Lets get this out in the open...the camera in the title is a complete dinosaur...
With that said, all I have to film on is this camera.
Its so old that I cannot even find a user manual for it.
Here's what I know.
Manual focus - yes
ability to attach lenses - yes
high def - no
frame rate - unknown
recording device - tape
steady shot feature - yes
zoom - 30x digital zoom
battery - info lithium
External mic port - yes
working condition - yes
The camera itself was bought by a relative of mine around the year 2000 and was used less then 30 times to date. It has been kept dry and clean and safe from knocks, and is still a fully functioning camera in excellent condition.
No scratches, malfunctions, etc.
So given that I have no option but to shoot a feature length film on this thing...( and I admit the challenge of using such an old camera does hold a certain appeal to me ) I need some thoughts and advice on how I can get the utmost out of this camera. I want the best footage that this thing will produce, along with tips and tricks on how to firstly transfer the footage to my computer, and then clean it up to make it work as movie footage.
Any thoughts and advice is appreciated.
Also if anyone can fill in the gaps on my knowledge of the camera ie frame rate etc, I would be appreciative.
With that said, all I have to film on is this camera.
Its so old that I cannot even find a user manual for it.
Here's what I know.
Manual focus - yes
ability to attach lenses - yes
high def - no
frame rate - unknown
recording device - tape
steady shot feature - yes
zoom - 30x digital zoom
battery - info lithium
External mic port - yes
working condition - yes
The camera itself was bought by a relative of mine around the year 2000 and was used less then 30 times to date. It has been kept dry and clean and safe from knocks, and is still a fully functioning camera in excellent condition.
No scratches, malfunctions, etc.
So given that I have no option but to shoot a feature length film on this thing...( and I admit the challenge of using such an old camera does hold a certain appeal to me ) I need some thoughts and advice on how I can get the utmost out of this camera. I want the best footage that this thing will produce, along with tips and tricks on how to firstly transfer the footage to my computer, and then clean it up to make it work as movie footage.
Any thoughts and advice is appreciated.
Also if anyone can fill in the gaps on my knowledge of the camera ie frame rate etc, I would be appreciative.