quality of recording

I have a Panasonic pv-gs150 that I bought used. It appears to be in good
condition. Does everything it is supposed to do. But I am not happy with the
quality of the video i got from it on my second attempt.

Now, I am a complete newbie to video and to this camera. But I set it up for
autofocus etc to record a short clip at a distance of about 15 or 20 feet.
The subjects were demonstrating a series of rumba moves in a well lit room.
The video ended up a little soft on focus and darker than I would have
expected. I had a UV filter over the lens.

Actually, the focus was terrible, not just a little off.

Can anyone give me a, or several, suggestions as to what I am doing wrong?
My first attempt turned out sharp and clear but the subject was more or less
sitting still. So I'm thinking it isn't the camera but the settings and the
operator, more than likely
--
DW
In the High Desert of Central Oregon

i am not a Pro but have many years and hours with cameras.
Is this a Video Camera or a Digitial with Video ability?
Video cameras have a Light sensitivity measured in Lux and in a poorly lite
room if the Lux is above one you will have darken areas. Some of this can be
corrected in a couple of different ways, Use the WHITE BALANCE, use
ABCKLITING or if your camera is so equipped make sure you have INDOORS and
INCANDESCENT LIGHT selected, this will help. Remove the UV filter or any
tinting that may fool the Auto Focus. You may also check to be sure that the
EYE PIECE is also focused, you need to work both the Eye piece to adjust to
your vision and then the Camera Focus.
Also check your Shutter speed and Aperture opening, not being familiar with
your camera you need to be sure either the apeture is in AUTO or you have a
proper setting for indoor porrly lit.
Did you try going on line and doing a Google for your camera and see if you
can some FAQs on it or a Manual?
is this a Tape, Card or chip? If Tape, use only GOOD Grade and quality.
Make sure that the lens where the infared beam is sent out from for
focusing is clean. It may use the lens and not have a seperate window and
that is why NO UV Filters or anything over the Lens. Try it. Keep all lite to
your back. Use the White Balance to brighten dark areas, If there is Snow on
the Ground, adjust to the subject and not the snopw for snow is bright and
will cause OVER Exposure to the picture.
Good Luck


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"DW" wrote:

I have a Panasonic pv-gs150 that I bought used. It appears to be in good
condition. Does everything it is supposed to do. But I am not happy with the
quality of the video i got from it on my second attempt.

Now, I am a complete newbie to video and to this camera. But I set it up for
autofocus etc to record a short clip at a distance of about 15 or 20 feet.
The subjects were demonstrating a series of rumba moves in a well lit room.
The video ended up a little soft on focus and darker than I would have
expected. I had a UV filter over the lens.

Actually, the focus was terrible, not just a little off.

Can anyone give me a, or several, suggestions as to what I am doing wrong?
My first attempt turned out sharp and clear but the subject was more or less
sitting still. So I'm thinking it isn't the camera but the settings and the
operator, more than likely
--
DW
In the High Desert of Central Oregon