Felix G Photography: sony NEX-VG10

Friday, January 16, 2015

Steadicam Is Ready For Action

I've been wanting to shoot a lot more video lately and am definitely geared up with plenty of equipment, including this awesome steadicam. Although the photos don't shot it, it includes the arm and vest. My good buddy Turner Hunt and I like to go on buddy shoots but I really want to document him during our weekend photo shoots. That being said, you can look forward to some documentary style videos coming from me soon!

Pictured below:

Cam Steadicam
Stabilizer
7 inch monitor
Sony NEX VG10 video camera
Tennis shoe on the ground, Adidas

Not pictured:

Steadicam Arm
Steadicam Vest

Came Steadicam

Friday, August 1, 2014

Why I Chose the Sony NEX-VG10

I recently purchased the Sony NEX-VG10 for use as my primary video camera. I've seen it classified as "Prosumer" camera which, in plain English means it's an entry level professional camera. I selected the NEX-VG10 for several reasons, not the least of which is the availability of affordable used models in "like new" condition, much like the one I bought on Amazon.

I continue to admit, I am a cheap bastard, but when it comes to cameras my philosophy, and I think it's a good one, is to honestly analyze my needs versus my wants and to question if the dollars spent are worth what I am getting. I also take a look at the more practical elements of my purchases such as camera size and capabilities.

The NEX-VG10 is the predecessor to the outstanding VG30, it's been around a while, as a result I was able to find a really nice used model for $850 on Amazon. It's small, which is good because I like to be able to hand hold the camera comfortably, the NEX-VG10 is much more handy than something like the NEX-FS100.

My good buddy and former co-host on HeyDontShoot.com, Matt, has an NEX-FS100 and it's an awesome machine. You can definitely shoot Hollywood quality documentaries, short films and the like, heck, even a feature film depending on what you're shooting. But it's bigger than what I am looking for and more expensive. I've seen nice used ones on eBay going for around $2,500.