handheld shooting: AF100 vs HVX370 at DVinfo.net

Philip Fass · December 5th, 2010, 09:21 AM

I've been admiring both of these cameras, but here's what I can't figure out: The 370 is obviously designed more for shoulder mounting, but comes with a non-stabilized lens. The AF100 could (possibly) benefit from my OIS Canon zoom. So which combo is likely to produce steadier handheld footage?

Daniel Epstein · December 6th, 2010, 10:52 AM

Philip.
No real way to know without testing and different people could come up with different results on this one.
The 370 is ergonomically much better for handheld as shooting off your shoulder for extended periods of time is a relatively predictable look.
The AF100 is set up as a chest camera when handheld (unless you buy accessories) so you may find it harder to use over time that way.

December 5th, 2010, 09:21 AM	#1
Philip Fass Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Charlotte, VT Posts: 397	handheld shooting: AF100 vs HVX370 I've been admiring both of these cameras, but here's what I can't figure out: The 370 is obviously designed more for shoulder mounting, but comes with a non-stabilized lens. The AF100 could (possibly) benefit from my OIS Canon zoom. So which combo is likely to produce steadier handheld footage?

December 6th, 2010, 10:52 AM	#2
Daniel Epstein Trustee Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,267	Philip. No real way to know without testing and different people could come up with different results on this one. The 370 is ergonomically much better for handheld as shooting off your shoulder for extended periods of time is a relatively predictable look. The AF100 is set up as a chest camera when handheld (unless you buy accessories) so you may find it harder to use over time that way.