TX-1 or HD2 Are you more interested in the Canon TX-1 or the Sanyo HD2? The Sanyo looks nice with its MPEG2 and HDMI out but the Canon is smaller cheaper and has gotten some good reviews thus far.
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> can I zoom while in video mode with the TX1?"Users can optically and digitally zoom during video capture."(http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/content/Canon-Reveals-TX1-with-HD-Movie-Mode.htm)
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I bought an 8GB SDHC class 6 card on newegg for about $75, and it works great. So the prices have definitely come way down...
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The MP4 compression you guys are talking about scares me, but the truth of the matter is I'm going to be out filming night-long firework shoots and half-hour interviews, not to mention I can't afford an 8GB SDHC card right now. Once I get some corporate money for my podcasts (yeah right!) then I'll start looking at HDV and crap, but right now I need to toss in my vote for the HD2 simply because I can shoot more video. It's a stupid reason, but that's it.
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M. Olson says:> the ability to shoot video that doesn't look like garbage on my 46" HDTV is the killer ap here.Yep, and also there is the possibility of AE lock, AF lock and more in video mode. You can download the "Advanced Camera User Guide" here:http://www.canon.com.au/products/cameras/digital_compact_cameras/powershottx1_support.aspxAt the end there is a table of all possibilities in all modes.Important:Take care and don't buy the wrong 8GB SDHC card! It should be a Class 6 card, but not every card works. I had to send back my "Integral SDHC 8GB". Kingston should work, I read. Does anyone know if SanDisk works too? M. Olson says:> the ability to shoot video that doesn't look like garbage on my 46" HDTV is the killer ap here.Yep, and also there is the possibility of AE lock, AF lock and more in video mode. You can download the "Advanced Camera User Guide" here:http://www.canon.com.au/products/cameras/digital_compact_cameras/powershottx1_support.aspxAt the end there is a table of all possibilities in all modes.Important:Take care and don't buy the wrong 8GB SDHC card! It should be a Class 6 card, but not every... » Read More M. Olson says:> the ability to shoot video that doesn't look like garbage on my 46" HDTV is the killer ap here.Yep, and also there is the possibility of AE lock, AF lock and more in video mode. You can download the "Advanced Camera User Guide" here:http://www.canon.com.au/products/cameras/digital_compact_cameras/powershottx1_support.aspxAt the end there is a table of all possibilities in all modes.Important:Take care and don't buy the wrong 8GB SDHC card! It should be a Class 6 card, but not every card works. I had to send back my "Integral SDHC 8GB". Kingston should work, I read. Does anyone know if SanDisk works too? « Show Less
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It's a Transcend SDHC card, but I just noticed that they're selling the Class 6 Kingston for only $89 now... so that's pretty tempting too.
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I've seen sample movies of both, and the quality of the Canon TX1 is MUCH better, especially when you pause the movie, you see the compression crap of MP4.
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The photo quality of the TX1 cannot touch the excellent photos that I get from my SD700IS. The photo's are good, plenty good, but the ability to shoot video that doesn't look like garbage on my 46" HDTV is the killer ap here.If you need the best camera buy another unit. If you can live with a very good camera (With a 10x zoom!) that can take excellent videos then this is the unit for you.
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As far as image quality is concerned, the HF-10 is leaps and bounds ahead of the HDC-SD5. Panasonic has recently been sacrificing image quality for smaller size.
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Johnny,I am new at camcorders and am looking for something easy to download onto my lab top. I am not very computer savvy so I am hesitant to go the HD route. Any thoughts on the TM90 software? Easy to use? compared to Canon 41 and Sony ? Thanks
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I did some research on this a couple of years ago and as I recall there is a different model for HD. I do not have the HD camera so did not need the HD version. The HD version was a bit higher in price.
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Same question for me. Most reviews seem to prefer the Canon for picture quality, but I'm concerned about the ease of use.
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I have a previous model Canon that takes HD video and stores it on the SD Card, the HDMI cable is kind of a Gimmick - You can stream video and pics straight from your camera to your TV but I cant see actually doing that.
