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I was messing about with my new camcorder and captured this
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grhEplT695w
While filming your kitchen sink in infra red night vision mode for no other apparent reason, while apparently not in the room and noticing a cup was sliding (very jerkily, and thus audibly) along the work top? A likely story, M'lud! Besides, it's your own fault for not fitting your worktop level!that cup moving by itself scared me if you saw it and it is not time lapse either just a straight video recording
It's better than some so called evidence films of 'paranormal phenomenon' I've seen. Of course, the lack of light from the built-in 'night-shot' IR illuminator helps hide a multitude of sins too.I thought it was ok for first attempt trying out something different. Done by fishing line and taken around a tap to me behind the camera. Well no one else has tried it
What is the new camcorder?
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I asked hoping we might have had something in common. I have just bought the Canon XA40. https://www.proav.co.uk/canon-xa40-...mFzkxUMn96qpPv1i7lxG9Cjolpv-AZ70aAph5EALw_wcBIt is a Sony FDR-AX53 model. I used to have a Panasonic HC-X900m and had that for about 9 years. I did consider getting a new Panasonic version but what swayed it for me was the Sony built in gimble to steady videos on the move.
If interested I would suggest getting a pistol grip of some sort or other when using one ,it really helps. I have ordered from Japan a Sony GP-VTP1 pistol grop that has basic controls and also is a mini tripod, Did get a 55mm UV filter straight away as the lens shutters are so close to the front of the camcorder I don't want dirt.dust to foul them up.
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camcorders are a bit "out of fashion" so companies latest versions are a few years old compared the DSLR/Mirrorless cameras. Obviously my old one was used quite a bit and they easily fits into a pocket which is useful if in shall we say areas where thefts are not uncommon.
If you have any more questions Neil please ask, I may not have all the answers but possibly be a bit of help anyway
video quality one of the first taken with this new Sony (not in 4K which the Sony)
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz-_Hf6V0vI
Yours was over my price range limit, the Sony I got from a main UK dealer discounted from £699 to £645 before P?X allowance . I already have very good Extnl mike (sennheiser MK400) . what swung it for me was that fantasic "floating" lens inside the camcorder. As for spec yours and mine are very similar so it is down to a question of personal choice.
I also bought a small compact for vlogging on the move should I want to . This does 4k as well
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We have a decent old Sony Camcorder had the IR trick on it too, it was my Mums really so about 15 years old it is still here and would work with battery put in it.
Not sure about tapes though - It got a bit confusing with the various smaller types.