HMC 40 focus and kids running around at DVinfo.net

Mike Cornett · November 26th, 2012, 09:45 AM

I'm going to be taping little children exploring the woods at a farm house. I'm a little worried about being in focus. My current plan is to use my homemade steady-cam rig and just try to stay up with them:)

Since I will not be able to check my focus and I'm not a fan of auto focus...what are my best options? Is there an f-stop I should keep it on, should I just use auto focus, or are there another options?

It will, obviously, be outside and the sun will make it hard to use the viewfinder.

Thanks for your help.

Chris Harding · December 3rd, 2012, 05:44 PM

Hi Mike

The focus on the HMC40 is good!! No issues at all so flip the camera onto full auto and simply enjoy yourself!! I use my HMC82's on stedicam at weddings in full auto with no issues at all!!

Chris

November 26th, 2012, 09:45 AM	#1
Mike Cornett Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 43	HMC 40 focus and kids running around I'm going to be taping little children exploring the woods at a farm house. I'm a little worried about being in focus. My current plan is to use my homemade steady-cam rig and just try to stay up with them:) Since I will not be able to check my focus and I'm not a fan of auto focus...what are my best options? Is there an f-stop I should keep it on, should I just use auto focus, or are there another options? It will, obviously, be outside and the sun will make it hard to use the viewfinder. Thanks for your help. __________________ -Mike

December 3rd, 2012, 05:44 PM	#2
Chris Harding Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 8,441	Re: HMC 40 focus and kids running around Hi Mike The focus on the HMC40 is good!! No issues at all so flip the camera onto full auto and simply enjoy yourself!! I use my HMC82's on stedicam at weddings in full auto with no issues at all!! Chris