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Post by viviners on Nov 28, 2006 19:04:01 GMT -5
I have to admit to being somewhat disappointed with video quality on my Xacti (C6).
The main problem is, I think, the fact that using the image stabiliser is pointless - it seems to make the overall picture worse. Yet without it, handheld video is shaky.
I wondered if anyone has any ideas how to get better video, other than putting it on a tripod which negates the value of a tiny pocketable machine.
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Post by fnvillafuerte on Dec 3, 2006 10:28:44 GMT -5
Two points to remember to get handheld rock-solid videos using the Xacti-C6:
1. Hold the camera steady. Lean on the wall, tabletop or anything solid to stabilize your stance. To achieve steady hand needs some practice. Try practicing your panning on non essential events. I do my practice in front of a window, trying to follow with my cam the people and vehicles passing outside. Relax and control your breathing. In a week, I developed a very steady and stable hold of my C6, rivaling those seen on TV and movies.
2. Minimize or never use optical or digital zoom as much as possible, unless you have a tripod or something solid to lean on.
Remember to follow these tips and I assure you, you will never be dissapointed with your handheld videos anymore.
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Post by viviners on Dec 11, 2006 6:11:15 GMT -5
Well I sold my Xacti C6 on eBay and bought a Panasonic SDR-S150. The difference is like between night and day. The Panny takes superb video with its optical image stabilisation ! Albeit at a higher price. It is still just about small enough to put in a coat pocket. So it's thank you and farewell to this forum, with a recommendation to take a look at the SDR-S150 if you are in any way unhappy with your Xacti.  |
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Post by Lee Smith on Dec 12, 2006 7:37:53 GMT -5
I think Sanyo were the first people on the combined video/photo device market and other companies have seen how big the market was for such a device was. Sanyo then released a HD version which still had its quirks and image problems. We all know about these problems and the product is still being developed until we get something that is 100% what we desire. Until then I think most of us are still happy with what we've got and what we actually paid for it. That Panasonic model looks around the same size and maybe just a tad smaller than the HD1. It has a great 10 x optical zoom with optical stabilisation - which is great. I think the price is a bit steep - nearly £600 - of which you are only getting a 3MP camera. This new digital world is still developing and we can always wait for the next big thing around the corner - or just get it now! That Panasonic seems a fine camera but im sure it wont resolve ALL the issues you had with your Xacti - if it did im sure we would all rush to buy it! Please report back and tell us more about the camera - as this website is not just exclusively about Xacti but the whole digital camera revolution. Hope to catch you soon. Xacti www.xacti.co.uk |
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Post by wowposter on Nov 3, 2008 15:05:54 GMT -5
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