the video cameras sony hd handycam - canon t3islr - gopro

THE VIDEO CAMERASSONY HD HandyCam - Canon T3iSLR - GoPro

• SONY HandyCams• HD• 1-5 record on internal

memory• If camera memory is full or

low, see me• 6 records on SD card ONLY• Can take photos, so make

sure you’re on video mode• 1-5 are touchscreen on the

viewfinder and the shutter doors open automatically

• 6 is not a touchscreen and the shutter doors are manual

• USB cable built in• Remain on chargers in while

in storage• Built in mic near lens• Autofocus (no manual)• Zooms• Good for any filming

situations

• Canon T3i SLRs• HD• All record on 32 Gig SDHC

cards ONLY• Made for photos, so must

change to video setting on mode dial

• Import footage by plugging SDHC card into computer

• Batteries are separate and on chargers in while in storage

• Viewfinder flips open on back

• Built in mic near lens• Autofocus and Manual

Focus• Can use a variety of lenses• Zooms• Good for any filming

situations• Necessary for throwing the

focus and selective focus shots

• Use a number system• All parts must be assembled

• GoPro• HD• Records on mini SD card

ONLY• Can take video, photos,

or photos on a timer (use this for timelapses)

• Import footage by plugging mini SD card with adapter into computer

• Battery stays in camera• Poor Mic• Stays in shell case• Autofocus (no manual)• No Zoom• No Viewfinder• Good for timelapses and

point of views

I. Equipment Storage

Cameras are numbered and stored in the numbered pockets in the equipment closet

Lenses are numbered and stored in the numbered pockets

on the closet door

LensesCanon SLR Cameras

Notice the straps go in the pockets

ONLY the T3i records

VIDEO


Batteries are numbered to the specific camera they belong with and they are

stored on their specific numbered chargers in the bin

in the equipment closet

Camera bodies and lenses have numbered caps to keep dirt and dust out. All the numbered parts remain

together! When not using caps, store back in the storage

pockets, not on desks!

Canon Caps &Numbering

Canon Batteries


Cameras are numbered 1-6 and stored in white charging station. Each camera

has it’s own shelf

GoPro is in the camera bag next to the white cabinet. There is only one GoPro

Camera

SONY HandyCams

Plugs in cabinet plug into cameras

to charge

GoPro

Camera and parts remain in bag


Tripods are always stored on the wood cabinet in the equipment closet

Tripods

There are 3 small Sony

Tripods and 2 larger Canon tripods. DO

NOT USE the two really big

tripods!


Batteries must be removed for

storage

Zoom Mics

Stored in the plastic cart next to the white cabinet. Top drawer. There

are 5 Zoom Mics


Walkie Talkies are always stored on their chargers plastic basket above the white cabinet in the equipment closet

2-Way Radios

II. Equipment Sign Out

An equipment order form must be completed with your name in order to sign out equipment.

This says that you are responsible for the equipment you are signing out.

Equipment restrictions and replacement costs are possible if the equipment is misused in your care

You cannot use big cameras and audio kit

III. Handling the CamerasFour Basic Rules:

1. Do not drop cameras or subject to any physical shock

2. Cameras and lenses are not waterproof and should not be used in the rain or around liquids

3. Never touch the mirror in the Canon camera body or the glass on the either side of any of the camera lenses

4. Use a soft cloth, not your finger, to remove dust and fingerprints from the mirror & lenses

III. Handling the Cameras• For the Canons, always place camera body cap and lens

caps on when not in use• Never store lenses on their side (they can roll)• For the Sony HandyCams, always close the shutter doors

when not filming

• SD Card goes into side of Canon camera with label facing the back of the camera

III. Handling the Cameras

You have to use a 32gig SDHC card for filming in the Canons. You can

borrow one in exchange for your

student ID

A regular SD card goes in the side of

HandyCam 6

The GoPro uses a mini SD card. I will handle that for you


1. For the Canon T3i, take correct numbered battery off charger

2. Open door at bottom of camera

3. Insert Battery in SLOWLY

4. Do not JAM the battery in! If it doesn’t slide right in, you are putting it in the wrong way, or you have the wrong battery (we have four different kinds of batteries)!

