Steve - a few question on the EX-F1... at DVinfo.net

John Vincent · January 9th, 2009, 03:27 PM

Steve - enjoying your reviews of the EX-F1, but I have some basic questions for:

1). Is this camera a real possibility as a replacement for a traditional HD video camera?

2). Or is this a high speed only, specialty camera?

3). Would you buy this camera again?

Thanks!

john

Steve Mullen · January 10th, 2009, 04:33 PM

I've got a couple of questions for Casio. Will get them answered -- I hope -- at CES on Sunday.

Anmol Mishra · January 12th, 2009, 12:14 AM

Anyone volunteer a comparison of the HV20 vs EX-F1. Clearly the EX-F1 has more manual controls.
How is the actual video ? Low light ? Dynamic Range ?
And Steve, will eagerly await your answer for the previous question.

Steve Mullen · January 12th, 2009, 07:21 PM

"Is this camera a real possibility as a replacement for a traditional HD video camera?"

After sampling all the new camcorders at CES yesterday, I've come to the conclusion the current crop of consumer camcorder are simply too small, too light, and too lacking in manual controls to be really useable.

They have no mass. They are all like kiddie kams. Your arm simply flies about.

The VF are either terribly tiny or have been hacked off.

The new Canon FS10 likely delivers a wonderful pix, but the tiny dial for exposure/focus/etc. takes many turns to make even a small adjustment. And, it's a 1/2-inch from the left mic!

There is a black-on-black button next to the dial that is really tiny. It turns on/off the dial. I couldn't see it or even feel it.

The F1 delivers a great pix and handles like a traditional 35mm camera. It feels like a camera. (The Canon 5D is too heavy for my tastes -- the opposite problem.)

Anmol Mishra · January 13th, 2009, 01:34 AM

Steve. One thing still confuses me. The F1 is advertised with 720P but only 1080i. Does it record 1080/30P ? or only 1080i ?

Steve Mullen · January 13th, 2009, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anmol Mishra

Steve. One thing still confuses me. The F1 is advertised with 720P but only 1080i. Does it record 1080/30P ? or only 1080i ?

It records 720p30 and 1080i60.

John Vincent · January 20th, 2009, 01:35 PM

Thanks Steve for all your work on this...

Here's hoping we get that fat sensor into a camera we can use for film making...

john

January 9th, 2009, 03:27 PM	#1
John Vincent Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,065	Steve - a few question on the EX-F1... Steve - enjoying your reviews of the EX-F1, but I have some basic questions for: 1). Is this camera a real possibility as a replacement for a traditional HD video camera? 2). Or is this a high speed only, specialty camera? 3). Would you buy this camera again? Thanks! john

January 10th, 2009, 04:33 PM	#2
Steve Mullen HDV Cinema Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,007	I've got a couple of questions for Casio. Will get them answered -- I hope -- at CES on Sunday. __________________ Switcher's Quick Guide to the Avid Media Composer >>> http://home.mindspring.com/~d-v-c

January 12th, 2009, 12:14 AM	#3
Anmol Mishra Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 401	HV20 vs EX-F1 Anyone volunteer a comparison of the HV20 vs EX-F1. Clearly the EX-F1 has more manual controls. How is the actual video ? Low light ? Dynamic Range ? And Steve, will eagerly await your answer for the previous question.

January 12th, 2009, 07:21 PM	#4
Steve Mullen HDV Cinema Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,007	"Is this camera a real possibility as a replacement for a traditional HD video camera?" After sampling all the new camcorders at CES yesterday, I've come to the conclusion the current crop of consumer camcorder are simply too small, too light, and too lacking in manual controls to be really useable. They have no mass. They are all like kiddie kams. Your arm simply flies about. The VF are either terribly tiny or have been hacked off. The new Canon FS10 likely delivers a wonderful pix, but the tiny dial for exposure/focus/etc. takes many turns to make even a small adjustment. And, it's a 1/2-inch from the left mic! There is a black-on-black button next to the dial that is really tiny. It turns on/off the dial. I couldn't see it or even feel it. The F1 delivers a great pix and handles like a traditional 35mm camera. It feels like a camera. (The Canon 5D is too heavy for my tastes -- the opposite problem.) __________________ Switcher's Quick Guide to the Avid Media Composer >>> http://home.mindspring.com/~d-v-c

January 13th, 2009, 01:34 AM	#5
Anmol Mishra Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 401	F1 1080/60p Steve. One thing still confuses me. The F1 is advertised with 720P but only 1080i. Does it record 1080/30P ? or only 1080i ?

January 20th, 2009, 01:35 PM	#7
John Vincent Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,065	Thanks Steve for all your work on this... Here's hoping we get that fat sensor into a camera we can use for film making... john