Recent content by johnstewart

I am considering buying an AF100... the camera price seems to be dropping a lot with various new cameras on the market. Is the camera quite robust? I am looking at some second hand cameras. For 1000 dollars it seems like a good video camera. If it is reasonably solid build? I like the look of...

I like the look of the AF100 but is it getting too old to buy now? When was it first released? There are a lot of big censor cameras being released now for around 2000 dollars but they require a lot of add ons, rigs, external monitors, audio connections, etc. The censor on this camera looks...

Curious to know if anyone has seen the new Panasonic HCX 1000 4K camera and how it would compare to my HPX250.... Cheap at $3,000, high resolution pics.

I'm currently using a Miller Solo tripod. Looking for something lighter. Any tips on a light tripod... ? Am lugging gear a lot. Looking for simple and light. Am thinking of a Manfrotto Carbon Fibre tripod. Seems under 4 kilos in total with the head. Most are 5 kgs and over. Thanks John

I'm curious to know what zebra settings people are using on the HPX250? I'm using 70 for interviews (skin tone) and not sure about what setting is best for out doors. I use 100 and then at least know when its clipping and no good... but was wondering if others are using 75 out doors. The down...

Hi, I'm looking to buy Barry Green's HPX book. Having trouble finding a copy online. I am in Sydney Australia. Trying to get across the basics of the HPX250. Does anyone know how I can buy it? cheers John

I have just bought a Panasonic DVC PRO P2 172. I am trying to get exposure right on people from India. I am struggling to get exposure right. Does anyone have any tips? I can change the Zebra settings manually. I think the default is 70% but that might be for white European faces??? Any...

Hi, I am tossing up between whether to buy the Sony pd170 or the DVX, which as 2-000 dollars extra ? Is it worth it ? I like the idea of getting away from the video look, and having less crappy, TV looking shots. cheers John

Hi, I have to make a choice between buying the Sony pd 170 or the dvx.. the Sony is 2 thousand dollars cheaper in Australia.. but I like idea of getting away from the video look.... is it worth the extra money ? cheers John