http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: cameras - Recent Posts en Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:52:27 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hdslr-focusing#post-70819 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 01:20:48 +0000 David Forrester 70819@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I second cville.  The VG20 is a letus adapter killer! A good Letus, and only the best ones work within reason, I understand costs upwards of 3G's.  Plus you need lenses, rails system and it is a long unit.  Plus you can't shoot more than 1/250 sec.  </p> <p>It has been proven time and time again, a peaking and false color monitor for a Canon 5D is the best way to get really good, tact sharp, pro quality follow focus.  The winner? Marshall monitors.  They made a 5" specific for a 5D.  The House MD crews us the 7" monitors.  This and a follow focus system (trusmt) is the next and final acquisition.  After that, it is write, write, write.  Shoot, shoot shoot. Edit, edit, edit.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hdslr-focusing#post-70738 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 19:54:05 +0000 Joel Knoop 70738@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am shooting a documentary here in Detroit using the 5Dmarkii. While we are using the Zacuto z finder to assist focus, I am interested in the new Zacuto EVF.</p> <p>Finally Peaking for DSLR... Does anyone have experience with this?</p> <p><a href="http://liveoutloudproductions.com">Detroit Video Production, Video Production Detroit</a></p> <p><a href="http://pindropaudio.com">Location Sound Detroit, Boom Operator, Location Sound Mixer Detroit</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hdslr-focusing#post-70714 Sat, 03 Sep 2011 14:18:21 +0000 composite1 70714@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p><em>"My question, is it better to get a DSRL camera or buy a 35mm<br /> lenses adapter to accomplish the cinematic shallow depth of field?"</em></p> <p>Sarge,</p> <p>Just like in the article a 35mm adapter is just a way to add shallow focus controls to your existing video rig. I've got a JVC proHD 3chip cam that a 35mm adapter would work wonders with. The adapter kit would cost a lot less than all the stuff I'd need for the HDSLR and the camera too. Now it wouldn't have the same image size as a MkII and there would be a half to a full stop I'd lose on exposure. </p> <p>On the other side, I'd just be adding an accessory kit to my existing rig and wouldn't have to sweat image issues CMOS cameras present. So like Grinner said, it's truly dependent on what your budget and shooting needs are. Remember, cameras and camera gear are just tools. There is no camera in existence that fits all situations. I'd be very afraid if there were....</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hdslr-focusing#post-70704 Sat, 03 Sep 2011 06:32:30 +0000 Cville 70704@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>When you use the 35mm lens adapter you are adding a lot more glass in front of your lens so you need more light.  Not to mention the expense to add that set-up.  You ask is it better to do that or go HDSLR.   I would and a 3rd option and consider the new lines of interchangeable lens video cameras such as the sony NEX-VG20.  Body price is 1599.  </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hdslr-focusing#post-70703 Sat, 03 Sep 2011 06:21:29 +0000 grinner 70703@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> depends on budget and needs but I like the 5D mII because of it's bigger chip/prettier pictures.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hdslr-focusing#post-70690 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:26:07 +0000 SargeHero 70690@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Great video. Depth of field is so beautiful and rather easy to accomplish with DSRL, but what about with a regular camcorders. With my Sony HDR AX2000 I position the camera far from the subject, zoom in, open the aperture at a low f stop and focus were desire. Another way is having the camcorder very close to the subject, zoom in a little and focus were desire. Other than that, there are no more alternatives with the build in lenses. In the previous Videomaker magazine (September 2011) article <a href="http://www.videomaker.com/article/14947/">"The Mechanics of Interchangeable Lenses"</a>  it says that <em>"The ability to </em><em>add high quality 35mm lenses to a professional, prosumer or consumer camcorder can give more control over the depth of field". </em>My question, is it better to get a DSRL camera or buy a 35mm lenses adapter to accomplish the cinematic shallow depth of field?. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hdslr-focusing#post-70683 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:08:06 +0000 composite1 70683@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p><em>"Working more as DP with DSLRs, my admitted struggle today is the fact<br /> that I'm 41 and farsighted, after having successful custom cornea<br /> surgery for nearsightedness."