http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: canon - Recent Posts en Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:09:31 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/tripod-help-suggestions#post-74769 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:04:58 +0000 Tasana Studios 74769@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>David: I just looked at that head, I wonder if it will fit my Ravelli tripod. What would I have to measure or check to see if this head will fit. For some reason the head on my Ravelli has never paned correctly. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-decide-pro-used-xh-a1-v-xa-10vixia-hf-g10#post-74362 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:22:13 +0000 Chuck Roberson 74362@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Another consideration - XA10 is limited to a 24Mbps maximum bitrate and 4:2:0 color sampling instead of the 50Mbps and 4:2:2 sampling... I believe the XH-A1 has the 4:2:2 color sampling.</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-decide-pro-used-xh-a1-v-xa-10vixia-hf-g10#post-74355 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:29:34 +0000 mrkinyo7 74355@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I know that my post may be late but based on your budget, and what you are shooting, I'd say it's between the XHA1s and the XA-10.  The HF-G10 is totally out of the equation.  This doesn't mean that it's a bad camera.  In fact it's an awesome camera but, for what you get with the XA-10, it doesn't make sense to pass on all of the upgrades.  If you're close up, the XHA1s can't even compare to the quality that you'll get from either the HF-G10 or the XA-10.  I would imagine that you'll find this to be the same when further back despite the larger sensor in the XHA1s.  It's old technology.  I have one and I love it but, I can't discard the superiority of the HF-G10 and the XA-10.  If you're just starting out and want a more professional looking set up, go with the XHA1s and you should be able to get a manfrotto tripod with a fluid head, a mic and well you'll have to pass on the lights for now.  If you're in the recording industry as statedm you can't go wrong with either of the two that I suggested.  If you can get both, I might actually consider it as an option.  It's just tough to pass on all of the manual features on the XHA1s.  If shot properly, you'll get some really good footage.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-decide-pro-used-xh-a1-v-xa-10vixia-hf-g10#post-74022 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:23:55 +0000 Bill Bruner 74022@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Pablo - I recommend the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HW7DZM?tag=battleforthew-20">$1229 HF G10</a> and a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Tascam-DR100-Portable-Digital-Recorder/dp/B001R65MFO?tag=battleforthew-20">$284 Tascam</a>. Right now, the G10 is <strong>$971</strong> less than the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HW7DY8?tag=battleforthew-20">$2199 XA10</a> at Amazon. Syncing audio in the edit is worth the money you'll save.</p> <p>If you need to wow your clients, get a fancy shoulder rig/matte box/follow focus like this one for <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Customizable-Folding-Shoulder-Stabilizer-Cinema/dp/B005WSEH5E?tag=battleforthew-20">$289 from Amazon</a> and you'll still be almost $400 ahead :-)</p> <p>Cheers,</p> <p>Bill</p> <p><a href="http://hybridcamerarevolution.blogspot.com">Hybrid Camera Revolution</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-decide-pro-used-xh-a1-v-xa-10vixia-hf-g10#post-73969 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:52:40 +0000 Joseph Dellwo 73969@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Picking a camera is never easy.  Everyone has their own special needs and considerations, and everyone has their own opinions.</p> <p>So... this is just my opinion, for better or worse.</p> <p>First, the manual controls on the XH-A1 are nice and you may find the menu controls on the other two cameras frustrating at times.</p> <p>However, if a client is demanding the highest resolution possible, HDV isn't going to cut it.</p> <p>On a similar note, the lack of audio input on the HF-G10 could be a frustration - especially in the edit.  True - external audio recorders can get great audio, but for event and industrial purposes I suspect the audio on the XA-10 will be sufficient.</p> <p>Personally, the XA-10 is at the top of my list for my next camera.</p> <p>But that's just my opinion.  :-)</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-decide-pro-used-xh-a1-v-xa-10vixia-hf-g10#post-73966 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:30:15 +0000 Pablo 73966@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi. I am having a hard time deciding! </p> <p>I do live event recording and industrial video, and I am on a limited budget (max $2,000). Now I have a Sony HVR-A1 (the little "pro" HDV camera from SONY) which does a nice job for my purposes.</p> <p>I want to upgrade and don't know if better to buy a used XH-A1 (HDV, of course) or a new XA-10/Vixia HF-G10.</p> <p>The XA-10/Vixia HF-G10 clearly is the future, problably is a much better long term investment, but for pro work I find it quite small (event smaller than my current HVR-A1). For personal use seems great but from the customer point of view they lack that "oh what a camera" selling factor.