Analyze my footage...why the varying light?

[Dan Carter]

Originally Posted by Patrick Janka

No, I wasn't in AWB. How does the exposure lock work? I tried it today on a photoshoot, and nothing indicated it was working. Do I hold it in? What displays on the screen when it's engaged?

I'm using the Steadicam Merlin. Pain in the rear to use, but when you get it working correctly you get some great shots.

Patrick,

As Jeff mentioned, you'll see text in the lower left of the LCD & EVF indicating AF & AE are locked, AND a green dot in the upper right.

Good luck

[Brian Luce]

Originally Posted by William Hohauser

I really like this camera but sometimes it's crazy with all the options!

My least favorite thing is the mechanical wheel on the top right of the body. Each settting seems to totally change the menu options and there are so many setting on the wheel that I'll never use. I only ever use "M" for stills and "M+camera icon" for video. I should put white out on the other functions.

I've accidentally bumped that mechanical wheel too, then I go to menus and I'm in the twilight zone because nothing looks as it's supposed to.

[Jeff Harper]

Thanks, Brian, that's what I've been saying! Camera is phenomenal, but TOO small. I push buttons accidenatlly EVERY time I use the camera, as no matter how you grab it your hand must hit a button.

But you just learn to think on your feet.

[Brian Luce]

Originally Posted by Jeff Harper

Thanks, Brian, that's what I've been saying! Camera is phenomenal, but TOO small. I push buttons accidenatlly EVERY time I use the camera, as no matter how you grab it your hand must hit a button.

I ordered on of these, seems to be pretty cool.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/692449-REG/Opteka_XGRIPBK_X_Grip_Pro_Video_Stabilizing.html