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Camera Dojo : Optimizing Your Sony NEX 5n/7 For Shooting Video

Mon, 30 Sep 2013 01:45:01 +0000

Not sure what would be best, might need to just experiment and see which works best for what you are trying to accomplish.

Camera Dojo : Optimizing Your Sony NEX 5n/7 For Shooting Video

Sat, 28 Sep 2013 11:58:47 +0000

You could set it to manual focus in the settings and then pre-focus but you will be stuck with a particular focus point. You could also use aperture priority mode and set it to the highest aperture number for the greatest depth of field but your focus still might shift. Its a real problem because the camera isnt really smart enough to know what it is you want to focus on.

Camera Dojo : Optimizing Your Sony NEX 5n/7 For Shooting Video

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 13:47:59 +0000

I recommend good quality mics with XLR connections and a JuicedLink PreAmp (http://cameradojo.com/2012/10/17/review-juicedlink-ra333-preamp/) Here are some other useful links: http://cameradojo.com/2012/06/25/video-basics-for... http://cameradojo.com/2011/09/28/why-dslr-audio-r...

Camera Dojo : Mastering Your Flash 101 - High Speed Sync

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 22:10:32 +0000

Using High speed sync will cut flash power by up to 50%, adding a second speedlight will get you back to about full power. Going from 1 light to 2 lights doubles the output (increase of 1 stop). To double again you need 4, then 8.

Camera Dojo : Repairing the hot shoe on a Canon DSLR

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:11:50 +0000

Time to send it to Canon for repair

Camera Dojo : Optimizing Your Sony NEX 5n/7 For Shooting Video

Mon, 27 May 2013 17:49:40 +0000

I have never heard of Serif MoviePlus so I cant really help you there. You might want to look at Adobe Premiere Elements. H264 is an industry standard and YouTube's preferred format. When you say "jerky videos" are you referring to camera shake or stuttering on playback?

Camera Dojo : Why Shutter Speed Matters With DSLR Video

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:26:58 +0000

I would tend to shoot that at 60p - 1/120th shutter speed. But still, it its moving you are better to try to pan with the train to grab the detail of it. If the object would be blurry in a still at 1/50th than its going to be blurry in video.

Camera Dojo : Optimizing Your Sony NEX 5n/7 For Shooting Video

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:29:42 +0000

Are you going right from the camera to YouTube? If so, don't do that. You need to edit the videos and them save them in H264 format for best results.

Camera Dojo : Building your own snoot

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 02:26:57 +0000

Straws give a tighter light pattern. Go without for a softer spread.

Camera Dojo : Why Shutter Speed Matters With DSLR Video

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 02:11:58 +0000

Which camera do you have now?

Camera Dojo : Why Shutter Speed Matters With DSLR Video

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:21:55 +0000

Maybe for now. I would like to see 60fps be the new standard

Camera Dojo : Review: Canon EOS M Mirrorless Camera

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 04:39:50 +0000

It IS a good camera, its just you get more camera for less with the T4i. If that isn't a showstopper you will likely be happy with it. I think you get more for your money with the Sony NEX lineup though.

Camera Dojo : Review: Canon EOS M Mirrorless Camera

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:45:52 +0000

Look at the Sony A99. This is a DSLR design but is a mirrorless camera. The viewfinder is actually a small monitor. You are still looking through the lens, but with advanced features.

Camera Dojo : Posing Basics - The S Curve

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:47:47 +0000

Given that I took examples from magazines....no

Camera Dojo : Understanding White Balance

Mon, 7 Jan 2013 05:04:10 +0000

I think the passport is because its based on the light hitting the subject. The ExpoDisc is fine if used from the subject's position towards where the camera will be. When used improperly from the position of the camera it will not be as accurate.

Camera Dojo : Optimizing Your Sony NEX 5n/7 For Shooting Video

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 18:04:31 +0000

The RA333 is a great option. I love the control and quality. I haven't played with the video much on the NEX7 but if you can manually set the audio controls or disable AGC it is ideal, otherwise it will still give you better audio, it will just take a little more fiddling with settings to get the ideal balance.

Camera Dojo : Why Shutter Speed Matters With DSLR Video

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:20:21 +0000

Note really. If you start to go faster than double the frame rate you will start to get a jittery "staccato" look that isn't very pleasing to the eye. The goal is to always shoot at double the frame rate or as close as possible. 24fps = 1/50th of a second, 60fps = 1/120th second.

Camera Dojo : Review: Midland XTC300VP4 Wearable Action Camera

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 05:32:03 +0000

The version I tested did not have an adjustable lens

Camera Dojo : Podcast #127 - Sony NEX Camera Showdown

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 01:33:44 +0000

Added to the show notes

Camera Dojo : Podcast #125 - Team Dojo Discusses Lenses

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:18:11 +0000

The conversation wasn't specific to mirrorless cameras but to high megapixel cameras. If you know you are shooting for large prints you need more megapixels. If you know you are not shooting for large prints then you have more latitude when it comes to cropping.