New camera, new flick, new problems at DVinfo.net

Elmer Lang · June 19th, 2007, 08:45 PM

I posted a film in the show your work forum.
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=96927

I used the HV20, 60i, IAF, self-shooting. It seems no matter how slow I swing the prop it won't stay in focus throughout. Any suggestions?

best,
elmer

Kevin Borein · June 21st, 2007, 08:39 PM

are you using a hood on the camera? I found the as soon as I put a hood on my camera the focus was thrown off, apparently the sensor is really close so if something spreads out in front of it it makes it much harder on the camera to focus.

Robert Ducon · June 24th, 2007, 02:05 PM

I'd recommend manual mode for focus when on a tripod.

Other than that, I don't use IAF because .. yes.. it's all over the place :(

I use the traditional focus option.. which is more smooth anyway. I'd suggest that!

June 19th, 2007, 08:45 PM	#1
Elmer Lang Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NY, NY Posts: 319	New camera, new flick, new problems I posted a film in the show your work forum. http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=96927 I used the HV20, 60i, IAF, self-shooting. It seems no matter how slow I swing the prop it won't stay in focus throughout. Any suggestions? best, elmer

June 24th, 2007, 02:05 PM	#3
Robert Ducon Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 400	I'd recommend manual mode for focus when on a tripod. Other than that, I don't use IAF because .. yes.. it's all over the place :( I use the traditional focus option.. which is more smooth anyway. I'd suggest that! __________________ Mac + Canon HV20

June 21st, 2007, 08:39 PM	#2
Kevin Borein Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 39	are you using a hood on the camera? I found the as soon as I put a hood on my camera the focus was thrown off, apparently the sensor is really close so if something spreads out in front of it it makes it much harder on the camera to focus.