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Post by Lee Smith on Jun 20, 2005 9:13:33 GMT -5
LO bozo! I also have a C1 and experience focus problems when zooming! Ive just accepted that it's one of those things and even more professional cameras can suffer from the same problem. Im sure Sanyo could easily attempt to resolve that issue by using some tracking device adjusting the focus due to the pressing of the zoom button rather than having that delay before it actually refocusses once zooming has finished! I am tempted to purchase a C4 rather than a C5 off ebay as a replacement for my C1. From reading on the net and other people's advice Im sure the general consensus was that the C4 was 'better' than the C5 in certain respects. OF course one is a 4 megapixel and the other a 5 but I only ever print out at A4 size maximum and my C1 is already more than adequate for that so I think a 4mp would suffice. The major factor I remember was due to the different ways the C4 and C5 stablise the video images. The C1 has no stabilisation but im sure I read that the C4 stabilisation was much better than the C5's! Someone please correct me if i'm wrong on this but im sure people has reservations about it! Lee www.xacti.co.uk
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Post by Lee Smith on Jun 2, 2005 8:12:28 GMT -5
I worked out what the problem was!
I was converting a 320 x 240 video using the 640 x 480 setting. Using the correct picture size the file is now usable!
YAY!
Lee Smith
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Post by Lee Smith on Jun 1, 2005 4:42:07 GMT -5
I have just recorded some long (ie 20 minutes) bits of video and the MP4 files play fine on Quicktime but when I convert them using mp4 to avi converter prog the resultant files are all blocky and totally unuseable. Does anyone know why this has occurred and what I can do to get around it? Thanks Lee www.xacti.co.uk
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Post by Lee Smith on Apr 28, 2006 14:21:19 GMT -5
Just thought I would add that the website www.sdcard.org/ gives more details about the new SD architecture and workings. There is also a small application to download (free) to check your SD card is working and correct. It seems that the current batch of 4GB SD cards are not within the (now) accepted standard and aren't guaranteed to work in the new HD1 camera as the cards were produced before this standard was set. Newer 4GB SD cards should be ok in the future but best practise is to ask the supplier when it was manufactured this is what 'Sanyo USA' had to say on the matter:- "It's not a speed of the card issue, but the compatibility of the cards can be differentiated within a single brand based on the speed of a given 4GB card.
All of the 4GB cards that I have seen on the market were introduced up to 6 months prior to the FAT32 standard being ratified. Different speed 4GB cards within a single brand can have different chips within them that render them faulty with various SD products while others within the same brand can be flawless.
In order to exceed 2GB, the FAT32 architecture is required. Major brands generally do not release products until the standards are ratified. The standard was ratified on January 04, 2006 barely early enough to meet the first production schedule of the HD1.
Even though the HD1 is compatible with the FAT32 architecture, most, if not all, of the 4GB cards out today were "pre-standard" cards and may not be compatible with the HD1 or other hardware devices. The name brands of the SD memory industry have yet to release 4GB cards. When they do, I suspect that they will all be fully compatible with the HD1 and all other SD compatible products. Until then, you should consider sticking with 2GB cards unless you are sure that the specific card you wish to purchase is compatible not only in the HD1, but also in other SD compatible devices from PDA's to cell phones that you might wish to use the card with in the future. "Admin www.xacti.co.uk
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Post by Lee Smith on Apr 13, 2006 14:22:36 GMT -5
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Post by Lee Smith on Jun 20, 2005 9:08:40 GMT -5
Hmmm, surely ALL cameras will support the larger SD cards - especially if they are all using the fat format? DOes the C4 accept the larger cards? Lee www.xacti.co.uk
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Post by Lee Smith on Jun 27, 2005 14:08:26 GMT -5
On my C1 - pressing the SET BUTTON upwards results in the Auto Focus being switched off and the actual focus being locked at whereever it was last focussed on! I tried focussing on something near and then pressed the SET BUTTON upwards and attempted to focus on something further away and the image was out of focus! BUT Focussing something as far away as you can and then pressing the SET BUTTON upwards will result in no auto focus and most images between the further point you focussed on and near you should be nearly in focus all the time without need for the auto focus and noisy drive to kick in! Obviously you cant focus too closely on things but its a good trick for general to long distance shots! Lee www.xacti.co.uk
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Post by Lee Smith on Jun 26, 2005 8:26:34 GMT -5
ALso those Sony pics dont look as great as I would've expected for a Sony! Ive just watched the MP4 sample and it seems the same as the Xacti! Lee www.xacti.co.uk
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Post by Lee Smith on Jun 26, 2005 8:20:24 GMT -5
Maybe the user doesnt use the zoom whilst filming instead zooms in prior to recording and waits for the camera to adjust - then press the SET BUTTON upwards to lock the zoom - then presses record with no zooming sounds! Once finished recording press the SET BUTTON upwards to activate the auto focus again! Just a suggestion! Lee www.xacti.co.uk
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Post by Lee Smith on Jun 16, 2005 14:59:17 GMT -5
As with ANY camera try and not point the lens towards the sun. Always shoot away from the sun. I have found I had some of the best quality videos in bright sunshine! Maybe there is some dirt on your lens and needs cleaning? Lee www.xacti.co.uk
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Post by Lee Smith on May 1, 2005 5:00:13 GMT -5
The NTSC file shouldn't in theory be better but it may be perceived as being better!
