Flip camera and Sony HDR FX1

This is one of the video cameras that we will be using to take a video outside, it is an Sony HDR-FX1. This video camera is high definition video handycam with 3 x 1 Megapixel. It also has a 12x optical zoom.

We have been asked to produce different shots on theses video camera's. such as:

• Pan shot from left to right and then a different shot from right to left
• Close up shot of someones face.
• A wide angle shot
• A tilt shot from high to low and then a different shot from low to high.
• A shot which manual focuses on a person walking towards the camera and retaining focus.
• A pull focus shot.

I think that the flip camera was easier to hold, as its smaller and lightweight, however the Sony HDR-FX1 was more beneficial because you had far more manual control than using the flip camera. Although using the flip camera has its advantages, its small and very light weight but the quality of the final video is not that good.

Sony HDR-FX1- Pro's - Much more control- More manual features- Better quality when filming.

                             Con's- Heavy-  Not easily accessible.

Flip Camera- Pro's- Lightweight- easy to use- User friendly

 Con's- Lesser quality of videos.