even though $1000 cam is little better quality video what's more important is good lighting and good audio. so I recommend to buy canon hf r800 $250 1080p 60fps cam and buy good lighting and good mic.
Yes True.. I am a fan of the G40 but right now I have the HF R 500 and those didnt come with threads so i glued a step up ring on it and added wide angle lens and hood and I agree with good lighting it makes a difference. but if ya can afford the up grade do it .I'll post videos as soon as i can..
Yeah man. While your new camera might be worth it for you, this video shows that your old camera was still pretty damn solid for the price, especially with that mic you had, even though it was a super "ghetto" mounting system.
The viewfinder is not just 80’s tech. It’s actually how pros use their cameras still today. It allows you to see way better outside in bright sunlight and be able to critically judge exposure, focus and the image overall.
i own the g40 and bought it primarily because of the excellent reviews it got for low light situations. i couldn't be happier with the results. i use it with the canon dm-100 mic and love the combination. i also just bought the r800 as a backup/secondary cam for travel and general everyday use. curious how it will compare with the g40. the one disadvantage of the r800 is that you need to use a battery-powered mic. but at $250, that's a small sacrifice.
The new camera has a much sharper image. Your perception of light tone is very good. I like the 50 percent setting, and use your rode mic. The sound quality is spot on. The light ring rocks got to get one myself. Hope that helps. Keep up the amazing work you do for all of us. Joel
Nicely done. This video is now a part of camcorder history. Even though a lot of TH-camrs are now using phones, the camcorders (or DSLR-type cameras) continue to improve. Good audio and lighting will always be a significant factor in good video recording. The built in mics on cameras are best for parades, aircraft and lawnmowers......ha ha. Good wireless mics or shotgun mics are no longer expensive.
I looked at your equipment list and will be getting a Vixia G40. I have an R800 but am going to get a G40 for the simple reason that when you take the R800 outside in daylight, all you can see is your own reflection in the screen - even with a viewfinder hood - and you can't see what you're shooting. You really need that eyepiece-style viewfinder in daylight to block reflections. I photograph trains so a lot of my shooting is done outdoors. The R800 is a fine camcorder and is exceptionally outstanding for the price - until you take it outside and try to shoot in daylight.
Enjoyed seeing and hearing the differences between settings, mic, lighting etc. I'm about to move on from phones and tablets after my old camcorder finally died and was looking at the new Canon Vixia 800... you're advice was really useful, thanks man!
Excellent video. Very informative and the lighting was enlightening. That round light makes so much difference. I had no clue. The old camera is pretty darn good quality. But that remote makes a huge difference
With your audio you need sound proofing to reduce the reverb in the room. This will make you more legible. Sound boards can now be purchased that are disguised as wall prints. We use them at work and they make a big improvement.
I think the best save you did was not going for 4K stuff what is very expensive at this moment and as you said not all of us has a 4K monitor to really notice the difference. I really like the pro mic over the stereo on the cam. I'm a headphone user so with the stereo mic I have this global/environment kinda noise (what is good in outside takes but not on indoors one imho). I think the new video quality will be noticed on close up or kinda macro takes. I like the ring light has a range of intensity so you can adjust it according to your cloth or ambient. I bet you will use a different one with a dark green or black shirt for example. I really like the new set up and I'm happy for you since I think is a step forward. Congrats and thank you for your time and effort on the channel :)
Love the new camera, I took pics with my iPad and put them up against each other. The new camera has better resolution throughout the entire frame but the old camera is still pretty good. Bottom line, If you put them side by side, you will know which one is the new one! I like the circle light on neutral, 50% but I really feel like you need to use the Rode microphone all the time. Much better sound with the Rode.
Liked your presentation. Simple and to the point. Would like to see more videos on the accessories that can be used to enhance the production when making videos. You have convinced me in purchasing this product, thanks a million.
Good stuff. I agree, 50%, use the Rode, and although they are similar in quality, the new camera has alot more features which help you to make quality vids. Keep up the good work!