</em></p> <p>Grin,</p> <p>That's definitely an issue to contend with. Using the oldschool gaffer's tape mark is tried and true. I read here on the posts so many folks running out to buy these cam's with no photography or film background and it's a recipe for trouble. As you can back-up, manual focus is a whole order of magnitude different than rolling with the servo setting on a pro cam. You have to build a whole new skillset in trying to manage good focus when working with prime lenses. I see guys trying to shoot without a viewfinder or monitor and I just roll my eyes as they say, 'Man, something's wrong with this thing! It won't stay in focus.' It's not the cam' friend....</p> <p>Glad you like the post. Hope it helps.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hdslr-focusing#post-70676 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:59:54 +0000 grinner 70676@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Working more as DP with DSLRs, my admitted struggle today is the fact that I'm 41 and farsighted, after having successful custom cornea surgery for nearsightedness. This means I lean hard on Canon's find focus features and I double check with the digital zoom first. No brainer for statics but with action scenes, I've had to memorize focus positions, using my finger like int he video or sometimes actually marking the lens old school film style with a little piece of gaff tape. </p> <p>good post, man.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hdslr-focusing#post-70670 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 07:52:05 +0000 composite1 70670@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Whether you're using a Canon, Nikon, Pentax or other type of HDSLR camera, the big issue is keeping that bad-boy in focus. Yes, you can spend a couple of metric tons worth of cash on focusing gear but whether you do or don't keeping good focus without auto settings must be dealt with. Here's a vid from Stillmotion giving some good basic tips for keeping focus with the Canon line of cameras and a few items for monitoring your image during shooting. These lessons apply to whatever camera line you're using so take notes... there'll be a quiz!</p> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/27769503">the SM focus tutorial // deconstructing the story</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user403001">stillmotion</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/the-great-shootout-2011#post-69257 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 08:12:34 +0000 composite1 69257@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Okay, that was just the trailer. (whoops!)</p> <p>Here's the actual episode.</p> <p><a href="http://www.zacuto.com/the-great-camera-shootout-2011/episode-one">http://www.zacuto.com/the-great-camera-shootout-2011/episode-one</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/the-great-shootout-2011#post-69202 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:59:04 +0000 composite1 69202@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>It's that time of year again and the folks at Zacuto have pulled out all the stops this time! Now they've added the top digital video formats used by the pros for making cinematic films to the test. So for those of you who wanted to know how the RED and other top-flight cameras stacked up against 35mm film, you'll get your wish. Also still in the pool of cameras are the Canon and Nikon HDSLRs for those of you thinking about making your next film with either brand. There's some pretty eye-opening stuff and you'll be surprised at how the different cameras stack up against each other.</p> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/23177384">The Great Camera Shootout 2011 ~ Trailer</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-camera-for-live-streaming-of-sports-hockey#post-61515 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 08:06:13 +0000 hughdemand 61515@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Update</p> <p>Looks like we are going with Sony NX5U camera. In the past short while I have had another demand put on the camera. Not only will it being feeding an encoder card (composite) but I now have to supply a AV feed to another emote encoder (actually it will be a haupagge WINTV box which will connect via USB to another laptop.</p> <p>All that said, I need to know ( cameras havenèt arrived yet) can I connect th SD-SDI out on the camera , via coax, to the input on the WINTV encoder .</p> <p>This saves me running my composite signal to a video splitter - amplifier.</p> <p> </p> <p>Hope this question is kinda clear, I know it is convoluted.</p> <p>Hugh</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-camera-for-live-streaming-of-sports-hockey-1#post-59184 Sat, 29 May 2010 07:47:48 +0000 hughdemand 59184@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thanks for the prompt reply. I may be hampered by the inputs to the encoder. Currently it is composite (posibly S-Video as well) but their technology (the streaming compnay owns the computer/encoder). But the technology is always changing.</p> <p> </p> <p>I have been using an old Panasonic WJ-AVE5 for mixing between older cameras.