Do my camera skills suck or is this pretty common? at DVinfo.net

Matt McLain · March 31st, 2008, 08:19 PM

Just got my LEX on saturday and I totally love it. I've noticed though that any kind of camera movement, especially handheld, is a lot jumpier, and I'm guessing that's cause I have my a1 zoomed in a little over 3/4 of the max zoom. Anyway, it's not a big deal, but I'm wondering if anyone's used the LEX on a DIY or lower budget steadicam and what kind of success they've had.

W/r/t to using the LEX/XHA1 combo handheld: Has anyone gotten comfortable with this? I'd imagine you'd need a shoulder mount...

Chris Soucy · March 31st, 2008, 11:17 PM

Er, sorry if I come across as a bit obtuse, but what's a "Lex" when it's at home?

Can't comment on anything else till 've cleared that one up, tho' would have to say, off the top of my head - er, Canon XH A1, 75% zoom, handheld?

And the best of British luck to you chum! Jumpy isn't quite how I'd describe the effect but it's getting there.

CS

Ram Shani · April 1st, 2008, 08:39 AM

did you shut off the steady shot at you'r camera?

Seun Osewa · April 1st, 2008, 09:33 AM

Here's a free camera skill: never use zoom if your camera is not on a tripod. ;)

Rob Evans · April 3rd, 2008, 04:14 AM

Hey Matt, does the shake appear less apparent the wider the lens you use?

Matt McLain · April 3rd, 2008, 09:06 PM

Well, I've only got a nikon 28mm lens so far, but the shake is fairly apparent with that. On a tripod its perfectly balanced. I'm guessing I'll need a shoulder mount like the dvrigpro or something to use it effectively handheld. I should have a 50mm lens arriving in the mail today and as soon as I get that I'll see if its any worse.

Frank Genus · April 3rd, 2008, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Soucy

Er, sorry if I come across as a bit obtuse, but what's a "Lex" when it's at home?

CS

I think he means a Letus Extreme.

- Frank.

March 31st, 2008, 08:19 PM	#1
Matt McLain Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: bloomington, il Posts: 40	Do my camera skills suck or is this pretty common? Just got my LEX on saturday and I totally love it. I've noticed though that any kind of camera movement, especially handheld, is a lot jumpier, and I'm guessing that's cause I have my a1 zoomed in a little over 3/4 of the max zoom. Anyway, it's not a big deal, but I'm wondering if anyone's used the LEX on a DIY or lower budget steadicam and what kind of success they've had. W/r/t to using the LEX/XHA1 combo handheld: Has anyone gotten comfortable with this? I'd imagine you'd need a shoulder mount...

March 31st, 2008, 11:17 PM	#2
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,689 Images: 18	Hi Matt................. Er, sorry if I come across as a bit obtuse, but what's a "Lex" when it's at home? Can't comment on anything else till 've cleared that one up, tho' would have to say, off the top of my head - er, Canon XH A1, 75% zoom, handheld? And the best of British luck to you chum! Jumpy isn't quite how I'd describe the effect but it's getting there. CS

April 1st, 2008, 08:39 AM	#3
Ram Shani Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: tel aviv israel Posts: 107	did you shut off the steady shot at you'r camera? __________________ ram shani-cinematographer www.ramshani.com

April 1st, 2008, 09:33 AM	#4
Seun Osewa Major Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Africa Posts: 255	Here's a free camera skill: never use zoom if your camera is not on a tripod. ;)

April 3rd, 2008, 04:14 AM	#5
Rob Evans Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 390	Hey Matt, does the shake appear less apparent the wider the lens you use?

April 3rd, 2008, 09:06 PM	#6
Matt McLain Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: bloomington, il Posts: 40	Well, I've only got a nikon 28mm lens so far, but the shake is fairly apparent with that. On a tripod its perfectly balanced. I'm guessing I'll need a shoulder mount like the dvrigpro or something to use it effectively handheld. I should have a 50mm lens arriving in the mail today and as soon as I get that I'll see if its any worse.