Great video, the newest camera has a better quality picture meaning sharpness and not as fuzzy as the older one has. The color and hue looks very good. I also agree with you on the key light setting, natural @50%. At that setting it looks very good to me. I wish you would have walked around with the cam so the viewers could see how the stabilization performed on your new cam. Hope this helps. I'm not a critic or a professional, just telling you what I see Thanks again for the video. 🇺🇸
On your Canon HF800 camcorder, if you record a long 1 or 2 hour video, will the camcorder break up the video into smaller 4GB clips? Thanks for your review, thumbs up!
Hi, I think you look better with the neutral lighting and using the external mic. Thin, hollow, echo-filled sound is always a distraction. The closer the mic is, the better it's going to sound. Using a short shotgun mic, like you're doing, is an excellent idea. You've taken one big step forward in the quality of your videos. Keep using your new camera and the Rode mic. I suspect you can write the cost off on your taxes since you are using this equipment to make your living. Having said all that, what you say is far more important than how you say it. Your videos are really useful and instructive and have helped me a lot to understand electronic troubleshooting and repair. Keep up the good work. Best regards, Tom
One of the turn off for me with the cheaper one is the lotion of the USB and MIC in ports, you can't have external battery bank and Mic hooked up with the LCD panel closed.
The warm setting was best but it depends if you colorgrade in post? Otherwise I think the warm setting made it more welcoming and professional. The colder/brighter settings made it look more like a cheap home video. For live use without colorgrading I would use the warm, or use natural on the ringlight but put the camera on one of the cinema modes. I haven't watched anything else you done so hard to say. If the channel is about detailed tutorials surrounding carpenting or how to build stuff you don't want a cinema look. This is just my personal input, but for this video you just talking warm or cinema on cam is fine. Thanks for sharing as I am thinking about buying a Canon cam as webcam. Are you happy with it or have you found better alternatives now? Is the bokeh nice on it and easy to achieve with how it handles distance from you to the camera?
Well that's what happens when I comment before finishing your video, you were aware that the Rode mic was better - good catch; yeah I do like your videos and you show well and your set is tidy but comfortable; also thanks for those suggestions; I will do that thanks TampaTec
I think you should adjust your lighting setup. Instead of key and fill lights at opposing angles, place the fill BEHIND THE CAMERA, generally with a large light source so not to exacerbate shadows from the fill. The Key light's role is to provide directionality, overall light quality and sometimes texture. When you have opposing angles you get "cross lighting' where the directionality fights itself. The role of the fill should be to bring up the density of the shadow area, not create additional (and opposing) directionality. By placing the fill behind the camera the shadows from it fall on the back of the subject rather than on the side of the face. Also, with the fill in that position you have the option of making it stronger or weaker without concern bringing out shadows that shouldn't be there.
New camera is better, 50 or 55% with the light way to go. Mic it make a sound much more focused almost without echo and much more clear. Good luck with your new camera and I wish you all the best and 1 Million subscribers until next year!
thanks for the input, i agree with everything you said about cam, lights, audio but according to my analytics i won't hit 1 million subs till 2024 maybe 2023, it's ok because as long as i can do this for living and help out others with their tech needs I'm happy but it would be really sweet to hang up that shiny gold play button.
You never know, you are doing very good and helping videos, keep with good work. I keep my fingers crossed! Thank you for your reply, it's means a lot to as. Until next video all the best!
I think the lighting arrangement that you favored was the best for that (inside lighting etc) situation; I appreciate the short course on hot to youtube; I have a few ideas but I want something, a talent or skill that is unique to me but would interest viewers as well. I play music and sing but there are plenty of guitarists of great talent to meet that need. I do enjoy your show. I'm glad you didn't go overboard with your upgrade but I think the changes you made will keep you creditable and technologically current for quite a while and as you mentioned, the older cam has served but the mic on the new Canon is still not as hot as the condesor mic you were using; Thanks and keep the video rolling ~Jaye
Jaye Parker thanks for your input if you are musician then try doing tutorials like how to play songs or how to set up for a gig, guitar reviews, amp reviews or you could do parodies. key is uploading weekly or more and keep true to your theme of your channel.
I have a G20 and works great...but why are most folks using dslrs and mirrorless when these work just fine? I have Nikon s D500 and D850 for stills and although they both do 4k video I still prefer my G20.