</p> <p>The XH-A1 is great in handling, manual controls, etc. but HDV is clearly fading away. I don't know if the better lens (and probably electonics) of the A1 compesate the full HD quality of the XA-10/HF-G10.</p> <p>To make things more difficult, the price of the HF-G10 is very competitive v. the XA-10, almost $500 less in Amazon. Really don't know if it worth the handle/XLRs. For that money I can get a Roland/Tascam audio recorder, that has much more recording quality and versality.</p> <p>Please help me!</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canons-awesome-new-camera#post-73501 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:44:28 +0000 Kenkyusha 73501@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>In one video I thought someone mentioned timesync lock and assumed that it had HD/SDI out too... if not, that seems like a pretty major oversight.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canons-awesome-new-camera#post-73489 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:49:32 +0000 cindy 73489@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I also used canon ,and I think it is great !</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canons-awesome-new-camera#post-73432 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:30:50 +0000 doublehamm 73432@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>that is surprising, the FS100 has uncompressed output...</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canons-awesome-new-camera#post-73417 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:47:57 +0000 composite1 73417@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I checked up on the stats on the C300 and guess what? It has an HDMI out! That means you can bypass that 8-bit compression right? Wrong. Even the HDMI out you could hook up to a solid-state recorder is also 8-bit. However, there's a 'de-noising' function which apparently smooths noise out to 16-bit. Apparently, it's possible because of the camera's 4k sensor (which is the same as the 7D) which records in 4:4:4</p> <p>Phillip Bloom's blog breaks it down in a pre-check of the camera.</p> <p><a title="Phillip Bloom first look at C300" href="http://philipbloom.net/2011/11/26/c300/">Phillip Bloom First look at C300</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canons-awesome-new-camera#post-73391 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:55:03 +0000 composite1 73391@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Eh, there is a correlation. Again, I stress get a 4k projector when you have regular paying clients who require viewing high res video. All gear must pay for itself either through direct use towards production or in support of the endeavor. I also wouldn't sweat what could come in fund wise. Yeah, you keep in mind a plan for the what if's. Right now, concentrate on what you have going currently. Nothing worse than getting 'zapped' when what could have, doesn't pan out and you've neglected what is.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canons-awesome-new-camera#post-73330 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:03:17 +0000 doublehamm 73330@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>sorry... this is getting off topic from the C300...</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canons-awesome-new-camera#post-73329 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:59:17 +0000 doublehamm 73329@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am scared really.  It is still in my mind something "too good to be true", but everything seems to be going as planned and should have it soon.  Feeling very lucky at this point literally haven fallen into my current position.  </p> <p>There goes my mood swing again.  After writing the last post I was thinking "EPIC EPIC EPIC", now after your post I am back to the FS100!</p> <p>Now... the main thing that COULD change this is that there will also be other funds from the album signing that will be used for building a studio (audio AND video) and if that were the case, putting in a 4k projector might be viable for client viewing.  </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canons-awesome-new-camera#post-73328 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:46:48 +0000 composite1 73328@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Double,</p> <p>Way to go on pulling that budget out! You're right about getting an EPIC setup. Unless you've got <strong>paying</strong> customers who specifically request that format, put the cash to good use elsewhere. Bottom line is to keep your gear costs low compared to the budgets you're working with. For just the cost of a C300 or EPIC body, you could completely outfit  two FS100's with wide-angle lenses, rails, matteboxes, good tripods and support gear. Now that there are some cool (and cheap) SSD recorders via SDI or HDMI, you will have plenty of cash left over for a seeeeeerious workstation and workstation/laptop with the software you need for both. All that without sweating the load. I had the opportunity to get setup like that a couple of times and it was a 'lovely feeling'.