My EX-F1 doesn't seem to offer much better noise reduction in Portrait-mode than in other BS-modes (or when not using BS at all). Only solution to suppress low light noise seems to be to increase the contrast. Or am I missing something here?

There is about ZERO info on the F1. I'm still exploring it.

I really like iMovie 09 because I can edit it natively (no conversion to something else) in REAL-TIME.

If there were tons more buyers I'd do a book. But, we are a tiny minority cause everyone thinks the Nikon simply must be better. It ain't, as we know, but Nikon sells anyway.

Could you ask Casio if they'd buy the book from you to promote the camera?
(the book would come not only as a manual, but an endorsement from the community of users IMO)

New controller software is available!

EX-F1 Controller 1.000 Software Download: Casio Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review (http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1015&message=32168126)

I recently bought an EX-F1, largely for the high speed functions. But, I like to record HD movies. I do this in manual focus mode because this avoids the slight pulsing that you get when autofocus goes back & forth slightly around the desired focus setting.

The unfortunate thing about manual focus during video recording is that you cannot change the focus during shooting. So, if I'm shooting a video & I zoom in on something, I cannot adjust the focus. If you use autofocus, it will adjust focus when zooming, but the slight pulsing is undesirable.

Does anyone know if there is a way to manually change the focus during video recording?

If you use autofocus, it will adjust focus when zooming, but the slight pulsing is undesirable.

Pulsing of exposure or focus?

I've read this entire thread in some depth but have lurked until now... My EX-F1 has arrived. I'm totally indebted to, especially Daniel and Steve for fantastic insight into the camera's functionality. Thank you two so much.

I've purchased the camera specifically for the high-speed functionality. My main camera is the XH-A1 which I use in conjunction with a Letus DoF adaptar. I'm wondering if I could purchase a small adapter ring to connect the Letus onto the Casio and see what it reproduces.. that would be interesting.

My main question is to do with workflow using Premiere CS4 - Import Settings, configuration and best output. I hear you about the iMovies 09, Steve, but I don't have Mac. My loss, but I could really do with a workflow for editing in CS4. I'm getting green screens right now (codec problem, perchance?)

Also, I really liked Daniel's rainy bike clip. Very clear, sharp footage. But I question why put the setting onto STD, rather than HD or HS? STD is only 640 X 480 and 4:3. Surely the trick is to use the best settings for shooting? Or is there a certain reason for STD setting?

I'm liking the footage I'm getting so far, but would like to have full control over the edit process, particularly for high speed footage, in CS4.

Thanks again!

The trouble with shooting at 600fps is that the resolution doesn't look that great. 432 X 192 falls short of a respectable resolution in my opinion. Although you can use Twixtor or Shake plugins to slow it up more and make a cool 1000fps or more. Check this out of a flying baby: YouTube - Slow motion baby toss into sunset. (600 - 1000fps) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htM3tVEzIhs)

Okay, passable at best, but what if I want 600 fps but want to keep the 300fps resolution? For me, 512 X 384 is an acceptable resolution, particularly since it's possible to pull it out a bit and it still looks great. I work with CS4 and using a combination of Premiere & AF, you can use Twixtor to slow it up to your 600fps at 512 X 384 and it still looks great:

YouTube - Ice cube falls and smashes to table in slow motion 600fps (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZHVApvrHgY)