Common sense. In quality video, if the HDR-SR 1 AVCHD (all are Sony's) is a number # 10, where would the: SR 100 SR 200 SR 300 stands, if we use the 10s ruling. ??
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I don't have the SR100 or SR200, for outdoors, the SR300 gets an 8 (it really is good outdoors), indoors I give it a 6. It's a bit unfair to include an HD unit in the scale, so 8 might be a bit much, but I'm going to say it's fair.
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Few questions1080 60p is not part of the AVCHD standard, it only goes as high as 1080 60iWas the AVCHD standard modified to now accept 1080 60p?Or is Sony using a proprietary format?I exclusively use the PS3 to playback my videos that I store on a USB external drive.Will the 1080 60p footage from this camera playback on a PS3?The previous model CX550 could not capture pictures while shooting video at the highest bit rate, is this still the case?Thanks for your input.
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I purchased this TV specifically based on Amazon's description that indicated 120 hz. I've run into the same conflicting information that you found and unfortunately (especially for me), it appears that the refresh rate is in fact 6ohz. I spent several days trying to find the 120hz switch in all of the settings and couldn't find it. Finally, I checked in the manual and it says the XBR series of Sony TVs doesn't come with Motionflow (their name for 120hz). I'm still hanging on to the tiniest bit of hope that I'm wrong but I don't think so. If you've seen a 1080p tv play a blueray or hd material with the 120hz on, then you'll know why I'm bummed. It's a truly amazing effect. It doesn't look 3d, but almost like you're watching a play. It's not an effect that would appeal to everyone, but I've seen movies like Spiderman 3, terminator 2 and Pirates of the Carribean and I was blown away. My one bit of hope (and confusion) come from the fact that the previous model (KDL 32XBR4) is described on the Sony website as having Motionflow/120hz but that model was only 720p. I haven't seen what that type of combination looks like, but I'm curious if it still provides the same effect that I've seen on the 1080p models. I spoke to both Circuit City and Best buy reps and both said that there aren't ANY 32" and smaller TVs with 120hz. The smallest it is offered on is 40". Not sure if this helped any but my last bit of research is calling Sony directly and asking them. I'll write back and keep you posted.
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Sony website says 910 is discontinued. It might be newer, but the screen is smaller. I had the 1000, and I would rather have it than the 910. Had to sell my 1000, but I sold it for the same price that I bought it for, 2 years earlier!
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I was told by a sales person at a "big box" store that they are the same, that different retailers use slightly different model numbers. My advice is to write down the the tech specs such as dpi, hz, etc., (and watch for different wording like "Clear Motion Rate" is not the same as "refresh rate") and then compare the different models that way.
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Hi,Is there a difference between AVCHD and Bluray from a technical or quality perspective? I always thought of them as the same, but the info I have read on the Sony 560V seems to imply they are separate standards. Is AVCHD video editing the same as editing software to handle and burn Bluray disks? Thanks in advance for any input and guidance on this.
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I was just debating the SX20 vs SX30, so I was really glad to find this discussion. I assumed the 30 would be an improvement, but it sounds from this discussion and many customer reviews that 20 is a better choice for image quality.
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Anthony: I used to have a JVC Everio, the first model out some years back. I loved the size of the thing, and it took great still pics. The only thing I didn't like was the .MOD file extensions for the videos. It was, quite frankly, a pain in the butt trying to deal with the vids. I ended up selling it. I don't know if they corrected that .MOD nonsense, but somehow I don't believe so. Go with the SONY (my opinion). Congrats on the baby :-) Mike
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Class 6 & up, is likely what they meant. (Unless either he didn't really kno they have a new Class out now, or you mentioned Class 10 & he wasn't sure what it meant) The lower the "Class", the "slower" the card; this is probably most noticeable between shots when you're waiting for the camera to return to "ready to shoot" OR when you want to quickly review the pics you've just taken/ last shot, & they take forever to come up or scroll thru. Class 10 is considered better & faster because it is supposed to be, and the best brands are usually Transcend & SanDisk, but everyone's preference varies depending on experience, so if you prefer, just buy whatever is most affordable in the meantime until you can work your way up to something more expensive, more roomy, more faster &/or more quality. Oh, and also, the amount of speed you'd want in a card (and camera) really depends on the main usage for your camera, ie do you want to be able to shoot lots of HD footage? (HD, being heavier than regular video becuz of its high quality, works best on faster cards) Or will you just be taking mostly pictures & if using video, they'll just be casual things going straight to YouTube/ etc? If the latter, a Class 6 is perfectly fine. It's been the leading Class for quite a few years now, so some slower cards (Class 2 or 4) still exist; it's best to avoid those. If the former, then a Class 10 is indeed the best choice, as it is the latest advancement in the speeds of digital storage cards. Hope this helps! xoxoxo
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I go the one from Cleveland paranormal just for the full spectrum capability(IR and Ultra violet)...It works very well. my only complaint with any of these different camcorders is the light on the camera. You'll have to get a light bar and get a secondary IR light to light up the place. Bell and Howell is a better name then the one from Cleveland, but they both work about the same, but you must care for them well.