Great review and solid information on lighting.Just purchased a new canon g26 plus as a second cam canon g25 used from facebook market place.Great cameras,very pleased
nice to see and up and comer from tampa. my home city aswell! been watching for a lil over a year now. subbed immediately. very helpful and good videos man. and i can see the quality has only been getting better. wish u the best of luck. im trying to make a few videos myself, and ur tips are helping. eventually when i can afford a proper pc ill be able to edit much better. working with a phone snd a gimbal for now. ill master these then move on to bigger and better. again. great work and happy to see a local guy doing his thing!
I would never had thought a microphone costing so much would actually make THAT much difference but it's night and day. Is there a way for people w/o a mic jack on their camera to do this?
I am in that boat. Have a Sony Cam with no mic port. The only way would be to use a hand held recorder with a good mic, then synch them during editing. Easier to upgrade to cam with a mic port.
fantastic video, thank you for taking your time and showing in detail your equipment and talking about, giving us a nice tour like that was very enjoyable. I'm looking and comparing some camera and leaning toward the Vixia hf g40
I am in the process of getting my rig together also, and the G30 is at the top of my list now that the G40 is out ($$$ less). My comment is really aimed at the ring light. Tho I know they ae popular, and that they case an even beam, etc etc, I just do NOT like seeing a Ring of Light in the talents eye......it just looks strang IMHO. Do you have any recommendations for something different? The Key Light is the only one I don't have a firm handle on, I have all the others. Thanks in Advnce, and Great Channel!
@Tampatec I'm currently using a Canon Vixia HF M30. Wish I could afford a something better but I want a good mic and wonder if you could suggest something much more affordable than the Rhode Mic Pro. Your assistance would be appreciated
The fill light works well with the clamp-pm key light, but has very little fill effect with the ring light. This is because the ring light is a soft "wrap-around" light source which doesn't produce shadows for the Fill Light to fill. the Ring Light is great for producing nice big catch-lights reflections in your eyes. In your demo, the Fill-Light had almost no fill-effect when you used the Ring Light as your Key Light. The Back Light should produce a nice rim-light effect on your hair and shoulders, especially useful when the background color or brightness is the same as your hair or clothing. The Back Light''s rim lighting (sometimes called edge lighting) should provide a separation between you and the background. In my opinion the Ring Light would be better suited for shots of your table work because it provides an overall soft light whereas the clamp-on light might produce shadows that would keep your viewer from seeing important details. The Ring Light is very useful for head-and-shoulder shots of females, as it's soft light characteristics tend to flatter a woman's complexion. Finally I would highly recommend NEVER using a camera's built-in microphone. The sound is terrible, they pick up camera noise if especially if you're hand holding the camera, plus they are very susceptible to wind or ambient noise.
I would like to use my canon vixia for live streaming, however I wanted to know if there is a way to stabilize the hdmi cord that will be plugged to it while streaming. I saw some hdmi clamps online, but I don't know if they only work for DSLRs or if the will work with this camera.
I just found your channel, good job on this video, and the behind the scene information. Now that you've been using your ring light, do you like it better than your clamp on?
The DSLR SL2 is way much much much much better than the Vixia cam. That remind me when i used to use the VHS CAMCORDER in the 90's. The matter is the Audio and lighting.
I know this is out text, but this is the latest video I seen you post and I know you're really good on electronics so I asked this question ,can anyone tell me what this is , 5 pin with 17S00D on the top,tried to put pic on here but I guess I cant,it came off a mosfet driver board for jl audio amp
Rode is clearly better. Thanks for the comparison. I am trying to decide just these two cameras. Tired of old Sony Camcorder which has no mic and no wifi to play with. A big issue with me is the wider lens on the expensive camera. I hate anything more than 30 mm. The low cost cams are 32 from Canon, while my low cost Sony has 28. The expensive cam is 26 which is a huge advantage in wide shots. You didn't cover wide angle features at all. I video meetings and wide angle is an advantage, along with shotgun mic and will play with wifi to do live streaming of meetings.
