Taking Movies Of Trains With A Digital Camera
later. You can do the same with 30 or 240-second stretches of footage Keep in mind that a digital camcorder is a luxury that many of us can’t afford. For those of us who only want to shoot video occasionally, a digital still camera, or even a mobile phone, may suffice.
Of course, when it comes to making movies, the biggest shortcoming of a digital still camera is that it’s not a camcorder. However, with a few guidelines and some knowledge of the limitations of your camera, you can create your own short railroad videos in no time.
Most current digital still cameras can record movies, but check your manual. The technical limitations of your camera can make movie-making frustrating or tedious. Generally, you’ll need to trade off resolution, frame rate and length in order to achieve a result that works for your intended purpose – and fits on your