Shooting video on K-x



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Yes, I know you can shoot video with a DSLR, and people do all sorts of things with Canon 5DmkII's. Or for that matter,
iPhones). But the only trick of using a DSLR is the shallow DoF, apart from that a video camera does everything better. Ok, the 5D is cheaper than getting a Broadcast TV or 35mm Film camera, but its a compromise-solution and you are highly limited in the types of shots you can take.
Still shooting in the dark (literally and metaphorically)...
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Still shooting in the dark (literally and metaphorically)...
Flossie, I understand where you are coming from re dslrs not comparing to pro gear.
In my case though I am just wanting to take nice video clips of my children etc.
Puma, thanks for the suggestion re the Delkin popup shade. I have looked on google and cannot find one specifically for the k-x. Can I ask which version did you buy?
Nigel
Pentax K-x, DA18-55 lens, DA50-200 lens, Metz 48 Flash
Lets just say, I've been working alongside pro cameras for the past 12 years, and get very depressed when people try to do things with consumer toys (yes, a 5D even with all the addons is still a toy), because their attitude that "if its cheap then good enough will do" has been slowly destroying the industry...
You only come to that conclusion if you see Filming DSLR as a replacement for a real camera but I don't think you must do that.
For real video nothing is better then a real camera but surely a filming DSLR has his place to capture video but you must take another approach I think, more like taking a moving photo.
I only have very little experience with the K-X but I think I've make some fun clips with it that way, at least they are different then your standard video.
I have looked on google and cannot find one specifically for the k-x. Can I ask which version did you buy?
They have versions on size as well, simply look up your screen size of the K-X and get the one closest to it.
Stefan

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Yes, I know you can shoot video with a DSLR, and people do all sorts of things with Canon 5DmkII's.
Apparently the last episode of the US medical Drama 'House' was filmed entirely on 5Ds!
You can zoom the display in video mode on a K7 by pressing the Info button, the same as in Live view, this may help with focus. I always find focus a bit tricky, then I do through the lens too! Funny, I seemed to be better at it with my old film camera 20 years ago....
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I always find focus a bit tricky, then I do through the lens too! Funny, I seemed to be better at it with my old film camera 20 years ago....
You weren't any better at it, but standards weren't as strict as they are now. If you look back even at classic gallery-worthy photos and practically all journalism shots... they were "out of focus!" as far as anyone today would say.
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I always find focus a bit tricky, then I do through the lens too! Funny, I seemed to be better at it with my old film camera 20 years ago....
You weren't any better at it, but standards weren't as strict as they are now. If you look back even at classic gallery-worthy photos and practically all journalism shots... they were "out of focus!" as far as anyone today would say.
I suspect that Beaky's eyesight was better twenty years ago.
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Nigel
Pentax K-x, DA18-55 lens, DA50-200 lens, Metz 48 Flash