Use that, and keep the smaller one with the lense cap in the bag for the end of the day. The PDX's 16:9 mode is wider than it's normal...
Scott, last night I noticed in the PD170 operator's manual a rather explicit warning about exposing the LCD screen to lengthy periods of direct sunlight. Does this sound like it could apply to you? I...
You're on an adventure, man! Hope you're well, camera issues aside. I'm reading your post over several times, to better understand your questions and your situation. Here are a few...
The PDX has the best 16:9 mode of the three, the other two have the better dynamic range and light sensitivity, as well as better manual control. Do you think you might use the camera for...
You're pushing right on the word "push" on the internal latch, and then pushing on the word "push" on the outer cover, right? It takes a little bit of a squeeze to latch the internal, but nothing you...
05-27-2005, 03:54 PM