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canons-awesome-new-camera#post-73326 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:05:07 +0000 doublehamm 73326@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>As for the 12 minute clip caveat, my guess is it would be solved as I know for the FS100 at least the body design allows for better cooling and longer clips.  Even if it didn't, adding a ninja recorder to capture uncompressed video via HDMI can solve that issue in just about any camera.  </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canons-awesome-new-camera#post-73325 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:28:58 +0000 doublehamm 73325@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>As per my earlier post, My budget has grown to $500,000, but it must include 12 different music videos (2 artists, 6 videos a piece).  Everything should be finalized this week hopefully (fingers crossed)</p> <p>  I keep getting these mood swings in my head.  For an hour I am thinking "Hey why not blow $100k on an epic setup just to have one!", but then the next hour I think "Do I really need it?  A couple of FS100s would do just fine!"  Trying to justify the C300 fitting in there somewhere as well, but I just do not see a place.  </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canons-awesome-new-camera#post-73324 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:03:35 +0000 composite1 73324@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Double,</p> <p>Yes, if you've got that kind of cash (20k for the body + 20-45k for lenses not including the accessories to shoot in full cinema style) I'd say blow it on an EPIC and get the resolution. I'm thoroughly disappointed they only offer 1k resolution, especially at that price. What I am excited about is the prospect of them putting that tech in the 5D MkIII. Another thing they didn't mention was did they square away that 12 minute clip issue and the heat issue? For 20k I would think they better have. I seeeeeriously think Canon dropped the ball by not making this rig in the $2.5k - 5k price range. It would have been a serious competitor with the FS100 and would blow away anything other than the RED Line of cameras. Now if you're running a full-sized production house and do fully funded features, this would be a good rig. Still though, the FS100 is a nice choice.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canons-awesome-new-camera#post-73303 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:33:23 +0000 doublehamm 73303@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I should be happy it should not hurt the market of the FS100!  For the price of the Canon, the Scarlet is probably a better route if you need 4k res at similar budgets.  If you don't the Canon does look nice!  </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canons-awesome-new-camera#post-73298 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:39:47 +0000 composite1 73298@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Here's a first look at the Canon C300 Cine Style CMOS Sensor Video Camera. Built upon all the best bits and more from their HDSLR line of cameras, the C300 looks to be an awesome rig for those interested in serious filmmaking. <em>However</em>, the price of the camera body and lenses put it right into the range of the RED ONE without the same powerful image resolution. </p> <p>Had they made this new rig intended for the Prosumer/Pro market, they would have dropped another 'atom bomb' on the DSLR industry. Hopefully, they'll put all that tech into the 5D MkIII! In the meantime, enjoy the tremendous advances canon has made in removing the 'jello effect', moire and noise at high ISO.</p> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/32067654">Canon EOS C300 = Awesome</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/jonyi">Jonathan Yi</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/dslr-vs-prosumer-camcorder-1#post-73271 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 10:30:12 +0000 EarlC 73271@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Great tool, Robin. I like your enthusiasm and initial assessment. I am personally interested in hearing more as you get into the abilities and quality of video with your new camcorder. Please do keep us informed.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/dslr-vs-prosumer-camcorder-1#post-73270 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 10:07:21 +0000 designcbts 73270@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>&nbsp;Congratulations Robin!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start investing time with your new equipment, even if it's just shooting some stock footage for yourself.&nbsp; Be careful, protect your camcorder and accessories from drops, scrapes, etc.&nbsp; I would also start experimenting with your shotgun mic in different envronments (indoor/outdoors).&nbsp; Good luck!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/dslr-vs-prosumer-camcorder-1#post-73256 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:42:02 +0000 Robin 73256@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hey thanks everyone for all the info. It was extremely helpful. I ended up getting the panasonic AG-HMC80-- it's a perfect size and weight (really stable); it can record in HD or SD; it has a lot of really great manual functions; and the sound is good (I got a shotgun mic as well.)