I've been asked to video my granddaughter playing high school soccer in order to allow an editor to make a high-light reel for college coaches. I have a Sony A6000 with an 18-200 OSS lens. Should I have a camera better suited for video and can I use my zoom lens?

If you have an experienced opinion I'd be happy to hear it.
Thanks for you input

Call Lucian. He's very knowledgeable and the conversation will be worth your time.
As a side note, don't start down this path thinking getting a license is like taking a driver's test. You WILL put in many hours of study to pass the test.

Try beach/dunes/sea grass at Beane Pt on the very North end of Anna Maria Island. Wide beach, windy, color difference between the surf, sky and white sand. If the wind is high enough the waves, tide and clouds make a great still shot. Wait until 6:20 PM in February and just look West for that sunset.

I understand that and you are correct about the FAA and the law but in this case I just want to practice in an open field so taking off and landing outside of the park is inconvenient. I don't live near the parks so that means I have to ask some other land owner if I can takeoff and land from their property. I'm not out to prove a point. Heck, in this township you'll get a fine if your grass is over XX inches too high.

My own township will not allow any drone flying (with or without a camera) so I contacted the neighboring township community parks director. She said they have no ordinances that would restrict me and then enthusiastically asked if I would share my videos and photos because they have nothing of the sort for their parks.

That reminded me that I now need that commercial certificate from the FAA. I can learn all I want with the recreational certificate but before I shoot anything that I would share I better have that commercial certificate in my pocket. It's all about the "intent" before take-off that defines recreational or commercial use. (see, I learned something from Greg at pilot Institute. Actually it was A LOT!)

Yes I have both PS versions but honestly, I've not even opened it. I've been taking videos for years but that wasn't my main focus in photography so I never used the software.

Thanks for your reply

Thanks for your input. I bought a DJI Mini 3 Pro with the "kit" and the upgraded controller and spare batteries. I immediately got the Trust certification and registered the drone. I will label it soon and before the 2nd flight. The first one was just up and down a football field and then UP and DOWN for landings.

I'm very close to finishing (1 chapter left) the Pilot Institute course and will soon take the commercial test. Not sure if I'll need it but thought it was a good education in itself. My reasoning was simple - get the highest accreditation available so if I get pushback from some stranger while flying I can be prepared for an on-site debate about the FAA rules.

I have a few other questions but I don't think the UHH world would care reading about. Maybe I'll make a private message to you later today.

Thanks again.

I just bought a drone for aerial photography for personal enjoyment only. Before I start down that path I must admit I edit photos all the time sometimes using Photoshop Elements 2020 but have never attempted a video with that software.

Is there a better product to learn the process? Should I try "freeware" as part of my education? Any suggestions?

Thanks for the suggestions and offers but I originally wanted them to go to a museum and that's the offer I'm sticking with....and I'll pay the postage.

You guys/gals are great but sometimes I'm overwhelmed with the responses to simple questions. I shouldn't be surprised because there are thousands of you out there.

Thanks for all the responses but the museum gets the prize (and 2 others that I have for the collection).

It doesn't work!

Does anyone want it. I'll mail it to you.

I inherited an old Minolta A 35mm film camera. The film advance arm doesn't work and the shutter trip doesn't work. Photos attached. Is this museum worthy? What use is better than my recycle bin?

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This was in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette yesterday. It's a nice read about a career free lancer coming home.

https://www.post-gazette.com/life/goodness/2022/04/29/photographer-george-lange-garfield-studio-goodness-commercial-pittsburgh/stories/202205010013

If you're not afraid of the reviews that repeat how badly people are treated by Panasonic on warranty issues, then the Lumix mentioned above sounds good. Before you finish your analysis check out the Sony DSC-HX99. The 35mm equivalent zoom is 720 -- and it fits in your shirt pocket. Usually no one meets all your requirements but this is worth a row in your spreadsheet.