I like the natural setting lighting your mic is awesome I really like your channel and I'm trying to grow mine too I'm doing my best but I thank you for all the advice you give thank you
Hey Tampa: just showing your how to video to my wife because we have come up with a theme but I almost have to start from scratch because I only have antiquated a/v equipment. Wish I could run the theme by you for a bit of feedback because it is novel and I am not certain how it would be funded due to the nature of the concept. Any suggestions on how to jumpstart with the limited a/v? As I mentioned I usually do music but that equipment does not lend itself to the specifics of youtube. My camera barely has a functional usb and I could rig lighting for a set, not as nice as your set but possible enough to begin.
When recording video, the talent should NOT sit in a swivel chair! I'm getting seasick! Five minutes in and I'm still waiting on the comparison. I have that cheap Canon camcorder, but I switched to Sony and got the FDR-AX1 - a NICE 4K camcorder. I shoot Canon DSLRs, but I plan to switch to Sony there, too.
A camcorder like this might be a batter investment for his usage. Camcorders are nice ergonomically for vlogging, he probably doesn't need 4k options, and the sensor size is great for his controlled lighting environment.
There are many drawback using a DSLR. For one you cannot use a DSLR for full time coverage, say you need to record a 1 hour straight of ceremony video. Any DSLR would shut down every 20 minutes or so because of sensor overheating. Then comes the motorized one touch zoom which the DSLR does not have, DSLR is a pain zooming in and out by hand while recording when you need to unlike camcorders that have smooth variable zoom speed with a single touch of a switch. DSLR does not have an XLR mic input which is the king of all clean audio reproduction in video cameras. Dedicated camcorders have quicker autofocus than a DSLR in live view video mode. In general, a dedicated camcorder with all the video recording capabilities built-in is so much easier to use than a DSLR with interchangeable lenses with no smooth zoom function. And the video quality? Compare the Panasonic P2 HD Broadcast camcorder to that of a high end DSLR and the P2 surely wins. TV News cameramen don't use DSLR anyway for their daily routine because DSLR is so messy when on the field and on the go when you need to shoot quick emergency action fast as it happens in real time.
even though $1000 cam is little better quality video what's more important is good lighting and good audio. so I recommend to buy canon hf r800 $250 1080p 60fps cam and buy good lighting and good mic.
Yes True.. I am a fan of the G40 but right now I have the HF R 500 and those didnt come with threads so i glued a step up ring on it and added wide angle lens and hood and I agree with good lighting it makes a difference. but if ya can afford the up grade do it .I'll post videos as soon as i can..
Audio is so very important, you need to use a good-quality mic and use it properly. All this 1080i and 60 fps and 4K is so much marketing rubbish.
Yeah man. While your new camera might be worth it for you, this video shows that your old camera was still pretty damn solid for the price, especially with that mic you had, even though it was a super "ghetto" mounting system.
Gary,
I did the same thing but wondering what glue did you use? Thanks
@@garyleeheard3434 where did you purchase the hood?
The viewfinder is not just 80’s tech. It’s actually how pros use their cameras still today. It allows you to see way better outside in bright sunlight and be able to critically judge exposure, focus and the image overall.
i own the g40 and bought it primarily because of the excellent reviews it got for low light situations. i couldn't be happier with the results. i use it with the canon dm-100 mic and love the combination.
i also just bought the r800 as a backup/secondary cam for travel and general everyday use. curious how it will compare with the g40. the one disadvantage of the r800 is that you need to use a battery-powered mic. but at $250, that's a small sacrifice.
The new camera has a much sharper image. Your perception of light tone is very good. I like the 50 percent setting, and use your rode mic. The sound quality is spot on. The light ring rocks got to get one myself. Hope that helps. Keep up the amazing work you do for all of us. Joel
what light bulb do you use in the clip on light?
Nicely done. This video is now a part of camcorder history. Even though a lot of TH-camrs are now using phones, the camcorders (or DSLR-type cameras) continue to improve. Good audio and lighting will always be a significant factor in good video recording. The built in mics on cameras are best for parades, aircraft and lawnmowers......ha ha. Good wireless mics or shotgun mics are no longer expensive.