</p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-camera-for-live-streaming-of-sports-hockey#post-59183 Sat, 29 May 2010 07:43:01 +0000 hughdemand 59183@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>WOW, talk about instant results/replies !</p> <p>Some background first. I have been using my old Sony DVC 20 (?) as well as a Canon FS11. Put them thru an old WJ-AVE5. Output was to the composite inputs on th graphics card on the encoder. Windows Media Encoder is used to encode video and upload (live) to server in Vancouver for "broadcast" from there.</p> <p>I sorta have the mandate to explore (and hopefully purchase 12 cameras for our league). My setup will get only one of these. Our braodcasters around the league run the gamut of great shots of the arena roof while the play is on, no audio, and a series of long shots, with players and play hardly distinguishable.</p> <p>My setup may not change this year at all except for the upgrade to one camera. If it is this way can I mix (WJ-AVE5) the Sd from the FS11 and the output of the new camera ( HD(?) such as canon XH A1S or Sony HXR NX5U or Panasonic AG HPX 170P)?</p> <p> </p> <p>Tricaster! Would I love o have access to one. Saw one in action at the National Hockey (RBC Jr A) finals a couple of weeks back. I was supposed to have a closer look at a demo yesyerday but it ddn't happen. Toying with the idea of trying to include 1 Tricaster in my prosal for 12 new camcorders. Offer to share the Tricaster with other teams as their home game nights all differ.</p> <p> </p> <p>After all this diatribe, I am asking, suggesting for new camera ( see list above sorta Prosumer level) and can I mix one of these with my old Sony DCR -200 and the little FS11?</p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-camera-for-live-streaming-of-sports-hockey#post-59176 Fri, 28 May 2010 20:11:14 +0000 XTR-91 59176@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>You'll probably definitely want something with HD-SDI uncompressed output. If it's streaming online (which I've kinda got a hint of you might be doing), I'd if at all possible use something more like Firewire which is natively built-in to DV/HDV camcorders and most computers now. A DSLR <em>may</em> not be the best in your situation, as there are no digital outputs (such as Firewire, SDI, or BNC). They probably don't have S-Video either, which means you'll be stuck with composite output. But like Grinner said, DSLRs do have the tendency of carrying the best initial lens setup. I'd take a good look at the number of cameras/DSLRs available, plot out a budget, and go searching on Google to find a good camcorder. Firewire is probably most ideal if you're broadcasting to the web. but with a more complex setup you may find it best using BNC, S-Video, or HD-SDI output.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-camera-for-live-streaming-of-sports-hockey#post-59170 Fri, 28 May 2010 18:45:38 +0000 ophelia 59170@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>"...Composite"</p> <p>Actually, I was wondering if you were making a joke (yes, I know he's a moderator on the forum), or if I had missed part of the post.  Thanks for the explanation of the tri-color cables I had only known as: AV.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-camera-for-live-streaming-of-sports-hockey#post-59169 Fri, 28 May 2010 18:37:35 +0000 grinner 59169@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> did I say composite?? lol man I meant component, I'm sorry.</p> <p>long day. Still, depending on your live stream quality, composite would probably go unnoticed by most.</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-camera-for-live-streaming-of-sports-hockey#post-59159 Fri, 28 May 2010 14:23:01 +0000 robGRAUERT 59159@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Composite is that dude we always see on the forum</p> <p>Actually, ya know that wire with the red, white, and yella connections you see on the back of a TV? Composite is the yellow one. It's both luminance and color information in one analog signal. It's crappiest of analog signals (i think), but good enough for live web streaming I suppose.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-camera-for-live-streaming-of-sports-hockey#post-59158 Fri, 28 May 2010 13:51:19 +0000 ophelia 59158@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p><em>" And I'd not go firewire... composite is more than fine"</em></p> <p>Could you explain what "composite" is please?</p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-camera-for-live-streaming-of-sports-hockey#post-59157 Fri, 28 May 2010 12:37:35 +0000 grinner 59157@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Yes, I'm sure.</p> <p>Recorded formats have compression.... not optics. And I'd not go firewire... composite is more than fine.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-camera-for-live-streaming-of-sports-hockey#post-59148 Fri, 28 May 2010 08:04:43 +0000 robGRAUERT 59148@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p><em>"The camera isn't as important as the lens since you are live."</em></p> <p>Are you sure? I certainly could be wrong, but lets say he's come out of his camera through firewire. The signal will have been exposed to in-camera compression. </p> <p>I don't even know how to do live streaming though so I don't know if connecting through firewire is even a part of the process....