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Svein Rune Skilnand · April 2nd, 2008, 11:13 AM

They told me it couldn`t be done. So I did it. Tired of having my audio ruined by wind I bought a zeppeliner from Rycote.

The next problem was carrying it all. Tripod, camera, zeppeliner and rucksack.
No hands free. With this setup I don`t worry anymore. The salesperson said there was no way to mount a zeppeliner on camera.

The only problem now is that some people find the camera intimidating and calling it a bazooka. And yes it was a cold day.

Dan Brockett · April 2nd, 2008, 05:37 PM

Svein:

You have a small dog growing out of the handle of your HVX! Get a collar and some food for that pup!

Dan

Ben Winter · April 2nd, 2008, 07:23 PM

Was it a cold day?

Doug Okamoto · April 2nd, 2008, 07:35 PM

That's funny that the saleperson said there was no way to put a Rycote Softie on a camera. Probably not as imaginative as you are! You do know that it's better on a boompole though right?

Charlie Campbell · April 5th, 2008, 11:19 AM

Can you say anything about the challenges of getting proper exposure while not letting the whites blow-out in the snow? Tips, techniques?

Svein Rune Skilnand · April 11th, 2008, 06:23 AM

Shooting in these conditions can be difficult. And this praticular day was a bad one. There was slate and rain in the air, with a little sun from time to time.

I usually look for contours in the snow, in this instance the skitracks, and set my exposure so that these will be shown in the viewfinder. Then I see what the subject looks like and adjust maybe no more than an F- stop.

I do this for national TV and have never had any complaints. I also use whatever ND- filter my HVX200 recommends.

I actually find that the HVX performs well under these conditions. My biggest problem is that I sometimes find the viewfinder and the LCD not as sharp as I would like them to, leaving me uncertain as to whether the subject is in sharp focus. Could be my eyes though.

April 2nd, 2008, 11:13 AM	#1
Svein Rune Skilnand Major Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fidjeland, Norway Posts: 289	HVX200 and zeppeliner They told me it couldn`t be done. So I did it. Tired of having my audio ruined by wind I bought a zeppeliner from Rycote. The next problem was carrying it all. Tripod, camera, zeppeliner and rucksack. No hands free. With this setup I don`t worry anymore. The salesperson said there was no way to mount a zeppeliner on camera. The only problem now is that some people find the camera intimidating and calling it a bazooka. And yes it was a cold day. Attached Thumbnails

April 2nd, 2008, 07:23 PM	#3
Ben Winter Trustee Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 1,675 Images: 1	Was it a cold day? __________________ BenWinter.com

April 5th, 2008, 11:19 AM	#5
Charlie Campbell Tourist Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 4	shooting in the snow Can you say anything about the challenges of getting proper exposure while not letting the whites blow-out in the snow? Tips, techniques?

April 2nd, 2008, 05:37 PM	#2
Dan Brockett Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,109	Svein: You have a small dog growing out of the handle of your HVX! Get a collar and some food for that pup! Dan

April 2nd, 2008, 07:35 PM	#4
Doug Okamoto Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bellevue, Washington Posts: 145	That's funny that the saleperson said there was no way to put a Rycote Softie on a camera. Probably not as imaginative as you are! You do know that it's better on a boompole though right?

April 11th, 2008, 06:23 AM	#6
Svein Rune Skilnand Major Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fidjeland, Norway Posts: 289	Shooting in these conditions can be difficult. And this praticular day was a bad one. There was slate and rain in the air, with a little sun from time to time. I usually look for contours in the snow, in this instance the skitracks, and set my exposure so that these will be shown in the viewfinder. Then I see what the subject looks like and adjust maybe no more than an F- stop. I do this for national TV and have never had any complaints. I also use whatever ND- filter my HVX200 recommends. I actually find that the HVX performs well under these conditions. My biggest problem is that I sometimes find the viewfinder and the LCD not as sharp as I would like them to, leaving me uncertain as to whether the subject is in sharp focus. Could be my eyes though.