by Hal Landen To control color in video and digital still cameras, a camera function called white balance is used. Many simple video cameras like the Flip camcorder (see our Flip camera review) and point and shoot still cameras have only automatic white balance...
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Video Surveillance Laws
Do you have a right to privacy from video cameras in a public place? Video surveillance laws vary from state to state. There are no Federal laws that prohibit hidden video surveillance also known as Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) in public or in the workplace. Most states...
Flip Camera Review
Summary: Inexpensive, pocket HD camcorder, very easy to use, and very few features. Many people love this simple camera. This is the best selling High Definition camcorder at Amazon.com. This camera has captured 13% of the entire camcorder market. Pros: Simple, press...
Sony DSR-PD170
Summary: Great professional 3 chip SD camera with exceptional low light performance, XLR inputs, beautiful image and colors. The Sony DSR-PD170 ($3,940 MSRP ) produces excellent video especially in low light. The PD170 has a low light sensitivity of 1 lux. This...
Makeup and Wardrobe Hints for On-Camera Talent
Everybody on camera should wear makeup -even if it's just a little bit of powder to dull the reflections from lights. If you're going to be appearing on camera, it's important to you (and to your producers) that you look your best. Here's a few tips on the proper use...
Sony HDR-FX1000 and HDR-FX1000E
Sony HDR-FX1000 and HDR-FX1000E $3199 MSRP Sony's Description of the HDR-FX1000 The following article applies to both camcorders. The only difference is that the HDR-FX1000E is PAL. ("E" is for European.) The HDR-FX1000 is NTSC. This HDV camcorder was released in...
Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 5D Mark II Review MSRP $2,499.00 body only Amazon's Description of the 5D Mark II Summary: Announced in 2008, this DSLR has a 21 megapixel sensor, can record 1080p H.264 with manual controls up to 12 minutes or 4 GB in one clip. It has a 3.0" VGA LCD, ISO 100 -...
Panasonic HMC-40
Panasonic HMC-40 MSRP: $2,295 Released in 2009 Summary: one of the cheapest and smallest (2 lbs) professional camcorders on the market. It records to SD/SDHC memory cards. Pros: Sharp images in good light; good metadata support; small size and weight; professional...
Canon EOS 60D
Canon EOS 60D MSRP: $1,099.00 body only Summary: DSRL with very good video image quality, swiveling LCD, slow AutoFocus for video and no continuous autofocus for video. Pros: Higher resolution screen, larger sensor, more lenses available, optical viewfinder, higher...
Sony HDR FX7
Summary: HDV 3 1/4" CMOS camcorder which features 1080i HD, not great in low light. MSRP $1999 The Sony HDR - FX7 was introduced in as an HDV camcorder. It features 1080i HD 16:9 resolution with 3 x 1/4” ClearVid CMOS chips. The effective sensor resolution is...
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