PAL is typically 25fps whereas NTSC is 30fps and if the Xacti is recording at 30fps frames will be dropped when converting to a PAL DVD and so may introduce some 'jerkyness' when converting due to the frame rate dropping. (This shouldnt be THAT apparent though)
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PAL and NTSC DVD's can have frame rates of 24,25 or 30 as the DVD's players are intelligent enough to play back any digital data regardless of what the standard should be. It might be more difficult to find a video encoder that will allow you to make a non-standard 30fps PAL DVD though!
The pixel resolution between the PAL and NTSC formats also vary with:-
720 x 576 pixels (PAL DVDs) 720 x 480 pixels (NTSC DVDs)
In principle, PAL DVDs have a compelling advantage over NTSC DVDs. PAL DVDs have 576 pixels of vertical resolution versus 480 pixels of vertical resolution. That's a 20% increase in resolution for a PAL DVD as compared to an NTSC DVD. Increased resolution translates into a better looking image. However, this is an overly simplistic way of looking at the whole PAL vs NTSC issue as there are other factors that need to be taken into account.
With video-based source material, there are two predominant worldwide formats; PAL and NTSC, which differ in both resolution and in frame rate. PAL is higher in resolution (576 horizontal lines) than NTSC (480 horizontal lines), but NTSC updates the on-screen image more frequently than PAL (30 times per second versus 25 times per second). What does this mean in practice? NTSC video is lower in resolution than PAL video, but because the screen updates more frequently, motion is rendered better in NTSC video than it is in PAL video. There is less jerkiness visible. When video source material is transferred to DVD, it is usually transferred in the format it was created in - PAL or NTSC, and the subsequent image has either higher temporal resolution (more frames per second - NTSC) or higher spatial resolution (more lines per image - PAL).
I hope that has cleared up some problems?
Lee
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Post by Lee Smith on Apr 13, 2005 15:17:07 GMT -5
IF you got XP it will recognise the Xacti camera as another drive when plugged in via the USB cable.
I am very surprised to find that your camera didnt come with the cable or any software!
I have made a spare copy of the software that was supplied with my C1 and am willing to put it on ebay for you to buy for a very nominal fee.
Get back to me if you are interested in purchasing the software?
Lee xactiwebsite@ntlworld.com
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Post by Lee Smith on Apr 5, 2005 4:41:46 GMT -5
The Xacti doesnt have red-eye reduction!
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Post by Lee Smith on Mar 3, 2005 15:23:19 GMT -5
Im gonna wait and get one off ebay aswell! lol There is a video posted showcasing the launch but do we know if that video was recorded with the new C5 or some other device? www.akihabaranews.com/news_pics/9274/c5.wmvThe pciture quality wasnt great and it didnt appear to have any image stabilisation! I hope they weren't C5 pics! Lee www.xacti.co.uk
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Post by Lee Smith on Feb 27, 2005 10:43:03 GMT -5
NICE! Now I have a bigger dilemma - Now do I get a DMX C4 or do I wait for the newer version? Loads of rumours about the new model out there! Some parts of the press release here:- SANYO FISHER Sales (Europe) GmbH - CeBIT News 2005 22.02.2005 - SANYO will be presenting the highlights of its comprehensive product line at CeBIT 2005: New products in digital imaging, LCD projectors, LCD TVs, mobile phones, CCTV and office electronics will once again demonstrate the company's extensive know-how.
The XACTI Digital Movie C5 will be presented in the field of digital imaging: The XACTI C5 sets bold new standards with its unique design. The interior of the youngest member of the C Series is refined and mature as well. The multi-talented C5 combines a dual purpose video and photo camera with the finest technology.
Experience SANYO's new products live at CeBIT (Hall 1, Stand 4 E 10) - we're looking forward to seeing you!
Lee www.xacti.co.uk
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