pyrogeorge Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 (edited) Hi,I start this topic to post the model of our cameras for filming fireworks.It is good idea to post model and a video from the camera.I start with my camera. Sanyo Xacti VP-CG21 http://www.dday.it/userFiles/FCK/articles/2636/SANYO_CG21_grey_sideangle_open_LR_thumb.jpgRolled stars Edited January 20, 2013 by pyrogeorge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
val77 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 i use actualy toshiba camileo h30, cheap and nice camera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagabu Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 The camera on my Samsung Note and my Lumix DMC-LX5. I have a Go-Pro HD but it sucks for low light video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdmiralDonSnider Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Lumix LX-3 but I still have to figure out how to use it properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagabu Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Awesome cameras aren't they? Great optics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdmiralDonSnider Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 (edited) Indeed, and very good colors on film, if you don´t accidently choose QVGA unaware of what this means (btw: is there already a thread about how to film or photograph fireworks properly?) Edited January 20, 2013 by AdmiralDonSnider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHawkInLight Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 (edited) Lumix GH-2, and the Sanyo Xacti VP-CG20 before that. Both are very good at shooting fireworks. The Sanyo is particularly impressive for being so inexpensive (though unfortunately I believe it has been discontinued). The GH-2 is also a lot more camera than the price tag would suggest, but even being as good a deal as it is the price may be a bit high for someone who just wants to capture fireworks once a month. Edited January 20, 2013 by NightHawkInLight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nater Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I have an inexpensive Canon point and shoot. http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-Stabilized-Wide-Angle-Recording/dp/B006UMM1UO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1358772811&sr=8-2&keywords=canon+digital+elph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHawkInLight Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I also had a Canon Powershot before I had the Sanyo. Also very good at shooting fireworks for what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zingy Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I would appreciate any recommendations, on cameras, for people with large hands or fingers. I seen cameras, that have the control buttons, that appeared designed for the fingers of a three year old child. Thank You. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrogeorge Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 The camera on my Samsung Note and my Lumix DMC-LX5. I have a Go-Pro HD but it sucks for low light videoCan you share a video from go pro please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagabu Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) Can you share a video from go pro please? Youbetcha! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I1zYX9l-OM -dag Edited January 23, 2013 by dagabu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHawkInLight Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) The go pro camera has got to be one of the best marketed and overdue inventions second only to the Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer. A durable, waterproof camera should have been released by one of the big camera companies a decade ago, who knows why it wasn't. I haven't played around with a go pro much, but if there are settings to turn off any auto color correcting and such it might not be so bad for fireworks. The wide angle lens would make them look pretty far away though, unless the camera was right up close to the mortars. Edited January 23, 2013 by NightHawkInLight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumbles Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I love how the images for the banana slicer are half memes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHawkInLight Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I love how the images for the banana slicer are half memes.The reviews are hilarious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrogeorge Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 dagabu have you got any fireworks video to see the night scene?I have a go pro camera but i haven't record fireworks yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty green flame Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I have a Sony HDR - Cx115E Shoots in 1080i and with the proper editing software makes damn good videos for a 400€ camera. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfvKcK5xugs (change the format of the video to 1080i) I think I used Corel VideoStudio to edit this, there's a free trial version. Free software just doesn't cut it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
val77 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Toshiba camileo H30 test with 1,5" festival ball shell http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1h_yUUaMcA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHawkInLight Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 In case any of you are looking to get into semi pro to professional quality video, it should be noted that in recent years DSLR's and DSLR equivalents such as the GH-2 I use, or the newer GH-3, have far outran traditional video cameras in quality and capability, only rivaled by dedicated video cameras costing five digits or more. There is one brand new camera in the same price point that beats out DSLR's in most aspects, the Blackmagic Cinema Camera, which should be considered as well, if you have the computing capability to deal with raw footage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying fish Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 My brother is a film guy (by profession and hobby) and owns a Cannon T3i. To him the most important feature is having a good selection of high quality lenses to choose from. He keeps talking about getting a fish-eye lens so he can more effectively film my displays. He also tells me the only reason traditional video cameras are still used is because they look more professional. Apparently some people also accessorize their DSLRs to give the same effect. I'm not sure what it would look like, but I'm picturing rails and tac lights, haha... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marks265 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I have a Sony HDR-SR5. I had to send it out for repair and found out the LCD screen was bad (flaky). It will cost me $180 and is well worth the repair. I like the 80X zoom and the big hard drive. Not to mention it did good with the fireworks shots as well as others. All of my pics and vids are from this camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHawkInLight Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 My brother is a film guy (by profession and hobby) and owns a Cannon T3i. To him the most important feature is having a good selection of high quality lenses to choose from. He keeps talking about getting a fish-eye lens so he can more effectively film my displays. He also tells me the only reason traditional video cameras are still used is because they look more professional. Apparently some people also accessorize their DSLRs to give the same effect. I'm not sure what it would look like, but I'm picturing rails and tac lights, haha...Yep, the T3i is a great affordable and professional quality camera, though lacking in some manual control that would be nice for video but was not designed in because it was originally focused on photographers alone. Lenses are certainly everything. There is still some use for traditional video cameras, but as I said, only the ones that are about $35,000 and up can beat a good DSLR, such as a RED Epic, and it's now even debatable that the RED can beat the vastly less expensive Blackmagic camera. As far as accessorizing a DSLR, this is something like what my rig looks like, though I'm certain mine was about 10 fold less expensive: http://i00.i.aliimg.com/img/pb/718/625/461/461625718_712.jpg A shoulder rig is necessary many times for shooting video with DSLR's because the small camera body doesn't offer much stability on its own and so you would get a shaky image without something to give you more points of contact with your body, and a little weight to balance it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WonderBoy Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I bought a Canon T2i for a trip abroad a year ago, and have been using it for video ever since. It works pretty well, all of my videos that are 1080p were shot with it: http://www.youtube.com/user/jrm26814?feature=mhee WB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimus Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 DSLRs are great, but there are a whole load of considerations for video which DSLRs still really struggle with. Dedicated video cameras are still widely used by professionals, for good reason. Look up magic lantern if you have a DSLR or are thinking about getting one for video. I'll add a few videos from my Canon 7D when I get a chance. I really love shooting with it at 60FPS. I recently got the 5D MKII but haven't had a chance to shoot any pyro with it, I'm sure it will be lovely when I get round to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrogeorge Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 For new buyers which spec must have the new camera for best results? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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