I looked at your equipment list and will be getting a Vixia G40. I have an R800 but am going to get a G40 for the simple reason that when you take the R800 outside in daylight, all you can see is your own reflection in the screen - even with a viewfinder hood - and you can't see what you're shooting. You really need that eyepiece-style viewfinder in daylight to block reflections. I photograph trains so a lot of my shooting is done outdoors. The R800 is a fine camcorder and is exceptionally outstanding for the price - until you take it outside and try to shoot in daylight.
I too make railway videos. That viewfinder is indispensable when working in bright sunlight.
Enjoyed seeing and hearing the differences between settings, mic, lighting etc. I'm about to move on from phones and tablets after my old camcorder finally died and was looking at the new Canon Vixia 800... you're advice was really useful, thanks man!
Excellent video. Very informative and the lighting was enlightening. That round light makes so much difference. I had no clue. The old camera is pretty darn good quality. But that remote makes a huge difference
With your audio you need sound proofing to reduce the reverb in the room. This will make you more legible. Sound boards can now be purchased that are disguised as wall prints. We use them at work and they make a big improvement.
good info, i will check that out after i move.
I think the best save you did was not going for 4K stuff what is very expensive at this moment and as you said not all of us has a 4K monitor to really notice the difference. I really like the pro mic over the stereo on the cam. I'm a headphone user so with the stereo mic I have this global/environment kinda noise (what is good in outside takes but not on indoors one imho). I think the new video quality will be noticed on close up or kinda macro takes. I like the ring light has a range of intensity so you can adjust it according to your cloth or ambient. I bet you will use a different one with a dark green or black shirt for example. I really like the new set up and I'm happy for you since I think is a step forward. Congrats and thank you for your time and effort on the channel :)
cool thanks for the input.
Love the new camera, I took pics with my iPad and put them up against each other. The new camera has better resolution throughout the entire frame but the old camera is still pretty good. Bottom line, If you put them side by side, you will know which one is the new one! I like the circle light on neutral, 50% but I really feel like you need to use the Rode microphone all the time. Much better sound with the Rode.
true 50 % is good for me, that high setting strains my eyes bad. i'll use the rode mic it's been good to me so far.
Not only is the video part of this camera great but you also get an amazing lens as well, and for only $250!
Liked your presentation. Simple and to the point. Would like to see more videos on the accessories that can be used to enhance the production when making videos. You have convinced me in purchasing this product, thanks a million.
Good stuff. I agree, 50%, use the Rode, and although they are similar in quality, the new camera has alot more features which help you to make quality vids. Keep up the good work!
Great video, the newest camera has a better quality picture meaning sharpness and not as fuzzy as the older one has. The color and hue looks very good. I also agree with you on the key light setting, natural @50%. At that setting it looks very good to me. I wish you would have walked around with the cam so the viewers could see how the stabilization performed on your new cam.
Hope this helps. I'm not a critic or a professional, just telling you what I see
Thanks again for the video. 🇺🇸
thanks for the input, true i forgot to show that cam feature stabilizer setting on.
On your Canon HF800 camcorder, if you record a long 1 or 2 hour video, will the camcorder break up the video into smaller 4GB clips? Thanks for your review, thumbs up!
Hi,
I think you look better with the neutral lighting and using the external mic. Thin, hollow, echo-filled sound is always a distraction. The closer the mic is, the better it's going to sound. Using a short shotgun mic, like you're doing, is an excellent idea.
You've taken one big step forward in the quality of your videos. Keep using your new camera and the Rode mic. I suspect you can write the cost off on your taxes since you are using this equipment to make your living.
Having said all that, what you say is far more important than how you say it. Your videos are really useful and instructive and have helped me a lot to understand electronic troubleshooting and repair.
Keep up the good work.
Best regards, Tom
I like the 50% neutral. I am viewing on a Samsung 4k. The audio is noticeably better with the Rode.
Does the r800 get hot and fizzy on long usage especially if plugged into power source during such use?
I need to make a decision here...
One of the turn off for me with the cheaper one is the lotion of the USB and MIC in ports, you can't have external battery bank and Mic hooked up with the LCD panel closed.
