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Steve Mellor · May 13th, 2009, 07:38 AM

I have just ordered a AG-HMC151E that will be delivered tomorrow (and a 32gb card that won't be with me until next week, worst luck).

I was wondering if anyone had any advice, little tips and tricks that can be used to get the best out of the camera? I'm interested in everything from interesting shutter speeds to the gain control, the best ways to handle in-camera audio... anything you can think of :)

Jeff Kellam · May 13th, 2009, 11:17 AM

Expect it to take a few weeks to a few months to get used to the camera and get your best captures. I got mine last year and am still learning and getting better and better footage. It's a great camera.

Tom Alexander · May 13th, 2009, 08:04 PM

I agree with what Jeff said. In addition, learn to use the wave form monitor. This has been a fantastic feature for me, and IMO its the best way to check your exposure levels.

Steve Mellor · May 14th, 2009, 01:07 AM

Thank you both. The waveform monitor looks fantastic (I saw it on their promotional material) and seams to solve a problem that I had with my JVC GZ-HD7EK. I'm really looking forward to using that.

We're not shooting until November so I should have enough time to get used to the camera.

May 13th, 2009, 07:38 AM	#1
Steve Mellor Regular Crew Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gloucester, UK Posts: 34	Taken the Plunge: What Do I Need to Know? I have just ordered a AG-HMC151E that will be delivered tomorrow (and a 32gb card that won't be with me until next week, worst luck). I was wondering if anyone had any advice, little tips and tricks that can be used to get the best out of the camera? I'm interested in everything from interesting shutter speeds to the gain control, the best ways to handle in-camera audio... anything you can think of :)

May 13th, 2009, 11:17 AM	#2
Jeff Kellam Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 656	Expect it to take a few weeks to a few months to get used to the camera and get your best captures. I got mine last year and am still learning and getting better and better footage. It's a great camera. __________________ Panasonic HMC150/Canon A1/JVC HD1/Sony Vegas 8.0c

May 13th, 2009, 08:04 PM	#3
Tom Alexander Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ontario, Ca. Posts: 121	I agree with what Jeff said. In addition, learn to use the wave form monitor. This has been a fantastic feature for me, and IMO its the best way to check your exposure levels.

May 14th, 2009, 01:07 AM	#4
Steve Mellor Regular Crew Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gloucester, UK Posts: 34	Thank you both. The waveform monitor looks fantastic (I saw it on their promotional material) and seams to solve a problem that I had with my JVC GZ-HD7EK. I'm really looking forward to using that. We're not shooting until November so I should have enough time to get used to the camera.