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I actually compared the two a little bit, doing some research on them and looking at reviews (both individually and compared to each other). The general consensus that I found was that even though they each have their specific pros and cons, the Tokina suited my needs better, and at a better price point. I felt that in most regards it was superior lens; but considering the price difference it was the clear choice for me. I use a Canon 7D (crop sensor) and that's what the Tokina is made for; the downside is that I couldn't use it if I decided to step up to a full frame camera (that's an advantage of the Canon). But for now this is the lens I wanted for capturing landscapes (both photo and at some point video from an r/c quadcopter), as well as night photography - and it works great!
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Read here: Sanyo Xacti HD2000, An Evolution Rather Than a Revolution: The Review http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/review-111-Sanyo+Xacti+HD2000%2C+An+Evolution+Rather+Than+a+Revolution%3A++The+Review.html
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You might not need the bigger LCD or viewfinder but you do need the OIS if you shoot handheld, previous Canon camcorders got a really bad stabilization, the new stabilization is not ground breaking stabilization like SONY (Pretty much let you walk and shoot with 0 shake) or "Very Good" like Panasonic but it's "acceptable" and will remove low shake Other thing that is special about HF S200 is that it can shoot at Native 24P so if you are into shooting short movies or so it's one of the best features, normal consumers who do not use a tripod find it "jerky" though I'm personally going with TM700 this year because i need a very good stabilization and wide angle plus the 1920x1080p60 is something i wanted for years, HF200 lens is zoomed in quite a bit for my taste
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Hey there -I see no one has really responded to your question - I am in the same boat - looking for many of the things you are. I have been looking at the Sanyo Xacti HD700 7MP MPEG-4 High Definition 720p Camcorder with 5x Optical Zoom - the reviews have been pretty good - not sure about the external mic - and it still has the low light issues - Let me know if you made a choice -
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They seem to be pretty comparable. I found a couple of reviews... check out dpreview.com (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canonsx1is/page13.asp) for more details. The thing that turns me off of the Sony is that it takes memory sticks and I believe it saves the videos in a sony format.... Canon seems much more open and standards based.
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I also read through some reviews before settling on the SD780 but my general impression is that the SD780 takes somewhat better pictures due to better hardware specs and software. However the bigger factors for me were the smaller size and HD video as well as the fact that the customer sample images on Amazon just had more pictures of the type I was looking for (dark environment) on the SD780 as opposed to the SD1200. Barring any way of direct comparison, your choice should be based on whether you feel the difference in price is worth the: HD video, smaller size (not always a positive for some people), and potentially better performance. You should also try holding them in a store if possible because for me I noticed 1) SD780 has a softer zoom lever, 2) the optical viewfinder on the SD780 seems easier for me to use despite that it's on the smaller of the two units, and 3) the SD1200 does feel somewhat more comfortable to hold due to its slightly bigger size. Good luck.
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TheA-30 is definitely a better bet. Just received one 2 weeks ago and no regrets at all. Even upconverts regular dvd's beautifully.
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To work with full HD, you probably need a card with speed of 17Mbps or more. Only Sandisk and Panasonic make such card (most Class 6 cards are too slow). The fastest San Disk are below 8GB (their Extreme III). Panasonic's 32GB (a shade faster than San Disk) is prohibitively expensive and sells for over $400. For HD the more important issue is speed (rather than storage). My suggestion is to buy in 8GB San Disk versions. Not only are they low cost but you will not be putting all eggs in one basket. The cards can get damaged or lost. Imagine 4 hours of video footage lost (which is the capacity of 32GB). Carrying stamp sized SDHC cards is not as painful as the miniDV. Just my 2 cents.
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Don't waste your money on the JJC FB1. I had one replaced by Cowboy Studio after the first one failed. The second one stopped working after two uses. I went out and bought the Canon unit.
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The HD video quality is better on the T2i than the T1i but you don't intend to buy this camera for video recording do you? Other than that, there is a minimal difference.
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There will be a few new Canon HD cameras coming in March. Maybe this is the reason for this price drop. Or maybe Canon wants to monopolize the market. Could be both... Blu-Ray player will be able to recognize the HG10 HD files format. You have to select AVCHD format in the Corel application to create such disk. But personally, I prefer to keep my files on HD.