The warm setting was best but it depends if you colorgrade in post? Otherwise I think the warm setting made it more welcoming and professional. The colder/brighter settings made it look more like a cheap home video. For live use without colorgrading I would use the warm, or use natural on the ringlight but put the camera on one of the cinema modes. I haven't watched anything else you done so hard to say. If the channel is about detailed tutorials surrounding carpenting or how to build stuff you don't want a cinema look. This is just my personal input, but for this video you just talking warm or cinema on cam is fine.
Thanks for sharing as I am thinking about buying a Canon cam as webcam. Are you happy with it or have you found better alternatives now? Is the bokeh nice on it and easy to achieve with how it handles distance from you to the camera?
The Rode microphone eliminates the echo and it seems to make the audio fuller.
The remote is awesome. It would be hard to back to not having it. But is that remote worth 800 ?
Well that's what happens when I comment before finishing your video, you were aware that the Rode mic was better - good catch; yeah I do like your videos and you show well and your set is tidy but comfortable; also thanks for those suggestions; I will do that thanks TampaTec
I think you should adjust your lighting setup. Instead of key and fill lights at opposing angles, place the fill BEHIND THE CAMERA, generally with a large light source so not to exacerbate shadows from the fill. The Key light's role is to provide directionality, overall light quality and sometimes texture. When you have opposing angles you get "cross lighting' where the directionality fights itself. The role of the fill should be to bring up the density of the shadow area, not create additional (and opposing) directionality. By placing the fill behind the camera the shadows from it fall on the back of the subject rather than on the side of the face. Also, with the fill in that position you have the option of making it stronger or weaker without concern bringing out shadows that shouldn't be there.
New camera is better, 50 or 55% with the light way to go.
Mic it make a sound much more focused almost without echo and much more clear.
Good luck with your new camera and I wish you all the best and 1 Million subscribers until next year!
thanks for the input, i agree with everything you said about cam, lights, audio but according to my analytics i won't hit 1 million subs till 2024 maybe 2023, it's ok because as long as i can do this for living and help out others with their tech needs I'm happy but it would be really sweet to hang up that shiny gold play button.
You never know, you are doing very good and helping videos, keep with good work.
I keep my fingers crossed!
Thank you for your reply, it's means a lot to as. Until next video all the best!
I think the lighting arrangement that you favored was the best for that (inside lighting etc) situation; I appreciate the short course on hot to youtube; I have a few ideas but I want something, a talent or skill that is unique to me but would interest viewers as well. I play music and sing but there are plenty of guitarists of great talent to meet that need. I do enjoy your show. I'm glad you didn't go overboard with your upgrade but I think the changes you made will keep you creditable and technologically current for quite a while and as you mentioned, the older cam has served but the mic on the new Canon is still not as hot as the condesor mic you were using; Thanks and keep the video rolling ~Jaye
Jaye Parker thanks for your input if you are musician then try doing tutorials like how to play songs or how to set up for a gig, guitar reviews, amp reviews or you could do parodies. key is uploading weekly or more and keep true to your theme of your channel.
I have a G20 and works great...but why are most folks using dslrs and mirrorless when these work just fine? I have Nikon s D500 and D850 for stills and although they both do 4k video I still prefer my G20.
Great review and solid information on lighting.Just purchased a new canon g26 plus as a second cam canon g25 used from facebook market place.Great cameras,very pleased
que modelos son las cámaras?
To op. You may find my studio videos interesting as I use exact form factor camcorder Canon g30 and it's put in a cage and setup with mic and monitor.
nice to see and up and comer from tampa. my home city aswell! been watching for a lil over a year now. subbed immediately. very helpful and good videos man. and i can see the quality has only been getting better. wish u the best of luck. im trying to make a few videos myself, and ur tips are helping. eventually when i can afford a proper pc ill be able to edit much better. working with a phone snd a gimbal for now. ill master these then move on to bigger and better. again. great work and happy to see a local guy doing his thing!
thanks, go tampa Lightning!
To be honest. The expensive camcorder video quality looks just like the cheaper one. No joke.
thanks for your honesty, did you have the youtube setting on 1080 60p?
yes
If you can't see a substantial difference in quality between those 2 camcorders, video editing is not your thing. It was a MASSIVE improvement.
