Christmas Lights Time!

aich75013 · 12-08-2010, 11:48 AM

This is my kind of thread.

I'll try to take a pic tonight.

These are from last year and I noticed too late that part wasn't working.
http://vimeo.com/custerhill
I need to get my video camera back so I can record this years show. It's almost identical, though.

cricky101 · 12-08-2010, 01:59 PM

Put a few up at my GF's house:

She wants more, so we're headed to the store this week to get more boxes. At least it'll be warm in the house where she can safely watch me hang more lights

hotreds · 12-08-2010, 02:28 PM

Shawn: I think you have your camera on "manual focus." I think you need to switch it to "auto focus."

thebayratt · 12-08-2010, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotreds

Shawn: I think you have your camera on "manual focus." I think you need to switch it to "auto focus."

Thanks!
I'll have to try that. Its off a Nikon Digital L18 camera, never really fooled with the video part of it. Will try and see if i can change it.

bsslack · 12-08-2010, 07:52 PM

Hey Shawn,

I had that problem also. My unit has a feature where You Focus the camera first, then hit the record button. Made all the difference for me. Also, on mine once you start it won't allow zooming or changes. So, I try a couple of versions on static shots. ( panning on fixed objects )
I hate owners manuals, but sometimes that's the best way to get it right.

I kinda like Yours out of focus though.

Cheers!

slack

12-08-2010, 11:48 AM	#1
aich75013 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Adrian Location: Allen, TX Posts: 774 Trading: (25)	Re: Christmas Lights Time! This is my kind of thread. I'll try to take a pic tonight. These are from last year and I noticed too late that part wasn't working. http://vimeo.com/custerhill I need to get my video camera back so I can record this years show. It's almost identical, though.

12-08-2010, 01:59 PM	#2
cricky101 Micro brew tester Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Posts: 684 Trading: (8)	Re: Christmas Lights Time! Put a few up at my GF's house: She wants more, so we're headed to the store this week to get more boxes. At least it'll be warm in the house where she can safely watch me hang more lights __________________ "A witty saying proves nothing." - Voltaire

12-08-2010, 02:28 PM	#3
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,674 Trading: (63)	Re: Christmas Lights Time! Shawn: I think you have your camera on "manual focus." I think you need to switch it to "auto focus." __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

12-08-2010, 07:52 PM	#5
bsslack The Wandering Moose Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 28 Trading: (0)	Re: Christmas Lights Time! Hey Shawn, I had that problem also. My unit has a feature where You Focus the camera first, then hit the record button. Made all the difference for me. Also, on mine once you start it won't allow zooming or changes. So, I try a couple of versions on static shots. ( panning on fixed objects ) I hate owners manuals, but sometimes that's the best way to get it right. I kinda like Yours out of focus though. Cheers! slack __________________ Remember All of Our American Hero's!