Jose Milan

Hello Rob, This is what I wanted to now...that autofocus is a big No...now choosing a camera would be a little easier and not base in either if the camera has autofocus or not. So Rob and Charles thanks for the insight.

Hello Charles, Your answer makes much sense from start to end...and clearify some things. From what I said in my post I'm thinking of three camera models: JVC 110E, Canon XH G1 or the Sony HVR Z1...I've been using the Canon XL1S from a long time and I like been able to change lenses, thats why the JVC seem to have a similar workflow, even though more profesional (than the XL1S), I know this is not a camera forum but would be good to know what you people think of working with a steadi and these types of cameras. Buying a wide angle lense would be out of the question at this point, so whould have to use an adapter. Will probably have to work solo, without the help of a remote wireless focus assistant thats for sure, and most likely work will be going around cars, in an out and the realstate. But the 6 feet focus tip is a good one, so having an autofocus camera like the Canon or Sony doesn't imply things would be much simpler right? Maybe the autofocus might go into search mode while making the shots and is best keep in manual, I really don't know...I have a sense that most people work in manual mode but either they have assistants or have years of practise, right? Thanks for giving answers.

Hello, I'm brand new in this steadicam world and want to buy one, for medium size cameras in the like of glidecam x-10 for example. But the question comes from what would be a good type of camera to use with a steadicam, I know trully profesionnals might be using only manual focus cameras, but trully don't know how they do it?...keep the rig steady and focus at the same time? I was thinking of using a JVC 110 E ...but thinking about the focus aspect worries me a little and would probably would need a big lcd screen to check focus from a distance...whould it be better to buy an autofucus camera and not worry to much about the focus. I would like to learn with the JVC better, but if going to take too long to get the feel of it, maybe it would be better to choose an autofucus camera (maybe a Canon XH G1 or a Sony HVR-Z1) and worry a little less about this topic. Or would be possible to learn to use the JVC and the steadi rig in a resonable time? I want to use the steadi system for realstate and car promotions. Thanks in advance for all experts out there. Jose