I would never had thought a microphone costing so much would actually make THAT much difference but it's night and day. Is there a way for people w/o a mic jack on their camera to do this?
I am in that boat. Have a Sony Cam with no mic port. The only way would be to use a hand held recorder with a good mic, then synch them during editing. Easier to upgrade to cam with a mic port.
What do you think of the R82 vs the R800. Just getting started. Are there remotes for either of these two thanks
would love to see your in depth mic settings for the rode
Neutral fill 50% is best light, the sound was worse using the on-board stereo mic. The video was nice for both cameras.
The new camera is much sharper and the rode mic is great, no echo like built in mic.
fantastic video, thank you for taking your time and showing in detail your equipment and talking about, giving us a nice tour like that was very enjoyable. I'm looking and comparing some camera and leaning toward the Vixia hf g40
I am in the process of getting my rig together also, and the G30 is at the top of my list now that the G40 is out ($$$ less). My comment is really aimed at the ring light. Tho I know they ae popular, and that they case an even beam, etc etc, I just do NOT like seeing a Ring of Light in the talents eye......it just looks strang IMHO. Do you have any recommendations for something different?
The Key Light is the only one I don't have a firm handle on, I have all the others. Thanks in Advnce, and Great Channel!
Lighting tips were very useful!
R800 it's better than your R500?
If you switched cameras part way through, put some subtitles which camera you are using for those skipping through it.
@Tampatec
I'm currently using a Canon Vixia HF M30. Wish I could afford a something better but I want a good mic and wonder if you could suggest something much more affordable than the Rhode Mic Pro. Your assistance would be appreciated
Music video recommended?
The fill light works well with the clamp-pm key light, but has very little fill effect with the ring light. This is because the ring light is a soft "wrap-around" light source which doesn't produce shadows for the Fill Light to fill. the Ring Light is great for producing nice big catch-lights reflections in your eyes. In your demo, the Fill-Light had almost no fill-effect when you used the Ring Light as your Key Light.
The Back Light should produce a nice rim-light effect on your hair and shoulders, especially useful when the background color or brightness is the same as your hair or clothing. The Back Light''s rim lighting (sometimes called edge lighting) should provide a separation between you and the background.
In my opinion the Ring Light would be better suited for shots of your table work because it provides an overall soft light whereas the clamp-on light might produce shadows that would keep your viewer from seeing important details. The Ring Light is very useful for head-and-shoulder shots of females, as it's soft light characteristics tend to flatter a woman's complexion.
Finally I would highly recommend NEVER using a camera's built-in microphone. The sound is terrible, they pick up camera noise if especially if you're hand holding the camera, plus they are very susceptible to wind or ambient noise.
I would like to use my canon vixia for live streaming, however I wanted to know if there is a way to stabilize the hdmi cord that will be plugged to it while streaming. I saw some hdmi clamps online, but I don't know if they only work for DSLRs or if the will work with this camera.
Dollar Tree holds your answer. Little metal clips and a hair band. Good luck.
Im over in palm harbor.. I rem your channel from years ago when you were small and had much less followers you blew up.. good stuff.
Brian Michael thx. my videos back then we're dark and shaky with bad audio. I took TH-cam creator course taught me few things. 👍
Tampatec I saw that, awesome.. I need to start creating content..
I have a DSLR but need a good vlog cam
I just found your channel, good job on this video, and the behind the scene information. Now that you've been using your ring light, do you like it better than your clamp on?
It was just a tad bit sharper, that's all lol... Maybe try the low light performance. That could be the huge difference?
The DSLR SL2 is way much much much much better than the Vixia cam. That remind me when i used to use the VHS CAMCORDER in the 90's. The matter is the Audio and lighting.
What software are you editing on? Like you videos by the way.
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@@TampaTec thanks very much.
