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...
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...
Filming weddings & stage shows
Answer: In weddings and stage shows, you’ve picked the two most technically challenging situations that a video camera can ever face. With extreme contrasts of...
Why can’t I throw the image background out of focus?
Answer: Having the background to your subject blurred is of course a classic ‘look’ in films and documentaries, the ensure the viewer’s eye is drawn...
Stabilisation: XA20 vs HF-G25
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Canon HF-G25 or Panasonic x920?
Answer: For starters, whilst the HF-G30 has features more on a par with the Panasonic, it is substantially more expensive, so on pure price terms...
Video: Canon XA20/25 unbox and first look
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Review: Canon Legria HF G25 (Vixia HF G20)
One step down from the flagship HF-G30 is the Legria HF-G25 (also known as the Vixia HF-G20 in the USA), launched at the US Consumer...