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Dec 5th
Creative Video Camera
I’ve Heard About Auto Focus on Video Cameras – How Does it Work and is it a Good Idea?
For some people, the idea of getting a video camera, and simply pushing record, and pointing is the way to go, and I understand that many people want to just get on with the video recording process, minus the technical details. Whilst this is understandable, I really feel that having a basic understanding can make a massive improvement to your end results, and having a video of much greater quality. To put this another way, if your video is a typical video, where the zoom is all the way out, you will probably find that you have no problems.
What if, you wish to be a little creative, or you are zoomed in for a little more detail. In a case like this, an auto focus camera can drive you and your viewer nuts, as it may have two objects in view, and if one is nearer than the other, depending on its position in the frame, the auto focus may ‘fight’ to find the right point, as it constantly switches from object to object. This means that your shot will be going into and out of focus on a regular basis. In a case like this, there are several things you can do.
If you are determined to have full control, you can, typically through the camera menu system, switch auto focus mode off, and control the focus yourself. However, if you want to be somewhere in the middle, for want of a better term, consider the following points.
- Keep the subject near the centre of the frame, as this is where the focus circuitry will be concentrating on.
- Even though you may think it is cool, try to not zoom in and out during a shot. Rather use two cameras, and have one zoomed in, the other out, and then cut or switch between the two video cameras, or if you only have one camera, just skip the zooming in or out. I know it may seem cool, but in most cases, this does not work. To confirm this, look at a TV show to see for yourself.
- When in manual, you can use the depth of field principle, where you focus on one item, and the rest behind or in front, can be out of focus. This concentrates the viewer in the area you want. Remember this can only be done in manual mode.
To explain, the depth of field is the ratio of how much focus you have, for a lens range, given the light around you. The more light you have, the greater your depth of field.
Hence, if you want to leave the auto focus system on, try to keep the image zoomed out, or at least, focus on the action being in the centre of frame. This will reduce your auto focus issues substantially.
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 Creative Labs Vado VF0570APS Pocket Video Camera Mesh Pouch (Silver) List Price: DescriptionThe Mesh Case for Vado Pocket Video Camera clips to your belt or pack and protects your Vado from bumps and scratches. Available in Silver or Pink. Features
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 VADO VF0624 Camcorder with 2x Optical Zoom and 2-inch LCD Screen – PURPLE List Price: DescriptionOne light touch on the touch-sensitive buttons and you can start recording instantly in high-definition quality. Lightweight and extremely compact, enjoy up to 120 minutes of widescreen HD quality video on the move. Don’t cramp your style with additional camera equipment as the Vado HD (3rd Gen) comes equipped with a photo feature that lets you shoot up to 7,000 of widescreen still shots. The video enthusiast in you will be thrilled at how much more you can achieve with the multi-function jack and the improved Vado Central 3.0 software. With the multi-function port, you can connect a handy microphone to the Vado HD (3rd Gen) for better audio recording and come playback time, simply plug in your own headphones to listen to the videos at a desired volume level. Sharing your happy times with others truly does not come easier than this! «0;less Features
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 VADO VF0624 3G Camcorder with 2x Optical Zoom and 2-inch LCD Screen – CYAN List Price: DescriptionOne light touch on the touch-sensitive buttons and you can start recording instantly in high-definition quality. Lightweight and extremely compact, enjoy up to 120 minutes of widescreen HD quality video on the move. Don’t cramp your style with additional camera equipment as the Vado HD (3rd Gen) comes equipped with a photo feature that lets you shoot up to 7,000 of widescreen still shots. The video enthusiast in you will be thrilled at how much more you can achieve with the multi-function jack and the improved Vado Central 3.0 software. With the multi-function port, you can connect a handy microphone to the Vado HD (3rd Gen) for better audio recording and come playback time, simply plug in your own headphones to listen to the videos at a desired volume level. Sharing your happy times with others truly does not come easier than this! «0;less Features