I know this is out text, but this is the latest video I seen you post and I know you're really good on electronics so I asked this question ,can anyone tell me what this is , 5 pin with 17S00D on the top,tried to put pic on here but I guess I cant,it came off a mosfet driver board for jl audio amp
Rode is clearly better. Thanks for the comparison. I am trying to decide just these two cameras. Tired of old Sony Camcorder which has no mic and no wifi to play with. A big issue with me is the wider lens on the expensive camera. I hate anything more than 30 mm. The low cost cams are 32 from Canon, while my low cost Sony has 28. The expensive cam is 26 which is a huge advantage in wide shots. You didn't cover wide angle features at all. I video meetings and wide angle is an advantage, along with shotgun mic and will play with wifi to do live streaming of meetings.
FiscalRangersFlorida true I wished I included more features but wanted to keep video short.
show me ways to copy hi eight tapes to dvd without owning the hi8 carmera.
I own the Cannon Vixia HFG 40. Love it. Don’t return it. It’s. Good.
I own the European version of G40. Great camera. Bought because of all the manual features. It replaced a Canon R606.
i'd like to see video in the low light
I like the natural setting lighting your mic is awesome I really like your channel and I'm trying to grow mine too I'm doing my best but I thank you for all the advice you give thank you
hey man I like your video I have one question how to put deep sound or voice thanks
Neutral is perfect
Its better but the other one worked good too. USE THE GOOD MIC!!!!
true both cams are good but the colors look richer on the newer cam. yep i'll use the rode mic.
Why didn't you go with a DSLR for that price ?
Good review!
Great stuff !
I like built in mic better. I have to say no need to have better cam as all ur vids have been great in my opinion.
Keep the new camera if you can afford to. It's clearly superior.
Hey Tampa: just showing your how to video to my wife because we have come up with a theme but I almost have to start from scratch because I only have antiquated a/v equipment. Wish I could run the theme by you for a bit of feedback because it is novel and I am not certain how it would be funded due to the nature of the concept. Any suggestions on how to jumpstart with the limited a/v? As I mentioned I usually do music but that equipment does not lend itself to the specifics of youtube. My camera barely has a functional usb and I could rig lighting for a set, not as nice as your set but possible enough to begin.
Good Job!
TheLDH2020Channel thanks
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The new camera sucks because I don't have it..
But really it's better..
i don't own it yet, still paying it off.
good
Did you intend to reveal your real name?
i don't really hide my name, its in some of my videos
I guess I just never noticed before.
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Keep the 1000 dólar camera its better
When recording video, the talent should NOT sit in a swivel chair! I'm getting seasick! Five minutes in and I'm still waiting on the comparison. I have that cheap Canon camcorder, but I switched to Sony and got the FDR-AX1 - a NICE 4K camcorder. I shoot Canon DSLRs, but I plan to switch to Sony there, too.
Keep the old camera. $600 for the remote just isn't worth it. Give the money saved to charity instead.
The remote is absolutely indispensable for those would dont like to do a lot of editing.
1080p at 60fps, manual mode, and a better image sensor is worth the investment though.
If they ever do a prequel to the current GoT series, this guy could play a younger Little Finger.
why didn't you buy a dslr it's way better
A camcorder like this might be a batter investment for his usage. Camcorders are nice ergonomically for vlogging, he probably doesn't need 4k options, and the sensor size is great for his controlled lighting environment.
There are many drawback using a DSLR. For one you cannot use a DSLR for full time coverage, say you need to record a 1 hour straight of ceremony video. Any DSLR would shut down every 20 minutes or so because of sensor overheating. Then comes the motorized one touch zoom which the DSLR does not have, DSLR is a pain zooming in and out by hand while recording when you need to unlike camcorders that have smooth variable zoom speed with a single touch of a switch. DSLR does not have an XLR mic input which is the king of all clean audio reproduction in video cameras. Dedicated camcorders have quicker autofocus than a DSLR in live view video mode. In general, a dedicated camcorder with all the video recording capabilities built-in is so much easier to use than a DSLR with interchangeable lenses with no smooth zoom function. And the video quality? Compare the Panasonic P2 HD Broadcast camcorder to that of a high end DSLR and the P2 surely wins. TV News cameramen don't use DSLR anyway for their daily routine because DSLR is so messy when on the field and on the go when you need to shoot quick emergency action fast as it happens in real time.
first 5 minutes are pretty boring
You talked to much
i lost interest after about 2 seconds of him talking about his life, am out