Sony DSC-HX100V - Tips and Tricks - Focus and Custom Buttons [HD1080]

Many viewers have been asking about a couple of buttons on the HX100V. In this video, Michael discusses the 'Focus' and 'Custom' buttons. These are useful modes to affect how autofocus operates on the camera and to assign one of five different functions to the 'custom' button. These videos are for you--please take a moment to show your support by rating and commenting. Thank you.

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[MrCameronBinkley]

Have you ever considered getting the Sony NEX 5N?

[BinaryCafe]

@MrCameronBinkley - Yes. I'd love to have an NEX5N. I'd love an A77 even more. In the DSLR space, I'm keeping a keen eye on what Nikon/Canon/Sony are doing for new product releases. 2012 is going to be an interesting year for HDSLR's, I think.

[cturboaddict]

Has this camera been taken off the market? I looked online for another one, and they seem to be alot less available than they were before. I was pretty set on getting this camera, but now im starting to think full DSLR might be the way to go. THANKS FOR THE GREAT VIDS by the way

[BinaryCafe]

@cturboaddict - As of today (1/22) they're "in stock" on the Stony store. They're getting hard to find with some retailers, some of which are listing them as 'discontinued'. Looks like supply is limited so maybe they're ramping down production. Better get yours while you can. :) Sure, they'll come up with a successor eventually--but the newer models don't always have all the same features as the previous model...

[jjlwis]

nice desk! Allen and Heath?

[BinaryCafe]

@jjlwis - Ah, yes...she's a beast but so sweet. It's a Toft ATB-24. I enjoy mixing 'in the box', to a certain extent--but I'm very tactile and control surfaces just don't do the same thing for me. There's nothing else like using real knobs and faders and the instant gratification they provide. Toft's boards rock. Worth having just for the EQ, imo. Really works well with outboard gear, too. :)

[henke9100]

@BinaryCafe

Isn't it kinda due to the Thailand catastrophy that production of almost all the cameras halted? a35, a55 for example are pretty rare-ware too. However, the HX100v has been taken into stock again in Sweden now, so it seems like things are on the move again.

[podracer35]

Love your videos, they're great! :)

I totally did not see that there are more than three options on the custom button feature! I thought it was just for AEL, White Balance, and ND Filter. Thanks!

[sonalhero]

now that's wat you call a top secret. @ 5:06

[ccbanker]

@cturboaddict Sony told me that they would begin normal shipments by February 6th. I read elsewhere that there were issues with production delays in Japan.

[sunk777]

wow the last tip was so useful! Thanks!

[xREB1990x]

great secret video modes

[jjlwis]

@BinaryCafe ah... I knew it looked familar! I worked on a Trident 80B long time ago.. great desk, but dirty pots... even though self cleaning.. i LOVED the EQ, a TRUE Sweep-able freq section.. even the metal red knobs... so sweet! they don't make em like they used to.

I hear the Toft and the Trident are very similar.. I assume the Toft has a fold back section on the right hand side yes?

[dexoner24]

man you are my only hope. my camera, when recording a video in motion blurs herself. can you help me? and sorry for my bad ingres, I'm using google translator xP and nice vid