Mr17Hz 1 #1 April 4, 2006 I'd like to start a thread about the PC1000 that is NOT compairing it to other cameras but instead discussing how to get the best footage. What are everyone's comments about how to configure the camera before a jump? Manual modes? Automatic modes? Lenses? Widescreen or standard? Cinematic mode? Thanks for everyones opinions and advice!Matt Christenson mattchristenson@realskydiving.com http://www.RealDropzone.com - A new breed of dropzone manifest software. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #2 April 4, 2006 Common settings on my PC1000 using a Sony .6x wide angle: Manual focus set to infinity Zoomed out to full wide (gaffers tape the switch down) Standard 4:3 mode, not widescreen Backlight OFF <-- damn button seems to get pressed on accident occasionally so always double-check it! Anything else I want to do is done "in the editing room". The video it shoots is essentially unbeatable without going with bigger and more expensive cameras.NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nate_1979 9 #3 April 4, 2006 Also turn the camera on before exit, I seem to forget that every once in awhile FGF #??? I miss the sky... There are 10 types of people in the world... those who understand binary and those who don't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflydrew 0 #4 April 4, 2006 I figure out how far from the subject I'll be on the ground... zoom in, manually focus, tape down the dial and zoom out. .43 kenko Sometimes wide, sometimes regular Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alw 0 #5 April 4, 2006 I like using the 30p mode rather than interlaced. Makes for much better frame captures. I use frame capture for illlustration and special effects when editing. I also use the smooth interval recording to do ground shots of the DZ for "B" roll. Using zebra takes much of the guesswork out of avoiding fades and washes - especially on bright tarmac on bright days. I use the backlight button on the plane and then turn it off before exit. --------------------------------------------- Every day is a bonus - every night is an adventure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BellyFlailer 0 #6 April 5, 2006 Thanks for that tip about using 30p mode. I use alot of frame capture stuff and sometimes it's hard to get a good one. Would you mind telling me how to get to that setting, I'd like to try that this weekend but I'm still a little slow when it comes to the menu's and whatnot on the camera. Thanks again. http://www.SkydiveVids.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottyInAus 0 #7 April 6, 2006 WayCool Redeye (.301) 4:3 (Standard) Ski and Beach Zoom in (just enough to keep helmet out of shot) Manual Focus (somewhere in the .1m vicinity) Infinity blurs with my lens, as does Auto Focus Steadyshot Off Cheers, Jason. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #8 April 30, 2006 *** Also turn the camera on before exit, I seem to forget that every once in MOST of the time *** There fixed it for you Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