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 Creative Labs Vado HD 720p Pocket Video Camcorder with 8 GB Video Storage and 2x Digital Zoom (Black) OLD MODEL List Price: DescriptionCatch the perfect snowboarding stunt, your baby’s first steps or your kid’s graduation, share it online and save it for a lifetime with Creative’s Vado HD Pocket Video Cam. The thin, lightweight Vado HD is small enough to fit easily in a pocket, purse or the palm of your hand, and it captures video in 720P high-definition quality with just the touch of a button. Sharing videos online is simple with built-in software that helps you post videos to YouTube, Photobucket or Box.net. The Vado HD is the only pocket video cam to feature true HDMI connectivity and an included HDMI cable for a superior viewing experience on an HDTV. Take the Vado HD Pocket Video Cam with you everywhere you go and never miss a moment. Product specs include 720p high-definition video, wide-angle glass lens, 2x digital zoom, 8GB of video storage capacity, up to two hours of recording and playback per charge, up to eight hours of recording time at 640×480 at 30 frames per second, HDMI and RCA connections for TV, HDMI cable included, A/V cable sold separately, removable and rechargeable lithium battery, Vado Central software for simple video editing and sharing. System requirements include Windows Xp Service Pack 2 or Vista, Intel Pentium III or higher, 512MB of memory, USB port, 500MB free hard disk space, and 16MB of Video Memory or above. Product ships with silicon skin, HDMI cable, and USB cable. Features
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 Creative Labs Vado Pocket Video Camcorder (Silver) OLD MODEL Sale Price: $155.55 DescriptionCreative Vado is a slim lightweight pocket video cam that makes it easy to capture and share everyday life as it happens. Recording great video is easy with features like one touch recording 2x zoom and excellent low light performance. Sharing video is easy too simply connect Vado to your PC with the flexiable USB plug and the built in software lets you save videos to your computer orpost them directly to YouTube ort Photobucket. Thinner than a deck of cards and as light as a cell phone it fits perfectly in your pocket! Features
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 Creative Labs Vado HD 8 GB Pocket Video Camcorder, 2nd Generation (Black Gloss with Maroon Accents) List Price: DescriptionCatch the perfect snowboarding stunt, your baby’s first steps or your kid’s graduation, share it online and save it for a lifetime with Creative’s Vado HD Pocket Video Cam. The thin, lightweight Vado HD is small enough to fit easily in a pocket, purse or the palm of your hand, and it captures video in 720P high-definition quality with just the touch of a button. Sharing videos online is simple with built-in software that helps you post videos to YouTube, Photobucket or Box.net. The Vado HD is the only pocket video cam to feature true HDMI connectivity and an included HDMI cable for a superior viewing experience on an HDTV. Take the Vado HD Pocket Video Cam with you everywhere you go and never miss a moment. Product specs include 720p high-definition video, wide-angle glass lens, 2x digital zoom, 8GB of video storage capacity, up to two hours of recording and playback per charge, up to eight hours of recording time at 640×480 at 30 frames per second, HDMI and RCA connections for TV, HDMI cable included, A/V cable sold separately, removable and rechargeable lithium battery, Vado Central software for simple video editing and sharing. System requirements include Windows Xp Service Pack 2 or Vista, Intel Pentium III or higher, 512MB of memory, USB port, 500MB free hard disk space, and 16MB of Video Memory or above. Product ships with silicon skin, HDMI cable, and USB cable. Features
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 Logitech HD Webcam C310 List Price: DescriptionLogitech HD Webcam C310 with 720p Video, 5 MP Photos Features
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 Creative Live! Cam InPerson HD Webcam List Price: DescriptionLive! Cam inPerson HD delivers Skype™ Certified wide-screen HD 720p Video Conferencing with onboard H.264 processing that reduces the demands on your system, delivering smooth glitch-free video while auto focus keeps you clearly in the picture. Enjoy headset-free video chat, thanks to four built-in microphones that focus in on the voice and eliminate ambient room noise for exceptional clarity. Snap photos up to 12.0MP and record blogs or videos in 1080p. Live! Central 3 software includes video and audio effects, avatars, desktop sharing features, movie creation, as well as surveillance applications. Package contains: Creative Live! Cam inPerson HD webcam, Installation CD and multi-language quick start leaflet. Features
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 Kodak PlaySport (Zx5) HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera – Black (2nd Generation) List Price: DescriptionIf you’re going to live with no limits, you need a pocket video camera that can deliver the goods in full 1080p HD. The Kodak PlaySport Video Camera is up for the challenge. We built it to take on the most extreme lifestyles with an insanely tough design – we’re talking shockproof, dustproof, and waterproof to a depth of 10 feet. And built-in image stabilization smoothes out even the roughest ride. Whether you’re carving up the mountain or pulling stunts in the skate park, the PlaySport is up for anything. And with a touch of the Share button, shocking your social network couldn’t be simpler. Show the world why you’re so Kodak. We dare you. Features
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