NO!

NO!

NO!

YES!

DO NOT remove the batteries on Sony

HandyCams! They go on plugged in chargers

I will handle GoPro Battery. It

can remain in camera

• To Attach the Lens to the Canon Camera:1. Align White Boxes or Red Dots

2. Twist Counter Clockwise until you hear a click

• To Remove the Lens from the Canon Camera: 1. Press and hold release button next to lens, and twist clockwise


Lens Release

LensG

rip

Body

Flash

Viewfinder is LCD Screen on Back

Mode Dial

On/Off

III. Handling the Cameras Canon T3i SLR

Canon T3i SLR

You must switch to VIDEO CAMERA mode by aligning the icon with the white hash mark

Record button is on back near red dot


• Zooming allows you to move your subject closer in frame without actually moving closer to the subject

• Manually control using Zoom Ring

Canon T3i SLRIII. Handling the Cameras

• For selective focus (throwing the focus), set switch to the MF setting

• Requires you to manually focus on subject using the Focus Ring

Manually adjust the focus ring!

Canon T3i SLRIII. Handling the Cameras

• Zoom is on top of the camera• Record is on the back

Sony HandyCamsIII. Handling the Cameras

Autofocus ONLY!

• Record Button• Power Button

GoProIII. Handling the Cameras

Must toggle though modes to find continuous photo mode for timelapse

IV. Returning Equipment

When done using the Canon T3i Camera: 1. Remove SDHC card and place at your desk2. Remove the battery and place on the charger with that number 3. Put numbered body cap back on the camera body and place back in

numbered pocket with strap in pocket4. Put numbered lens caps on lens and place back in numbered pocket

1

2

3 4


When done using the HandyCams: 1. Plug USB Cable into Computer and import footage2. Place back on charger in white charging stationWhen done using the GoPro: 3. See me! I’ll help you get footage off the camera4. Store back in bag next to white cabinet

THE VIDEO CAMERAS REVIEWSONY HD HandyCam

Canon SLR

GoPro

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Check lens to make sure it’s clean. Only touch with a cleaning cloth – see Mr. Capp.

What are these?

What is this? What is it used for?

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Touchscreen or No?What can you do on

here?

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What is this used for?

Place hand through

here or hold low and tight

to body

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What do you need to remember about this?

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What is this?

What is this?

What do you need to remember with this?

Look here!!!

Why do you hit this twice per shot?Is there delay?

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When would you use this button?

What do you do with this?

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When you plug your camera into the computer USB port, which do you need to select on the touchscreen?

Camera ReviewTo delete your raw videos

from the camera, go to playback mode on camera. Then, use the touch screen

to go through the steps. First go to “Edit/Copy”

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Second, go to delete

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Select either Multiple Images or All in Event depending on what you want to delete. Then proceed to follow the on-screen instructions

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When you are finished, make sure and plug the camera back in to the

charger (top slot behind door).

Tripod ReviewFirst, unlatch these:

Tripod ReviewRe-latch the clips on the legs so that the tripod will stand securely.

Tripod Review

Set the tripod to the desired height and expand the legs outward from the base so that all three legs will be secure on the floor or other surface

Tripod Review

neckIf you need more height, unlock collar, then twist or pull to

extend the neck of the tripod. Then, lock

collar

Tripod ReviewThis is the top of the

tripod where you will

secure the camera. The

camera screws in to this base.

First, pull this latch out, then

remove the base from the rest of the tripod

Tripod Review

Tripod connects by screwing base in here

Once the cork base is removed from the tripod, simply screw it into the base of

the camera

Tripod Review

Next, with the camera secured to the base, fit the base back into the top of the tripod and close the latch securing

it.

TIP: Always double check to make sure the base is secured to the

tripod!TIP: Never move the tripod while the

camera is attached!

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