[John Rosson]

Ernie —
Thank you for your help.
Also read the above posts with Robyn and found them clarifying.
I’m in the first stages of working with the 900 — and really like the 720 24p.
However, I’ve a sports shoot coming up (football game) — and space issues aside — am wondering if there would be a discernable difference in the picture between shooting 720 60p and 720 24p? (I’d planned to shoot a half in each mode).
Also, and I’m almost embarrassed to ask this question — but it’s never stopped me before, so … when shooting games in the past, I’ve always used a lower end camera on auto-focus. With the 900, would it be best to set the focus at the farthest point (for instance opposite sideline) to assure a clear picture even when the action gets close? Or is focusing a constant issue as the action ranges near and far?
Thank you,
JR

[John Rosson]

Hi Ernie —

Thank you for that — I’ve seen the levels inside and have been experimenting.

As well, I just read all the owner’s manual had to say about boosting audio levels (which wasn’t a great deal).

Then I tested a corded mic, wireless mic, and the shotgun.

My conclusion: my shotgun’s a piece of junk.

It’s actually cobbled onto the camera via an XLR 3 pin adapter — which is all well and good — except that the mic seems below par.

The reason I suspect this is because swapping around the two other mics gives good levels and performance, changing channels, levels etc.
When this particular mic is directed to channel one it gives a low audio level. When swapped to ch 2 it does the same. Each of the others does the job — produces a higher level, etc.

Anyway, I’m looking for a good shotgun. Recommendations?

Thanks again,
JR

[John Rosson]

Ernie —
That’s what i’m thinking regarding Intel as well.
Thank you all for your posts.
Has anyone noticed odd audio levels on the 900?
My shotgun mic seems low — I’ve turned up the Front audio level wheel all the way to 10 — and searched inside the menus for any other controls — but see none.
And on the contrary, the wireless I’ve attached is extraordinarily hot.
Is this the way of the 900 — or am I missing some obvious adjustment?
Thank you,
JR

[John Rosson]

john,
i also bought the fs 100 in the deal — and have shot a few times with it.
in trying to use the 720 – 24p — i’ve erred. what i end up with is the 720 – 60 somehow.
anyway — i’ll figure that out. good to know it’s a space saver.
i’ll likely buy a new computer anyway — need a second work station — and want to buy a powerful-enough setup — but also would like to save where i can.
re: dvc pro 100 — if it’s native, what would be the advantage of using pro res?
thanks for quick response,
jr