Fuji X-E1

[Chucktheweasel]

So I purchased a Fuji X-E1 over the summer to try and get back into taking some pictures. I have only used an SLR so after doing some research this looked like one of the easiest cameras to use as it had a lot of manual functions that were easy to navigate and understand. For taking photo's it is great. I must warn you, I do not use it for skiing. I take pictures at some local bike races, use it for product photos in my store, and on vacations and such. For taking photos, it's great.

Lately, I want to try and make a few videos of some bike builds and parties that we host for our local club. Even with a tripod it seems to move in and out of focus at times and if I try using it by hand (very slowly, with a DIY stabilizer) it goes crazy. Now I know when I purchased the camera it came with the basic 18-55mm f/2.8-4.0 lens. I am shooting with a smaller aperture and my ISO isn't super high. The auto focus tends to go bananas if there is a change in light or I move the camera.

My question is... If I invest in a nicer lens, with that help at all with video? Or is it best to maybe try a different camera IF video is something I want to explore more. Any input/advice is greatly appreciated!

 

[nutz.]

Don't use autofocus for video and you'll have a better time for sure. Of course the focus will go crazy if something moves, the camera's gotta try and refocus for the scene, so it's way better to just use manual focus throughout while filming.

What kind of tripod are you using? if it's on full manual it shouldn't be moving in and out of focus at all if you're controlling it.... It could also be that in camera your aperture is changing if you've got it on shutter speed priority or something... Definitely try shooting in full manual