Recent content by DHart

I have been a professional photographer for many years, but only recently have I ventured into the world of motion image creation. I have a commercial client for whom I have created a number of still images in the past. They make a small hand-held product. For still product images, typically...

I have on order a Contax Planar 85mm f/1.4 lens which weighs about 21 oz. (595 grams). I'm not sure of the lens adapter weight (Fotodiox) but I think it may be about 4 to 5 oz. bringing total weight (without a lens hood) to at least 25 to 26 oz. I am planning to use the lens with the camera...

I've been planning to convert a lot of old VHS and Hi8 tapes to DVD. And I also happen to be making a lot of HD movies with my 5DII, GF1, and ZS3... movies that will have to be stored on disc at some point. So... does it make sense to buy a DVD recorder for these needs or would it be smarter...

Please pardon the newbie question, but I don't know where to begin to learn about the various recorders and mics one might consider. Here's what I'd like to get started with - a reasonably nice hand-held mic and small battery powered recorder for use in interviewing people off-camera for voice...