hi there
is there a good manual you can suggest, to get to grips with the basics of digital video shooting (and editing), such as framerates, native formats, how to set parameters on a professional camcorder etc?

thanks
Federico

What camcorder are you refering too??

sony pmw ex1r

sony pmw ex1r

Then there is only one guide you'll need.

Vortex Media's PMW-EX1 Field Guide (http://www.vortexmedia.com/FIELD_GUIDES.html)

You can even buy it together with the "MASTERING THE SONY PMW-EX1 & EX1R" DVD.

MASTERING THE SONY PMW-EX1 & EX1R (http://www.vortexmedia.com/DVD_EX1.html)

Very good stuff!