Best entry-level pro camcorder
In August last year, we wrote a guide to the best low-cost camcorder that could reasonably be classed as “professional”, notwithstanding that these days professionals do in fact shoot their…
Which camcorder for stage show?
First of all, yes, the HF-G25 is essentially the same as an XA10 minus the XLR audio inputs (not a problem if another camera will take the stage audio feed…
What shutter speed for filming rugby?
Answer: Despite what some may suggest, video should really always be shot at 1/50th shutter (1/60th in NTSC countries) because that gives you just the right amount of motion blur…
Which of 3 cameras is best?
Answer: It’s not easy to give a straightforward answer to which is “best” but perhaps we can provide some pointers. First of all, none of them are bad camcorders! They…
How to film an interview in 22 easy steps!
The interview is one of the most used elements in video, from TV news to documentaries. It ought to be straightforward to film – but dig down and there’s a lot…
What format for web video?
Answer: You have indeed got things slightly confused, if you don’t mind us saying. So let’s just recap interlacing and progressive:- Interlacing is a way of dealing with video images…
What camcorder for a drag racing team?
Answer: The main problem you have is that what you are filming is the most challenging environment for both a video camera and its operator. For the night-time events you…
Decent low light and audio in a cheap camcorder?
Answer There is no camcorder in your price range that will handle low light well. In fact I’d go so far as to say there is no camcorder under £2,500…