Various Sony HDR-HCx series questions

Mike Cecotka · March 4th, 2007, 03:49 AM

Hi ,

I bought SR1 and there is buzz recording when plugging external mic.

Just checking if there is problem with H7 when recording in HDV with external mic.

I have to exchange soon.

Thanks
Mike

Craig Irving · March 20th, 2007, 01:02 PM

I'd love to see pics of your HDR-HC7 outfit if you've got one.

It'd be nice to get an idea of the appearance and extra weight an external mic and Beachtek adapter would bring, along with a wide angle lens.

Is anyone on their way to a setup like this?

Paul Nixon · March 23rd, 2007, 10:20 PM

My HC1 is acting odd lately. I previously asked about "missing footage" with this camera - I shot some footage but some of it was missing when I played it back (originally about 12 seconds). I used a Panasonic head cleaner and more of the video went missing (now about 25 seconds are missing). But - when I hit "cue and/or review", I see the video playback on both the HC1's LCD and my computer via firewire.

Tonight I shot more video and there are dropouts all over the place. Again I can cue and review and the video is there, but when I am in play mode the video stops, pauses, stutters, etc.

The problems are repeatable, more or less - sometimes there might be a single glitch. I rewind and try again and there might be two or three glitches. I rewind and try again and it might go back down to one glitch, etc.

Could this be dirt in the playback head? If so, what kind of head cleaner do I need to get? Recommendations?

David Delaney · March 24th, 2007, 11:18 AM

Has anyone experimented with the still image function on the HC1 to get HDRI's? Would it be safe to assume using the autoexposure for the midrange - and just raise and lower the exposure for the +1 +2, -1, -2 shot respectively?

George Ellis · April 27th, 2007, 01:52 PM

I found a tidbit at Sky Systems. They are going to produce a X-Jacket for the Sony HC/HD series. I got a reply in an email that they are looking at release in the next couple of months.

The only statement on it is in the top right corner of their current product page.

http://www.skysystemsusa.com/accessories/xjacket.html

Darin Boville · April 28th, 2007, 04:47 PM

How is chromatic abberation with the HC7 lens? Which of the teleadapters is the right move?

I shoot all sorts of things, including birds in the sky, etc where CA will really show up...

--Darin

Vidar Vedaa · May 5th, 2007, 05:15 AM

Some shortfilm clip from sognefjord,the peace and silence is so good.
The salomon in the stream and the lamb from the yeare.

link: http://web.mac.com/vidarjohannesveda...%20stream.html

George Ellis · May 5th, 2007, 06:52 AM

Before I take the leap and use my current SD camera as a trade-in (a VX2100), has anyone shot under stadium lights with one yet? Maybe a baseball or soccer game including footage in the stands? That is where I shot 70% of my footage during band season, in the stands of the band or of them on the field. Is that too close to the limit the HC7 can handle?

Dan Gonzales · May 17th, 2007, 11:16 PM

Just wanted to see test shots, especially at 15 lux and 60 shutter speed.

Jack Zhang · May 19th, 2007, 01:59 AM

So, if you've been reading my posts you know my frustration toward the HC7 arriving in Canada and it's about to get worse...

When I tried to search up support for the HC7 in Canada, this is what I get:

"Model Find

The model you have entered is only available in the following regions:

United States"

Could the HC7 be not available for Canada as is the SR8 is not available for the US?

I'm terribly sorry, my patience is running low and I just can't stand it...

Joey Atilano · May 21st, 2007, 12:17 AM

Took my water housing for a test swim today. It worked great.

http://lucasberg.com/home/index.php?...d=46&Itemid=27

For the price this you cant beat it.

Joey

Kevin Carter · May 21st, 2007, 01:52 PM

I have the HDR-HC3

Really baffled with rewind.

I have camera in playback mode. IN stopped position, if I click left arrow goes forward, right goes forward. both go forward!
If I hold down the left arrow it rewinds. REally puzzled with this. Do I have to have to press down to get rewind?thanks.

Paul Xuereb · May 27th, 2007, 10:58 AM

Hi I m in the process to buy the sony hc7 hd camera.affer reading your comments i have a question which is puzzle me.? Does this camera have a downconvert like the sony big brothers? or only thru firewire.Can you help me out please.otherwise i will have to choose an other camera. thanks

George Ellis · June 1st, 2007, 06:41 AM

I got my notice last night that my Bonehead Composites Dbox is in the mail. The helmet cam is go for launch.

link - towards the bottom of the page

Getting excited about building a helmet rig for my HC7* now. And you beat ya, I will post some footage from a mountain bike when I have it operational.

* - Bonehead says that the HC7 fits in the HC3 box.

I know you are curious. I am using some of the steps from here http://www.schieffer.net/8/headCamInstructions.html. I will make my own epoxy base, and will use a piece of Dr. Scholl's Gel as a damper (I may find that it behaves negatively - not enough info yet). I do want to find nylon screws to fit into the threaded flanges. They should shear in a bad spill and are less likely to penetrate if everything goes wrong.

March 4th, 2007, 03:49 AM	#16
Mike Cecotka Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 53	Is there audio problem with H7 like SR1? Hi , I bought SR1 and there is buzz recording when plugging external mic. Just checking if there is problem with H7 when recording in HDV with external mic. I have to exchange soon. Thanks Mike __________________ Based on a true story Getting in was easy Getting out is ... http://www.schizophreniamovie.com

March 20th, 2007, 01:02 PM	#17
Craig Irving Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 539	Anyone have pictures of their new HC7s fully accessorized? I'd love to see pics of your HDR-HC7 outfit if you've got one. It'd be nice to get an idea of the appearance and extra weight an external mic and Beachtek adapter would bring, along with a wide angle lens. Is anyone on their way to a setup like this?