</p> <p><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/709719-REG/Panasonic_AG_HMC80_AG_HMC80_3MOS_AVCCAM_HD.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/709719-REG/Panasonic_AG_HMC80_AG_HMC80_3MOS_AVCCAM_HD.html</a></p> <p>I just got it yesterday and I'm really happy with it, though I'm still learning how to use it:) </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hg-20-buffer-overflow-error#post-72991 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:20:43 +0000 Kenkyusha 72991@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>&nbsp;Shooting to card&nbsp;will help, but you might want to investigate a stabilizer to assist as well, especially to help cut down on 'jello'.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hg-20-buffer-overflow-error#post-72977 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:00:11 +0000 cfxcorp 72977@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Pages 8 amd&nbsp;9 of the manual list several warnings: do not subject to vibrations, keep within temperature operating range, and do not use at high altitudes.</p> <p>I think you probably need a different camera.&nbsp; Some of the professionals on the forums should be able to offer advice.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hg-20-buffer-overflow-error#post-72959 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:57:37 +0000 Jason 72959@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Greetings, everyone!  I have a question regarding my Canon VIXIA HG20 camera and a buffer overflow error that has been causing problems for me.  </p> <p>Here's the situation I was doing a photo shoot of an F8F Bearcat from a B-25 Mitchell with all its windows removed in the back, creating a pretty bumpy environment.  I wanted to supplement my pictures with video, but the HG20 would only record about 10 seconds of video at a time, before stopping due to a buffer overflow error.  I've read a bit about it and found this may be due to the (Buffer Overflow error) vibrations in this environment. </p> <p>The real question now is, if I set it to record video to the SD card, will this eliminate the problem, or am I just SOL?</p> <p> </p> <p>Thank you for any input!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/short-film-the-gator-the-grasshopper-with-canon-vixia-hf-s-21#post-72832 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:16:49 +0000 EarlC 72832@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I actually enjoyed watching The Gator &amp; the Grasshopper Mark. Great sequences and footage. My only comment would be to have ended it shortly after the crossing, as the rest seemed a bit long or even anticlimactic. Enjoyed the credits treatments though, so glad I watched it all the way. I do understand the "journey" and transition from its beginning and on to the sunset. Bet you had a lot of fun shooting and editing. Good music accompaniment.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/short-film-the-gator-the-grasshopper-with-canon-vixia-hf-s-21#post-72831 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:03:30 +0000 Mark O'Byrne 72831@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Ok I am an ass lol. http://vimeo.com/32648609</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/short-film-the-gator-the-grasshopper-with-canon-vixia-hf-s-21#post-72827 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:13:01 +0000 doublehamm 72827@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>And?  Where is it?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/short-film-the-gator-the-grasshopper-with-canon-vixia-hf-s-21#post-72822 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 07:50:11 +0000 Mark O'Byrne 72822@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Just completed a 6 minute short "the Gator &amp; The Grasshopper" that I filmed using my trusty Canon HF S21. I'm also using it for a feature length doc next year...love this little camera!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/dslr-vs-prosumer-camcorder-1#post-72766 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:28:49 +0000 Joseph Dellwo 72766@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'm not going to get too deep into the DSLR vs camcorder issue here - I own both and both have their place - it really depends on what you want to do with them.</p> <p>But I will say this - I owned the venerable Canon XL-1 for almost 10 years and never bought a second lens.  Weddings, commercials, sports, training videos and more - same lens.  So don't get hung up too much on interchangable lenses.  Your camera moves.  And I NEVER had to sweat the audio with my XL.  There's nothing like having all your controls at your fingertips and a nice headphone jack to make sure you get the audio you need.</p> <p>Secondly, if you do go DSLR to shoot mostly video, consider a Canon t3i (600d) instead of the weather sealed 7d.  If you aren't taking it into the jungle, the t3i will do everything video-wise and more that a 7d can do for way less money.  Same APS-C sensor.  Same lenses.  Awesome flip out viewfinder.  An admittedly difficult to use audio meter and manual controls, but at least it has them.  It's also less prone to overheating.  Put the money you save into good audio equipment.</p> <p>There is no one size fits all camera.  Figure out what you are going to do with your camera and let that guide you.</p> <p> </p>