I'm new to the pro-style cameras, having only ever used pro-sumer equipment prior to buying an EX1.

I'd like to take a course which will help me come to grips with the differences between the two. Not necessarily specific to the EX1, but just that type of equipment.

Can anyone suggest anything?

Hi John,

I run training courses on a 1:1 up to 5:1 basis and I'm 35 minutes out of Liverpool St station. I loosly call my day 'getting the best out of your camcorder' and cover such topics as focal lengths, ND filters, diffraction, shutter speeds, tripods, zebras, peaking, manual controls, microphone selection and countless hints and tips -as many as we can fit into the day.

I use a Z1 and an FX1 and have used the EX1 to shoot a wedding last month. I'd be very happy to send you one of my wedding films to show you the sort of quality I get out of my kit, so if you think I may be of use to you in your quest, do get in touch.

tomrhardwick at gmail.com

tom.