4K Chat

jason 14 Nov 2013 16:49

I've used a Manfrotto 521 for years but unfortunately the style of the remote I have is no longer made. Here's from VariZoom which is close to what I've been using.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/330007-REG/VariZoom_VZ_ROCK_VZRock_Variable_Rocker_for_LANC.html

jason 14 Nov 2013 16:51

That what I just posted. So yes that will work.

markoconnell 14 Nov 2013 21:28

How are you guys focusing? Manual or auto? Does the auto hunt? Is it fast? Can it track moving targets? Is the EVF adequate for focusing 4K? Thanks-

ODesigns 14 Nov 2013 22:06

I haven't tried to auto focus while shooting. I don't trust it. Sometimes I hit the 'push auto' to focus before shooting. I also heavily rely on the magnifier to assist me in manual focusing.

jason 15 Nov 2013 00:14

I've always used a 7" external monitor attached to the center post of my tripod. Always used manual focus. Zoom in focus and everything in between is in focus.

WHstock 15 Nov 2013 11:44

Thanks Jason, it worked

RekindlePhoto 16 Nov 2013 22:53

So who else is shooting 4K? What other cameras other than fdr-ax1 are you using and how happy are you with it (not talking about timelapse from a dslr). Seems the biggest complain on many reviews is noise on AX-1 low light.

ODesigns 17 Nov 2013 00:47

Low light is really the only real problem, but that's to be expected with a camera of this type at this price point. I bought it knowing it would be a fairly poor performer in certain lighting conditions. But that's why I have two cameras.

Other than that, I really enjoy it. I'm hoping it'll make me a bunch of these:

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cinecameratv 17 Nov 2013 14:47

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ODesigns 17 Nov 2013 15:26

Me first.