March 23rd, 2007, 10:20 PM	#18
Paul Nixon Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 141	HC1 head cleaning needed? My HC1 is acting odd lately. I previously asked about "missing footage" with this camera - I shot some footage but some of it was missing when I played it back (originally about 12 seconds). I used a Panasonic head cleaner and more of the video went missing (now about 25 seconds are missing). But - when I hit "cue and/or review", I see the video playback on both the HC1's LCD and my computer via firewire. Tonight I shot more video and there are dropouts all over the place. Again I can cue and review and the video is there, but when I am in play mode the video stops, pauses, stutters, etc. The problems are repeatable, more or less - sometimes there might be a single glitch. I rewind and try again and there might be two or three glitches. I rewind and try again and it might go back down to one glitch, etc. Could this be dirt in the playback head? If so, what kind of head cleaner do I need to get? Recommendations?

March 24th, 2007, 11:18 AM	#19
David Delaney Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Niagara Ontario Canada Posts: 1,121	HDRI with HC1? Has anyone experimented with the still image function on the HC1 to get HDRI's? Would it be safe to assume using the autoexposure for the midrange - and just raise and lower the exposure for the +1 +2, -1, -2 shot respectively?

April 27th, 2007, 01:52 PM	#20
George Ellis Trustee Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Suwanee, GA Posts: 1,241	X-Jacket coming for the HC series I found a tidbit at Sky Systems. They are going to produce a X-Jacket for the Sony HC/HD series. I got a reply in an email that they are looking at release in the next couple of months. The only statement on it is in the top right corner of their current product page. http://www.skysystemsusa.com/accessories/xjacket.html

April 28th, 2007, 04:47 PM	#21
Darin Boville Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Montara, California Posts: 127	CA with HC7 lens? With tele-adapter? How is chromatic abberation with the HC7 lens? Which of the teleadapters is the right move? I shoot all sorts of things, including birds in the sky, etc where CA will really show up... --Darin __________________ Darin Boville www.darinboville.com

May 5th, 2007, 05:15 AM	#22
Vidar Vedaa Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: bergen norway Posts: 235	Warm spring stream Some shortfilm clip from sognefjord,the peace and silence is so good. The salomon in the stream and the lamb from the yeare. link: http://web.mac.com/vidarjohannesveda...%20stream.html

May 5th, 2007, 06:52 AM	#23
George Ellis Trustee Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Suwanee, GA Posts: 1,241	HC7 - Define "Low Light"? Before I take the leap and use my current SD camera as a trade-in (a VX2100), has anyone shot under stadium lights with one yet? Maybe a baseball or soccer game including footage in the stands? That is where I shot 70% of my footage during band season, in the stands of the band or of them on the field. Is that too close to the limit the HC7 can handle?

May 17th, 2007, 11:16 PM	#24
Dan Gonzales Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alton IL Posts: 46	Are there any tests of the hc7 showing resolution/color/lux rating? Just wanted to see test shots, especially at 15 lux and 60 shutter speed.

May 19th, 2007, 01:59 AM	#25
Jack Zhang Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada Posts: 3,053	HC7 Not for Canada? (according to Sony ESupport) So, if you've been reading my posts you know my frustration toward the HC7 arriving in Canada and it's about to get worse... When I tried to search up support for the HC7 in Canada, this is what I get: "Model Find The model you have entered is only available in the following regions: United States" Could the HC7 be not available for Canada as is the SR8 is not available for the US? I'm terribly sorry, my patience is running low and I just can't stand it...

May 21st, 2007, 12:17 AM	#26
Joey Atilano Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Garden Grove CA Posts: 239	HC3 SPK-HCB test video Took my water housing for a test swim today. It worked great. http://lucasberg.com/home/index.php?...d=46&Itemid=27 For the price this you cant beat it. Joey __________________ My videos http://www.youtube.com/user/lucasberg

May 21st, 2007, 01:52 PM	#27
Kevin Carter Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: los angeles, CA Posts: 235	Question about rewind I have the HDR-HC3 Really baffled with rewind. I have camera in playback mode. IN stopped position, if I click left arrow goes forward, right goes forward. both go forward! If I hold down the left arrow it rewinds. REally puzzled with this. Do I have to have to press down to get rewind?thanks.

May 27th, 2007, 10:58 AM	#28
Paul Xuereb New Boot Join Date: May 2007 Location: Malta Posts: 7	Sony hc7 downconvert to sd Hi I m in the process to buy the sony hc7 hd camera.affer reading your comments i have a question which is puzzle me.? Does this camera have a downconvert like the sony big brothers? or only thru firewire.Can you help me out please.otherwise i will have to choose an other camera. thanks

June 1st, 2007, 06:41 AM	#29
George Ellis Trustee Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Suwanee, GA Posts: 1,241	Dbox HC3 is on the way! I got my notice last night that my Bonehead Composites Dbox is in the mail. The helmet cam is go for launch. link - towards the bottom of the page Getting excited about building a helmet rig for my HC7* now. And you beat ya, I will post some footage from a mountain bike when I have it operational. * - Bonehead says that the HC7 fits in the HC3 box. I know you are curious. I am using some of the steps from here http://www.schieffer.net/8/headCamInstructions.html. I will make my own epoxy base, and will use a piece of Dr. Scholl's Gel as a damper (I may find that it behaves negatively - not enough info yet). I do want to find nylon screws to fit into the threaded flanges. They should shear in a bad spill and are less likely to penetrate if everything goes wrong.