Thanks! The adapter he makes is SUPERB! Just don't do anything foolish like I did and TOUCH THE FOCUS SCREEN. Arrrrgh! LoL! No biggie, I have a new one on order, and in the meantime, I can edit more of the footage I shot};) Best of luck!

Thanks Sean, it is definitely worth the wait!

For this shot, I was actually using the stock mic on the camera itself. As for the HV30, I don't have any experience with it, but from what I hear, it is a good camera. I love my HV20 though, and the only upgrade I am looking forward to is a little something I like to call "Scarlet'};)

stock mic??? wow thats great. sounds really good.

Thanks Garrett! You will be very happy with the adapter. I feel that this adapter, or any adapter of good quality will take your cinematography to another level. It forces you to learn the craft, and that is a good thing!};) As for the shutter lock, I close the aperture on the lens all the way, then on the HV20, I drop and lock exposure. If you press the photo-button half way down, it will give you an aperture and shutter reading. Then you're locked and ready to rock. Just be careful of OVER exposure. If you open the HV20's aperture all the way, then have your lens open all the way, EVERYTHING gets blown out. Not a good thing, unless that is your intent};)

Oh ok cool. So what kind of lens are you using then where wou can control the aperture size. Cause i know with my Canon 50mm f/1.8, that has to be done using the camera. Also, I'm assuming that when you adjust the HV20's exposure, it controls the aperture and shutter speed?

Once again great vids you got man. And thanks for responding!

Well thats the trick with using an adapter such as this. Not only are you using the Canon/Nikon lens aperture, but you are still using the camera's aperture as well. When you control both of them, and have everything working right together, you can make some really good footage. Oh, and plan ahead on lighting as well. Just an idea};)

Thanks! The kids, well, if you look up the word crazy, you'll find their pictures next to it! };) Seriously, they just have so much charisma, and it is a joy to not only let them wild out and have fun, but I get to really practice the craft. Not a bad trade-off};)

Thanks a lot!

Thanks Patrick! This is actually the static adapter. I have made some modifications to it since I shot this particular film. If you're interested, check out my latest videos and you will see. Cheers!

Thanks Cory! I did a very light color grade with this one. Nothing extreme. Cheers!