Canon ZR-960 Test Film

I used a warm filter and a Wide angle lense. All color correction done in Sony Vegas.

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[maxruehl]

Btw, why did you choose to use the warming filter? Isn't it better to do that in post? If you have a clean, unfiltered shot you have more options. I can see using something like an ND filter or a polarizer, but a color filter is much easier to duplicate in post. If you do it in camera it's not so easy to subtract if you change your mind.

[vidman7]

@maxruehl I never really spent alot of time using this particular camcorder. It's just sort of a miniDV back up. My primary camcorder is the Canon HV30, which is absolutely incredible... but it's not suitable for everyone - price wise. It's true a clean, natural shot gives more options but I wasn't going for options. The filter worked well for this sunny day. Normally throwing a color grade in post is easier, however, the effect can fall apart and look shitty when rendered.

[maxruehl]

@vidman7 I've been wistfully dreaming about the Canon HV40. I looked at some tests and it's really nice, plus it has video IN so I could use it as a bridge. Unfortunately I can't justify the money right now. I just hope that mini-dv cameras won't be extinct by the time I can afford it.

[vidman7]

@maxruehl Truthfully, the HV40 isn't a huge upgrade from the HV30. But the HV line is really great, none the less. Mini-DV will stick around for awhile. Innovators haven't exhausted the HD possibility of mini-DV yet, so there is still improvement to be done. I've heard great things about the HDFlip video cameras. The footage looks great. It just doesn't have input features. But, you can always record audio separetly and line it up in post. They're extremely affordable also. It's worth looking at

[maxruehl]

@vidman7 I think the FlipHD might be problematic for me. I'm using a Mac G4 Dual 1.25 which can't handle HD. I think the minimum system requirements on any HD cam is an Intel Mac. I guess if my computer will recognize the camera as a hard drive I might be able to copy over the files and transcode them into something I can edit. I guess I liked the idea of the HV40 because it can shoot Standard Def and HDV, so there's a little room for me to grow should I get a better computer.

[vidman7]

@maxruehl Ah, I forgot about your computer situation. I don't think the flip video is a full 1080i HD video format. It could be standard AVI or MPEG, which is usable for you. It's a tough game out there. A/V equipment isn't cheap.

[TheBipolarOctopus]

Wait! this is a standard camcorder...so why i can watch thsi video in Full 1080p?

[maxruehl]

@MGKapparel Where??? Have you tried looking for a VX1000 lately?

[maxruehl]

I like the look of the footage--very nice. I'm considering getting this camera. It's one of the few mini-dv camera still around and for a decent price it would seem--although I wish it were a bit more in line with the new HD cameras pricewise. It seems illogical that cameras with better resolution would be cheaper.:) I don't have much choice myself--I have an old Mac G4 and I can't edit HD footage--not without transcoding it anyway. How has this camera held up for you? Do you still use it?

[vidman7]

@Spheett It does have a card slot to store still images, yes.