Canon Powershot TX1, 720p 30fps to SD and MMC!

Charlie Durand · May 18th, 2007, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Hanson

8 gb Card only allows 15/16 miutes of recording (4gbs) at a time. Recorded another 15/16 minutes and battery still good. Wiped card and shot another 7 mins b4 battery ran out.
So the battery outlasts the memory, by an R.C.H. Suggest aditional battery @ $ 42.00 and Exrta memory @ $100.oo or so
Ware it out! (pun intended)

Thanks for the tests Jack. This is good stuff.

Jack Hanson · May 18th, 2007, 09:01 AM

As I find out more I'll post it
Good Shooting!

Leigh Wanstead · May 20th, 2007, 05:49 PM

May I ask how is the video quality compare to minidv avi 5:1 compress ratio?

TIA

Regards
Leigh

Jack Hanson · May 22nd, 2007, 08:10 AM

Picture Comparison Is Camera Specific. My Sony Hd1 Mini Dv Out Shoots The Canon Because Of Lens And Imager. The Canon Tx1 Is Great For "fun" Shooting, However If You Need To Shoot "serious" Stuff Use A Dedicated Hd Minidv Camcorder.

Charlie Durand · May 22nd, 2007, 08:55 AM

How does the camera record each "scene".

Does is create an individual file each time your press record or does it create one large file with all the scenes in it?

Jack Hanson · May 28th, 2007, 07:02 AM

Sorry for not getting back to you sooner. Each time you press the record button the camera creates a new file.

Ben Eytalis · August 19th, 2007, 10:20 PM

I'm wondering if anyone has issues with theirs.
I purchased mine yesterday mostly for point and shoot stills, and to replace my old Canon Digital Elph, and the bonus for me is that it shoots "HD" video on the fly....I was happy with the camera and initialy everything was fine, but after just a couple of hours I found it is no longer working properly.
The LCD screen is not working at all, at first it was intermittent, but now...nothin at all. If you connect it via RCA cables, you can see an image on TV, but the LCD...blank. Also, the output for the component cables has a short in it. The signal breaks up unless you wiggle it just so.
Keep in mind this all happened within the first two hours of opening the box!!! I am hopng to take it back to the retailer I bought it at, but I think I'm iscrewed there. I purchased it at the local Apple store. :o(
They have an "as is" policy with anything non-apple purchased there. Wish Circuit City carried the TX1 in stock, I wouldn't have that issue there.Don't get me wrong, I love my macs, and I've bought about $7,000 dollars in gear from them in recent times, but I'm sure they are going to throw me out like last years iPod when I go complaining to them tomorrow.

Anyone have any input or suggestions here? Thanks in advance,
Ben

Xavier Etown · August 19th, 2007, 11:02 PM

An as-is policy for a brand new product from a major retail store? For a defective product? I've never heard of that before. Is this allowed per a state law? Then again, I've never shopped at an Apple store. If that's so, perhaps they've just lost a loyal customer in you.

Jim Andrada · August 20th, 2007, 07:01 PM

I think the only issue is whether Apple will replace it for you or whether you'll have to send it back to Canon to get it replaced. Either way I'm sure you'll get a replacement unit.

Ben Eytalis · August 22nd, 2007, 12:04 AM

Good news. Apple replaced my camera without incident. They exchanged it right there in the store. Not sure why their policy is as stated, but I'm glad they don't adhere to it. I've spent thousands of dollars in that store, I'm just glad I can keep spending my money there so long as they continue to provide good custoer service.
The new camera so far seems to be working spledidly. Its really a remarkable little camera. Shoots pretty darn good video for a camera that's intended to shoot stills. 1280x720 "HD." Pretty cool little bugger.
http://www.mobilewhack.com/powershot_tx1a.jpg

Ray Smith · August 27th, 2007, 08:17 PM

Hi Ben,

Congrats on your new TX1.
I am glad you were able to get a new one.
I have been enjoying my TX1 for a few months now.
Here is a short clip for you to check out:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=8H5FR1IM

Keep in touch,
ray

May 18th, 2007, 09:01 AM	#17
Jack Hanson New Boot Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sedona AZ Posts: 15	more to discover As I find out more I'll post it Good Shooting!

