gary0319
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Hi all.
Dirk suggested that I generate a new thread on the Sony forum to see if there was any interest is a new category for those interested in exploring video as well as still photography. The reason for choosing the Sony forum for this thread is that I had noted that I had recently bought into the Sony ZV family of video-centric cameras with the purchase of a ZV-1 and that the ZV lineup included models for 1” fixed lens as well as APSC and Full Frame interchangeable models. Sony seems to have made a commitment in this area.
Buit, why even go there?
About a month ago I was doing a presentation to my camera club about the future of the camera industry and ran across a DPR article on interviews with most of the main camera manufactures at a recent trade convention. All noted that their focus moving forward will be on the “creators”….who the heck are these creators? Well, they aren’t still photographers; video is the medium, be it vlogging or video creation. This got me curious, particularly since I shoot Olympus/OM and the three main menu segregations on my OM-1 menu are for stills, computational features, and video. I’ve always disregarded those last two areas but maybe I’ve been missing something.
SO…… my wife (also an Olympus shooter) and I bought a pair of Sony ZX-1’s to try our hand. Boy, has this been an eye opener. First, how great this little camera is, not only for off-hand video, but also for stills. And…..how the entire video process, from capture right through post processing, is so different, even the language is different. I need a lot of education, but am also excited about the challenge.
My question to this forum is if some folks, other than me would think there would be benefit to a forum category to discuss “video topics for stills shooters” not particularly aimed at any specific brand (today I tried using my OM-1 for video with a 400mm lens……made me appreciate the little ZV-1), but just to give a place for perhaps learning how to be a bit more “creative”. All opinions are welcome.
Dirk suggested that I generate a new thread on the Sony forum to see if there was any interest is a new category for those interested in exploring video as well as still photography. The reason for choosing the Sony forum for this thread is that I had noted that I had recently bought into the Sony ZV family of video-centric cameras with the purchase of a ZV-1 and that the ZV lineup included models for 1” fixed lens as well as APSC and Full Frame interchangeable models. Sony seems to have made a commitment in this area.
Buit, why even go there?
About a month ago I was doing a presentation to my camera club about the future of the camera industry and ran across a DPR article on interviews with most of the main camera manufactures at a recent trade convention. All noted that their focus moving forward will be on the “creators”….who the heck are these creators? Well, they aren’t still photographers; video is the medium, be it vlogging or video creation. This got me curious, particularly since I shoot Olympus/OM and the three main menu segregations on my OM-1 menu are for stills, computational features, and video. I’ve always disregarded those last two areas but maybe I’ve been missing something.
SO…… my wife (also an Olympus shooter) and I bought a pair of Sony ZX-1’s to try our hand. Boy, has this been an eye opener. First, how great this little camera is, not only for off-hand video, but also for stills. And…..how the entire video process, from capture right through post processing, is so different, even the language is different. I need a lot of education, but am also excited about the challenge.
My question to this forum is if some folks, other than me would think there would be benefit to a forum category to discuss “video topics for stills shooters” not particularly aimed at any specific brand (today I tried using my OM-1 for video with a 400mm lens……made me appreciate the little ZV-1), but just to give a place for perhaps learning how to be a bit more “creative”. All opinions are welcome.