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The Panasonic HVX200A is not a camera for beginners, but it has many user-friendly automated functions and can be used by anyone willing to learn and wanting to create professional footage whether you are an upcoming independent filmmaker or a pro videographer! The HVX200A is a new and more improved version of the previous Panasonic AG-HVX200 and If you've ever used the DVX100, you'll adapt to the HVX quite easy!

Videotape recording is now almost a finished chapter in camcorder technology, but since many are so used to tapes and still don't wanna upgrade all their equipment, this camcorder can cater to both needs while moving into the new tapeless HD era. The new P2 technology is impressive, you can delete unwanted files as you go and then drop the ones you want to keep onto a hard drive and empty the P2 cards to shoot some more! The cards are still expensive but are coming down fast in prize and should save you money down the line since you don't have to buy new tapes all the time and the cards can be used over and over. P2 technology also leaves behind the time-consuming digitizing process that tapes always required!

Besides the "hybrid" technology the HVX200A packs a large 82mm 13X Leica zoom lens with a built-in wide angle, 1/3" 16:9 progressive 3-CCD image processor, variable frame rates, uncompressed 16-bit 4-channel digital audio and the ability to shoot in many different formats including 480i, 720p, 1080i and 1080p DVCPro HD!

The Panasonic HVX200A creates amazing looking footage with vibrant colors and stunning image clarity. No other camcorder in this class offers the cinematic possibilities or more potentials in the hands of a skilled shooter!

To read more about the Panasonic HVX200A and find out about the best HD Camcorders currently on the market, read my reviews on: Best HD Camcorders

Bjorn has been a professional videographer for more than 7 years and has filmed for documentaries, reality TV, music videos and short/feature films. His knowledge and expertise has helped many independent filmmakers and productions finding out their needs with advice for buying production gear including cameras and lights and post-production!

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Sharper Photos Using A Table Top Tripod As A "Chest Pod"

Most photographers today, both amateur and professional, have a Table Top Tripod in their gadget bag for use when photographing small objects on a "table top," or for bracing on top of a car, wall, or fence when a full size tripod isn't available or practical.

There are times, however, when you want the support and vibration stopping of a tripod, but the subject is moving around way too quickly - you just can't get reoriented fast enough to get the shot: just think about shooting photos of an active child on a playground. But you really do want the steadiness that a tripod affords for sharper photos that can be blown up big and still be eye-catchingly sharp.

Enter the classic table top tripod.

By twisting it around into a novel configuration with the tripod against your chest and the camera to your eye, you can brace the camera to get much of the stabilizing power of a tripod on the floor - but the flexibility to move around quickly with fast moving subjects. It also can be braced on a wall, fence, the side of a house - anything that gives you the stability you need for the sharpest photos.

I have two. First, a classic Leitz Table Top Tripod with Large Ball and Socket Head. I think this is no longer made (mine is over 40 years old - Leica makes good stuff!). It has one disadvantage. You cannot set the ball head for limited or smooth drag. It is either loose or locked. And though it folds flat, it doesn't fold compact (unless you separate the two parts - which makes it more difficult to set up quickly).

I used this setup several times photographing Indy Type race cars going by at over 200 miles per hour! I was standing about 50 - 60 feet from the track and just panned my whole body, with the chest pod supporting the camera, and released the shutter while I was moving through the pan. Great action shots - and sharp! (Bonus tip - with this technique, you can slow the shutter speed down to 1/60 or 1/125 or so, and when you pan with the car going by, releasing the shutter during the pan, you get a picture that just SHOUTS SPEED!)

And, of course, slowing down a bit, you can use it on hikes to increase the stability and sharpness of your photos while lightening the load you carry. And it sets up more quickly than a full size tripod.

My other, newer model is the Slik Mini-Pro. These folks make many, many tripods in all sizes, weights, materials - you can select just the right one for your needs. The tripod folds up very small, and comes with a typical (though small) pan head. The small pan head is great for basic table tops, but it is somewhat awkward for chest pod use.

Far easier and more effective, I recommend a Kaiser Lightweight Ball & Socket Head to replace the pan head that comes with the tripod (don't throw the pan head away, you will always find times when you still want to use it). When you are actually using the ball & socket head, you may not want to totally lock up the ball head, just use a slight drag. This gives you much more flexibility to move with the subject, while giving you the extra support for extra sharp photos.

Since the Leitz model is no longer available (unless you find one used), the Slik/Kaiser combination will make a valuable addition to your gadget bag, giving you freedom for photographing fast moving subjects while keeping the camera stable enough to encourage large prints you'll be proud to display. This is especially true if your camera has image stabilization.

By all means try this valuable technique. It will really help you get more great photos to make really big prints.

About the Author

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Dan Davenport has been involved in photography for more years than he cares to think about. He taught photography and developed the Minolta School of Photography which evolved into The Maxxum Experience photo education seminars. He wants photographers to take the best photos they can and encourages them to proudly display their work.

looking for a good mini-dvd camcorder..need advice please?

HI, i am looking for a good mini dvd camcorder.. so many choice - i am lost. Price is not the most important issue here. Do I need 3 ccd.. Is it that much better than 1 ccd? our of 3 ccd cameras which one would you recommend (brand).. Anyone knows if leica-dicomar lens are any good? I looked at panasonic vdr-d300 vs vdr-d310.. the only difference is the leica-dicomar lenses and better image stabilizer.. Will I ever notice any difference? I will use this for home videos but I rally want to have as good of quality as I can afford.. Thanks

Here's a good website to learn & research DVD camcorders - http://www.camcorderinfo.com/d/Reviews&level_b=Camcorder&level_c=DVD.htm
it will also help answer most of your questions.

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