Well, I just finished my DIY videocam housing, and NO LEAKS!!! Now, normally I would just play around and find what works, and what doesn't. Problem is, I am leaving for Cozumel in 3 weeks, and won't have but once or twice to play with it in the water. So I am hoping maybe someone can get me pointed in the right direction as far as settings go. The camera is a Sony Hi-8, not even digital.
Question 1: Should the focus setting be on auto, or manual? If manual, at what distance do I set the focus to?
Question 2: I have a flat lens/port. Zooming in and out is not possible at this point. Is it better to have it zoomed all the way out at this point, or zoomed in a little?
Question 3: Can white balance be left on auto?
Question 4: Are there any other settings I should be concerned about? Are there any suggestions or tips you might have to save me a little grief (other than get out while I still can)?
Thanks for anything that may help.
MO
Question 1: Should the focus setting be on auto, or manual? If manual, at what distance do I set the focus to?
Question 2: I have a flat lens/port. Zooming in and out is not possible at this point. Is it better to have it zoomed all the way out at this point, or zoomed in a little?
Question 3: Can white balance be left on auto?
Question 4: Are there any other settings I should be concerned about? Are there any suggestions or tips you might have to save me a little grief (other than get out while I still can)?
Thanks for anything that may help.
MO