Dave Blackhurst
June 25th, 2009, 07:55 PM
I was playing a bit with the Sony HX1 (yeah, I know, a toy, but kinda cool). It of course has a 30P video mode.
Shot some pictures and video with an XR500 and the HX1. Each camera of course did noticeably better in it's primary discipline, but passably in its secondary mode, not great, but passable and usable in a pinch or if you don't get too picky.
Playing back the clips with Sony's included PMB app, the one thing that really stood out to me was the "strobing" of the 30P video when there was motion (kids swim class in a pool - LOTS of motion). The 60i from the XR looked excellent, but even though the 30p looked OK, there was a noticeble stuttering/strobing that to me detracted from the overall quality of the image. I noticed the baseball clip someone else just posted exhibited the same sort of thing.
I've shot a couple things with the HX1 where the motion wasn't quite as drastic, and didn't notice anything, but I'm wondering if the 24/30P acquisition mode (on any of these cameras really) is adequate for those "high motion" type shoots?
I like the "fusion" camera concept, but am beginning to wonder...
Shot some pictures and video with an XR500 and the HX1. Each camera of course did noticeably better in it's primary discipline, but passably in its secondary mode, not great, but passable and usable in a pinch or if you don't get too picky.
Playing back the clips with Sony's included PMB app, the one thing that really stood out to me was the "strobing" of the 30P video when there was motion (kids swim class in a pool - LOTS of motion). The 60i from the XR looked excellent, but even though the 30p looked OK, there was a noticeble stuttering/strobing that to me detracted from the overall quality of the image. I noticed the baseball clip someone else just posted exhibited the same sort of thing.
I've shot a couple things with the HX1 where the motion wasn't quite as drastic, and didn't notice anything, but I'm wondering if the 24/30P acquisition mode (on any of these cameras really) is adequate for those "high motion" type shoots?
I like the "fusion" camera concept, but am beginning to wonder...