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Posted by Bill Fright on 05/31/07 01:15
Mike wrote:
> I've been looking for a small digital video camera (mini-DV tape and
> SD are preferrable) that has manual exposure (iris and shutter speed)
> and manual focus controls that DOES NOT require using the flip out
> screen to make the manual adjustments. This camera would be used
> primarily for domestic and international travel. I've been very
> disappointed in the selection that I've seen at the "big box" stores
> and have not found anything with my web searches. I'm not very keen
> about cameras that require using the flip out screens to manually set
> the exposure.
>
> I have a Sony HDR-FX1 but it's just too bulky when I'm supposed to be
> working for the "client". I don't feel too bad about pulling out a
> small camera and getting some footage of neat places while I'm on the
> client's nickel but feel sheepish when I pull the big boy out. I have
> an older Sony (DCR TRV10) that worked very nicely but it's almost worn
> out so I'm looking for a suitable replacement.
>
> Does anyone know of a smallish camera with manual controls that are
> located on the exterior of the camera?
>
> Regards,
>
> Mike
>
hehe FX1 is a "big boy".
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