Panasonic GH1 Manual Focus Assist Demo

by Crosby! / Added 2 years ago

547 Plays / 3 Likes / 5 Comments

This is a demo of the Panasonic GH1's manual focus assist on a non-Panasonic lens. The lens used is a Canon FD 50mm f1.4 with a FD to micro 4/3rd adapter. Shot with my Sanyo HD700

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DIY Slider on the Cheap! Version 1

by Crosby! / Added 2 years ago

592 Plays / 5 Likes / 1 Comment

This is a PDQ and cheap video slider I made. The platform is straight, the wide angle lens used up close causes it to look bowed. More info and instructions are here: http://www.hv20.com/showthread.php?t=33198

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DIY Jib Crane - Made from a Bed Frame - Initial Tests

by Crosby! / Added 2 years ago

1,151 Plays / 21 Likes / 0 Comments

This is the initial tests of my DIY jib crane. It was made from a steel bed frame and some scrap metal I found. More info and how I made it are here: http://www.hv20.com/showthread.php?t=33265 There's…

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Variable ND with Polarizers Test 2

by Crosby! / Added 2 years ago

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Second test using two Polarizers, circular and linear, to work as a variable ND filter. This time turning auto exposure and AWB on. Then I locked the camera to wide open (F1.8-2.4, depending on focal…

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Variable ND with Polarizers Test 1

by Crosby! / Added 2 years ago

945 Plays / 3 Likes / 4 Comments

Long ago, I was out shooting stills with a friend. There was a fountain I wanted to shoot but I wanted to blur the motion. I didn't have a ND filter but had the idea of stacking two Polarizing filters…

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How to Assemble a Cowboy Studio Softbox

by Crosby! / Added 3 years ago

1,204 Plays / 2 Likes / 4 Comments

This video shows you how to assemble a Cowboy Studio softbox.

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Audio-Technica ATR55 vs. Azden SGM-1X: Sony FX7 Audio Test 3

by Crosby! / Added 3 years ago

1,011 Plays / 2 Likes / 5 Comments

This is number 3 in a series of tests using a Sony HDR-FX7 camera and two shotgun microphones; Audio-Technica ATR55 and Azden SGM-1X. Using both on camera at different distances and then on a boom…

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Zoom H4 Wind Test with Homemade Dead Cat Windscreen

by Crosby! / Added 3 years ago

5,680 Plays / 55 Likes / 37 Comments

This is a test of my first attempt at making my own dead cat (some people call them "fuzzies" "rodents" "fluffies" and other things) for my Zoom H4 from faux fur from a fabric store. Commercial units…

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Sony HDR-FX7 & Audio-Technica ATR20 ATR55 Audio Test 2

by Crosby! / Added 3 years ago

799 Plays / 0 Likes / 4 Comments

This is number 2 in a series of tests using a Sony HDR-FX7 camera and two inexpensive Audio-Technica microphones; ATR55 and ATR20. Using the ATR55 off-camera a bit and then on a boom stand. Be sure…

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White Balance Checks: Canon HV30, Sony HDR-FX7 and Sanyo HD700

by Crosby! / Added 3 years ago

1,220 Plays / 0 Likes / 4 Comments

I have three HD (HDV) cameras, a Sony HDR-FX7, a Canon HV30, and a Sanyo HD700 (my usually with me pocketcam). I wanted to see how close they were in color so I'd know if I can shoot with them and…

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Sony HDR-FX7 & Audio Technica ATR55 Motor Noise Check

by Crosby! / Added 3 years ago

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This is simple test of the Sony HDR-FX7 camera's internal noise level (tape motor, etc.) using the internal mic and an Audio-Technica ATR55 shotgun mic -- on and off camera. Turn the volume up.

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HV30 & ATR55 Motor Noise test

by Crosby! / Added 3 years ago

322 Plays / 1 Likes / 2 Comments

This is the Canon HV30 with and without a Audio Technica ATR55 shotgun mic testing to see how much of the camera's noise are picked up with and without the external mic.

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