May 22nd, 2007, 08:10 AM	#19
Jack Hanson New Boot Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sedona AZ Posts: 15	Picture Quality Picture Comparison Is Camera Specific. My Sony Hd1 Mini Dv Out Shoots The Canon Because Of Lens And Imager. The Canon Tx1 Is Great For "fun" Shooting, However If You Need To Shoot "serious" Stuff Use A Dedicated Hd Minidv Camcorder.

May 28th, 2007, 07:02 AM	#21
Jack Hanson New Boot Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sedona AZ Posts: 15	Scenes Sorry for not getting back to you sooner. Each time you press the record button the camera creates a new file.

August 19th, 2007, 10:20 PM	#22
Ben Eytalis New Boot Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 18	Having major issues with the Canon TX1 I'm wondering if anyone has issues with theirs. I purchased mine yesterday mostly for point and shoot stills, and to replace my old Canon Digital Elph, and the bonus for me is that it shoots "HD" video on the fly....I was happy with the camera and initialy everything was fine, but after just a couple of hours I found it is no longer working properly. The LCD screen is not working at all, at first it was intermittent, but now...nothin at all. If you connect it via RCA cables, you can see an image on TV, but the LCD...blank. Also, the output for the component cables has a short in it. The signal breaks up unless you wiggle it just so. Keep in mind this all happened within the first two hours of opening the box!!! I am hopng to take it back to the retailer I bought it at, but I think I'm iscrewed there. I purchased it at the local Apple store. :o( They have an "as is" policy with anything non-apple purchased there. Wish Circuit City carried the TX1 in stock, I wouldn't have that issue there.Don't get me wrong, I love my macs, and I've bought about $7,000 dollars in gear from them in recent times, but I'm sure they are going to throw me out like last years iPod when I go complaining to them tomorrow. Anyone have any input or suggestions here? Thanks in advance, Ben __________________ LunarVue Media Services Tampa, Florida www.lunarvue.com

August 22nd, 2007, 12:04 AM	#25
Ben Eytalis New Boot Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 18	Good news. Apple replaced my camera without incident. They exchanged it right there in the store. Not sure why their policy is as stated, but I'm glad they don't adhere to it. I've spent thousands of dollars in that store, I'm just glad I can keep spending my money there so long as they continue to provide good custoer service. The new camera so far seems to be working spledidly. Its really a remarkable little camera. Shoots pretty darn good video for a camera that's intended to shoot stills. 1280x720 "HD." Pretty cool little bugger. http://www.mobilewhack.com/powershot_tx1a.jpg __________________ LunarVue Media Services Tampa, Florida www.lunarvue.com

May 20th, 2007, 05:49 PM	#18
Leigh Wanstead Trustee Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NZ Posts: 1,276	May I ask how is the video quality compare to minidv avi 5:1 compress ratio? TIA Regards Leigh

May 22nd, 2007, 08:55 AM	#20
Charlie Durand Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 92	How does the camera record each "scene". Does is create an individual file each time your press record or does it create one large file with all the scenes in it?

August 19th, 2007, 11:02 PM	#23
Xavier Etown Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 71	An as-is policy for a brand new product from a major retail store? For a defective product? I've never heard of that before. Is this allowed per a state law? Then again, I've never shopped at an Apple store. If that's so, perhaps they've just lost a loyal customer in you.

August 20th, 2007, 07:01 PM	#24
Jim Andrada Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 2,211	I think the only issue is whether Apple will replace it for you or whether you'll have to send it back to Canon to get it replaced. Either way I'm sure you'll get a replacement unit.

August 27th, 2007, 08:17 PM	#26
Ray Smith Tourist Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 4	Hi Ben, Congrats on your new TX1. I am glad you were able to get a new one. I have been enjoying my TX1 for a few months now. Here is a short clip for you to check out: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=8H5FR1IM Keep in touch, ray