Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders
May 1st, 2007, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 12
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Yes, lots of idiosyncrasies. First is HD...
Yes, lots of idiosyncrasies. First is HD (1920x1080) vs HDV (1440x1080). The HV20 has to downscale its 1920x1080 sensor image into 1440x1080 which is then later rescaled to 1920x1080 for component...
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Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders
May 1st, 2007, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 18,532
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Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders
May 1st, 2007, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 18,532
What "free" 24p workflow for Windows users?
I'm playing around with converting my 24p footage to 24 frame progressive avi/mov/mp4 file with free tools. Why not Cineform NEO? We'll its not free. 8-) The choices I'm aware of are Avisynth and...
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Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders
April 30th, 2007, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,157
On UV / Glass protectors
You normally can't tell the difference between various multicoated filters. So it's more a question of multicoated (99%) vs singlecoated (up to 97%). The better the coating the more light you get...
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Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders
April 30th, 2007, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,415
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Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders
April 30th, 2007, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,415
Paul,
So far, we like 24p for low light...
Paul,
So far, we like 24p for low light conditions and shots with no/slow pans. Cinemode has a great combination of settings that bring out details in the image. For sporting events it may be...
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Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders
April 30th, 2007, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,324
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Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders
April 29th, 2007, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,863
That later DIY glidecam video looked nice. It...
That later DIY glidecam video looked nice. It helps to have nice house. 8-) Any Figrig (DIY or genuine Manfrotto) users have sample video? I'm still doing the finishing touches on mine so I'd like...
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Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders
April 28th, 2007, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,415
Heath/Paul,
24f and 30f are can't be...
Heath/Paul,
24f and 30f are can't be recorded by the HV20 but it is listed as a playback format. So if you have an A!/G1 you're supposed to be able to use the HV20 as a deck. You do have 24p (24...
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Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders
April 26th, 2007, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 10,169
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Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders
April 26th, 2007, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 39,151
Enea, I'm happy to say that swapping out for a...
Enea, I'm happy to say that swapping out for a new ATR25 did the trick. I'm enjoying good audio pickup without the camera hum (I do a lot of video in quiet places) now. Next step is to figure out...
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Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders
April 26th, 2007, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,648
Here's a try ...
Let me start by saying that...
Here's a try ...
Let me start by saying that the reviewer's statement is most relevant if you are into editing your videos on a computer. When you're doing this, you get the raw data as its...
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Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders
April 25th, 2007, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 8,690
Henry,
How much recording in total did you...
Henry,
How much recording in total did you have to do before the problem went away? I had a stutter/dropout issue for about 10-15 minutes where the m2t files had out of synch audio or there...
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Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders
April 24th, 2007, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,215
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Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods
April 23rd, 2007, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,048
Andrew,
I'm currently using a static,...
Andrew,
I'm currently using a static, working on a vibrating and a spinner. My static setup is:
Nikon Lens - F-mount - Nikon F3 Type D (Condenser and GG) - 58mm +10 Singlet Macro - camera
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Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders
April 22nd, 2007, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 65,288
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Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders
April 22nd, 2007, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 65,288
HV20 Need To Know
Making an index of opinions, facts and topics that are of interest to HV20 users/buyers. From the perspective of a consumer camcorder user ...
Why the hype?
HV20 is $1099 list for the NTSC model...
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Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders
April 22nd, 2007, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,995
Tony,
That was shot in 24p. I'll try...
Tony,
That was shot in 24p. I'll try adjusting contrast and sharpness when its dark again. This is good, we're compiling tricks to optimize the image out of our camcorder!
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Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders
April 22nd, 2007, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 71
Views: 39,151
Enea,
Tried the ATR25 again with the two...
Enea,
Tried the ATR25 again with the two plug cable, the single-mini plug and changed to the maxell alkaline, sound came in soft but clean. It's slightly louder than last night (subjective, I was...
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Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders
April 21st, 2007, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 39,151
Enea, is the audio supposed to be very soft on...
Enea, is the audio supposed to be very soft on the ATR25? I changed batteries just to be sure but it sounds like its only a quarter as loud as the built in mic for the HV20. When hooked up to a PC...
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Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders
April 21st, 2007, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 10,626
I have the Canon BP-2L14 and i agree that it's...
I have the Canon BP-2L14 and i agree that it's not as snug a fit in the battery well. This seems typical for Canon and their extended batteries. But It doesn't really rattle much unless you push on...
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Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders
April 21st, 2007, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,995
Glen, Ken, Fabrizio, and Glen,
Seems the...
Glen, Ken, Fabrizio, and Glen,
Seems the JPEGs I uploaded got squished horizontally by imageshack, so you can't see the banding there. But the video should have at least two prominent bands with...
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Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders
April 21st, 2007, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,995
HV20 Vertical bands in lowlight?
In lowlight there are these consistent vertical bands. Do you get these in your camcorder? I've had CMOS camcorders/helmet cams but this seems too even. Shot in HDV24pf.
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Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders
April 20th, 2007, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,004
I'll give it a guess
Hmmm ... 50/50 chance of getting it right if you used just one camera. But it looks to me like you may have used both of them together then changed to progressive. One of the shots where you were...
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Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods
April 20th, 2007, 06:23 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,598
Working around static grain and focus control
Hi guys,
1) Does anyone have tips on working with static adapter grain? My static to vibrating conversion isn't working out so well with the Nikon F3 Type D (mount too heavy vs motor size,...
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