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Beware the Sony "cineframe" options -- they look terrible. I have a Sony HC3 and while it's a fine little camera in 1080i 60i mode, the pseudo-24p stuff looks awful. The HV20 promises TRUE 24fps recording, plus a cinematic gamma curve, plus OIS, plus manual audio level controls, plus better lowlight performance. I wasn't even planning on buying a new camera, but I'm buying an HV20. At $1099, it's a great deal!
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Thanks Mark. I have since noticed that the owner's manual for what I think is a predecessor camera (Sony HDR-HC1) is available on amazon. It says that that camera can transfer images recorded in HD to a camcorder or other firewire compatible device that records in SD and convert the images to SD. Assuming that's true for this HD3 as well, then even if my computer and TV are not up to HD editing, I could convert the images using my existing camcorder and edit the SD version, while preserving the HD originals for the day my computer and TV can handle them. I have a son who's growing up fast and I'm eager to start capturing images in HD. Any idea whether a 1080p camera is around the corner? Thanks Mark. I have since noticed that the owner's manual for what I think is a predecessor camera (Sony HDR-HC1) is available on amazon. It says that that camera can transfer images recorded in HD to a camcorder or other firewire compatible device that records in SD and convert the images to SD. Assuming that's true for this HD3 as well, then even if my computer and TV are not up to HD editing, I could convert the images using my existing camcorder and edit the SD version, while preserving the HD originals for the day my computer and TV can handle them. I have a son who's growing up fast... » Read More Thanks Mark. I have since noticed that the owner's manual for what I think is a predecessor camera (Sony HDR-HC1) is available on amazon. It says that that camera can transfer images recorded in HD to a camcorder or other firewire compatible device that records in SD and convert the images to SD. Assuming that's true for this HD3 as well, then even if my computer and TV are not up to HD editing, I could convert the images using my existing camcorder and edit the SD version, while preserving the HD originals for the day my computer and TV can handle them. I have a son who's growing up fast and I'm eager to start capturing images in HD. Any idea whether a 1080p camera is around the corner? « Show Less
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You'd be better off with a HDR-SR7. The HDR-SR1 is an older model, 30G capcity hard drived-based camcorder that's being phased out. Pity, I own one and really appreciate not having to screw around with tapes. I'm using it record music concerts and contra dances (figure high school gym class coming back to haunt you or close order drill set to music). The AVCHD codec currently in place is still in need of development. The playback quality of the High Def, hard drive-based models by Sony is excellent but the MiniDV tape-based HC7 is better. Since I'm using my cameras to record concerts and contra dances, which don't follow an exact 60 minute schedule, I've decided to trade off the best possible recording quality for extended recording time, both of which the SR1 does very well. The HDR-SR7 is also a hard drive-based model, but with double the capacity at 60G. In high quality, High Def mode, you'll get almost eight hours of record time before the hard drive is filled. Go to: http://www.youtube.com/CharleyHorseNC Look over the 2007-10-20 record dates. Wide angle shots of the contra dancers were done with a HDR-SR1; close-ups of the musicians were done with a HDR-HC7. This contra dance was done under flouresent lighting and both cameras were manually adjusted for white balance and exposure. The colors and lighting seemed to match pretty well. http://www.youtube.com/FourShillingsShort Wide angle shots were done with the SR1 and pans, zooms and close-ups were done with the HC7. This concert was recorded under apalling lighting conditions. Too little light for manual white balance and exposure was set to maximum along with gain at 18dB. Lots of noise, although you really don't see it that well on Youtube. Hope this helps.
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I just noticed that there is a 1.1 version of the firmware available for the S8100 on Nikon's site. I have seen enough low-light video examples of the S8100 to realize that the AF problem is a real problem and extremely annoying. It essentially renders the video useless, and until I can confirm whether or not the firmware fixes this problem, I will not purchase this camera.All the reviews of this camera that are negative complain about the video. So it's definitely a consistent issue.
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I believe I read that SR stands for slow release. I took it as it would take longer to totally be released by release a little as the day goes on instead of all at once like the 500 does.
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I am not 100% sure so please don't blame me if i'm wrong, but from what I understand while researching on the HDR-AS30V we all have the same accessories. Source: Sony.com
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Thank you for the information I was able to find the information you require. Yes Class 4 or 10 would be ok http://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/sd/connect/dsc/dmc_fz20.html