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[DavePlaysBass]

I am looking to get a Panasonic camcorder

http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/product.asp?ref=pricegrabber&sku=PNPVGS15

and wonder if the "Deluxe Filter Kit" really adds much to the video quality.
The claim is

1- Polarizing Filter. Used to increase color saturation, like darkening blue
skies so that white clouds stand out.
1- FL-D filter (fluorescent) for taking pictures indoors under fluorescent
lights. This filter removes the greenish tint given off by fluorescent
lighting.

Thanks,

Dave

[David Sommers]

While the claims for these filters is basically true, I have found that I
rarely use mine. The problem for me is one of logistics. When my subjects
(usually family members) are doing something interesting I want to capture
on video, I barely have the time to get my camcorder out of its case and
turned on, let alone ponder the scene to decide if a polarizer might enhance
the clouds. Which they do.

Now, I prefer to shoot candid. I hate people posing. I want to capture the
moment the way it really happened. With my "actors" total amateurs, it has
to be in the moment. There's no time to set up a shot.

So, how do you expect to use this camcorder? If you're shooting family
events, you'll likely run into the issues above. If your subjects are less
volatile and you expect to be able to spend a few minutes thinking about
what you are about to shoot, they probably are worth having.

Bye.

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