Canon XH series -- various sample clips

Marcel D. Van Someren · November 23rd, 2008, 09:09 AM

Without realizing it you answered your own question. You had the camera on full auto. That means auto gain, auto iris, etc.

This camera is not designed to be a point and shoot camera. Instead, just like professional still cameras, to get the best quality, you need to control it manually. Auto gain, for example, typically adds a ton of noise to the picture unless lighting conditions are perfect.

To start with, turn off auto gain, auto white balance, auto iris.

Go into the settings and set your low gain setting to -3

Then practice getting video with these settings and you'll soon be able to get some amazing footage.

There is a lot of information in this and other forums that will help understand this camera better.

Good luck

Bill Grant · November 23rd, 2008, 01:27 PM

ditto... and ditto

James Orlowski · November 24th, 2008, 07:16 AM

Premiere Pro CS3 on OSX. It was a fairly overcast day.

Rob Cook · November 24th, 2008, 11:31 PM

Had a good afternoon with the family in New York City this summer. It was a little hazy but for using full auto, 24F I'm very pleased. Carried it all day (shoulder strap) and it really was ok. All free hand shots, this camera make shots easy.

New York Summer Afternoon 2008 on Vimeo

Rob Cook · November 24th, 2008, 11:48 PM

Overcast / hazy makes every things look washed out, almost out of focus. Maybe a filter? I only have a UV filter.

Jeff Nelson · November 25th, 2008, 01:15 AM

Playing around with Magic Bullet looks and a ballet rehearsal:

Amazing By Jeff Nelson On ExposureRoom

Russ Motyko · November 25th, 2008, 02:05 AM

Marcel is right on. Do what he says and you'll notice a huge difference.

Also, the preset that comes from the factory is rather bland. If you want a more stylized/"better" look straight from the camera; download one of the presets found on this forum.

Michael Wisniewski · November 25th, 2008, 02:17 PM

Aside from the camera settings, the flat overhead lighting in that kitchen probably contributes more to the lack of "image quality" than anything else. It would be interesting if you took the camera out during sunset/sunrise to see if you get different results.

Janson Williams · November 25th, 2008, 05:22 PM

kite flying in the park

kite on Vimeo

Olivier Depaep · November 28th, 2008, 08:55 AM

Hello,

Filmed some animals at our local Sea Life Park and was pretty pleased with the result.
Hope you like it as well.

Sea Life Weymouth on Vimeo

Daniel Vanniekerk · November 28th, 2008, 05:48 PM

Short subject at a Porsche Club Day

Porsche 5x5 on Vimeo

Morgan Crossley · November 28th, 2008, 11:36 PM

nice stuff. I got to shoot at a Porsche Club of America autocross event last summer. check it out here:

Autocross Porsche Club Northeast July 2008 on Vimeo

Mitch Hunt · November 28th, 2008, 11:57 PM

Great Job!

I loved it, the picture was crystal clear. Are you using a preset, or doing color correction in post? I will be getting the A1 soon and would like to know all the methods of getting the best image quality.

Keep up the great work!

Jason Sharaba · November 29th, 2008, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob Cook

Had a good afternoon with the family in New York City this summer. It was a little hazy but for using full auto, 24F I'm very pleased. Carried it all day (shoulder strap) and it really was ok. All free hand shots, this camera make shots easy.

New York Summer Afternoon 2008 on Vimeo

Nice work! I work in Manhatten and take the 6 train everyday! It was good to see someone get it in action. I just purchased the XHA1 myself and will be going in NYC to get some good footage as well. Your video was very inspiring!

Jason Sharaba · November 29th, 2008, 11:23 AM

Nice footage! I will be doing a short documentry of senior dance students at my mothers dance studio soon. You justgave me some great ideas...thanks!!

November 23rd, 2008, 01:27 PM	#677
Bill Grant Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Columbia,SC Posts: 806	ditto... and ditto __________________ Cinema Couture www.cinemacouture.com

November 24th, 2008, 11:31 PM	#679
Rob Cook Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 99	"New York New York" Had a good afternoon with the family in New York City this summer. It was a little hazy but for using full auto, 24F I'm very pleased. Carried it all day (shoulder strap) and it really was ok. All free hand shots, this camera make shots easy. New York Summer Afternoon 2008 on Vimeo

November 25th, 2008, 01:15 AM	#681
Jeff Nelson Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 194	Magic Bullet looks Playing around with Magic Bullet looks and a ballet rehearsal: Amazing By Jeff Nelson On ExposureRoom

November 25th, 2008, 02:17 PM	#683
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	Aside from the camera settings, the flat overhead lighting in that kitchen probably contributes more to the lack of "image quality" than anything else. It would be interesting if you took the camera out during sunset/sunrise to see if you get different results. __________________ "Ultimately, the most extraordinary thing, in a frame, is a human being." - Martin Scorsese

November 25th, 2008, 05:22 PM	#684
Janson Williams Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 101	kite flying edit kite flying in the park kite on Vimeo

November 23rd, 2008, 09:09 AM	#676
Marcel D. Van Someren Major Player Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 325	Without realizing it you answered your own question. You had the camera on full auto. That means auto gain, auto iris, etc. This camera is not designed to be a point and shoot camera. Instead, just like professional still cameras, to get the best quality, you need to control it manually. Auto gain, for example, typically adds a ton of noise to the picture unless lighting conditions are perfect. To start with, turn off auto gain, auto white balance, auto iris. Go into the settings and set your low gain setting to -3 Then practice getting video with these settings and you'll soon be able to get some amazing footage. There is a lot of information in this and other forums that will help understand this camera better. Good luck

November 24th, 2008, 07:16 AM	#678
James Orlowski Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA USA Posts: 31	Premiere Pro CS3 on OSX. It was a fairly overcast day.

November 24th, 2008, 11:48 PM	#680
Rob Cook Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 99	Overcast / hazy makes every things look washed out, almost out of focus. Maybe a filter? I only have a UV filter.

November 25th, 2008, 02:05 AM	#682
Russ Motyko Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 56	Marcel is right on. Do what he says and you'll notice a huge difference. Also, the preset that comes from the factory is rather bland. If you want a more stylized/"better" look straight from the camera; download one of the presets found on this forum.

November 28th, 2008, 08:55 AM	#685
Olivier Depaep Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Poole, Dorset (UK) Posts: 56	Sea Life Hello, Filmed some animals at our local Sea Life Park and was pretty pleased with the result. Hope you like it as well. Sea Life Weymouth on Vimeo __________________ my website: http://www.7876.co.uk on vimeo: http:www.vimeo.com/ollie

November 28th, 2008, 05:48 PM	#686
Daniel Vanniekerk New Boot Join Date: May 2007 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 20	Porsche Vignette Short subject at a Porsche Club Day Porsche 5x5 on Vimeo

November 28th, 2008, 11:36 PM	#687
Morgan Crossley Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 113	nice stuff. I got to shoot at a Porsche Club of America autocross event last summer. check it out here: Autocross Porsche Club Northeast July 2008 on Vimeo

November 28th, 2008, 11:57 PM	#688
Mitch Hunt Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Broken Bow, NE Posts: 145	Great Job! I loved it, the picture was crystal clear. Are you using a preset, or doing color correction in post? I will be getting the A1 soon and would like to know all the methods of getting the best image quality. Keep up the great work!

November 29th, 2008, 11:23 AM	#690
Jason Sharaba Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pine Brook New Jersey Posts: 50	Nice footage! I will be doing a short documentry of senior dance students at my mothers dance studio soon. You justgave me some great ideas...thanks!! __________________ "...The keenest eye is that which looks inward"