</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-camera-for-live-streaming-of-sports-hockey#post-59147 Fri, 28 May 2010 07:55:44 +0000 grinner 59147@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> The camera isn't as important as the lens since you are live. I don't know your budget or how many cameras you are wanting but you'll find lots of value in DSLRs fed directly to your switcher.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-camera-for-live-streaming-of-sports-hockey#post-59146 Fri, 28 May 2010 06:36:23 +0000 mbashian 59146@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>How do you plan to stream it? Using a Tricaster or a laptop software? How many cameras would you like to be using simultaneously? </p> <p>Mark</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-camera-for-live-streaming-of-sports-hockey-1#post-59145 Fri, 28 May 2010 06:01:13 +0000 robGRAUERT 59145@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>hmm, i am not familiar with live streaming. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I would guess that the camera connects to something that compresses the video in real time, and then it's sent out to the web. Is that how it works?</p> <p>If that's the case, I would get a camera that has an HD-SDI connection. Whatever the camera connects to that compresses for the web should be able to accept the HD-SDI connection. </p> <p>HD-SDI outputs an uncompressed signal. So if you're compressing for the web, an uncompressed source of video will give you the best results.</p> <p>Lots of affordable cameras have HD-SDI. Canon XH-G1s, Canon XL-H1s, Panasonic HPX170, Panasonic HPX300, Panasonic HPX370, Sony EX1, Sony EX3. The video outputting from HD-SDI will be very similar between all of these cameras because, well, uncompressed is uncompressed. I would go with the HPX370 (if the budgets allows) or HPX170 because they don't have CMOS sensors, which could be problematic during fast motion or fast camera movement. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-camera-for-live-streaming-of-sports-hockey-1#post-59144 Fri, 28 May 2010 05:20:17 +0000 hughdemand 59144@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>&lt;p class="post"&gt; </p> <p>I have the opportunity for major input to the<br /> purchase of cameras for live streaming of hockey games. I am looking for<br /> recommendations of a good camera.</p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks</p> <p>Hughdemand</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-camera-for-live-streaming-of-sports-hockey#post-59143 Fri, 28 May 2010 05:01:31 +0000 hughdemand 59143@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have the opportunity for major input to the purchase of cameras for live streaming of hockey games. I am looking for recommendations of a good camera.</p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks</p> <p>Hughdemand</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-connecting-camera-wirelessly#post-58506 Wed, 12 May 2010 07:01:22 +0000 Andrew-C-Greer 58506@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thanks mate, appreciate your help, I'll have a look around, the walls wouldn't be a problem as the transceiver would be wired to a laptop with clear sight, and the walls wouldn't be a problem as i was at the venue today and there was no walls that i would have to contend with : thankfully...If I was to revert to the wired system how would you recommend doing it?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-connecting-camera-wirelessly#post-58495 Tue, 11 May 2010 14:33:40 +0000 bobcypheruk 58495@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hi Andrew, I just spent the last 20 minutes searching this forum for a post I saw recently (during the last couple of weeks) on just this subject but I can't find it. I know there are issues with the distance between the camera and the wireless receiver and also that you would need to have the wireless transmitter hard wired which might be difficult out in the field but I know there is advice from some of the more prominent and experienced regs like EarlC, Composite1 and grinner so maybe you could check out their posts and see if anything emerges. There appeared to be some issue with the signal not coping with walls as well. I guess my post doesn't help a lot. Suggest you try searching as well. I've keyed in phrases like "300 feet" (I seem to remember that was stated to be the optimum distance) but nothing came up. </p> <p>Good luck</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-connecting-camera-wirelessly#post-58484 Tue, 11 May 2010 10:25:51 +0000 Andrew-C-Greer 58484@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Surely there has to be a way, broadcasters do it somehow or another</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-connecting-camera-wirelessly#post-58482 Tue, 11 May 2010 10:16:08 +0000 robGRAUERT 58482@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>"Firstly does anyone know how to wirelessly stream video from camera to a computer?"</p> <p>I don't think that's possible. I mean, I've never heard of that</p>