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by Olespice
Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:00 pm
Forum: Competitions, Festivals and The Art of Film
Topic: HDV Hand held
Replies: 16
Views: 16090

Thanks ned c. The XHA1 is my choice rather than the HV20, low light performance being one of the reasons, although the XHA1 does command a lot more dosh to obtain. You know how it is - the dream to cover the anticipated occasions etc ! I had a look in to that forum. Quite heavily used in many ways. ...
by Olespice
Wed Feb 13, 2008 7:49 am
Forum: Competitions, Festivals and The Art of Film
Topic: HDV Hand held
Replies: 16
Views: 16090

Thanks for your last, nedc. I've XM2 used only for family video use and would need to sell it as part of my purchasing power for the XHA1. Been delving a little over the past few weeks and found out a little. The weight and length are mildly offputting for me - 13.5 inches - but the overall quality ...
by Olespice
Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:32 pm
Forum: Competitions, Festivals and The Art of Film
Topic: HDV Hand held
Replies: 16
Views: 16090

OAP unsteadiness . . . !

Hi Ned C - Please be assured that the finest method of steading up ones posture for hand held stuff can usually be achieved by firmly placing ones elbows into the sides of the body and moving the body a little more than usual for following the action rather than "waving" the camera about. ...